My new 2011 Turbo
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thanks everyone. i too feel the painted grill/trim/etc makes a huge difference in the look.
the sidemarker/reflectors/tails were all smoked as well.
if you look closely, the wheels are painted white and black also.
since taking delivery, i've also tinted all around and installed the escort radar/laser system.
the sidemarker/reflectors/tails were all smoked as well.
if you look closely, the wheels are painted white and black also.
since taking delivery, i've also tinted all around and installed the escort radar/laser system.
looks realy nice , could you tell me how you got the sidemarker, relectors, tails smoked ? was it painted , or did u use tint
thanks
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do at your own risk. i actually got a ticket on one of my other rides for having smoked tails. paid the $60 ticket and was done with it. did not have to "fix" it.
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actually, the dealer had this ride already to go on the lot. but i have smoked my other cars at a body shop before. good body shops know how to do this. they basically use a blend of black paint and clear coat, finished with clear coat. my other cars have not faded. it's like a light coat of paint. when the lights are on, the colors shine through.
do at your own risk. i actually got a ticket on one of my other rides for having smoked tails. paid the $60 ticket and was done with it. did not have to "fix" it.
do at your own risk. i actually got a ticket on one of my other rides for having smoked tails. paid the $60 ticket and was done with it. did not have to "fix" it.
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Are the painted wheel arch extensions, rocker panels and rear lower bumper an aftermarket job or is Porsche offering this finally? Last I checked, everything was only available in unpainted black plastic. (Really nice on a $120k SUV, don't you think?)
This has been one of the things that has kept me from ordering a replacement for my '06 S Titanium Edition which has has such a beuatiful paint scheme.
This has been one of the things that has kept me from ordering a replacement for my '06 S Titanium Edition which has has such a beuatiful paint scheme.
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other cars in the stable:
07 lambo gallardo spyder
08 mercedes clk 63 amg black series
09 bentley continental gt
07 lambo gallardo spyder
08 mercedes clk 63 amg black series
09 bentley continental gt
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Are the painted wheel arch extensions, rocker panels and rear lower bumper an aftermarket job or is Porsche offering this finally? Last I checked, everything was only available in unpainted black plastic. (Really nice on a $120k SUV, don't you think?)
This has been one of the things that has kept me from ordering a replacement for my '06 S Titanium Edition which has has such a beuatiful paint scheme.
This has been one of the things that has kept me from ordering a replacement for my '06 S Titanium Edition which has has such a beuatiful paint scheme.
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Since you have the beautiful 21" inch wheels, can you please let us know whether you still get a spare tire/wheel?
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how is the paint holding up on the arches and black trim? Did they sand and treat the textured plastic first? I was considering paing the trim but am concerned that the paint will not be as durable on plastic as it is on aluminum / sheet metal since the plastic has lots of give. I also live in the northeast where we saw snow and sleet this AM..which doesnt help