My 997TT is my daily driver (I'm addicted) all year including our long very cold Canadian winters. And the city puts small gravel and salt on the roads so lots of stuff if flying around. I have 3M on everything from the front bumper to the read end of the doors. And had all the lips on the wheel wells and intercooler intakes custom covered as well. I have my detailer do a regular clean and apply heavy duty wax (paint and 3M).

I'm wondering if I should do the last two areas: back fenders and read bumper.

What areas have you covered with 3M (or a similar product) for winter driving? Any advice? It's a chunck on change so I'd appreciate any input.
K.

 

You should definitely cover the area behind the rear wheels where all the kick-up from the wheels hits (we call this the "rear wheel arch"). The only occasion to do the rear bumper is if you drive backwards a lot or if you parallel park in a city like NYC where people give you those love taps while parking.

Matt

 

I would cover the whole car if it's winter driven.
Did you undercoat the car also??

 

Thanks, I had my detailers check it out and you are right, the rear wheel area are gets a lot of slush and small gravel. So I've got this 3M kit being installed this week. It covers a big area, on top and bottom of doors and all the way back to the rear bumper, and back from the door to the rear bumper. I'll leave the bumper for now and I think the OEM undercoating is pretty solid.
K.