I have a Black GT2 RS. I am looking for a way to protect the hood. Ideally I would like to keep the contrasting of the flat carbon vs the black body of the car, since I can think of a way of covering all the carbon on the car or really a need.

Is any one aware of an issue with putting a clear bra on flat carbon?

Would the satin finish clear bra keep the flat look of the carbon so the carbon that is covered (hood, mirrors) still matches the non covered carbon say from around the exhaust?

Sorry if this has been covered somewhere else.

 

...install XPEL paint protection...

AFAIK no issue with flat carbon fiber surface.

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If I had a GT2RS, you can bet that puppy would have a full vinyl wrap. Why, my lowly 6.2GT3 has one. I love it. You could even make your car really stealth and wrap it with an image of a base Carrera or a 1978 Chevy Monza. Just wait to see the look in their eyes when you are on boost instead of switching sides on your eight-track player.

 

thanks - most of these materials are glossy. I have found flat / sating but want to see if it maintains the flat carbon look

 

...was at XPEL today...

They were in the process of doing a front wrap on a GT2RS.

They have a film that does not change the appearance (flat/satin) of the carbon fiber hood and mirrors.

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New Green performance air filter 996:
Green perfomance air filter for 996

New Schnell inhaler kit 996/997:
NIB Schnell Cold Air Inhaler w/caps

Mint “used” (600 mi.) Schnell inhaler kit 996/997:
Schnell Cold Air Inhaler w/caps & instructions

Sweet Callaway Tungsten Titanium clubs set:
Callaway GBB Tungsten/Ti golf clubs set...

 

Thanks - Do you know the name of the XPEL product they were installing. I have a couple of dealers local to me

 

[quote=996PCarGo;3131293]...install XPEL paint protection...

AFAIK no issue with flat carbon fiber surface.

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+1 on the XPEL

 

We used XPEL STEALTH to cover the hood. This is our matte finish paint protection film (not to be confused with matte vinyl), which provides protection just the same as all our other films, but has a satin finish rather than glossy.

The bumper and fenders got our newest film, ULTIMATE, which has yet to be officially launched. This film employs a new elastomeric polymer clear coat that has an incredibly low surface energy making contaminants that would normally stain or harm the film wash right off. In addition, the elastic properties of the clear coat cause light scratches or swirl marks to “heal” on their own when exposed to heat or UV. Adding these two new properties to the lack of “orange-peel” texture, and simple installation process make this arguably the worlds most advanced paint protection film.


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