Don't get the 991 in BLACK!
#46
07-25-2012, 09:54 AM
Here are some more shots taken using a polarizing filter which, depending on the setting changes the impact of the sun's reflection off the car.
I have never owned a 997 so I can't comment on the difference between S-PASM and regular PASM. Suffice to say though that I find the car very smooth to drive - meaning not overly harsh. Also, the lowered suspension (-10mm more than PASM) is also a difference in the stance of the car.
I have never owned a 997 so I can't comment on the difference between S-PASM and regular PASM. Suffice to say though that I find the car very smooth to drive - meaning not overly harsh. Also, the lowered suspension (-10mm more than PASM) is also a difference in the stance of the car.
#47
07-25-2012, 02:08 PM
^ just shows what an epic fail this thread is! Looks awesome, thanks for posting these pics - and with the exception of trim strips and beige interior mine is going to look v similar!
#49
07-25-2012, 08:13 PM
I agree basalt black metallic is an amazing color for this car. Vegas your car looks awesome. I ordered black w beige and got the sport pipes.... The contrast is amazing and really works well. The trick that I've learned with my last three black metallic cars is that, yes, they are much more work but cleaning with water only, no car wash substance of any kind, and hand washing keeps the shine longer and with less swirls. My last car I did the invisiline protection on front but only covered a part of the hood. I was watching the technician recently placing it on a f430 and was covering the entire hood and it looked awesome. That is my plan for when my 991s arrives.
#50
07-25-2012, 08:40 PM
Premium Sponsor
Agreed. Soap acts as a lubricant and cleaning agent to REDUCE drag while wiping with a mitt. I've never heard of just cleaning with water.
#51
07-25-2012, 08:58 PM
The first Person I heard recommend water only was the father of a good friend of mine in high school. He was rebuilding a Model A. He said never wash with any detergent of any kind. Now I recognize that in the last 30 yrs the products have gotten better and are less toxic to the clear coat, but my last car was a black dinan 335is and I only used water with microfiber towels/mitts and it held its shine about 3 times longer than my previous X5 and S5 that I used the first place finish product provided me by the dealer. It makes a difference and I never had a problem getting the car clean. Hot water only, try it.
#53
07-26-2012, 08:01 AM
Water only doesnt make much sense to me....I dont know a single high end detailer that doesnt use soap....and in addition to soap they use a pre-wash foam.
Seems like without a pre-wash and soap your rubbing small dust and dirt particles into the paint......I'm no professional detailer so I could be completely wrong but again, not a single professional detailer uses water only (that I'm aware of)......curious to hear what their opinion would be.
Seems like without a pre-wash and soap your rubbing small dust and dirt particles into the paint......I'm no professional detailer so I could be completely wrong but again, not a single professional detailer uses water only (that I'm aware of)......curious to hear what their opinion would be.
Last edited by BrandonH; 07-26-2012 at 10:23 AM.
#56
07-27-2012, 07:56 AM
Registered User
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Cape Town - Somerset West
Posts: 302
Rep Power: 36 
Yes you are right, it is so ugly you have no choice but to give it to me so I can hide it in my Garage where I have kept a secure place so nobody can see it and damage their eyes. PM me for the address and delivery instructions. 
Rainier
Rainier
#57
07-27-2012, 08:16 AM
This process is much quicker and more convenient for than washing and the car looks spotless and glossy when done. I figure it's also taking off less of the wax and polish from the detailing, which I plan to get done 2-3x a year.
#60
07-29-2012, 07:31 AM
Basalt Black yesterday under cloudy skies at PCA DE event at Lime Rock Park - got washed out halfway into 2nd session (in case anyone wonders the number comes from the last 3 digits of the VIN)...also added two other pics with other angles...