What's that gunk under my car?
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07-22-2006, 04:50 PM
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What's that gunk under my car?
When I installed my exhaust system I noticed the castings under my car looked like they had some kind of protective coating sprayed/dipped on them. What is that stuff? Does it come off? I imagine the detailed underside of a 996 must look pretty awesome. Anyone ever get that board?
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07-22-2006, 04:53 PM
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07-22-2006, 07:09 PM
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Why is it there? Does it come off? Well, I'm sure it comes off, the question is how and how much of a job is it?
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07-22-2006, 07:36 PM
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#6
07-24-2006, 09:10 PM
Its just a coating to protect the underbody fromt he factory...
Helps against rust and the elements...
Helps against rust and the elements...
#7
07-28-2006, 06:38 PM
you can use "oil flo" to remove it.
get in touch with larry reynolds of carcarespecialties.com (?)
get in touch with larry reynolds of carcarespecialties.com (?)
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07-29-2006, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr. T
I hated it and got bored enough one weekend to attack it. Oilflo safety solvent and small brushes. A very messy job but worth it to me 
How long did that take????Nice photos, maybe you can consider selling them to Oilflo safety solvents...
-Eli
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07-29-2006, 12:19 AM
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If you want to know where to get your own Dr. T provided this information to us last year......... 
Did someone say group-buy? 
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http://www.carcareonline.com/detail....oduct_id=11001
Did someone say group-buy? -Eli
http://www.carcareonline.com/detail....oduct_id=11001
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08-01-2006, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by FastForwardwheels
Wow.... Talk about a bored man... How long did that take????
-Eli
How long did that take????-Eli
Looks amazing!!
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08-19-2006, 02:37 PM
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#14
08-19-2006, 03:12 PM
If you live (and drive during the winter) in an area where the roads are salted I think I would leave the cosmoline on for some added corrosion protection. However, AFAIK Porsches in Europe don't have the cosmoline applied so I really don't think it would hurt not to have it and still drive in the winter..
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08-19-2006, 03:32 PM
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