GT2 style plastic spoiler lip for 997TT?
#316
I was too cheap to have the yellowing clear bra removed from the bumper and replaced, hence the off color. Leave it to the discerning eyes of 6speed members to spot it right away.
The badge is one of those deals where you bought it and might as well put it on 'cause what else can you do with it?. If I get tired of it or more people tell me my car is not a Ferrari then I'll remove it, lol.
The badge is one of those deals where you bought it and might as well put it on 'cause what else can you do with it?. If I get tired of it or more people tell me my car is not a Ferrari then I'll remove it, lol.
#317
Got mine done yesterday and a couple pics. Process...Scuffed with 320-400 grit. 3 coats of Plastic Adhesion Promoter (wet coats..10 minutes between coats). 3 light coats of black Sand-able Primer. Scuffed wet with 600 grit. Wiped with Prep-all cleaner and tack cloth....Basalt Black Metallic base coat...One heavy coat covered due to black primer!...2 heavy wet (no runs! ) coats of clear....Came out pretty good IMO. The fit is good, but I plan on pulling bumper cover off soon to get it perfectly aligned and fitted where the spoiler meets bumper apron.
DC
DC
#318
Good luck...
DC
Last edited by therock88; 07-20-2014 at 08:28 PM.
#319
I finally did mine today, with several coats of Plastidip and Glossifier. I also installed black Rennline grilles and Hoen LED city lights. It also already had a custom silver plated crest, clear corners, and FVD spacers.
The job took me a long time as I've never done the front bumper R&R on one of these before, and I took the time to clean and inspect everything along the way. There was tons of debris in the radiators so that was a PITA.
Another spectacular SoCal weekend, and damn, I love this car!
Porsche 997.1 Turbo grilles, led corner light, and GT2/Aerokit clone front lip spoiler. by cjcam, on Flickr
2009 911 Turbo on Mulholland by cjcam, on Flickr
The job took me a long time as I've never done the front bumper R&R on one of these before, and I took the time to clean and inspect everything along the way. There was tons of debris in the radiators so that was a PITA.
Another spectacular SoCal weekend, and damn, I love this car!
Porsche 997.1 Turbo grilles, led corner light, and GT2/Aerokit clone front lip spoiler. by cjcam, on Flickr
2009 911 Turbo on Mulholland by cjcam, on Flickr
#320
Hi There....Thanks! You can order the paint to match from automotivetouchup.com out of New Orleans. You can get it ready to spray with a compressor, but lately I have ordered it in aerosol cans and they have a great nozzle for good spraying....They also sell the adhesion promoter and clear coat. I think your paint code is C9Z, but you can look that up on their site as well. 1 can is plenty of color for this job and only $19.95 for a 12 oz aerosol version and the clear is only $7.95 can too...very reasonable.
Good luck...
DC
Good luck...
DC
Gotta say that I plasti dipped rims before and they were perfect. Using the dip for the spoiler is a mistake - there is just too much chance to brush against it and that's all it takes to ruin the finish.
#321
Thanks very much for the tips. $40 to do it right or $20 to do it with plasti dip and have it come off in a month! You were a bit overkill, but I'm sure it was rewarding to do! I figure sand lightly, hit it with the plastic adhesion stuff, then paint it with basalt, then a couple coats of clear. Should really turn out awesome, with minimal effort. Thanks much for the reference.
Gotta say that I plasti dipped rims before and they were perfect. Using the dip for the spoiler is a mistake - there is just too much chance to brush against it and that's all it takes to ruin the finish.
Gotta say that I plasti dipped rims before and they were perfect. Using the dip for the spoiler is a mistake - there is just too much chance to brush against it and that's all it takes to ruin the finish.
DC
#322
Forget plasti dip. It won't last. Use John Deere Blitz Black like others who get rough and tough off road. Comes in a spray can and won't peel off when you scrape your lip again (which you will)
#324
$500 is reasonable honestly. About a 40% discount from oem for 90% of the quality. Fortunately I bought a spare at $200.
#326
at 500 I think I would just buy a real one for 900.
there are imperfections in this knock off, especially on the sides.
that and, after having the lip on the car for at
least a few months now and having never scrapped once, I think it's fine.
looks wise, the car doesn't look derp anymore
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there are imperfections in this knock off, especially on the sides.
that and, after having the lip on the car for at
least a few months now and having never scrapped once, I think it's fine.
looks wise, the car doesn't look derp anymore
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