11-19-2021, 10:21 AM | #21 | |
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At the same time, the similar protectant film on the rear fenders of the Porsche looks like absolute crap. Not as bad as the pic I posted above, but...maybe not too far off. The saving grace for me is that my car isn't white, so it's not as noticeable. I suspect that PPF has come a long was since 2006, and I keep meaning to order new film for the Boxster, but I haven't gotten around to it. |
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11-19-2021, 11:02 AM | #22 |
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I've found that it's much easier to just use their paint. Dab it in, wait a bit, and then polish it down with a glazing pad on a DA.
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11-19-2021, 11:53 AM | #23 |
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When you say use 'their paint' are you referring to Dr Color chip or just regular touch up paint ? Also what is a DA ? Also what are you using to polish it with ?
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11-19-2021, 12:05 PM | #24 | ||
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In that case I would have loved having the PPF but then if you think about it now I have the same chips but in the PPF (and possibly some that made it through) and now I get to spend another $2,500 having to redo the PPF or maybe more if they charge extra for removing the existing PPF. You could say I would have spent that on repainting the hood but then I would be into the Hood for a total of $5,000 (2 PPF's) ... overall though I would have been ok with it being the hood wouldn't have had the chips then. |
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11-19-2021, 12:23 PM | #25 | |
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This definitely works, but it also removes some of the surrounding clear coat near the chip. I prefer using Langka to flatten the repaired area but both methods work. |
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11-19-2021, 12:50 PM | #26 | |
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You are truly over thinking it, but I get it as I am rather OCD in regards to my autos. |
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11-19-2021, 12:56 PM | #27 | |
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11-19-2021, 01:00 PM | #28 |
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I depends on what compound you're using.
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