2003 Porsche 996 Turbo (Midnight Blue) Correction

[rockymountaindetail]

I apologize for the poor quality, I dunno if the problem is my $900+ JVC CyberCam or the software which receives the pictures from the camera. Quality on a TV is excellent though the pictures interpreted to a computer are pixelated...



I plan to take more with a real camera soon enough.



<img src=http://www2.gvsu.edu/~mckinler/images/car1.jpg>



<img src=http://www2.gvsu.edu/~mckinler/images/car2.jpg>



<img src=http://www2.gvsu.edu/~mckinler/images/car3.jpg>



<img src=http://www2.gvsu.edu/~mckinler/images/car4.jpg>



<img src=http://www2.gvsu.edu/~mckinler/images/car5.jpg>

 

[dengelson]

Sweet lookin' ride wm whatcha using on it? What year is it? What kinda engine does she have? I'll bet it's a lot of fun to drive.

 

[FastHappy]

great pics. i had a 94' 3000gt, red. it was a lot of fun. every time my wife and i see one we say "man we should of never sold that car"

 

[imported_Dude]

Awesome!

 

[rockymountaindetail]

Its a '92 Mitsubishi 3000gt sl protected by Zaino. Just did the full Zaino treatment (z7, clay, z7, z2 w/zfx, z5 w/zfx and finally z6) less than a week ago... Considered putting on a couple more coats but it looked too damn good...



Engine is merely a 3.0L, v6 though its tuned to 222 hp. It can take out the v6 versions of the Camaro and Mustang if you know how to drive well and gives a good fight w/ the V8s. There is also a twin turbo version (VR-4) that I didn't opt for that kicks out ~320 horses with all-wheel drive. With just a few modifications it has little problem fighting off Corvettes and Firebirds.

 

[imported_Auto Concierge]

Just recently completed(with assitance from the "BING") this car had some re-sprayed panels and the problems that come with that(sand scratches & tracers) along with U.V. damaged and dried out trim.
After a thorough wash/clay etc.... I started with the decklid first as this part of the car is tight confines and I wanted to "Work downhill" after the correction on this part of the car.

First 50/50's.

There was hard water etch behind the tailights and headlights so off they came...

Porsche crest removed.

Abrasion on the rear bumper.

After wool pad rotary & foam correction.

Passenger door 50/50.

Full door pic after wool rotary.

A little thin on the trunklid....

Richie covering headlight connectors as we would wash after the compounding stage.

 

[imported_Auto Concierge]

Stripping the dry trim.

Tailights were marred as well.

Headlight bucket area was pretty bad with years of built up crudness.

Tailight bucket dirt build up.

After clean up but before painted areas were polished.

Richie steaming after apc application and agitation.

Look what's peekin............"Big boy suspension parts= Tightness

Tips needed a little attention.

After.

Finished pics, cloudy day with rain threatening.

Tailights looking thier best.

 

[bmw5541]

Great work once again Bob. Your attention to detail is second to none!!!

If you don't mind me asking, what is the process to remove the badges?

 

[imported_Auto Concierge]

Great work once again Bob. Your attention to detail is second to none!!!

If you don't mind me asking, what is the process to remove the badges?

Did not remove the "Turbo badge" on the rear decklid, and the crest on the trunklid is just a 8MM extended socket(however if the nut droppes into the gap of the trunklid........ask me how I know lol you will be "fishing" for the nut a good long time while cursing under your breath).

 

[grungy]

With quickness and tightness you and Richy tamed that Porsche. Always look forward to your writeups Bob :thumbup:

 

[bmw5541]

Did not remove the "Turbo badge" on the rear decklid, and the crest on the trunklid is just a 8MM extended socket(however if the nut droppes into the gap of the trunklid........ask me how I know lol you will be "fishing" for the nut a good long time while cursing under your breath).

I can see myself cursing as I drop the nut.:cursing::cursing::cursing:
Thanks for the response Bob.

 

[grungy]

Barry - that's why they make the extended grabber fingers and telescoping magnets to aide in hide and seek :tongue:

 

[muttgrunt]

Perfection as expected. Looks like you guys had a good time and I have no doubt the 996 is feeling much better as well!

 

[imported_Auto Concierge]

I can see myself cursing as I drop the nut.:cursing::cursing::cursing:
Thanks for the response Bob.

Love my misspelling on "Drops" as droppes, hurting and unacceptable:doh::doh: preview post button was not used properly..................

 

[imported_JSFM35X]

You did an excellent job on the P car as I expected from you. I open your posts eagarly. I only wish you would share your choice of products and processes.

You work is awesome.

Jeff

 

[Old Pirate]

Great recovery on the 996 Bob!

 

[michakaveli]

Nice job! :clap:

 

[imported_Flash Gordon]

Nice work as usual Bob/Richie. Thanks for posting

 

[Old Pirate]

nice "Pictures" What version of Photoshop did you use for those pics?

BimmerSean

This is a just a warning. No attacks on any member on this forum, and please don't ask any member if they are using a program for pictures. I saw the thread at another forum and it got out of control and don't want it here. Remember were here to help each other out so everyone can enjoy the forum.

Angelo

 

[Ron-M]

Really nice work.