Oct 28, 2002 5:49:41 PM
- brookstt996
- Newbie
- Loc: Greenwich, CT USA
- Posts: 49, Gallery
- Registered on: Sep 21, 2002
Q re. preventing stone chips from marring paint finish
I have an '01 Boxster and an '02 TT 996. The Boxster finish looks like it is in mint condition except for one unsightly stone chip on the hood. And unfortunately, I obssess about that one little flaw rather than the overall great condition of the car.
For my '02 tt99 I am considering using some kind of protective sealant around the most vulnerable areas (leading edge of bumper/hood, mirrors, area around the fender behind the trailing part of the wheels)...
This solution involves some kind of trade off. The finish will never look perfect because the seem of the protective seal is visible, particularly on darker colored cars like mine. However, the sealant will protect the car from all but the biggest stone chips. Also when the sealant gets beat up from wear and tear of driving, it can be replaced at a cost so the finish will look good.
Has anyone on this forum used such products? My local Porsche dealer discourages it, calling it "cheesy looking". I am torn... I would love to hear other people's opinions on this matter.
thanks,
Brooks
For my '02 tt99 I am considering using some kind of protective sealant around the most vulnerable areas (leading edge of bumper/hood, mirrors, area around the fender behind the trailing part of the wheels)...
This solution involves some kind of trade off. The finish will never look perfect because the seem of the protective seal is visible, particularly on darker colored cars like mine. However, the sealant will protect the car from all but the biggest stone chips. Also when the sealant gets beat up from wear and tear of driving, it can be replaced at a cost so the finish will look good.
Has anyone on this forum used such products? My local Porsche dealer discourages it, calling it "cheesy looking". I am torn... I would love to hear other people's opinions on this matter.
thanks,
Brooks