2005 Porsche Turbo S Correction 1-13-2011

[JustinCredible]

No matter how many precations we take something always is going to happen whether it be a rock kicked up on the high way, careless drivers, people opening their door and denting yours... My question is what is the limit of blems on your car you can take before rushing your baby to the body shop? I recently dicovered a small dent on the passenger side, no scratching, no impact mark, no paint damage at all. I cant fathom what could of happened. This combined with the little scratch on the drivers side door and the dent up under the fender is pushing my limit... I got 600 bucks saved up now for a NOS system and am not happy about it going to return my car to normal. Remembering that none of these blems are really "noticible" what should I do? And what might be the price to get just the dent removed at a body shop be?





Thanks:xyxthumbs

 

[imported_JeffBruce]

My 2c

My goal eventually is to do it my self....but until then, a body shop also how much money i have and how much it bothers me..

.no sleep can't concentrate at work....yelling at kids..stuff like that

jeff

 

[Lemonxxs]

Welcome JUSTIN



It is really up to you on when you fix it or if you fix it.



It is a mind of matter thing can you mind it or does it matter?



I have several chips on my new truck but they are only noticable to me and yeah they grate my nerves but I will fix them all later when I am truly nuts about them.



Good Luck

 

[imported_Auto Concierge]

Just recently completed this was the first job in my new shop. Porsche modified by Sharkwerks this car had the go but no "Show".

As any 6 year old black finished car, there were RIDS, holograms and dirt in all the tight crevices. Healthy readings everywhere except the roof line which averaged 110 and below to 97 microns.

Pics as the car was brought over by James @ Sharkwerks.

Thorough decontamination/wash/clay step.

Any remaining LSP residue stripped away.

Initial 50/50 on the wing.

After wool & foam pad compounding.

Door handle had a "Little fingernail scratch problem".

After compounding and middle step of polishing.

Hood had some RIDS, mixed in with some clay marring as I had to go with a aggressive bar to shear the fallout off.

Working this area was going to be tricky as I did not have the option this time of removing the badge.

Correction is coming along.

After meduim polishing step, before fine polish.

During fine polishing stage.

Engine bay was not bad at all, so thus no reason for before's.

All paint in the engine bay polished with two steps and sealed.

 

[imported_Auto Concierge]

Worked the area under the wing as well, water spots and marring were evident.

Had help from Tony Ito, worked with as our detailer @ Performance Art(old shop I used to run) Tony is very meticulous on interiors especially trunk areas were clients will find clothes folded and anything in there re-organized.

Scratched door handles "tightned up".

Finished product.

Dried out cowl area dressed to a matte non-greasy finish.

Recently we have rain & cold in the Bay Area(SF) but when these sun pics were shot it was quite pleasant, almost 70 degress.

The best from Germany, and Italy's latest and greatest in for a new car prep.

 

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great work Bob

 

[imported_kakeuter]

The car turned out incredible Bob, as always. The shop looks great too!

-Kody-

 

[theisab]

Great job!! What did you use on the black plastic cowl area to bring it back to a matte black finish?

 

[PAR Detailing]

Great Job Bob! That car looks great!

 

[Old Pirate]

Another great turnaround Bob, always a pleasure to see your work. Bravo!

 

[bmw5541]

You did it again Bob!:rockon:
Absolutely awesome job on the Porsche. You really did her justice. She is now a real thing of beauty. Your new shop looks great as well. Good luck with it!!!:notworthy:

 

[imported_Auto Concierge]

Great job!! What did you use on the black plastic cowl area to bring it back to a matte black finish?

303 protectant...........bought here @ PAC.

 

[imported_Flash Gordon]

Very nice as always. I'm diggin your new shop too :-B

 

[Ron-M]

The car looks fantastic as does your new shop.

 

[imported_RaskyR1]

Top notch work as always Bob! :soldier:


I'd love to see more pics of the shop too if you have any.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

The Porsche master strikes again. At some level paint correction becomes second nature, but it is the drive and motivation to correct the 'details' that makes the difference. Top notch work and inspirational as always!

 

[Tuck91]

Very nice work a usual Bob.

 

[SoonerFan]

wow...Just amazing...I am jealous...Great Job Bob.

 

[Gimlet]

The Porsche turned out amazing! Its always nice to see a beautiful car restored back to its stunning look! May I ask how you corrected around the "Turbo S" badge. I do not know how to take the badges of my car and would like to know how you got those results. Thanks, and great job!

 

[imported_firebird]

Super Sa-weeeeeeeeet! What was your LSP?