89rallye Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 @detail1 love seeing your posts mate, wanted to ask you a work related question, i have a steamer and was thinking of using it on the leather seats as i think they are very shiny, any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89rallye Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 took the Boxster badge off the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detail1 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 3 hours ago, 89rallye said: @detail1 love seeing your posts mate, wanted to ask you a work related question, i have a steamer and was thinking of using it on the leather seats as i think they are very shiny, any thoughts? Cheers mate 👍 It should be fine, I've not tried it but have seen others cleaning interiors that way. The shiny leather is just a build up of dirt and oils, so it should clean it well, obviously just be careful not to scorch it or over soak it- steam and wipe away moisture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89rallye Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 cheers mate will report back , going to try a small part,use a microfibre over the head and see what happens.🙏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89rallye Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Removed the wiper scuttle cleaned and applied some Getecniq C4 all put back together looks great will see if it lasts, also buffed the boot lid after removing the script. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 20 minutes ago, 89rallye said: Removed the wiper scuttle cleaned and applied some Getecniq C4 all put back together looks great will see if it lasts, also buffed the boot lid after removing the script. Are you going to leave the boot blank or replace the script with something else.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 28 minutes ago, phazed said: Are you going to leave the boot blank or replace the script with something else.? I'm very tempted to do this with mine, and leave the badge off. My badge is busted in one corner, so I've got to remove it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89rallye Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 my car is Gt Silver and the script was grey and in good condition free to anyone that wants it. i do have a new grey one i can put on but i fancy going black and do the side vents black to match, i have a can of plastidip there but not sure how it would hold up to washing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanlon1 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Davey P said: I'm very tempted to do this with mine, and leave the badge off. My badge is busted in one corner, so I've got to remove it anyway. I removed mine last year. The car is a non S, but a previous owner added the S badge. However they hadn’t centered it all so was slightly off kilter. Edited April 18, 2020 by chanlon1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Hi, what method did you use to remove the badge my letter B is broken so been meaning to remove for a while. Was toying with the idea to replace with Porsche lettering but not sure if that if a naff idea on 987. Was there any marking on paint work as mine to is GT silver cheers muddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987RG Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 On 4/17/2020 at 8:27 AM, detail1 said: The leather shouldn't be shiny, should have a very low sheen. Shiny leather is generally dirty and full of oils. Hi, the leather does now have a sheen as opposed to being shiny, lots of muck came off! Will be applying the balm again on the seats once I’ve put the new Seatbelts in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 30 minutes ago, Muddy said: Hi, what method did you use to remove the badge my letter B is broken so been meaning to remove for a while. Was toying with the idea to replace with Porsche lettering but not sure if that if a naff idea on 987. Was there any marking on paint work as mine to is GT silver cheers muddy Hairdryer and dental floss 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Mine had the Boxster S lettering removed by the previous owner, bally4563. He then fitted more up-to-date PORSCHE lettering. I'm not sure if I prefer the original or the new lettering. I would put up a photograph but it seem to have changed how it's loaded, something about only a URL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Photo for those who want it, although it is on a 986! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 What is the process for putting up a photograph now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonttt Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Erm......thats a no from me.......may have looked better if it had followed the boot line .......but I still prefer the original font on the older Porsche’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 I use imgur. Easier on the website than the app You can upload then just click share and it gives you the correct link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Jonttt said: Erm......thats a no from me.......may have looked better if it had followed the boot line .......but I still prefer the original font on the older Porsche’s It’s hard to follow the boot line due the curvature of the boot lid, I did toy with it but just didn’t look right in my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entdgc Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Muddy said: but not sure if that if a naff idea on 987. How very dare you.... https://photos.app.goo.gl/cemX57C91keLk1T98 Edited April 18, 2020 by entdgc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Muddy said: Was toying with the idea to replace with Porsche lettering but not sure if that if a naff idea on 987 How very dare you (2). Curved using credit card as spacer from edge of lid. Pretty sure both i and entdgc sourced them from same Chinese supplier (£14.50 in my case) and mine's Black. 13 minutes ago, Christopher2110 said: It’s hard to follow the boot line due the curvature of the boot lid, I did toy with it but just didn’t look right in my eyes Curved mine after much discussion here and posting of pics. Subsequently pointed out to me by another member that if you crouch down it appears straight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Thanks for reply, l am swayed for Porsche lettering In black and a curve just need a steady hand, precision and patience. Have been looking at lettering mainly on eBay any other suggestions for sourcing the letters. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 26 minutes ago, Muddy said: Thanks for reply, l am swayed for Porsche lettering In black and a curve just need a steady hand, precision and patience. Have been looking at lettering mainly on eBay any other suggestions for sourcing the letters. cheers Looks like the cheapo Chinese badges have disappeared. Probably shut down by Porsche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entdgc Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 hour ago, red rocket said: Subsequently pointed out to me by another member that if you crouch down it appears straight. Which is the way most other drivers will see it 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, red rocket said: Looks like the cheapo Chinese badges have disappeared. Probably shut down by Porsche. Try DHGate. You’ve just got to be clever about what you search for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 8 hours ago, Muddy said: Hi, what method did you use to remove the badge my letter B is broken so been meaning to remove for a while. Was toying with the idea to replace with Porsche lettering but not sure if that if a naff idea on 987. Was there any marking on paint work as mine to is GT silver cheers muddy Go for it?!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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