Patt Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Top of the shield is where you place the locker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, MIkeyv60 said: Ooh i think your correct .they should to the valve . Oh no all this time mine have been wrong or am i lucky the locking bolt is also by the valve😳 Ha ha, nice one. I did think I was right about the valve, but didn't want to point it out as I'm a newbie around here and didn't want to sound like a know-it-all I hate to see locking wheel nuts, I think it must be a slight OCD thing, they always spoil the symmetry of the alloys, and just look cr@p to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypso Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 With the help of a another forumite I made the change to led side indicators a few days ago. Looks much sharper imho. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Teaching myself to wrap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVO Chris Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 looks good, would like to see the finished job and any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 When I get home I hope to see no peeling edges etc. Then I shall be trying my hand at ceramic coating them, before installing at the weekend. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 I'll add tips if they are still completely stuck down. Everything I used is in one of the pictures. If you look at 7 o'clock you can see under the rim, a discarded item that I gave too much heat to with the heat gun. I chose to add a couple of mm lip on the edges to give a more 3D effect. It could be a bad decision... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailslides Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Did you rely on the wrap adhesive or use any accelerator or additional glue around the edges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 I used professional car vinyl that has air release - I didn't want thick Chinese vinyl. No need for anything extra bar a wee wave of the heat gun. Checked last night and all good, so I've done my first attempt at ceramic coating. Can't wait to install them now. Here's what I did: Made a paper template of the area I wanted to cover - not easy what it's not as flat as you think. Scanned template on photocopier and had this translated to a DIY/hobbyist cutter that the marketing manager had at home. I walked into a car vinyl fitters and talked them into selling me a length of their stock. I washed, clay and polished as best I could the alloys. Wiped down with panel wipe (isoproponal) couple of squirts of soap water where I wanted to apply to aid positioning. stuck vinyl in place and used a squeegee wrapped in a microfiber cloth to expel the water. quick wave of the heat gun for the awkward edges and then fingers wrapped in the microfiber to bully the edges down. I was surprised just how durable the film is when cold you could be quite rough with it. Finally a quick wave of the heat gun when the whole rim wash finished just to ensure all was good. It is VERY easy to over heat and not much heat is required. If I had a piece miss aligned or if caught an air bubble/crease I could peel up, and a wave of the gun would remove any signs of damage - then reapply. Hope that helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 They look epic Patt, l shall look forward to seeing those . . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 Thanks. All shiny now after my attempts at coating them. Can't wait to see them on Alice. And see how the coating lasts too as health and weather has prevented my testing it on the rest of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) Patt that looks superb, week done! I have Carrera Classics and makes me think that the spokes have a distinct colour wrap on them. A couple appear to be lifting on the tips where they meet the rims. Will have to investigate, when the rain stops! Edited November 22, 2019 by mneil Predictive text 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 I thought those were meant to be diamond cut? I am chuffed - I just hope I don't drop one while fitting, I'm quite known for breaking something whilst on the journey.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainR Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 Today I have done exactly nothing to my 981. Due mostly to it being in my garage in England and me being at work in Nigeria. I have thought about it and the prospect of a dry winters day when I get home for the Xmas hols. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 Wheels look great @Patt looking forward to seeing them on the car, I presume in spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 No these are my new winters. You 'll see them at Blackbushe on the 8th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 16 minutes ago, Patt said: No these are my new winters. You 'll see them at Blackbushe on the 8th Ah..thats good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 looks good @Patt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robporsche Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 On 11/19/2019 at 12:05 PM, Calypso said: With the help of a another forumite I made the change to led side indicators a few days ago. Looks much sharper imho. looking good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) Covered it (with one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-981-Boxster-Cayman-Stormforce-Outdoor-Car-Cover-Fitted/322888626943 ) Edited November 23, 2019 by Withy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbikerdood Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 7 hours ago, Withy said: Covered it (with one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-981-Boxster-Cayman-Stormforce-Outdoor-Car-Cover-Fitted/322888626943 ) I also have one of these, on my 2nd one as where I lived in Northampton the next door 2 cats destroyed the cover - luckily the paint work wasn't effected other wise them cats would be swimming with tha fishes!! But it is a good cover Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbikerdood Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 I also have done sweet FA with mine,with the weather we've had lately she's been under wraps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 I finished just as it stopped raining ! She's not settled down from the jacks, but you get the idea: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbikerdood Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Patt said: I finished just as it stopped raining ! She's not settled down from the jacks, but you get the idea: Those wheels go really well Patt,well done 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge50 Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Brilliant work - stunning 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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