Stujoed Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 Realise roof needs a clean and possible re dye. Any ideas on what the circles are and do I need to address something before doing the roof? any suggestions on what to use to clean and re dye roof also welcomed thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPaulie Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) They are impact marks from circular foam supports when the roof is down, you can see them when you put the roof in service mode. Do that, give them a clean. But other than that there is nothing you can do about it I'm afraid. The boxster roof design leaves a lot to be desired... I used renovo to dye my old roof and Milton and just any car shampoo to scrub it. Fabsil (not the gold as it has no UV protection) can make the water bead off. The new colour won't last though, so it's a yearly chore. I got a new roof eventually as they all just end up looking tired. Edited July 7, 2022 by SuperPaulie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 Circles; “they all do that sir”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) Seems to be a thing on 987 gen 1 , not seen it on 987 gen 2 cars. Edited July 8, 2022 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 I’d love to see the physical difference, eg they changed the shape or thickness of the pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyGee Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 How much is a new roof @SuperPaulie ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 32 minutes ago, SpeedyGee said: How much is a new roof @SuperPaulie ? The original roof cover part is £2300 from an OPC. Other options are available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, Stujoed said: Realise roof needs a clean and possible re dye. Any ideas on what the circles are and do I need to address something before doing the roof? any suggestions on what to use to clean and re dye roof also welcomed thanks Compression marks from where the roof lid bump stops rest on the roof to keep it from flapping about, when the roof is stowed. I'd suggest start with a good clean and use a roof brush to see if that helps reduce them, it wont eliminate them, seen it on a few 987.1's. Edited July 8, 2022 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 After more time of ownership it'll be the least of your worries 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPaulie Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 9 hours ago, SpeedyGee said: How much is a new roof @SuperPaulie ? I got a BAS roof which was about £700 but then I had a mobile fitter which was another few hundred at least. The glass window upgrade is the bomb though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted July 10, 2022 Report Share Posted July 10, 2022 Don't ever put the roof down? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleStar Posted July 10, 2022 Report Share Posted July 10, 2022 1 minute ago, JonSta said: Don't ever put the roof down? You mean up, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted July 10, 2022 Report Share Posted July 10, 2022 (edited) No - if you leave it down they'll still mark you just won't be able to see it. I agree this is a less than perfect scenario but people want their cars looking nice... Edited July 10, 2022 by JonSta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleStar Posted July 10, 2022 Report Share Posted July 10, 2022 4 hours ago, JonSta said: No - if you leave it down they'll still mark you just won't be able to see it. I agree this is a less than perfect scenario but people want their cars looking nice... Boxsters look better with the roof down. The other alternative (excuse me for blasphemy) is a Cayman…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted July 10, 2022 Report Share Posted July 10, 2022 2 hours ago, EagleStar said: Boxsters look better with the roof down. The other alternative (excuse me for blasphemy) is a Cayman…. wash your mouth out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted July 10, 2022 Report Share Posted July 10, 2022 2 hours ago, EagleStar said: Boxsters look better with the roof down. The other alternative (excuse me for blasphemy) is a Cayman…. BAN HIM !!!! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, Paul P said: BAN HIM !!!! Who, @EagleStar for suggesting it, or @Davey P for actually acting on it? Or, ban them both! Seriously, @Stujoed it does take time to get these cars and the hood in particular looking like you want them to and the marks on the roof show the roof takes more maintenance/cleaning than just steel bodywork would. Edited July 11, 2022 by ½cwt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 Or send @Davey P round for a few hours to tell him how lovely Caymans are.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 2 hours ago, ½cwt said: Who, @EagleStar for suggesting it, or @Davey P for actually acting on it? Or, ban them both! I only stay around here to keep reminding you lot of namby-pambies what a real man's car looks like........ 2 hours ago, JonSta said: Or send @Davey P round for a few hours to tell him how lovely Caymans are.... Always happy to help out, obviously..... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stujoed Posted August 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2022 On 7/7/2022 at 11:35 PM, Stujoed said: Realise roof needs a clean and possible re dye. Any ideas on what the circles are and do I need to address something before doing the roof? any suggestions on what to use to clean and re dye roof also welcomed thanks Thanks for the tips from before and in other threads. Had a go with the 3 step protex kit and it seems to have done a good job. Circles sometimes still visible in direct bright sunlight but not like they were. Excuse grainy pic, on low resolution and in garage with poor lighting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 Looks a lot better 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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