M12MTR Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 Howdy. Looking at potential 718 and they all seem to suffer badly from excessive road rash / chipping.... on the lower of the rear quarter (in front of rear wheels) in particular and the usual chippings on the front arch of the rear bumper. Is this normal? And how much rash is too much - or could it be a sign of it having been on a track? Thanks all. I'll try to upload a pic. Car is an 18 plate with 15k miles only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Menoporsche Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 My 987 has factory PPF there. Does yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 18 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: My 987 has factory PPF there. Does yours? No factory PPF on a 718 there. Check with your insurance they will still cover the car with PPF on the car if that route is chosen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 I know but OP has a 987, was asking if it was normal on 987 as I believe or if in fact mine is special somehow. If normal on a 987 and not on a 718, one wonders why. Aero design or cost cutting… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M12MTR Posted June 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Menoporsche said: I know but OP has a 987, was asking if it was normal on 987 as I believe or if in fact mine is special somehow. If normal on a 987 and not on a 718, one wonders why. Aero design or cost cutting… I sold my 987.2 last year. I'm looking to buy a 718 GTS..... and no vinyl on rear flanks from factory. The rash seems excessive for low miles. Perhaps the design on the sill? Plus the throw from the wide front tyres? My question is is this too much or could it be from track use? Or normal on the 718? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark9 Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 It’s normal, never use mine in track but mine def chips and will get it sprayed and PPF. Front number too. Within a week of resorts and 4 new chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 8 hours ago, M12MTR said: Howdy. Looking at potential 718 and they all seem to suffer badly from excessive road rash / chipping.... on the lower of the rear quarter (in front of rear wheels) in particular and the usual chippings on the front arch of the rear bumper. Is this normal? And how much rash is too much - or could it be a sign of it having been on a track? Thanks all. I'll try to upload a pic. Car is an 18 plate with 15k miles only. It’s normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M12MTR Posted June 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 10 hours ago, iborguk said: It’s normal. Thanks. Not excessive for the miles you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit_287 Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Is that the car in Tewkesbury OPC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit_287 Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 On 6/11/2023 at 9:03 PM, M12MTR said: Is that the cat in Tewkesbury OPC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit_287 Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 Car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M12MTR Posted June 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 15 hours ago, bandit_287 said: Is that the cat in Tewkesbury OPC? Yes. I've just read on another post you viewed it in person? If so can I have your thoughts please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 You normally get less chips from track use, most race tracks have a great surface.... unless you go off into the kitty litter of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M12MTR Posted June 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 4 hours ago, Bike Loon said: You normally get less chips from track use, most race tracks have a great surface.... unless you go off into the kitty litter of course True. Airfield runs, cause a lot of chippings. That sort of thing. But others say it's normal, more prevalent on the shape / design of the sill on the 718s allegedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 If buying a car from a dealer you could always get it fixed as part of the pre-prep (ensuring of course they use a decent bodyshop). The side skirts are plastic. If you got it repainted it can be mitigated with PPF (check with your insurance company they will insure a vehicle with PPF and leave a few weeks after the paint has been done). Personally I'd enjoy it, drive it and address it when it got bad enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M12MTR Posted June 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 1 minute ago, iborguk said: If buying a car from a dealer you could always get it fixed as part of the pre-prep (ensuring of course they use a decent bodyshop). The side skirts are plastic. If you got it repainted it can be mitigated with PPF (check with your insurance company they will insure a vehicle with PPF and leave a few weeks after the paint has been done). Personally I'd enjoy it, drive it and address it when it got bad enough. Agree. I've considered all you state. I am looking for clean, factory paint. I just think the chippings, they sent other images to me also, are excessive: much much worse than my 21k miles 987.2 GR which was 11 years old when I sold it last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, M12MTR said: Agree. I've considered all you state. I am looking for clean, factory paint. I just think the chippings, they sent other images to me also, are excessive: much much worse than my 21k miles 987.2 GR which was 11 years old when I sold it last year. There are plenty of 718's out there to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M12MTR Posted June 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, iborguk said: There are plenty of 718's out there to choose from. Tbf hardly any in manual. Plenty PDKs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 If you indicate a bit more of the budget/spec you're looking for where you're based/willing to travel to you'll find plenty of help here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M12MTR Posted June 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 Just now, iborguk said: If you indicate a bit more of the budget/spec you're looking for where you're based/willing to travel to you'll find plenty of help here. Yes I did previously. Manual. Guards Red or GT Silver. May consider other colours. S or GTS. With good spec. PSE. 981 or 718. Budget is limited to £46k. I could go more for the right car. Hence my concern with this one ...... perfect but I thought too tatty around lower flanks - have more pics from the dealer - for me to spend £50k. I've been actively looking for 12 months now. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 (edited) Carmine Red and over budget, nice though. https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsche-718-boxster-gts-preowned-0ZNRE2?model=718&category=718-boxster-gts Edited June 17, 2023 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 As been mentioned, this should 100% be done as part of the prep, especially if it's from an OPC. That and any other niggle on the car. It was resprayed on mine and I had ppf applied to the front bumper, bonnet and sides. Xpel ppf do templates specifically for these areas. The plastic is pretty soft and the investment worth it in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M12MTR Posted June 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Simo_UK said: As been mentioned, this should 100% be done as part of the prep, especially if it's from an OPC. That and any other niggle on the car. It was resprayed on mine and I had ppf applied to the front bumper, bonnet and sides. Xpel ppf do templates specifically for these areas. The plastic is pretty soft and the investment worth it in my opinion. Yes it's at an OPC. I did think that too, having previously bought from an OPC, plus reading their speil about "body refinishing to Porsche standards". Perhaps they're waiting for a buyer to request repaint here? But there are other blemishes I'd not accept. So perhaps not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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