Vandalized Porsche 991 4S

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I got a call 2 days ago from a client whom I coated his 991 4S last year. He told me his car got vandalized and he was wondering if I knew of any reputable Porsche body shop. The quote he was given locally was anywhere from 1K to 1.5K for a respray.

The damage was on the rear wing. He agreed to let me take a crack at it knowing at worst.... he will do the repaint which he doesnt really want since he wants to keep the original paint work intact.

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When I got there and took a closer look at the scratches. A bit of white powdery/crystalized substance came off the scratches as I ran my finger on it. Here is what one of the scratches looked like under a microscope.

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I might be wrong but I was pretty certain the crystallization in the image is the coating being compromised. I wet sanded the area (from 2000,3000, 4000) then compound and polished. Needless to say, I was planning to recoat the rear wing.






After... what scratches???

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The client was so happy that he immediately wanted me to do touch up on a few rock chips and a coating topper.




Several hours later.

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I really never talk big about the hardness of any coatings I installed but I think the coating on the vehicle prevented this situation from bad to worst.


Tools and Liquids

KXK Rids stick
MIRKA Abralon Sanding Discs (2000, 3000, 4000)
3D One
GG G8
LC Forced Hybrid pads 3.5" (Grey, white)
Carpro 3.5" Gloss Pad
Carpro Essence (rear wing)
Carpro CQUK (rear wing)


Carpro Reset
Carpro Trix
Carpro CQ Lite (topper)
 
Great Save Peter! You’ve got a customer for life now.
 
Thanks Fly !!!

He told me that he will be calling on me soon since he is eyeing a Tesla Model S for his personal company car. LOL
 
That’s some witchcraft that you did on that. Seriously impressive stuff there!
 
JDGolden said:
That’s some witchcraft that you did on that. Seriously impressive stuff there!
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Thanks...

I think the coating hardness helped a lot. I was prepare to do the whole touch up then sand smooth routine to fix the scratches. Fortunately.... I didnt have to.
 
:applause:

Now that is great stuff. :props:
 
I got to learn about KXK RIDS sticks. It looks like everyone should have those in their arsenal for emergencies

Thank you!
 
What a fukcin' Ahole whomever did that (I'm being nice)

What an amazing save coming out of the pen (it was opening day today and the Tigers won!)

Speaking of pen, whomever vandalized the car needs to be IN the pen

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Bill D said:
I got to learn about KXK RIDS sticks. It looks like everyone should have those in their arsenal for emergencies

Thank you!
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They are great. They really help to keep the sanding area small. The rear wing is not metal so I dont have a reading from a paint gauge. For the most part I was working blind not knowing how thick the paint was.
 
Wow that must’ve been a little nerve wrecking if you didn’t have paint readings!
 
Klasse Act said:
What a fukcin' Ahole whomever did that (I'm being nice)

What an amazing save coming out of the pen (it was opening day today and the Tigers won!)

Speaking of pen, whomever vandalized the car needs to be IN the pen

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I hear you... Back in the 90s, my Integra was keyed from bumper to bumper. I felt sick to my stomach when I saw it.

I think its a case of jealousy in this case. This loaded 991 4S Cabriolet was around 150K when new. There should be a hefty fine for people who does this.
 
Bill D said:
Wow that must’ve been a little nerve wrecking if you didn’t have paint readings!
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Not really because of the circumstances. If it doesnt work, the client was going to have it repaint. He already got a few quotes. Undersell and overdelivered !!!! LOL

I was glad I had my scope with me so I have a better understand of the defects. Plus its easier to monitor your progress when you can see how the defects are reacting to your approach. I am so glad it worked out.
 
Ok, I broke down and bought a paint thickness meter for detailing but also to buy cars since my kids just got cars. Now I’ve got to buy an electron microscope for paint defect analysis. It never stops. :)

But seriously, where did you get and what did you use as a microscope? Great magnified picture.
 
dgage said:
Ok, I broke down and bought a paint thickness meter for detailing but also to buy cars since my kids just got cars. Now I’ve got to buy an electron microscope for paint defect analysis. It never stops. :)

But seriously, where did you get and what did you use as a microscope? Great magnified picture.
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I bought the USB microscope off amazon a few years back. It was only around $40 at the time and I always been a sucker for gadgets so I couldn't help myself. LOL

I use the USB microscope with my samsung tablet and I had to get an adapter to make it work. You do have to download an app off the app store to tie everything together.


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Nice recovery and great Sizzle Chest impression. Porsche looks great after the top up!


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To the owner of that Porsche - that's quite a ride.

To the OP, fantastic work - really.

To the vandalizer - I'd like to "meet" you and have a "discussion".
 
Coatingsarecrack said:
Nice recovery and great Sizzle Chest impression. Porsche looks great after the top up!


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Thanks Coatingsare !!!

I said it many times on sizzles thread... I want to like him when I grow up. LOL
 
bob m said:
To the owner of that Porsche - that's quite a ride.

To the OP, fantastic work - really.

To the vandalizer - I'd like to "meet" you and have a "discussion".
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Love to be a fly on the wall during that "Discussion". LOL
 
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