04-06-2008, 05:24 AM
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I once let my teenage son clean my car and in his hurry the cloth he was using caught the upper edge of the "B" on the plastice badge that says Boxster on the trunk and snapped a piece of it off. I have since debadged the trunk completely even though I did buy a brand new Boxster & S badges from the dealer for some stupid amount of money.
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04-06-2008, 12:33 PM
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Hey, I didn't say I'd let the bum do it!
I guess I really never thought someone could mess up your car just washing it, but now I know. I'd like to find someone/someplace to take it that can clean it well though.
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04-06-2008, 01:31 PM
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be extra-careful
LoveBunny, you need to be extra careful with a black finish. The clear-coat on essentially all cars is vulnerable to swirl-marks, but it is much more visible on black finishes than others. Many mobile detail folks make compromises, whether it be with contaminated wash & rise water, or dirty polish & drying towels - and just once can be enough to do damage that it will take a professional to fix. In my opinion, you are better off going a little longer between washes if you must do so to make sure it is done properly. Perhaps one of the 'locals' on this board will be able to suggest a place or person you can trust to do it safely.
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04-06-2008, 01:36 PM
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Oh, I never knew that. I've never had anyone wash a car for me, so thanks for the info. I guess I'll just make time to do it myself. Be cheaper anyway.
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04-07-2008, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 2000SoCalBoxsterS
I once let my teenage son clean my car and in his hurry the cloth he was using caught the upper edge of the "B" on the plastice badge that says Boxster on the trunk and snapped a piece of it off. I have since debadged the trunk completely even though I did buy a brand new Boxster & S badges from the dealer for some stupid amount of money.
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I did the exact same thing last year. The new badges I bought at the dealer are still sitting on the dryer in the laundry room 
Nick
Last edited by NickCats; 04-07-2008 at 10:35 AM.
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04-08-2008, 03:18 PM
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Location: MARLTON, NJ
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Update...
I spoke to my paint rep today.. for those of you who don't know, I run a large collision center.. anyway, I can use the standard Sikkens base and clear coat for
my caliper repaint job. The temp rating is fine for calipers and minor engine paint work. I will just need to remove the wheels, d/a the surface and re-base and clear the calipers. Luckily, I can do this in a paint booth and bake on the finish. I am going to put the new decals on top of the base coat and then clear over them so there wont be any issues with missing letters.
I will keep you guys posted with the results! I ordered my decal set from Xenonmods.com for 7.99... not bad at all.
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