The saga continues

[Giller]

Originally Posted by peterbrown77

Paint those bumperettes.....

Painted bumperettes look fantastic - a buddy just got his done and they are great. The only downside - when your spoiler comes up, it's black, so it matches the original black bumperettes nicely. So unless you are going to paint your spoiler, or drive really slow, you do want to think twice about painting them. I'm still on the fence.

[keysguy]

Today very little progress was made on this. I did raise the spoiler and look at it. It does not appear bent other than the top piece except that it does not raise all the way on the passenger side. Almost like it is binding. The insurance company is less than helpful other they at least today everyone admits there is a problem. The insurance company wants to send me a check based on the pictures to fix it. I am more than uncomfortable about that since when they had the car in front of them they couldn't get it right. They also admit that this is not my fault but refuse to pay to have my car taken back to the mainland to be fixed. As one of my friends said "you could have had that job done here" (meaning on island) At this point I'm turning it over to my lawyer and letting him argue. It will end up costing me I'm sure. I have now also let me insurance agent know that Flo and I are no longer friends and to look for other options. My big issue is this work was done in a Porsche Certified Facility. I will be sending pictures to Porsche and showing them the work that was done by Stuttgart International Auto Body In Ft. Lauderdale Fl.

PerfectLap, Thanks for the link I have ordered a bottle.

[keysguy]

Oh and I like the bumperettes black on my car. I think it goes with the green nicely. On others color cars I think the painted does look good.

[peterbrown77]

I didn't consider it before, but the German 986 must not have any bumperettes --- the license plate would never fit.

[BoxsterSteve]

You are correct, sir.
Only North American vehicles have bumperettes, lucky us...
ROW vehicles are much cleaner looking, IMHO.

[keysguy]

looks like you have some hazing in the back window or maybe its just fog. Either way this is the go to product when you need clarity, good on headlights, tailights, your helmet visor, etc.

Amazon.com: Vega Plexus Spray Cleaner - 13 oz Can (Standard): Automotive

Order this and used it. Worked great!

On other news not a simple fix the plastic piece is warped at least another $500 with paint.... insurance company and I are battling about who is going to pay.

[JayG]

if t wasn't damaged when your car went in for repair, then it either had to happen at the repair shop or in transit

[dagdisco03]

A couple of things to say. I have the same green and agree I like the black bumperettes. If I had a silver or yellow car or many other colors I would paint them but it just looks right with the green to leave them black. I'm guessing you also think he should de-amber all the lights to make them clear but again on a green car the amber lights look good it's a classic color comb and it looks like it should be left alone.

Now on to the spoiler. A buddy of mine just had the same issue. Minor rear end hit and the spoiler did not look like it had any issues. After the repairs were completed it became apparent no one noticed the spoiler was not set correct. Ended up costing $1400 to replace the motors and spoiler + paint. So don't underestimate the cost. I think the lift was $1,100 in parts.

[keysguy]

Anyone want to replace the spoiler for $395, price includes all labor and paint? Flo at Progressive thinks that should cover it.