07-09-2015, 07:52 PM
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2002 Boxster S
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ottawa, Canada
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For these new coated ones, what is the best way to clean them?
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07-10-2015, 03:32 AM
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#622
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Originally Posted by Ottacat
For these new coated ones, what is the best way to clean them?
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I just used a soft cloth, no cleaning product needed. Tough as nails coating, I had a bit of trouble getting the wire connector through the frame and handled it fairly rough. NO SCRATCHES, marks or anything on the perspex.
Thanks Fred, you did a great job getting them coated with the protective stuff. Mine finally arrived yesterday and I fitted it, but I decided to temporarily use a 12v SLA Battery for power source all tucked away nicely in the glove box. Switch on and off via the dimmer switch currently will probably connect a remote RF to it for a trial. I may hard wire it eventually. matey.
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986 Arena Red, Tiptronic Base
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07-10-2015, 11:13 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Long Island, NY
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Yay, it arrived! And it works!
Now I just have to find time to install it.
Great job Fred, thanks. Stay safe with that typhoon bearing down on Shanghai.
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07-10-2015, 11:35 PM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
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Originally Posted by 022520
Fred,
I know I promised to cool my heels but I'm jealous of all these guys installing their sky breakers. Can you update?
Thanks, Larry
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Larry,
I recommend using the contact form on his website. Please keep in mind that these are quality items and he is just one guy. I know Fred, and I guarantee you he is working diligently on the orders in the order in which they were received. Please hold fast, friend.
Charles
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07-11-2015, 09:35 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
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I'm thinking Fred might be a tad pre-occupied with weather at the moment
Thousands evacuated as super typhoon bears down on Shanghai - Channel NewsAsia
Hope you and the family are riding this out ok Fred....all the best!
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07-11-2015, 03:10 PM
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#626
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There Is No Substitute.
Join Date: May 2007
Location: West Coast
Posts: 3,253
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I finally found some time to install my Skybreaker. I mounted the control dial inside the manual holder under the steering wheel, which I never use, and routed the wiring alongside my rear speaker install up the passenger side of the car (under the dash and sill). The cable is just long enough to reach. I tapped into the center console phone plug for power.
The most annoying part was cutting a hole in the windscreen frame, and then milling out a groove for the wire (still a work in progress). I drilled a small hole, and filed the rest of the opening, to avoid damaging the frame. I also had some trouble getting the Skybreaker into the frame. It's a very tight fit, but I finally got it.
Fred, amazing work, and thanks for accommodating my modified design! I can still see clearly out my rear view mirror, but get to enjoy the 'Porsche' as well.
Thank you!
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07-11-2015, 04:09 PM
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Rookie
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Portland Oregon
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Originally Posted by ccjazz
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+1 Hope he's staying dry.
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07-13-2015, 09:51 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Montreal, QC. (currently expat to Shanghai)
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Originally Posted by rick3000
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Whoaa, now that is pretty slick, I like it. Not too small, but not too big either. Good taste... happy it turned out just the way you wanted it Rick
I also really (really) like the Amber kits. Can't wait to see one of those illuminiated on the Boxster car! I might have to swap mine. Also, anyone who wants to switch their LED color I have plenty left here and happy to snail-mail them over for the price of shipping (something like $8 loll). Sml envelop... unbelievebly expansive I know. An option for you guys.
ALL RECENT ORDERS/KITS SHIPPED!!! Dropped 22 at the post office this very morning and updated your tracking no on the system. Been warned there is one-big-day delay on departure due to the massive Typhoon we recently got hit with... every jets were grounded for a good 24hrs.
I hate tropical storms... scary as hell (for a Canadian anyway). I was locked indoor for the last 2 days. Dunno how you guys live peacefully in the south of the USA lolllll geez man :/ Not too often for me thank you very much
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07-13-2015, 10:02 AM
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#629
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Montreal, QC. (currently expat to Shanghai)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ottacat
For these new coated ones, what is the best way to clean them?
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Although I've been told this super dupper coating is chemical resistant, would you fully trust?! I don't but that is just me... I've never really trusted chemicals lolll So... hot water, clean microfiber cloth and you it should last forever.
Windex, amonia based, else = at your own risks! Let me know how it turns out, I'm lazy to give it a try (seriously, haven't tried anything else other than hot/warm water). Works just fine for me. I guess if you have a lot of finger prints in it you could use hand soap or at the most dish soap.
(apologies for the late response btw, no excuses really - owe you one)
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Originally Posted by ccjazz
I'm thinking Fred might be a tad pre-occupied with weather at the moment
Hope you and the family are riding this out ok Fred....all the best!
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Originally Posted by TypeA
+1 Hope he's staying dry.
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Originally Posted by nieuwhzn
Yay, it arrived! And it works!
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Way way wayyy too kind guys thanks (Nieuwhzn, more pics man!)
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Originally Posted by JonD
matey.
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Jon - thx to YOU mate and again sorry to you and to all for the delay :/
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'97 Boxster base model 2.5L, Guards Red/Tan leather, with a new but old Alpine am/fm radio.
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07-13-2015, 10:14 AM
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There Is No Substitute.
Join Date: May 2007
Location: West Coast
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I got my SkyBreaker covered in fingerprints when I was installing it in the frame. I cleaned it with Plexus (same thing recommended for plastic rear windows) and a microfiber cloth with no ill effects. Although, I will probably use water from now on, unless it gets really dirty again.
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07-13-2015, 05:03 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Portland Oregon
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Originally Posted by Nine8Six
I also really (really) like the Amber kits. Can't wait to see one of those illuminiated on the Boxster car!
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Ill be posting pics of my amber installed on a Seal Grey, stay tuned
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Also, anyone who wants to switch their LED color I have plenty left here and happy to snail-mail them over for the price of shipping (something like $8 loll). Sml envelop... unbelievebly expansive I know. An option for you guys.
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Such a deal, Ill take a Violet. You can invoice me at the email I paypaled or let me know how to pay....
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ALL RECENT ORDERS/KITS SHIPPED!!! Dropped 22 at the post office this very morning and updated your tracking no on the system. I hate tropical storms... scary as hell (for a Canadian anyway). I was locked indoor for the last 2 days. Dunno how you guys live peacefully in the south of the USA lolllll geez man :/ Not too often for me thank you very much
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You the man getting orders shipped despite this, thanks.
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07-14-2015, 05:42 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Eastern NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nine8Six
I also really (really) like the Amber kits. Can't wait to see one of those illuminiated on the Boxster car! I might have to swap mine. Also, anyone who wants to switch their LED color I have plenty left here and happy to snail-mail them over for the price of shipping (something like $8 loll). Sml envelop... unbelievebly expansive I know. An option for you guys.
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i would love to have an Amber light kit as an additional color. Thanks.
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07-14-2015, 10:14 PM
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#633
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Montreal, QC. (currently expat to Shanghai)
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Originally Posted by BFeller
i would love to have an Amber light kit as an additional color. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by TypeA
Such a deal, Ill take a Violet. You can invoice me at the email I paypaled or let me know how to pay
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I'll have those in the mail for you guys this coming Friday morning - give it 5-7 days for transit I'm guessing. Amber & Voilet, here they come!
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07-16-2015, 07:05 PM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
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Nice! Thanks for all you do, Fred!
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07-19-2015, 03:16 PM
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Location: Lancashire, UK
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07-19-2015, 08:12 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
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I swear that I'll get some good photos one of these days. It really requires photos taken at dusk to show both the car and the wind deflector (and not in the garage ).
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07-22-2015, 05:02 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
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Mounting hardware/brackets/extras
What exactly is needed to mount this windscreen?
I am trying to figure out what I need to by from Porsche for my 1998 Boxster 986,
I don't have any center rear windscreen, only the honeycomb inserts behind each seat and thus no mounting hardware.
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07-22-2015, 07:24 AM
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#638
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Rookie
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Portland Oregon
Posts: 215
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jonasab
What exactly is needed to mount this windscreen?
I am trying to figure out what I need to by from Porsche for my 1998 Boxster 986,
I don't have any center rear windscreen, only the honeycomb inserts behind each seat and thus no mounting hardware.
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You need the frame itself. I think Ive seen just the frames on fleabay but cant be sure.
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07-22-2015, 12:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 7
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Originally Posted by TypeA
You need the frame itself. I think Ive seen just the frames on fleabay but cant be sure.
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Can you buy only the "frame" from Porsche? What is the part number? Price?
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07-22-2015, 03:47 PM
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#640
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
Posts: 2,731
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Originally Posted by jonasab
Can you buy only the "frame" from Porsche? What is the part number? Price?
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It would be best to find a used one on eBay. You will also need the Wind Deflector Fastening Parts Set if your car did not come with a wind deflector. Take a look at this page on Pelican.
2001 Porsche Boxster S Convertible - Convertible Parts - Page 1
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