08-26-2008, 05:50 PM
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Why not something along the lines of a classic Porsche race car, so it will be recognizable and there will be a natural tie-in to the Porsche heritage.
I don't mean this
but more like this
or this
or this
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08-26-2008, 08:56 PM
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i dunno man,first altezzas on a porsche, now body side graphics... 
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08-26-2008, 09:00 PM
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I was always wondering if the classic 917 Gulf colors paint scheme wouldn't look great on a Boxster (but this is WAY BEYOND my Photoshop skills)
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Last edited by ChrisZang; 08-26-2008 at 09:04 PM.
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08-26-2008, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 944Boy
Please forgive the hack-job. My photoshop skills are rusty and I am using a laptop mouse pad. But it tries to show what I am talking about.
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That's not Photo Shop, that looks more like the MicroSoft Paint program.
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08-26-2008, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by geoff
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If you're going to rock a DONK, do it right-
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08-27-2008, 07:21 AM
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Yeah, I agree. I also like the new Fiberwerks rear spoiler. They said that for some extra coin they'd even do it in carbon fiber for me. I'm just holding off on a spoiler for now. I kinda like the body curves the way they are. I'm doing a few more tweaks (CF mirrors, vinyl on windshield surround), then I'm going to leave the body alone and focus on the stereo system and suspension.
Kirk
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08-27-2008, 08:32 AM
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I see where you're going with it, and it looks good (but as others said, not the look I'd want).
My opinion is that you don't want black on the windshield posts without black on the speed humps.
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08-27-2008, 09:46 AM
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How durable would it be over time, after repeated washings, sun fade/shrinking, scratching, etc.
What would it do to the paint underneath, aside from non-equal paint fade witrh the rest of the car?
Those may be things to consider.
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08-29-2008, 11:39 AM
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Vinyl Wrap
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Originally Posted by Lil bastard
How durable would it be over time, after repeated washings, sun fade/shrinking, scratching, etc.
What would it do to the paint underneath, aside from non-equal paint fade witrh the rest of the car?
Those may be things to consider.
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I am in he business of vinyl wraps and I would also recommend to be careful with vinyl wraps, full or partial. Make sure the installer is using good products: 3M, MacTac on full wraps and probably Oracal on cut vinyl. Ideally you want the vinyl to be laminated to increase longevity and you want to avoid pressure washing against the seams. finally and most importantly, no vinyl on suspect paint areas (road-rashed...) and EXPECT TO REMOVE THE FINAL AFTER 3 YEARS max!!!
We just removed a full wrap done 4 years ago on an Avalanche and we are now waiting for the claim adjuster to come and estimate the damages due to the poor paint job which lifted off with the vinyl... not pretty...
I am contemplating a full wrap for my 986 but I will probably go for something more Racing oriented like the paint job on the attached pictures... still working on the design though.
Good luck with the project!
Mike
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