08-08-2015, 07:36 PM
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A question that probably has never been asked
About a year ago the "S" on my trunk was looking bad so I replaced it with a Red one and it looks terrific (IMHO)
My wife had a neat idea, she said let me find the right nail polish and I will paint the "S" on the batwing inside.....just the S
Now the question, anyone know the nail polish color that most closely resembles the hue of the red S ?
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08-08-2015, 07:41 PM
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Let me check the reds in my nail polish collection and get back to you. I'm thinking "love knows no limits" red.
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08-08-2015, 10:20 PM
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Wouldn't a decal be easier? In Guards Red.
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08-08-2015, 10:26 PM
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Question for you, Dwight: is the script removable or molded in? I want just the "Boxster" on my base, but want to be able to paint it.
Edit: never mind. I think I'd prefer "986" and just found some self-adhesive 1.8cm letters/numbers. 
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Last edited by particlewave; 08-08-2015 at 11:50 PM.
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08-08-2015, 10:47 PM
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Plasti Dip it ? 
would probably work inside too?
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08-09-2015, 07:08 AM
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Bruce Jenner might know. Opps, I mean Caitlyn Jenner
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08-09-2015, 12:30 PM
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Are you sure this question hasn't been asked before? Did you do a search before asking?
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08-10-2015, 08:32 AM
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Actually, there is an answer. 
I've done my nails a few times to match my car, and it was an Essie color. It looks very cool to have the car match the hand on the steering wheel.
I will check through my polishes. I will get back to you.
Meanwhile, you can enjoy perusing the endless Essie color chart
http://www.essie.com/Colors.aspx?gclid=CKGImMvsnscCFVUlgQodtmYDKw
You know how women always say things like "that's not the right white (or blue, or whatever)"? I blame Essie and their endless color selection . . .
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Last edited by Porsche Chick; 08-10-2015 at 01:18 PM.
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08-10-2015, 01:11 PM
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I found it! :dance:
The nail polish that matches Porsche Guard's Red EXACTLY is Essie Russian Roulette.
I wonder how many women will google "Porsche Red Nail Polish" and end up here?
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08-10-2015, 02:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timco
Let me check the reds in my nail polish collection and get back to you. I'm thinking "love knows no limits" red.
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I almost spit up my drink laughing.
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08-10-2015, 02:26 PM
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Porsche Chick, Thanks.
What about lipstick?
Jinx
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08-11-2015, 08:57 PM
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What the hell is a batwing ? 
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08-11-2015, 09:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Xpit77
What the hell is a batwing ? |
The piece in the lower center console, right in front of the shifter.
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08-12-2015, 12:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
Question for you, Dwight: is the script removable or molded in? I want just the "Boxster" on my base, but want to be able to paint it.
Edit: never mind. I think I'd prefer "986" and just found some self-adhesive 1.8cm letters/numbers. |
I like the idea of 986, have you done it? If I'm not mistaken, the letters are moulded into the plastic that protrude out, unless I am wrong and they can be removed? If this is the case, to answer the OP, I believe the idea of nail polish with a steady hand is the best if not only way to do this.
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08-12-2015, 06:36 AM
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This forum never ever ceases to amaze and entertain.
Now I just need to know.
Which Essie Polish matches Zenith Blue Metallic on my 99
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08-12-2015, 07:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jinx
Porsche Chick, Thanks.
What about lipstick?
Jinx
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What lipstick matches speed yellow?
Image source: Nikki Minaji "stupid hoe"
Fun fact she rhymes in this song the word hoe with the phrase
"Drives a Porsche only a boxter doe"
"You-a you-a stupid hoe"
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08-12-2015, 08:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Xpit77
What the hell is a batwing ? |
before your time
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08-12-2015, 10:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sickbananas
I like the idea of 986, have you done it? If I'm not mistaken, the letters are moulded into the plastic that protrude out, unless I am wrong and they can be removed? If this is the case, to answer the OP, I believe the idea of nail polish with a steady hand is the best if not only way to do this.
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I have the numbers on order. I couldn't find any cursive script numbers in the correct size, so went with block italic style. Will post back when they come in.
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08-13-2015, 08:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Duezzer
This forum never ever ceases to amaze and entertain.
Now I just need to know.
Which Essie Polish matches Zenith Blue Metallic on my 99
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As close as I can guess, Aruba Blue.
Here's the sell copy, if it helps motivate you: "escape to paradise with this frosty sapphire blue nail polish. this vacation in a bottle is an essie salon pedicure favorite."
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2009 Porsche Boxster - Guards Red/Tan
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08-13-2015, 08:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BIGJake111
What lipstick matches speed yellow?
Image source: Nikki Minaji "stupid hoe"
Fun fact she rhymes in this song the word hoe with the phrase
"Drives a Porsche only a boxter doe"
"You-a you-a stupid hoe" |
I detest Nikki Minaji! She's so lame. Whenever she does something sensationalistic, I think "I remember when I had my first beer."
Jake, in the interest of having your next girlfriend (since you blew it with the last one, you shmuck!) match your car, the closest I can offer is this OPI polish
Need Sunglasses? | OPI
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