PocoLoco

Is there any real need to have it on the mirrors? Sounds like the lines are noticeable there.

pdxjim

I have the protection on the hood and mirrors on my truck and cayman S cabriolet.

John S 211

Anyone have a recommended installer in New Jersey?

GSIRM3

I will need to go back and review my owners manual (2012 GTS), but I am pretty sure Porsche says to NOT put protective film on the headlights because it will not allow proper heat dissipation from the headlights and can damage the headlight cover. It may be a CYA for them, I don't know.

97c2s993

That's interesting actually since I bought the film package together with the car from the dealer. I will ask and post their response here...Thanks!

BobDyl

Found this on page 270 of the 997 manual: "To ensure optimum ventilation, do not cover the gap between headlight and body (e.g. “stone guards” or films)."

Does anyone actually cover the gap around the headlight? I doubt it ... a good installation should do the headlight alone leaving that panel gap clear...

97c2s993

The dealer did not cover this gap on mine.

Unique Car Care

Clembo: Did you ever have the clear bra installed on your 991?

If so, what brand of film did you go with?

If not, I'm in MA and would be happy to tell you a little about the film and go over coverage options with you.

Here is a Carrera S I worked on a couple weeks back using the new Xpel Ultimate film: https://rennlist.com/forums/concours...ling-film.html

clembo

Rick - I clicked on your link and your work looks great. I may call you, I did not get the film friom the dealer and am still going back and forth if I am going to install it.

If you could PM me with a quote for the similar work that you did on the silver car in your link that would be great.

97c2s993

So after a promise and many weeks I finally took pictures of the film that my dealer had installed.
I do notice it's there...which isn't thrilling but at the same time not tremendously disturbing either.
I can't notice the front bumper, headlights or side mirror film (the latter unless I really look but it's definitely there).
The rear bumper and door sills are the worst IMO. In each of these I can see the film, especially at the edges where wax sets in and is difficult to get out completely. Ugly! But worth the protection in a place like Manhattan...
Lastly, I imagine every dealer uses their own contracted shop to do this (I'm guessing) so I suppose the quality of the product and installation must vary.
Still think it was worth the investment...After a while I just ignore it

KINGSRULE

That is pretty poor looking. You shouldn't see any edges...
Get a refund and find a new installer

Unique Car Care

I think I may have talked to you the other day, but not sure since I only know your screen name on here. If it wasn't you, let me know and I'll PM you with some info.

Best regards,
~Rick

PocoLoco

There's a lot of edges showing there. I have near zero edges showing with the 991 allowing wrapping to be done around most areas.

991nuke

Had a clear bra on the 2000 Boxster 'S' that I traded in to get my 991. Car and Bra looked perfect at trade-in. No other way to fly. My 991 goes in on Monday for its very own bra.

clembo

Ok - I'll give an update. After seeing the work from Rick and the guys at Unique I decided to have him film my new 991. The result is excellent. Full front hood and fenders, you can't even tell that it has film, they completly wrap the film around all edges and they have it tucked under the badge, lights, etc..

If anyone in the Boston area is considering work such as this, I would call Unique - first class operation.