jmrichards

I live in Marin County and have a new 911 arriving next week. The dealer wants an outrageous amount for a front only PPF. Do you have any suggestions for a great installer in Marin or the north bay?

davidhead

I spared no expense and went for the best:ISSIMI Meccanica
952 Bransten Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070-4029
(650) 352-4648
Service@issimi.com
https://www.themeccanica.com/
They work on supercars around the bay area and did a full ppf and ceramic on my 992 GTS cab. Simply amazing job. Not one seam. Perfect! They are not cheap though.

jmrichards

A friend of mine recommended Juan Gomez of JG installers in San Rafael. Has anyone had experience with this company?

david

I highly recomend Juan; he did some work on my 997.2 4S including some rework and he is a great communicator, technician and is reasonable! No affiliation other than a happy consumer.

Congrats on the new 911! There are a number of us up here and on RL so say hi when you are settled in with your new ride...

jmrichards

Thanks so much for your comments. I met with Juan and was very impressed. My only concern was security while the car is there. Did you have any similar concerns?

david

I do know that he moved but unsure where Juan is currently located? When I saw him he was on Irwin St (next door to SCarGo) and it was a safe location...

jmrichards

He is now at 911 Francisco Blvd E Suite A, San Rafael behind Marin Imports.

david

Yup that is a bit sketchier neighborhood but I believe that it is safe enough during the day and if he has indoor parking at night, than there shouldn't be any issue...

inspire

I live in Marin too but there aren't many installers up here North Bay, but you can try ceramic pro san rafael or jg installers.

The local dealer I'm pretty sure contracts their installs to a shop in Santa Rosa so that's probably why it's so expensive.

jmrichards

I just got my 911 Targa 4S back from JG installers, and Juan did a great job. Front PPF and full ceramic coating. I also highly recommend his work for anyone in the Marin/North Bay area.

david

Thanks for the trip report I'm so happy about the great results!

We should be thankful that the notion of once a Pro always a Pro is real; it is great that our community can help support Juan's outstanding ability to provide great service with his care, experience, craftsmanship, dilligence to perfection (& just being real!), which is sometimes in short supply on our little "island" in the north bay.

So glad that your baby is protected and that you've brought the recomendation full circle...cheers and hope to see you out there...CW 997.2/4s

NEH51

@jmrichards i have a TT being delivered in October to Porsche Walnut Creek. They are quoting $2,500 for PPF front and hips (wrapped edges no seems/pre-cut). Could you give a sense of what Juan charges?

jmrichards

That is much more reasonable than what my dealer was asking. However, I would avoid pre-cut work. No matter what they say you will have seams that collect dirt over time. I recommend you give Juan a call to find out his price for your car. His work is all hand cut to fit your vehicle. Congratulations on you new ride.