Sov Posted 24October, 2021 Report Share Posted 24October, 2021 Has anyone attempted to wet sand the front splitter? Mines scuffed enough to be noticeable but not enough to warrant spending $600 on a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 24October, 2021 Report Share Posted 24October, 2021 Liquid boot polish on mine. …. Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 25October, 2021 Report Share Posted 25October, 2021 Bowden's Mr Black... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sov Posted 25October, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 25October, 2021 Both of these options will make it black, but I don't believe they're going to address the scratches? I was considering wet sanding first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingporsche Posted 26October, 2021 Report Share Posted 26October, 2021 Maybe hit up a detailer to see what they'd do/recommend. There's always Youtube?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 27October, 2021 Report Share Posted 27October, 2021 is it just the lip on the front? i had one on the shelf a while back but i think i sold it. I thought they were cheaper than $600 too. I think they have a 'rippled' finish on them, that you'd probably change by wet sanding. if it's got scratches in the plastic you'll be better off seeing a panel beater, they'll use filler to build it back up and put back in the finish it has, then paint it. or Gyeon Trim to make it all black and not easily noticeable - Gyeon Q2 Trim 30ml | Product | Car Care Products Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sov Posted 27October, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 27October, 2021 5 hours ago, Russ said: is it just the lip on the front? i had one on the shelf a while back but i think i sold it. I thought they were cheaper than $600 too. Yes, front splitter. If you have one, I'll buy it. 5 hours ago, Russ said: or Gyeon Trim to make it all black and not easily noticeable - Gyeon Q2 Trim 30ml | Product | Car Care Products Australia This is what has been used, unfortunately you can still see the rough texture from all the driveway encounters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 27October, 2021 Report Share Posted 27October, 2021 Plastidip Carrera28 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 27October, 2021 Report Share Posted 27October, 2021 Splitters are basically a consumable……. TwoHeadsTas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedpest Posted 27October, 2021 Report Share Posted 27October, 2021 Sand it to get the worst of the scratches out , then spray it with matt black or as above, Plastidip, rinse and repeat every 3 months spiller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjm Posted 27October, 2021 Report Share Posted 27October, 2021 10 minutes ago, mc968cs said: Splitters are basically a consumable……. Yep, mine has been consumed, with a replacement needed soon. Anyone have 997.1 aero kit or GT3 lip, preferably in SA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 27October, 2021 Report Share Posted 27October, 2021 15 minutes ago, Shedpest said: Sand it to get the worst of the scratches out , then spray it with matt black or as above, Plastidip, rinse and repeat every 3 months How do these ones attach? They look to be clip in which would be great. The one on my 996.1 GT3 uses those plastic screw in spreader thingies which are a pain to remove, and very easy to burr when screwing in. At least the 996 one is only $300 or so. Warning to those going to Luftwasser in March and staying at Quest Wodonga, unless you have a lift kit, don't waste your money on the undercover secure parking.... In fact, I'm not sure whether a lift kit would even stop the scraping..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD911S Posted 27October, 2021 Report Share Posted 27October, 2021 Splitters pick up all sorts of flotsam sjm, spiller and TwoHeadsTas 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedpest Posted 27October, 2021 Report Share Posted 27October, 2021 18 minutes ago, sjm said: Yep, mine has been consumed, with a replacement needed soon. Anyone have 997.1 aero kit or GT3 lip, preferably in SA. Cut 30mm off it to make it a little more user friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 27October, 2021 Report Share Posted 27October, 2021 I always used the cup ones - very cheap vs road version and strong too. Take a pounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjm Posted 27October, 2021 Report Share Posted 27October, 2021 2 hours ago, Shedpest said: Cut 30mm off it to make it a little more user friendly Good tip Shedpest. Its worn through in a couple of places, will see if there's enough meat on it when i get home. 2 hours ago, mc968cs said: I always used the cup ones - very cheap vs road version and strong too. Take a pounding. Thanks for the info mc968cs, will have a look for them. 2 hours ago, AD911S said: Splitters pick up all sorts of flotsam Collingrove hillclimb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD911S Posted 28October, 2021 Report Share Posted 28October, 2021 Yep 2008 running it in for a mate, had 900 kms on the clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 28October, 2021 Report Share Posted 28October, 2021 Someone on rennlist recommended Rustoleum matt black, supposedly good for flexible plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedpest Posted 28October, 2021 Report Share Posted 28October, 2021 36 minutes ago, AD911S said: Yep 2008 running it in for a mate, had 900 kms on the clock Looks like that splitter saw 900 spoon drains/ speed humps in that 900km's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD911S Posted 28October, 2021 Report Share Posted 28October, 2021 Scraping 10 times a run mainly down and up the dip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 28October, 2021 Report Share Posted 28October, 2021 I did mine. Removed it. Used a heat gun to remove a small dent, wet sanded, plastic primed and matt black caliber paint after that. Something to do every year probably. Sov 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sov Posted 30October, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 30October, 2021 On 28/10/2021 at 17:03, Merv said: I did mine. Removed it. Used a heat gun to remove a small dent, wet sanded, plastic primed and matt black caliber paint after that. Something to do every year probably. Perfect! Thanks Merv, I'll do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjm Posted 30October, 2021 Report Share Posted 30October, 2021 picked up a 997.1 cup splitter from Porsche Adelaide. They had a new old stock discounted to $200. Bargain. Shedpest, Merv and TwoHeadsTas 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 30October, 2021 Report Share Posted 30October, 2021 36 minutes ago, sjm said: picked up a 997.1 cup splitter from Porsche Adelaide. They had a new old stock discounted to $200. Bargain. Yeah. They are very strong those ones. Take a total pounding. I kept a couple spare but found they last ages. Heaps cheaper than road one. sjm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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