This 1984 Porsche 944 has been off the road for more than half of its life, and was last registered when it was just 16 years old. After 19 years spent sitting, apparently outside based on the sheer volume of mold and mouse waste, the car was donated to Kars 4 Kids. The car was filthy, not running, and had a stuck brake caliper. Kars 4 Kids was …
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Protecting a 911 Safari with XPEL Film and Ceramic Coatings
We love Leh Keen's Safari 911s. In keeping with our belief that the 911 is a perfect all-rounder, lifting one and fitting knobby tires seems to take nothing from the experience. Mr. Keen's cars are brilliant, and Matt Farah's personal car is one of the most interesting of the lot. Farah's Safari is finished in Cassis Red, a rather polarizing and …
Continue to the full articleHow To Fix Stone Chips on Your Porsche
When it comes to detailing Porsches there's probably no one better known at this point then Larry Kosilla of AMMO NYC and it's for good reason. Not only is he the cosmetic steward to some of the most incredible Porsches in the world, he freely shares his knowledge and tips on a regular basis. In this video Larry takes delivery of a 1965 Porsche …
Continue to the full articleHow to Restore Your Porsche’s Wheels and Prep Them For Winter
If you're obsessive about keeping your Porsche clean, then Larry Kosilla of AMMO NYC is your man. Not only is he a Porsche guy at heart, he knows more about detailing cars than just about anyone we've ever met. Today's video is especially timely for those that drive their Porsches through harsh winter elements. Not only can you use the procedure …
Continue to the full articleVideo Tutorial Explaining How To Apply Undercoating To Your Classic Porsche
As prices for classic Porsches continue to rise, it seems like there are fewer and fewer people driving their cars in the winter. However, we still hear from a few brave souls who refuse to give in to the weather and drive their Porsches year-round despite the corrosive qualities of salt and sand. This video is for you. It's also for those of …
Continue to the full articleWould You Plasti Dip Your Entire Porsche?
Are you familiar with Plasti Dip? If you're not, you need to check this stuff out. Basically, it's a removable finish that you can leave on as long as you want, peel it off when you're done and supposedly it leaves no residue and protects the paint. Even better, you can apply it yourself and lots of new colors are available all the time. While …
Continue to the full articleHow To Properly Use a Polisher On Your Porsche To Remove Swirl Marks
Scratches and swirls in your Porsche's paint are most commonly caused by improper car washing and care. When contaminants are not properly lifted away, they act as little grains of sandpaper. As you drag them across the paint, they leave behind very fine "love marks". In the video below, Larry demonstrates how a dual action polisher, cutting pad, …
Continue to the full articleHow Window Tint is Installed on Porsches and Why You Should Leave it to the Professionals
Notice the title on this post. It's not a "DIY" or "How To". Instead, we're going to show you what different types of tint are available. How it's installed and what techniques make window tint look good vs. bad. Plus, learn what tint is legal in your state and why window tinting is not a great DIY. When we had tinting and a clear bra installed …
Continue to the full articleVideo: How to Perform Paint Chip Repair on Your Porsche
Larry from AMMO introduced us to his recently purchased Porsche 964 when he walked us through the steps of performing a Porsche pre-purchase inspection. Since then we've learned how to perform paintless dent repair on Porsches and how Porsche wheels are repaired and refinished. Today, Larry walks us through the process of performing paint chip …
Continue to the full articleHow to Perform Paintless Dent Repair on Your Porsche
If you're lucky, you've never experienced the anguish of walking up to your Porsche and seeing that some inconsiderate bastard dinged your door in the parking lot. At first you can't believe it, you're in denial. Then the anger sets in and you're looking around for someone to blame. Quickly, you realize they didn't leave a note and you're going …
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