Dressing Up Cayman Engine

**Anthony O.** · 12-23-2009, 11:43 PM

It`s been a great while since I posted up any type of recent work. Our shop has been very busy pretty much taking up the time I used to have to do write ups and such. We figured though that we should start documenting more or the work we are now doing.

We got a call from a Cayman owner who wanted us to detail his engine. Well I questioned this because the Cayman is a mid-engine car and he chuckled and said he purchased a clear engine cover to go over the engine which will allow it to be seen so he wanted the engine cleaned up.

The client brought the Cayman to us and we got started.

Here is the stock cover which comes with the Cayman. It`s a very nice carpeted piece that is very insulated to keep out sound and heat.

This is removed by using a PDR window card to place between the cover and the rear cargo area. Then we took a plastic PDR wedge and gently began to lift up around the edges.

This is the metal heat shield which is also removed.

Removing the metal shield revealed a very ugly and very dirty engine.....yuck!

So we began using our steamers to wash away the grit and grime, which took a good while. I then polished and adjusted the hose clamps and polished as much of the metal in the engine bay as I could.

We then wanted to dress it up more so we installed a series of white LED lights along the engine bay.

After those were installed we then prepped the "Porsche" covers and painted them in the same scheme as the Cayman brake calipers. Red covers and the letters "Porsche" done in white.

So here is the clean and painted Cayman engine.

We also wired a switch in the Cayman cabin so the driver can turn the lights on or off as he wishes. We located the switch just under the emergency brake. It looks very "factory" I think plus it`s installed in an area that can be replaced with a new piece if the lights are removed in the future.

I do apologize for not getting great night pics but the camera shook just a bit and because of the low light they came out kinda blurry but here is a glimpse at the finished product.

Because this client is a professional we didn`t want the LED lights to be overwhelming or look to "tuner" so we tried to keep it low key yet just enough for people to know it`s a unique Porsche Cayman.

This is a picture of it with the cover on, LEDs off.

Well the client was very pleased with our work, which is most important, and we got to let out creative juices flow a bit. Thanks for looking!

Anthony

**Pockets** · 12-23-2009, 11:55 PM

COOOLLLLLLLLLLLLL

thats so awesome man very very nice job on that........ i mount all my light switches on pieces that i can pop out an easily replace lol..... do you do a lot of wiring lights in cars and such??

**JohnHenry** · 12-24-2009, 05:31 AM

Very nice work! Looks great.

**Ronkh** · 12-24-2009, 07:24 AM

Very nice

**Pats300zx** · 12-24-2009, 07:56 AM

Very sharp Anthony !!!!

**RTexasF** · 12-24-2009, 08:16 AM

The most unique "detail" I`ve seen to date. Exceptional work!

**99tl** · 12-24-2009, 09:47 AM

Tastefully done. great job.

**Anthony O.** · 12-24-2009, 09:57 AM

Good morning all,

Thanks very much for the kind words. Glad you all, so far, like it

We try to be more than just detailing and dents so we seek to expand our services and what we offer to our clients. It`s one way to get through the down economy.....not putting all your eggs in one basket so to speak.

Thanks again, Merry Christmas!

Anthony

**Mr. Clean** · 12-24-2009, 10:13 AM

Nice job on the switch.

I agree with your statement that it looks "factory", which would be a high priority for me. Removing the heat shield and the sound deadening materials, I have to wonder what environmental impact this modification has on the cabin and its inhabitants.

**Anthony O.** · 12-24-2009, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Clean

Nice job on the switch.

I agree with your statement that it looks "factory", which would be a high priority for me. Removing the heat shield and the sound deadening materials, I have to wonder what environmental impact this modification has on the cabin and its inhabitants.

Thank you, thank you.

We had the same concerns.....heat and mainly noise. After the install we started it up and were very surprised at how low the noise level was. It`s not as low as with the OEM materials but it was not unbearable either.

Now I have no idea about the heat issue....it`s South Texas afterall!

Merry Christmas

**Mr. Clean** · 12-24-2009, 10:54 AM

Merry Christmas to you as well.

Who did your materials fabrication on the surround for that switch. As my monitor renders it, the color match is excellent! Really hats off. You mentioned the possibility of reversal. Did you have a matching "plug" made up, or would you simply replace the entire piece?

I would defer to the Porsche engineers on the engine cover, but that`s just me. I`m not a big mod guy. I buy a vehicle I like and generally leave it the way it comes.

You`re still in S.A. aren`t you? Not quite considered ya`ll as South Texas.

**cartoysautospa** · 12-29-2009, 10:35 PM

nice job !

**ignis_driver** · 01-04-2010, 11:36 AM

Great work on that Porche

**OCDinPDX** · 01-05-2010, 08:21 PM

For a minute I was wondering why you would clean up the engine on a car where it can`t be seen...then I saw the glass cover photos.

Nice work! And I like that idea.