The signature treatment
02 / PROTECT
Signature Protect
Deep correction. Lasting protection.
- Everything in Studio Refresh
- Two-stage paint correction
- Ceramic coating & wheel protection
- Leather care & fabric guard
- 5-year documented warranty*
Porsche · Mid-engined sports car (Cayman coupé and Boxster roadster)
Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster paint protection
The 718 carries its engine behind the seats and feeds it through intakes cut into the flanks ahead of the rear wheels. Those intakes, the short nose and the rear wheel arches all face road grit on UAE highways. BLN Auto Lab protects them with film, polishes and coats the paint, and cares for the Boxster's fabric roof with products made for textiles.
What protection does a Porsche 718 Cayman & Boxster need in the UAE?
On a Porsche 718 Cayman or Boxster in the UAE, the side air intakes face into the airflow and pick up chips alongside the nose. BLN Auto Lab films both, along with the rear arch edges, then applies a ceramic coating and treats the Boxster fabric roof with textile products. Tracked GT4s suit full-body film. Work begins after a free inspection in Sharjah.
- Body style
- Mid-engined sports car (Cayman coupé and Boxster roadster)
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Covers
- Cayman, Boxster, GTS 4.0, Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder
- Suggested
- Signature Protect
Where to protect first
Where the 718 Cayman & Boxster needs protection
Side air intakes
The intakes just behind each door face forward into the airflow, so their painted lips chip and fine sand collects inside, streaking the paint during a wash.
Short nose and bumper
The short, low front takes direct hits from gravel and sand, and the lower edge of the bumper scrapes on steep ramps in residential car parks.
Rear wheel arches
The rear arches swell out behind the side intakes, directly in the path of grit thrown up by the front tyres on long drives between emirates.
Boxster fabric roof
UV and wind-blown sand wear the Boxster's fabric roof, and dust trapped in its folds rubs the material each time the roof opens or closes.
GT4 front splitter
On a Cayman GT4, the low front splitter scrapes on ramps and kerbs, and its underside collects rubber and debris after track days.
Recommended
BLN's treatments for the 718 Cayman & Boxster
- PPF (Paint protection film)
Front-end coverage of bumper, bonnet, wings, mirrors and headlights, plus shaped pieces on the side intake lips and rear arch edges. GT4 owners who track their cars often choose full-body film.
- Upholstery
Seat bolsters worn by sliding in and out of a low sports car can be re-trimmed in leather or Alcantara, with stitching matched after consultation.
- Ceramic coating
A 9H-rated ceramic system over film and paint, in 3-year or 5-year options, makes rinsing sand out of the intake grilles and door shuts quicker.
- Graphene coating
Up to 7 years of durability on corrected paint, well suited to dark Porsche colours that show dust and water spots.
Finish and materials
What we take care with
- The Boxster's fabric roof needs a textile cleaner and a breathable protector, and coating products are kept well away from the roof material and its rubber seals.
- If your 718 has Race-Tex on the steering wheel or seat centres, sweat and hand oils flatten the pile, so it is cleaned with a microfibre-safe cleaner and lifted with a soft brush.
- Cars fitted with ceramic composite brakes (PCCB) are cleaned with non-acidic wheel products only, and the calipers are wiped by hand to protect their painted finish.
Suggested programme
A starting point for your 718 Cayman & Boxster
Two-stage correction, ceramic coating and leather care suit a regularly driven 718; add front-end film and intake pieces, or full-body film for a tracked GT4.
Final price and handover date confirmed after a free inspection. *Warranty terms and maintenance requirements apply; ask the studio for details.
Good to know
Porsche 718 Cayman & Boxster questions
Should I fit PPF to the side air intakes on my Porsche 718 Cayman?
Yes. The painted lips of the side intakes face forward into the airflow, so they chip early and the damage is easy to see as you walk up to the car. BLN adds shaped film to the intake edges and rear arch leading edges alongside front-end coverage, so the most exposed paint is protected together.
How do I clean the fabric roof on my Boxster?
Use a dedicated fabric cleaner, not car shampoo alone. Rinse sand from the folds with the roof up, clean gently in straight lines, rinse again and let the roof dry fully before lowering it. BLN can clean the roof and renew a fabric protector while coating the painted panels.
Is a ceramic coating enough protection for a Porsche 718 Boxster?
No, not against stone chips. A 9H-rated ceramic coating adds gloss, sheds water and makes washing easier, but it is far too thin to stop gravel. Pair it with front-end film on the nose and intake edges, and let the coating protect everything else.
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