This Porsche 996 Turbo came to Apex Detail Studio worn and damaged, and left fully restored: fresh paint, a complete colour PPF installation, window tints, restored and repainted wheels, and a full interior restoration with new upholstery. Every part of the car was refreshed to bring this iconic 911 back to a clean, like-new condition. If you are looking for Porsche restoration in Dubai, this build shows every stage on the exact car.
Jump to section · 9 parts
- What was done to this Porsche 996 Turbo?
- How was the paintwork restored?
- How was the colour PPF installed?
- What happened to the wheels?
- How was the interior restored?
- Watch the full 996 Turbo restoration
- How much does a Porsche restoration cost in Dubai?
- Frequently asked questions
- Bring your classic back to life at our Al Quoz studio
Job card
- Car: Porsche 911 (996) Turbo.
- Bodywork: fresh paint in the spray booth.
- Protection: full colour PPF.
- Also: window tints, wheel restoration and paint, full interior re-upholstery.
- Where: Apex Detail Studio, Al Quoz, Dubai.
Get a restoration quote
Send your car and a few photos of its condition on WhatsApp, and the team will reply with options and a quote.
What was done to this Porsche 996 Turbo?
The 996 Turbo had a full exterior and interior revival: paint, colour PPF, tints, wheels and upholstery.
It arrived with worn paint and bodywork damage. We repaired and repainted the panels in our spray booth, wrapped the car in colour paint protection film, tinted the windows, restored and painted the wheels, and re-upholstered the interior. The result is a 996 Turbo that looks newer than it has in years.
How was the paintwork restored?
Damaged panels were prepared, masked and repainted in the spray booth before any film went on.
Film locks in whatever is underneath, so the paint had to be right first. Once the fresh paint had cured, the car was ready for colour PPF. Read our guide on how long car paint repair takes for more on the process.
How was the colour PPF installed?
The film was cut on the plotter and fitted panel by panel, with edges wrapped and trimmed around the 996’s curves, vents and lights.
- Pattern cutting. Film patterns were cut on the plotter for each panel.
- Panel installation. Film was laid with slip solution and squeegeed out across the doors, wings, bumpers and rear wing.
- Edges and details. Edges were wrapped into the door shuts, around the side intakes and lights.
- Final check. The finish was inspected under studio lighting.
Our installation process guide explains each stage.
Step by step on this 996 Turbo
These stills come from the full build video further down the page, so every photo shows this exact car in our Al Quoz studio.
What happened to the wheels?
The wheels were removed, masked and repainted in the spray booth so they match the fresh look of the car.
Kerbed and faded wheels let down an otherwise perfect car. Restoring them completes the transformation.
How was the interior restored?
The interior was fully restored with completely new upholstery, including red leather and houndstooth fabric inserts.
The seats were stripped and re-trimmed, and the steering wheel and cabin surfaces were cleaned and refreshed. For more interior work, see our Porsche 911 Carrera interior PPF and tint job.
Inside the cabin
New upholstery and a refreshed cabin, shown here on the same car.
Watch the full 996 Turbo restoration
The full build on our YouTube channel, from the worn car arriving to the final reveal.
How much does a Porsche restoration cost in Dubai?
A restoration like this is quoted per car, because the price depends on the condition and the work chosen; full-body PPF on its own starts from AED 12,000 for sedans and AED 13,500 for SUVs and trucks, depending on options, before 5% VAT.
Send photos of your car on WhatsApp and the team will reply with options and a quote. Our PPF cost guide covers the film side.
Frequently asked questions
What did Apex Detail Studio do to this Porsche 996 Turbo?
A full restoration: fresh paint, full colour PPF, window tints, restored and painted wheels, and new interior upholstery.
Why paint before fitting PPF?
PPF seals the finish underneath, so damaged paint must be repaired first or the damage stays visible.
Can you re-upholster a Porsche interior?
Yes. This 996 received completely new upholstery, including red leather and houndstooth inserts.
Can you restore wheels too?
Yes. Wheels can be stripped, masked and repainted in our spray booth.
How much does a full restoration cost?
It depends on the car and the work chosen, so we quote per car. Send photos on WhatsApp for a quote.
How long does a restoration like this take?
A full restoration takes several weeks depending on the work involved. We confirm timing when we quote.
Bring your classic back to life at our Al Quoz studio
Show us your car and get a clear restoration scope before any work begins.
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