Stone Guard — Removal and Installation
How to remove and install stone guards on the 944, including Porsche part numbers for all six positions, heat gun removal technique, and installation using an isopropyl alcohol solution.
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Introduction
Stone guards protect the body panels from stone chips in six locations around the wheel wells.
Parts — Porsche Part Numbers
| Description | Part Number |
|---|---|
| Behind left front wheel well | 944 559 321 00 |
| Behind right front wheel well | 944 559 322 00 |
| Behind left rear wheel well | 944 559 323 00 |
| Behind right rear wheel well | 944 559 324 00 |
| In front of left rear wheel well | 944 559 325 00 |
| In front of right rear wheel well | 944 559 326 00 |
Tools
- Heat gun
- Adhesive solvent (e.g., 3M Woodgrain Adhesive Remover)
- Plastic putty knife
- Squeegee
Removal
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Using the heat gun, heat one edge of the stone guard until it can be lifted with the plastic putty knife. Keep the heat gun moving back and forth — do not apply excessive heat, as it will soften and potentially damage the paint.
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Once one edge is lifted, grasp the edge and pull gently while applying heat just ahead of the lifted section. Keep the heat gun moving; do not apply excessive heat or too much pulling force, or paint may lift along with the stone guard.
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If a stubborn area refuses to lift, apply adhesive remover behind the lifted edge and continue applying heat carefully.
Caution: Most adhesive removers are flammable. Exercise care when using heat and solvent together.
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Once the stone guard is completely removed, clean the area with adhesive solvent to remove any remaining adhesive.
Installation
Note: New stone guard material should only be applied to paint that is completely dry and properly cured.
- Mix a solution of isopropyl alcohol and water (approximately 15% alcohol).
- Thoroughly clean the area where the stone guard will be applied.
- Apply the alcohol solution to the area.
- Apply the stone guard and use a squeegee to work out all air bubbles.
- Allow to dry before driving.