Centre Console Painting - 996 Turbo
Discussion
Seriously thinking about getting the centre console painted in either bashalt black to match the exterior, or think it's called piano black, (non metallic with deep shine), to brighten up the interior a little!
Here's a picture of my interior
And here's a picture of a painted console looking very nice, albeit in blue - (apologies if it's anyone's car on here and I've infringed your copyright
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Have any fellow PH'rs had this modification done? If so can anyone give me some guidance as to what I should be expecting to pay for this doing?
Please feel free to post pics if you have!
Finally, had the centre console out to fit new carbon gear knob and handbrake in my previous 996 C2 but that was a manual. As you see from the picture of mine above Turbo is tiptronic. Anyone know how how to remove tip gear knob? Presume there's a retaining nut/screw somewhere?
Here's a picture of my interior
And here's a picture of a painted console looking very nice, albeit in blue - (apologies if it's anyone's car on here and I've infringed your copyright
)Have any fellow PH'rs had this modification done? If so can anyone give me some guidance as to what I should be expecting to pay for this doing?
Please feel free to post pics if you have!
Finally, had the centre console out to fit new carbon gear knob and handbrake in my previous 996 C2 but that was a manual. As you see from the picture of mine above Turbo is tiptronic. Anyone know how how to remove tip gear knob? Presume there's a retaining nut/screw somewhere?
Edited by stubbsy996 on Thursday 29th December 15:35
Edited by stubbsy996 on Thursday 29th December 15:36
I had my centre console and seat backs painted body colour (Lapis Blue)and although I was (and still am)delighted with the final finish and look although it did take the paintshop a couple of attempts before the paint 'took'.
Firstly, when refitting the console the guy fitting it wiped soome finger prints off of it and a lump of the paint peeled off.
Then after that was corrected I noticed that some of the paint on the drivers seat had 'blown'. Back it went and when I went to pick the car up, just before driving off, I noticed the back of the passenger seat had blown as well and there was a crack on the console. 
This was all corrected and it has been fine since. Apparently there is some type of plastic coating on the seat backs and console that must be completely removed in order for the paint to adhere properly. Probably basic stuff but it seemed to catch the bodyshop out and they were the ones who said they could do the job. Everything was covered by the original price quoted so it was only the inconvenience of not having my car that bothered me.
Firstly, when refitting the console the guy fitting it wiped soome finger prints off of it and a lump of the paint peeled off.
Then after that was corrected I noticed that some of the paint on the drivers seat had 'blown'. Back it went and when I went to pick the car up, just before driving off, I noticed the back of the passenger seat had blown as well and there was a crack on the console. This was all corrected and it has been fine since. Apparently there is some type of plastic coating on the seat backs and console that must be completely removed in order for the paint to adhere properly. Probably basic stuff but it seemed to catch the bodyshop out and they were the ones who said they could do the job. Everything was covered by the original price quoted so it was only the inconvenience of not having my car that bothered me.
With yours being a Turbo, check that none of the bits you want painted are covered in leather, which would need to be removed first. If it is, it might be cheaper to buy a plain black (or a previously painted) one.
On the manual version there are 4 painted pieces. The main console, the ashtray housing with electric window buttons, the flip-top ashtray and the side piece to fit around the parking brake. The rest of the the unpainted or trimmed bits can be reused from the original console.
Dont whatever you do enquire about the price of a new pre-painted set from your OPC
On the manual version there are 4 painted pieces. The main console, the ashtray housing with electric window buttons, the flip-top ashtray and the side piece to fit around the parking brake. The rest of the the unpainted or trimmed bits can be reused from the original console.
Dont whatever you do enquire about the price of a new pre-painted set from your OPC
Zyp said:
Try these - would look nice in GT Silver.
http://www.porscheshop.co.uk/acatalog/porsche_996_...
If you're trying to point me in the direction of the GT silver centre console at £528 thanks but no thanks!http://www.porscheshop.co.uk/acatalog/porsche_996_...
My thinking was having my existing one painted had got to be much cheaper than that?
stubbsy996 said:
If you're trying to point me in the direction of the GT silver centre console at £528 thanks but no thanks!
My thinking was having my existing one painted had got to be much cheaper than that?
The cost of just having the console stripped and painted shouldn't be too bad. I had my seat backs, rear bumper and rear spoiler centre section painted along with the console so I don't know the individual cost for the console. All I wanted to do with my previous post was to point out that you need to ensure your selected bodyshop remove all coatings from the console before repainting. It will look good once it's done. My thinking was having my existing one painted had got to be much cheaper than that?
Lukewarm said:
stubbsy996 said:
If you're trying to point me in the direction of the GT silver centre console at £528 thanks but no thanks!
My thinking was having my existing one painted had got to be much cheaper than that?
The cost of just having the console stripped and painted shouldn't be too bad. I had my seat backs, rear bumper and rear spoiler centre section painted along with the console so I don't know the individual cost for the console. All I wanted to do with my previous post was to point out that you need to ensure your selected bodyshop remove all coatings from the console before repainting. It will look good once it's done. My thinking was having my existing one painted had got to be much cheaper than that?
stubbsy996 said:
Seriously thinking about getting the centre console painted in either bashalt black to match the exterior, or think it's called piano black, (non metallic with deep shine), to brighten up the interior a little!
Here's a picture of my interior
The interior on your turbo looks fantastic IMO. (Especially those seats).Here's a picture of my interior
The problem with painting the centre tunnel is how long it lasts due to scratching from watch, coins etc
Are the sealing coats protective enough?
You might find some tips here
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
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