02-11-2010, 12:54 PM
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having a hard time deciding on a new rear emblem
I want to replace the standard silver boxster s emblem on the rear decklid. I have decided on "roadster" or "986s" . But i haven't decided on flat black or gloss black. The emblems are about $25-$35 in flat black and whatever the price is for the "S" .
Painted it will cost 100 for the roadster and 150 for the 986s.
Has anyone seen gloss black on a car before. I did see a gloss black "boxster s" on one of the suppliers like pelican for $66
hmmmmm
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02-11-2010, 04:13 PM
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oh yeah, my car is speed yellow.
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02-12-2010, 08:26 AM
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Mine is not an S
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
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02-12-2010, 09:06 AM
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Eric the Plug Guy says that a standard black S is not available. I'm considering gloss black Boxster S.
Eric does emblems to match the body color also. I'm looking for subtle.
I'll check Pelican too.
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02-12-2010, 09:23 AM
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Run naked.
No badge is best. IMHO.
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02-12-2010, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 70Sixter
Eric the Plug Guy says that a standard black S is not available. I'm considering gloss black Boxster S.
Eric does emblems to match the body color also. I'm looking for subtle.
I'll check Pelican too.
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i got some prices from him. most likely that's where i'll get it plus the bumper plug and keyhole plug.
If you want the gloss black it is part # 98755903701 and its around $60-70
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02-12-2010, 10:12 AM
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Last edited by Boxtaboy; 02-12-2010 at 10:24 AM.
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03-01-2010, 06:17 AM
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decided on flat black roadster. i'll wait til a warm day and then get out the hairdryer.
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07-20-2012, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Boxtaboy
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Where did you purchase your emblem? I like the look!
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07-12-2012, 08:49 AM
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Anyone have tips on buffing the outline away on the paint underneath if you just want to de-badge?
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07-12-2012, 10:06 AM
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Scrub, scrub, scrub...with a soft terry cloth and some wd-40...then scrub some more. Re-apply wax when done. Takes some elbow grease. 
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07-12-2012, 10:20 AM
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Scrub, scrub, scrub...with a soft terry cloth and some wd-40...then scrub some more. Re-apply wax when done. Takes some elbow grease. |
Thanks! I'm gonna tear mine off when I get home it's pretty beat up
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07-12-2012, 12:28 PM
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Opposed to Subie Burble
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I hope you're only being figurative when you talk of tearing off your emblem. It'll be stuck on there pretty good, for one thing. You also don't want to have chunks of the tape stuck to the trunk lid if you do manage to pry it off, and worse still you don't want to end up warping the stupidly thin trunk lid from pulling at it.
Dental floss (and a good long time sitting out in the sun/blast with a hairdryer) works wonderfully and leaves you with a lot less to clean up afterward.
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07-12-2012, 05:59 PM
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Bought mine with this on it.
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Last edited by Gforrest2; 07-12-2012 at 06:03 PM.
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07-12-2012, 06:45 PM
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Semi-gloss black .
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07-12-2012, 09:41 PM
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Seems like my previous owner thought he was Superman...
just the bare "S" on my Boxsters ass.
Sometimes less is more, plus its good to be a little mysterious as people are asking and always want to know what it cost.
My reply "Exactly what you'd think a Porsche would cost, and after driving it, its worth every $k of that"
Damm those Boxsters are sexy looking cars!!!!!!
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07-13-2012, 12:42 PM
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Opposed to Subie Burble
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Originally Posted by jb92563
Damm those Boxsters are sexy looking cars!!!!!!
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Oh, so that's what the "S" is for. :dance:
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07-13-2012, 12:48 PM
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Nice @ss! 
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Originally Posted by jb92563
Seems like my previous owner thought he was Superman...
just the bare "S" on my Boxsters ass.
Sometimes less is more, plus its good to be a little mysterious as people are asking and always want to know what it cost.
My reply "Exactly what you'd think a Porsche would cost, and after driving it, its worth every $k of that"
Damm those Boxsters are sexy looking cars!!!!!! |
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07-13-2012, 03:49 PM
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Quote:
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Semi-gloss black .
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Mate......that looks "SENNA SATIONAL"
Well done.
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