What color Boxster emblem? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Andreole · 01-21-2010, 01:36 PM

I have the dreaded broken "B" on my Boxster rear deck lid emblem. The emblem is black. The car is black/black. Who thinks what looks best? Should I replace it with another black one or go with titanium or silver (maybe there's one other choice?)?

Stroked & Blown · 01-21-2010, 02:10 PM

I went with titanium and it compliments the de-ambered taillights.

There are a number of options here with subtle differences (high gloss, satin, etc): http://www.e-partssales.com/miva//merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=P&Category_Code=986logos

If you have an S, there is a red S add-on emblem at the bottom.

Satin silver or titanium would look good with a red S, IMO

jmatta · 01-22-2010, 07:04 AM

My Box is black with titanium colored lettering on the rear...I often wondered how it would look if I "colored" the S in red? I think when the car comes out of winter hibernation, I'll paint the S with washable acrylic paint just to see how it looks. My friend's white Cayman has the S in red and it looks very good...not sure about the black Box, however.

tamarsha · 01-22-2010, 10:16 AM

On a black car I am going to vote for the red "S". That would look really good.

rick3000 · 01-22-2010, 10:22 AM

I think a titanium emblem would look good on a black Boxster, the black emblem would be my second choice and I certainly would not get a chrome emblem. Stay away from chrome.

Boxtaboy · 01-22-2010, 10:39 AM

Hey, what's wrong with chrome?

Cartel · 01-22-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jmatta

My Box is black with titanium colored lettering on the rear...I often wondered how it would look if I "colored" the S in red? I think when the car comes out of winter hibernation, I'll paint the S with washable acrylic paint just to see how it looks. My friend's white Cayman has the S in red and it looks very good...not sure about the black Box, however.

I debaged the emblems on my rear hatch a few months ago and I ordered a new black "Boxster" emblem and a red "S" on Wednesday, once they arrive I will post the results. I firmly believe the red "S" will flow well seeing that it will contrast with our calipers.

Albeit a Carrera it can serve as a point of reference.

Mark_T · 01-22-2010, 04:03 PM

I've got a black '99 with a black emblem. I'm considering removing it entirely as I think it would look better/cleaner that way, and it's a pain in the butt to clean and polish the trunk lid with it there.

Mark

wmtee · 01-22-2010, 05:05 PM

I have been considering a change on my Box. The only color that makes sense to me is gold, since the crest on the hood is gold. I can get the word PORSCHE in gold but it is only 8 1/2 inches long and about 3/4 inch high and that seems a bit small. I like the individual letters, but I don't like the crome and they are not available in gold, I asked the vendor. BH

jc1witness · 08-27-2010, 06:27 AM

I have a Maroon Boxster wanting to go gold do you know if anyone is making them aftermarket?

jmatta · 08-27-2010, 07:33 AM

I'm partial to titanium and did end up painting my "S" red...looks great in my opinion.

SeanZ4 · 08-27-2010, 08:29 AM

I bent my "B" up by snagging it with a microfiber towel. I was able to afix it back down and it looks good still to this day. I like the look of Boxtaboy's rear emblem. I wish it came in titanium finish. Do you have a link to where you got your emblem Boxtaboy?

sean

Boxtaboy · 08-27-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanZ4

I bent my "B" up by snagging it with a microfiber towel. I was able to afix it back down and it looks good still to this day. I like the look of Boxtaboy's rear emblem. I wish it came in titanium finish. Do you have a link to where you got your emblem Boxtaboy?

sean

Thanks. It's actually the OEM Porsche badge from the Panamera sedan. I got it from Suncoast Porsche, but you can order it from any dealer I'm sure. The new Cayenne's also have this badging, so you can probably order it from that car too. It comes with the double sided adhesive already on the back of the letters so all you have to do is measure where you want to put it, and stick it on. It looks great IMO...and several other Boxster owners have complimented me on it already.

SeanZ4 · 08-27-2010, 11:40 AM

I remember reading an old post of yours back when you did it. How'd you measure it out? I'll be near a dealership tomorrow a.m. that has a few Panameras in stock. I'm sure they'd just let me rob the badge off of one of theirs and just order in a replacement one at a later date, right?

sean