Is this the cover on top of the interior door handle?

[pinksnyper]

My passenger side is all scratched up for some reason. I think I found the part but it says it doesn't fit my 04 s?

https://www.getporscheparts.com/oem-parts/porsche-cover-98655559200b12

This being the curved plastic trim covering the interior door pull handle mechanicals. The

[pinksnyper]

I'm talking about the black trim the accepts both the door handle pull and the longer door handle arc below it: http://www.williamscrawford.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/986-3.2-0071.jpg

[78F350]

That is the basic part, but if you look at the details, the one you selected: 986-555-592-00-B12, is for 1997-1999 and is unpainted, plain plastic.
Yours is the '01 and I expect it's painted black? If so, I see 986.555.592.01 A03

https://www.getporscheparts.com/oem-parts/porsche-cover-98655559201a03

A lot more money for a little black paint.

[pinksnyper]

Originally Posted by 78F350

That is the basic part, but if you look at the details, the one you selected: 986-555-592-00-B12, is for 1997-1999 and is unpainted, plain plastic.
Yours is the '01 and I expect it's painted black? If so, I see 986.555.592.01 A03

https://www.getporscheparts.com/oem-parts/porsche-cover-98655559201a03

A lot more money for a little black paint.

Thanks! That's interesting, when I look at it , it certainly just looks like black plastic trim but I guess it could be painted? It's very matte.

[Burg Boxster]

Rustoleum makes a black multi-surface filling primer which matches Porsche’s 9x6 interior trim black exceptionally well. Plus it’s much more durable than the factory “soft touch” finish.

Good luck

[pinksnyper]

Originally Posted by Burg Boxster

Rustoleum makes a black multi-surface filling primer which matches Porsche’s 9x6 interior trim black exceptionally well. Plus it’s much more durable than the factory “soft touch” finish.

Good luck

Ooooo. Link? I googled but found way too many options. Do you have to sand the plastic to prep or?

[Burg Boxster]

Out of town at moment and will gladly check what currently is in my inventory when I have time next weekend. That said, have use a couple different rattle cans of Rustoleum primers and all were good match. Either of these should work:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-Black-Enamel-Spray-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-12-oz/3048639

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Universal-Flat-Black-Enamel-Spray-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-12-oz/3728795

Yes, you need to prep the plastic.

Good luck

[Burg Boxster]

PS - Been quite some time since I removed that piece on a Boxster but...

If memory serves me correctly (HA a rarity at times!) that piece requires some finesse releasing the clips correctly. Nothing catastrophic if not done 100% correct but do search the archives here for door panel removal or door speaker upgrade for details on how to do so appropriately to avoid any errors.

[pinksnyper]

Originally Posted by Burg Boxster

PS - Been quite some time since I removed that piece on a Boxster but...

If memory serves me correctly (HA a rarity at times!) that piece requires some finesse releasing the clips correctly. Nothing catastrophic if not done 100% correct but do search the archives here for door panel removal or door speaker upgrade for details on how to do so appropriately to avoid any errors.

I'll be damned. I ordered Rust-Oleum interior trim spray in satin and it looked awfully shiney. Then I got one you recommended (I ordered the first before your post), and it looks amazing! I used 800 wet sandpaper to do some gentle sanding first. I'm going to do my arm rest lids next and call it a day. Thank you for the cost savings recommendation!!