Interior upgrade

[itsnotanova]

Originally Posted by harrg67

I've gotten several things from Woody (itsnotanova on this forum). He breaks Boxsters and his pricing is very reasonable. He prefers texts (512) 925-9171‬

Thanks for the sole recommendation.

I'm guessing that your door covers and center console are scratched up? Welcome to owning a Porsche made after 1999. That soft touch paint scratches if you even look at it wrong. It's total crap. You'll be very lucky to find any used parts that aren't scratched. If you do find some pristine used parts on ebay, the paint itself is 14-18 years old and has lost any chance of being durable. New is great, but you'll pay an arm and a leg for 2000-04 interior parts. I highly recommend repainting the pieces you have.

[2sylbls]

This is my first post so bear with me. I had scratches in common places on my '01 S.
It's not a big job to refresh the interior.
Lift the door cubbys and remove the pins holding the hinges on by using a small steel rod, then grab them with needle nosed plyers and gently remove them. Be careful sliding the spring out. ( take a picture first ) There are four small spacers in each hinge, if you drop one in the door or on the floor , pick it up and put it in a zip lock bag.
Next watch Pauls video on YouTube on how to remove the console. It's seven torx screws, take your time and be gentle. It will come out.
Once out put on latex cloves so the oil on your finger tips doesn't touch the plastic at any time. Ever!
Sand the plastic parts 220 grit paper, the scratches will disappear in short order. Wipe with a tack cloth. ( paint store ) Use flat black Krylon colormaster paint. It's a perfect match and designed for plastic. Three light coats. Wipe with tack cloth in between. it takes two days to paint parts. You will be happy with the result. Take your time installing parts. Don't force anything. Its a lot easier if you remove the passenger seat.

[robdelorenzo]

^^^Thanks for this^^^Added to my list of holiday projects!

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by 2sylbls

This is my first post so bear with me. I had scratches in common places on my '01 S.
It's not a big job to refresh the interior.
Lift the door cubbys and remove the pins holding the hinges on by using a small steel rod, then grab them with needle nosed plyers and gently remove them. Be careful sliding the spring out. ( take a picture first ) There are four small spacers in each hinge, if you drop one in the door or on the floor , pick it up and put it in a zip lock bag.
Next watch Pauls video on YouTube on how to remove the console. It's seven torx screws, take your time and be gentle. It will come out.
Once out put on latex cloves so the oil on your finger tips doesn't touch the plastic at any time. Ever!
Sand the plastic parts 220 grit paper, the scratches will disappear in short order. Wipe with a tack cloth. ( paint store ) Use flat black Krylon colormaster paint. It's a perfect match and designed for plastic. Three light coats. Wipe with tack cloth in between. it takes two days to paint parts. You will be happy with the result. Take your time installing parts. Don't force anything. Its a lot easier if you remove the passenger seat.

Nice first post! Welcome!