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geekdaddy 05-31-2019 01:21 PM

Thanks for the tip!
 
I've been looking for a center cap for my 99 Boxster wheels. One of them is damaged.

They're 17" chrome wheels (I know -- controversial -- but that's what the PO ordered I-think from the factory) and difficult to find. I like the colored crest on these better and the price is right so will keep the originals but give these a shot.

Grim1ock77 06-01-2019 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tonythetiger (Post 596554)
and you like them? ARRRGHHH...I paid too much....I PAID TOO MUCH!

They are ok, not as good as OEM but a fraction of the price. They used to be all over ebay a few years ago but Porsche has forced them off. I would give them a 2-3 year lifespan before needing replaced again.

thefunkygibbon 06-01-2019 01:32 PM

can you coat them with something to protect them so they don't go crap within a few years?

particlewave 06-01-2019 01:36 PM

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Mine still look brand new after 6+ years, but they are monochrome. The black paint has not faded or chipped.

thefunkygibbon 06-01-2019 01:58 PM

that looks lovely PW. is that an official one or a knockoff one? i'm assuming official given the quality and how it is not just a flat 'picture'

particlewave 06-01-2019 02:02 PM

No, these are knockoffs. ;)
I think I paid $20 shipped for the set of 4 (eBay) in early 2013.

The quality is quite good. My only complaint is that the details aren't perfect (look at the horse's mane).

thefunkygibbon 06-01-2019 02:24 PM

only someone really anal would care though. you could have a Ferrari horsey in there and i doubt anyone would notice!

KRAM36 06-02-2019 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 596659)
No, these are knockoffs. ;)
I think I paid $20 shipped for the set of 4 (eBay) in early 2013.

The quality is quite good. My only complaint is that the details aren't perfect (look at the horse's mane).

They just blindfolded the horse figuring you would be driving too fast and scare the horse and it would jump of the crest. :D

jakeru 06-02-2019 07:52 PM

I got the colored knockoffs, looked very good at first but the clearcoat did peel off. Luckily it came off completely and uniformly, so doesn’t look bad; lol! However, the color (specifically the red) has faded so it’s more of a monochrome/silver look. Again, it’s uniform and matching, and actually looks good. Just not how it was when they were new.

I’d imagine putting a high quality UV-resistant clearcoat on them would have made them look like new for longer. No regrets here on mine, though.


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