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particlewave · 05-31-2019, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jay2015

Hi,

I would like to buy the center cap as well, two of the emblem have fallen off. There are multiple sizes 73mm, 75mm, 76mm etc. What size fits the 986 (I have 2003-S).

Thanks in advance,

Jay

76mm...

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geekdaddy · 05-31-2019, 01:21 PM

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.

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

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).

KRAM36 · 06-02-2019, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by particlewave

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.

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!

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.