10-30-2006, 01:28 PM
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Todays Mod/Hack;"Artic Silver" Door Panel Parts
So I wanted to do the alumalok interoir that Porsche offered,I was having trouble finding a reasonable price on any of the parts. The lowest price I could find was $350 for the door panel insert;SRS Airbag cap,"C" clip, and the door handle. Forget that I found a eBay seller by the name of Asimplechef ,he paints OEM parts in Artic Silver. $70 bucks shipped got my door panels done! This guys parts are high quality and not some cheap unevenly painted junk. I was happy with the purchase here are some before and after pics. Artic Silver is a close match to my aluminuim hand brake and shift knob.
Looks like it time for the "S" instrument rings.....
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10-30-2006, 01:43 PM
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yeah that looks good, not cheap looking. matches very well. i also like the middle console.
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10-30-2006, 01:44 PM
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nice! Been wanting to do this with my center console for ages. So expensive
though. Its fallen down the priority scale.
I want a hig gloss finish as close to the exterior as possible. I emailed the guy
at bumper plugs but it wasn't what I was really looking for.
Your's seems well worth it. Maybe I'll get the lid of that door storage painted from this ebay dude.
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10-30-2006, 03:34 PM
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Looks great
I was gonna get that door handle shroud as well, but my door handle is arctic already, so not sure how it would look. I love the center console in body color though. It sets off the interior, imo.
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10-30-2006, 04:48 PM
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i like it...
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10-30-2006, 05:23 PM
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Looks great... how close is the Arctic to Alumalook?
I really want to do my console, my car has the Alumalook shifter, brake..etc
I am leaning toward body color for the console (seal grey) how do you guys think it will look with the Alumalook?
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10-30-2006, 05:50 PM
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Just thinking. Wouldn't a painted center console be more susceptible to scratches?
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10-30-2006, 06:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by z12358
Just thinking. Wouldn't a painted center console be more susceptible to scratches?
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Mine lasted pretty well, but it did get chipped in a couple of places, particularly around the ashtray. I took it out and re-shot it.
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10-31-2006, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
Looks great... how close is the Arctic to Alumalook?
I really want to do my console, my car has the Alumalook shifter, brake..etc
I am leaning toward body color for the console (seal grey) how do you guys think it will look with the Alumalook?
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This is how your interior would look with a seal gray console against the alumalook shift knob and brake handle. Personally, I think an alumalook console might set off your interior better because the gray against black leather is very subtle whereas the alumalook is more striking a difference. Alumalook is lighter in shade than Arctic, although I think an arctic console would work well for you as well. I got mine from Bumperplugs over a year ago, and the paintwork has held up really well. Not one chip or scratch. It's expensive, but it's a professional job that looks just as good as factory.
Alumalook console:
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10-31-2006, 04:12 AM
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Btw, for Perfectlap-
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Originally Posted by Perfectlap
nice! Been wanting to do this with my center console for ages. So expensive
though. Its fallen down the priority scale.
I want a hig gloss finish as close to the exterior as possible. I emailed the guy
at bumper plugs but it wasn't what I was really looking for.
Your's seems well worth it. Maybe I'll get the lid of that door storage painted from this ebay dude.
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The painted console paired with Boxster Red interior looks exceptionally nice IMO. Looks almost exoticar like, and much better than the bare black plastic console. I would def. do the console in your car. Love your GT3 seats btw.
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10-31-2006, 05:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boxtaboy
This is how your interior would look with a seal gray console against the alumalook shift knob and brake handle. Personally, I think an alumalook console might set off your interior better because the gray against black leather is very subtle whereas the alumalook is more striking a difference. Alumalook is lighter in shade than Arctic, although I think an arctic console would work well for you as well. I got mine from Bumperplugs over a year ago, and the paintwork has held up really well. Not one chip or scratch. It's expensive, but it's a professional job that looks just as good as factory.
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Thanks for the pics, being a "subtle" kinda guy I think I like the look of the seal grey with the Alumalook shifter/brake.
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11-01-2006, 07:28 AM
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I can also say that using asimplechef was a good experience. I used him for my bumperettes and was extremely happy with the results. Especially for the $100 + shipping price.
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11-01-2006, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Dante
I can also say that using asimplechef was a good experience. I used him for my bumperettes and was extremely happy with the results. Especially for the $100 + shipping price.
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To bad the guy ONLY does artiic silver.
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11-01-2006, 09:39 AM
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2nd that. I also got AS painted bummperettes from him. He also sells grills for the front air openings.
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11-01-2006, 09:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boxtaboy
The painted console paired with Boxster Red interior looks exceptionally nice IMO. Looks almost exoticar like, and much better than the bare black plastic console. I would def. do the console in your car. Love your GT3 seats btw.
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yeah that is very nice. Too bad that sifter and e-brake are nearly a $1,000! :
I'm going to give this guy a shot, I was just looking at the instructions for removing the center console from the B&M short shifter DIY pdf. If he can do
the job for allot less than $500 I think it will be worth it.
I only worry about scratching in a high traffic area like that. Maybe I'll have it
covered in 3m by Premier in LA or something.
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11-01-2006, 10:07 AM
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11-01-2006, 10:44 AM
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Forgive the noob question, but where else can I get my center console painted to match my exterior as well as the plastic parts on the doors? I love the way the color-match console looks and I think a green one would look great on my car.
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11-01-2006, 10:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chills
Forgive the noob question, but where else can I get my center console painted to match my exterior as well as the plastic parts on the doors? I love the way the color-match console looks and I think a green one would look great on my car.
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http://bumperplugs.com/
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11-01-2006, 11:05 AM
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Thanks, Travis!
EDIT: Great, now I feel the need to get much of the interior in metallic rain forest green. The pics in the gallery are sweet.
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11-01-2006, 11:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perfectlap
yeah that is very nice. Too bad that sifter and e-brake are nearly a $1,000! :
I'm going to give this guy a shot, I was just looking at the instructions for removing the center console from the B&M short shifter DIY pdf. If he can do
the job for allot less than $500 I think it will be worth it.
I only worry about scratching in a high traffic area like that. Maybe I'll have it
covered in 3m by Premier in LA or something.
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Yeah, bumperplug's stuff is expensive, but the paintwork will be perfect. A perfect paint match and no blemishes or defects when it comes to your door. I've had mine in for over a year, and not a scratch yet, although I am careful around it. I got my console when it wasn't pushing $500 bucks though. Remember that ordering it from the factory, however, it costs like $800.
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