center wheel caps

[kiyakubuke]

I ordered a new set from a US seller, when I got them I noticed that the stamped numbers on the back were identical to the original set. the set that faded, even though the part number was the same, looked different. guessing they were just cheap knockoffs. also, just for added protection, I hit the new set with a clear coat of High solids Urethane.

[tommy986]

do you have a link to the ones you just bought?

[kiyakubuke]

Originally Posted by tommy986

do you have a link to the ones you just bought?

Porsche Tequipment Concave Wheel Center Caps Panamera Cayenne Cayman Boxster 911 | eBay

[pussywillow1972]

I ordered these from Amazon. They matched the color of the wheels perfectly and fit snug. They are the newer style of center cap and look exactly the same as the caps on my Cayenne S in terms of crest colors and design. I like the look better than the original caps with the smaller crest and ring around the edge. For $28, I figured it was a cheap gamble but I'm very happy with them. I've had them on the car for a month and they still look perfect. We'll see how they hold up, but like others, I only use soap and water to clean the wheels.

Amazon.com: 4x Porsche Silver Wheel Center Cap Boxster Cayenne 911 993 996 997 HUB Racing: Automotive

[boxster6354]

Originally Posted by kiyakubuke

I ordered a new set from a US seller, when I got them I noticed that the stamped numbers on the back were identical to the original set. the set that faded, even though the part number was the same, looked different. guessing they were just cheap knockoffs. also, just for added protection, I hit the new set with a clear coat of High solids Urethane.

I did the same, got a can of UV clear coat spray and no fade.

[Pdwight]

My S Calipers are dull and faded, all the clear coat is gone. I was thinking about spraying them red with Caliper paint (after surface prep of course). I Was curious if you used the eBay decals or what ?

Also do you apply the decals and then a few coats of clear coat ?? I cant see a caliper decal lasting long in that environment.

I have some wheel clear coat...or is there a high temp type for calipers ??

Thanks in advance

Dwight

PS I did not mean to double post this

[kiyakubuke]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

My S Calipers are dull and faded, all the clear coat is gone. I was thinking about spraying them red with Caliper paint (after surface prep of course). I Was curious if you used the eBay decals or what ?

Also do you apply the decals and then a few coats of clear coat ?? I cant see a caliper decal lasting long in that environment.

I have some wheel clear coat...or is there a high temp type for calipers ??

Thanks in advance

Dwight

PS I did not mean to double post this

I would clear coat over the decals and use a high temp clear. RUST-OLEUM makes a clear engine enamel that would probably work well.