Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Porsche Boxster & Cayman Forums > Boxster General Discussions

Post Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-01-2007, 04:40 PM   #1
Registered User
 
NIOstyle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 44
Where to get Painted Center Console and Headrest?

Where are some places that I can get upgraded painted center console and headrests that match the color of my car?

Thanks!

__________________
Geo
www.teamnio.com
NIOstyle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2007, 04:44 PM   #2
bmussatti
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Nio, this will help you:

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10385
  Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2007, 04:45 PM   #3
bmussatti
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Also try:

www.bumperplugs.com
  Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2007, 07:20 PM   #4
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Waxahachie, TX
Posts: 373
Here's another free plug for bumperplugs.com Eric is a great guy and does good work. Just a satisfied customer.

Mike
thenavarro is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-03-2007, 07:48 AM   #5
Registered User
 
NIOstyle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 44
Thanks guys! Anyone else? I'd like to make some comparisons.
__________________
Geo
www.teamnio.com
NIOstyle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-03-2007, 09:29 AM   #6
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Naperville, IL
Posts: 793
Send a message via Yahoo to Chills
You can contact the guy who did mine. He's up here in the Chicago area. I'm not sure how much for shipping, but he beat bumperplugs' prices. Just shoot me a PM if you are interested.



__________________
I bleed green

It's not about the summit, it's about the climb.


http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q46/chills1138/2.jpg
Chills is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-03-2007, 06:43 PM   #7
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: New York
Posts: 644
Hey Chills,
Who did your center console? That's nice work! Was it the guy on Ebay??
dcporsche99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-03-2007, 07:21 PM   #8
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: chicago
Posts: 3,510
Send a message via AIM to djomlas
chills, man i emailed that guy twice, no response
__________________
http://i34.tinypic.com/157yslk.jpg
"I couldn't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself." ~F. Porsche
Gemballa springs::litronics::Eurotech 18s(275/225)::B&M::MOMO wheel::
exhaust cutouts::EVOcoldair intake::OEM smoked tails & sidemarkers::

colormatched bumperettes::Top Speed Pro-1 exhaust::
my cardomain/pictures page
djomlas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2007, 11:29 AM   #9
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Naperville, IL
Posts: 793
Send a message via Yahoo to Chills
dcporsche, nope it is a friend of mine who lives in the Chicago area. He is a professional painter and has done a lot of work on exotic cars.

He painted my rear console, the two pieces on the center part, the bumperettes, and the screens behind the headrests. He also buffed out all of the scratches on the car.

I just took some more pics on Monday after giving her a bath.

Hey DJ, I'll e-mail him and ask him to contact you. PM me your contact info and I'll send it to him.



__________________
I bleed green

It's not about the summit, it's about the climb.


http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q46/chills1138/2.jpg
Chills is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2007, 01:03 PM   #10
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: CA, USA
Posts: 83
Chills, your green metallic console looks awesome.
Since you have an expert friend nearby, how about painting your roll bar instead of the mesh? I think it looks even better.
jinijazz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2007, 01:51 PM   #11
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Naperville, IL
Posts: 793
Send a message via Yahoo to Chills
Quote:
Originally Posted by jinijazz
Chills, your green metallic console looks awesome.
Since you have an expert friend nearby, how about painting your roll bar instead of the mesh? I think it looks even better.

Believe me I asked him. He said he'd only be able to paint it if I removed it. I think that sucker is unremovable isn't it?
__________________
I bleed green

It's not about the summit, it's about the climb.


http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q46/chills1138/2.jpg
Chills is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2007, 02:08 PM   #12
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: CA, USA
Posts: 83
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chills
Believe me I asked him. He said he'd only be able to paint it if I removed it. I think that sucker is unremovable isn't it?
It's more involved, but definately doable.
Many people done that, I was one of them.
jinijazz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2007, 02:17 PM   #13
bmussatti
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chills
Believe me I asked him. He said he'd only be able to paint it if I removed it. I think that sucker is unremovable isn't it?
Chills, it can be done. And with most things Porsche related...ain't cheap. As a factory option I think mine was $535.

There is a great, very high end, paint shop in Lake Bluff called Ultimate Paint Shop (847-295-7404). They do all the Porsche body work for The Porsche Exchange up on the north shore. The owner's name is Joe Young. He will take it out, paint it and re-install for about $950. He will need the car for about 4-5 days. FYI.
  Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2007, 03:13 PM   #14
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Naperville, IL
Posts: 793
Send a message via Yahoo to Chills
Thanks for the info, bmuss. If I can't get them out myself I'll give your guy a call. I've got a daily driver so I wouldn't mind dropping her off for a few days. She could hang out with other Porsches for once.

Jinnijazz, what all is involved in taking them off?
__________________
I bleed green

It's not about the summit, it's about the climb.


http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q46/chills1138/2.jpg
Chills is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2007, 03:15 PM   #15
bmussatti
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chills
Thanks for the info, bmuss. If I can't get them out myself I'll give your guy a call. I've got a daily driver so I wouldn't mind dropping her off for a few days. She could hang out with other Porsches for once.

Jinnijazz, what all is involved in taking them off?
Chills, to take out the roll bars also involves partially removing the top. It is a big deal. They usually don't have to remove the seats, they just run them forward to make room.
  Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2007, 04:54 PM   #16
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: CA, USA
Posts: 83
Need two people because of the top has to be removed as bmussatti said.
But again the famous Trent Carter in PPBB did it all by himself if I remember correctly.
If the idea of removing top scares you off, I even saw some people in PPBB paint them without removing - very good masking - I may have the picture somewhere.
jinijazz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2007, 05:03 PM   #17
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Naperville, IL
Posts: 793
Send a message via Yahoo to Chills
Huh... it sounds pretty involved. Not something I'd want to try while she's still under warranty.

I think when its time I'll head over to Bill's guy and have him do it. Green rollbars are on my list, but they are below things like a new exhaust.
__________________
I bleed green

It's not about the summit, it's about the climb.


http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q46/chills1138/2.jpg
Chills is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2007, 05:59 PM   #18
Registered User
 
NIOstyle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 44
Oh that bites! I should have taken the $535 headrest option. How much did you guys spend to do it yourself?
__________________
Geo
www.teamnio.com
NIOstyle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-09-2007, 03:08 PM   #19
Registered User
 
NIOstyle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 44
Anybody else have any recommendation(s)?

__________________
Geo
www.teamnio.com
NIOstyle is offline   Reply With Quote
Post Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:34 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page