Getting Interior Trim Painted

[TimAustinW]

One other thing I could use a second opinion on....

I took my Boxster to a local auto body and paint shop to get an estimate on painting some of the interior trim. Shopping around for new pieces painted to match my exterior really starts to add up. I had the Seal Grey paint code and was ready to have em do it. This all started with the peeling door pocket lids. I wanted to get the door pocket lids, rear center console, front center console, air vents, door handles, interior mirror panels, etc. painted seal grey to match my exterior.

When I took it to the shop they said that they couldn't do it. They said that the pocket lids weren't strong enough plastic and had a texture to them that would cause problems. I said I could get everything unassembled, deliver it to them in pieces and they pretty much sent me on my way.

Do you think he's right or do you think that it just wasn't worth their time to paint a few interior pieces? Seems like it would be an easy job to me. A lot easier than painting a whole car. Or are they right and if I want interior trim to match my exterior paint do I just need to shell out the cash for new parts?

If anyone can recommend an auto body shop in Austin that would do this for me please do tell.


Thanks