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Old 04-27-2005, 02:00 PM   #1
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My advice:

Don't buy aftermarket stuff like this for your Boxster unless its from someone who only works on 996 and Boxsters.

I would save up bite the bullet and get your rear center console painted. I know Miata owners who did this themselves and it came out looking very stock. But it was very time consuming lots of sanding and prepring of the plastic before it was painted.
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Old 04-27-2005, 03:23 PM   #2
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I am looking to paint my interior and have been trying to gather info.

I would love to just get the prestige stuff but... I have time but not the money.

I am going to do it myself but plan on having all the pieces out for a long time. Between sanding, cleaning, priming, painting and clear coat (several times over) you are looking at many weeks of work.

But you know what, my car is worth it and I will enjoy every second. I will start the strip down this weekend!
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Old 04-29-2005, 11:36 AM   #3
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if you call Tower Paint they will take your VIN# and send you a can of your exterior color paint. I think I ordered two cans for $30 with shipping for my Miata to paint these turn signal intakes that replaced the parking lights.

I'm thinking about doing it again to paint the back of the roll bar and the back and seatbelt insert of my GT3 seats.

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you'll also need a plastic adhesive spray before painting and clear coating. I used this to repaint the window and windshield mouldings which were starting to fade to grey. 5 mintues and they were nice and black again.
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