Painting center console a different color...

[WhipE350]

Yup tough one, I guess you either paint it yourself and silver shouldn't be too hard or keep searching the dismantle shops.

[d18mike]

I've been down this long and winding road road before.

Very few paint jobs more difficult than that coated scratch-magnet know as a 986/996 console. I tried and failed, as have others. You really have two options if you want it done well. 1) Send to bumperplugs.com 2) save your cash and buy a new one. Dismantlers are a good option but you really need to get a great description. The scratch-issue effects most of these cars -- best not to buy a second-hand problem.

I don't think Porsche gets nearly enough grief for the inexcusably low-quality control on the console and plastic-coated parts of these cars. Kia's of the same year have better looking plastic.

[9eighty6]

I have the same option code as you (granite type paint everywhere). I wish there was a way to replicate the finish ...

[papasmurf]

the part number for the painted center console (with the p69 paint color) in case I just decide to order a new one from the dealer?

[WhipE350]

Originally Posted by papasmurf

the part number for the painted center console (with the p69 paint color) in case I just decide to order a new one from the dealer?

It sounds like one of these...I would double check with a porsche parts dept or take it off and look:

996 552 125 03 D05
996 552 995 01

I got these out of PET

[papasmurf]

the part number is stamped on the console? Thanks for the help so far!

[WhipE350]

Sorry I can't remember, can't miss it though once it is off. It might not however have the sub number but I could be wrong, my steering wheel went all the way to the .54 A08.
I've attached the two PET pages...