05 Boxster (987): Help with replacing some parts!

[luci5r]

Thanks for the replies guys!

Yesterday when I submitted the post, I accidentally hit "Submit" without finishing the post. So there's actually a bit more. I couldn't come & edit yesterday because it was under Moderator Approval - which happened sometime late last night. So if you guys could look over the original post again, there's a few more things on the list.

Originally Posted by RawleyD

I replaced the "Boxster S" on the back of my car, no problem. Picked up a black "boxster" and a red "S" on ebay.
My "B" look identical to yours.

Just need some dental floss, plastic scraper, and some Goo Gone. Took about 1 hour to get all the glue residue off.

Ok - So basically it's a glue-on job and it's not actually screwed in to the back of the trunk using screws? You were able to get the original "Boxster" off using Dental Floss? What kind of glue did you need to stick the new one back on?

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by Deserion

The rear script is sold by a few online vendors, such as Bumperplugs.com, or Suncoast Porsche.

The steering wheel emblem is a tricky one, and most likely cannot be removed unless you're extremely skilled with this sort of task. Not saying it's impossible but more likely risky. The badge on my 986 is scratched a little on the black bar but not much I can do. If money isn't a real issue, replacing the airbag may be a safer, easier alternative.

Ah yes, the rubberized paint. My mother's '06 987 has the same issue (also has the Sand Beige interior). You can either A) remove the rubberized paint and leave black, B) color-match after stripping, C) use a vinyl wrap. At least it's not as bad as period Volkswagens were, good lord.

I'll check out those Vendors. I saw one on Pelican Parts also in the meantime.

I had a feeling the Steering Wheel Emblem was going to be an issue. I wish it wasn't as scratched as it is. I might have to look into the entire Airbag/Cap replacement -- but I do believe that will be out of my bounds & will most likely require a Dealer.

Someone had suggested Vinyl wrap as well. That's a possibility I can explore - I'm not sure how to remove those 2 caps, so I'd have to look that up first.

Thanks!