Bang for your Buck Interior Upgrade
 

I did this to my center console today...for 20 bucks and 20 minutes work, it looks like 100 bucks.
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GREAT Job! That looks real good..

Yep, great upgrade. I did it too:cheers:http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1387325304.jpg

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heliguy, what brand/type of silver and clearcoat is that? After 4 coats of clear, mine still isnt that smooth

Porsche 986 Boxster 96 04 Armrest Cover Grey Stitch | eBay

I have an extra one with the black stitching(I wasn't thinking when I ordered, I wanted the grey stitching to match the rest of my interior), if you are interested in it, PM me.

Those covers REALLY look good. Great Mod Indeed for $20!!!!

On the center console? That's a factory painted center console. The rest of the interior paint is Arctic Silver from Automotivetouchup.com and their clearcoat.
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My next mod is the painted center console.

Bluetooth radio, CD holder delete.

I have the "interior delete" option; very cheap, just rip it all out. :)

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That looks awesome! love the ebrake stiching. Nice job.

Thanks, that and the other interior stitching (shifter boot, door pulls, side airbag, seats) were done by tedious work with a silver paint pen.

Here is a vendor in Texas that sells the same thing including a stitched shift boot.


Porsche 911 996 Carrera 986 Boxster Leather Console Armrest Cover Red Stitch | eBay

1997 2004 Porsche Boxter 911 996 986 Real Leather Shift Boot Red Stitch | eBay

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Shift boot store - RedlineGoods leather shift boots

I have bought from here on all of my vehicles I own - they usually have a discount code on their Facebook page.

Very nice ....Bruce sent you a PM on your armrest cover.

Awesome, looks great. My wife will be thrilled that she just bought me more xmas gifts for the Porsche. :D

....But where is your cup holder?

That's a good one.

I have a painted console almost EXACTLY like this. Would be willing to trade for your old bland unit + some Christmas cash. I have armrests, door pulls and a cubby painted too but pictured.

Here's most all the parts laid out….
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Would need your OLD unit. Be willing to part with the shift boot too! We are talking HALF price! Shoot me an offer!
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I don't have any "old bland units". If mind looks old and bland, I must be doing something wrong! My door pull covers and armrests are leather-covered.

Mine arrived yesterday... any tips/pics on the install?

Go to the craft store and get some cotton batting. Cut the batting to the size of the the armrest, you do not want to fold it under the edge. This will add some cushion to the armrest. Get some spray adhesive while you are there. Spray the adhesive on the armrest, place the batting on the armrest. Spray the adhesive on the the back side of the leather cover and attach the cover to the armrest. Be careful to get the stitching centered or it will be noticeable.

Did you get any leather covers for your door pocket covers?

I didn't get the door pocket covers, if I'd known I would have ordered those too. Maybe I still will. :-)

Thanks Heliguy for the tips. So the batting still allows the cover to fit nicely? Looks like it from the pics. I'm no where near my car to look at how this installs, so I wonder on a normal install if you disassemble the armrest and tuck the leather in between the halves or if spray adhesive is the recommended method?

The batting is thin but adds some cushion. They use it to make quilts and other stuff. It doesn't interfere with the fit. Spray adhesive is the only way...it really is simple.

Did you install the armrest yet?

I would think high-density foam would be better?

Like EPS? That may not have enough cushion.

Hi!

Not yet, the Box lives at my vacation house, so I'll do the install next time I'm there. Lots of projects lined up. :)

Finally got it installed. Not bad, the alignment is good though not perfect, and I probably could have stretched the leather a bit more. But overall still a nice smooth result. Door pocket covers next.

Apologies if the pic is upside down.

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Apology accepted