Best Model Years To Buy?

[dghii]

Peeling? yes! Give any 986/996 interior piece an angry look and the piece will scratch!

The only sticky parts I experienced in my 10 years of 986 ownership was the radio knobs.

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by dghii

The only sticky parts I experienced in my 10 years of 986 ownership was the radio knobs.

Give it time.
My son has the same crap in his car. I'm getting really tired of stripping and painting it.

[jaykay]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Give it time.
My son has the same crap in his car. I'm getting really tired of stripping and painting it.

What is your preferred method of stripping it? I am almost considering a media blast of some sort....it comes off but...

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by jaykay

What is your preferred method of stripping it? I am almost considering a media blast of some sort....it comes off but...

I really haven't found any easy method, but plain water and a green scrub pad seems to work best on the loose stuff. I'll break down and use 1000 grit wet sanding for the more stubborn bits.
Chemicals are risky because a lot of the parts on his Volvo are ABS and will be damaged or even melted by chemicals (especially acetone...that will dissolve the plastic fairly quickly).

[kk2002s]

2002 S model - hands down the absolute best Boxster to buy

[BoxMann]

Originally Posted by kk2002s

2002 S model - hands down the absolute best Boxster to buy

Are you saying that with a "wink", because you have one, or do you think the '02 is more desireable than '03/'04?

[kk2002s]

Originally Posted by BoxMann

Are you saying that with a "wink", because you have one, or do you think the '02 is more desireable than '03/'04?

Wink as 2002 might be one of the most vulnerable. Mine has for the most part been very dependable. With 103k mile I have taken it on many multi thousand mile camping road trips and it performed flawlessly

[geekdaddy]

I recently bought some used dash cupholders for my 99 and they had the nicked up, scratches, and gummy soft touch finish. I found several articles and videos describing how to remove it. The two approaches I considered were soaking in hot detergent water and lightly scrubbing with a scotch Brite green pad or using rubbing alcohol and scrubbing. I tried the detergent scrub and it worked for me. Took my time and scrubbed with very little force and removed the finish without scratching the plastic.

When looking at Boxsters to buy i couldn't figure out why the interiors of pampered vehicles were often so badly nicked up and then later realized why. Soft touch paint probably seemed like a great idea at the time but clearly doesn't wear well...

Originally Posted by particlewave

I really haven't found any easy method, but plain water and a green scrub pad seems to work best on the loose stuff. I'll break down and use 1000 grit wet sanding for the more stubborn bits.
Chemicals are risky because a lot of the parts on his Volvo are ABS and will be damaged or even melted by chemicals (especially acetone...that will dissolve the plastic fairly quickly).