Daniel Joseph Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 8 hours ago, Menoporsche said: I don't understand all this with Climate. I thought the whole idea of Climate was that you set it and never touch the switches again? Ah, you might be onto something there. My 987 wasn't a daily driver, so not taken out in all weathers where you would adjust those controls to defog the windows quickly on an icy morning, for example. I don't think I adjusted the climate much at all, hence the controls were perfect when I sold it. That said, I think there is also an age related factor in the breakdown of those rubberised coatings. It happened to the rotary knobs on the CD-R 24 audio unit on mine (and a Roberts digital radio in the house) where the coating became soft and very sticky . Fortunately the knobs are made of hard black plastic, so I was able to remove the rubberised coating and was left with smooth black plastic knobs, which looked fine. Unfortunately, the climate controls are made of white translucent plastic so the legends can be back-lit, so removing the coating completely is a non-starter. Or is it? Could the coating be removed and the controls sprayed with black Plasti-Kote or similar? Instructions on how to remove them are on the website above. Of course, you would lose the legends, but would that be a big problem? Just a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigo-craigy Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 Hmmm. This is the correct colour yes ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-997-987-Cayman-911-Heater-Air-Con-Control-Panel-997-653-113-13-/192154391350?hash=item2cbd4b5336:g:Q7QAAOSw~CFY65DO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Joseph Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 It looks the right colour, but £240 for, effectively, a pair of secondhand switches...? Here's an alternative idea: earlier in this thread, @Rogers installed Climarepair replacements and was very happy with them. If, by any chance, he held on to the originals. You (or somebody else who needs new ones) could get hold of these and send them off for refinishing by Climaterepair. As Clarkson might say, "What could possibly go wrong?" I'll butt out now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 15 hours ago, Menoporsche said: I don't understand all this with Climate. I thought the whole idea of Climate was that you set it and never touch the switches again? Maybe some just have A/C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 7 hours ago, Daniel Joseph said: Ah, you might be onto something there. My 987 wasn't a daily driver, so not taken out in all weathers where you would adjust those controls to defog the windows quickly on an icy morning, for example. No, you just hit the demister buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Joseph Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 13 minutes ago, Araf said: No, you just hit the demister buttons. I think I just proved my point...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 Just now, Daniel Joseph said: I think I just proved my point...? You have too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul O Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 I never found Porsche climate to be any better than standard aircon. A pointless option imo. Always had to adjust, temperature never controlled particularly well and the fans always on too high. I messed about far less with boggo air con. My opinion doesn't fix the buttons mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyR Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Pretty certain that I read on PistonHeads that somebody had used http://climaterepair.co.uk/ and was very happy with the results, can't seem to find the thread now. My 07 Box has the same problem and I would love a decent solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 On 15/4/2017 at 10:40 AM, Daniel Joseph said: It looks the right colour, but £240 for, effectively, a pair of secondhand switches...? Here's an alternative idea: earlier in this thread, @Rogers installed Climarepair replacements and was very happy with them. If, by any chance, he held on to the originals. You (or somebody else who needs new ones) could get hold of these and send them off for refinishing by Climaterepair. As Clarkson might say, "What could possibly go wrong?" I'll butt out now! Hey sorry I just saw this post. Yes I´m very happy with the new buttons I got from that website, they are holding up nice. They came out with a newer version(called V2) and from what I can see in their web site those are even better, but I´m good. But for some reason I don´t feel like selling my old-worn-originals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubebike1 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 So they are now selling improved switches at a cheaper price? Rogers, I am glad that yours were ok as mine were appalling, it would be interesting to see what the V2 ones are like but I will not be spending my money at this time trying to find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 19 minutes ago, Cubebike1 said: So they are now selling improved switches at a cheaper price? Rogers, I am glad that yours were ok as mine were appalling, it would be interesting to see what the V2 ones are like but I will not be spending my money at this time trying to find out Mmm not sure if now they are cheaper... I paid around £77 and I´m very happy with the result, but new ones look even better. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted May 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 What we need ahem, is one brave soul to buy some V2's and showcase them at Beaulieu for us ... The new ones do look better on the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubebike1 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Rogers, they were over £80 when I bought mine so they are advertised cheaper now. Where are you based as I would be very interested to see yours, as the ones I received where very poor quality and looked worse than the ones you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 4 hours ago, rowbos said: What we need ahem, is one brave soul to buy some V2's and showcase them at Beaulieu for us ... The new ones do look better on the website. what you need to do is club together and buy a 3d printer and then print your own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted May 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 53 minutes ago, Cubebike1 said: Rogers, they were over £80 when I bought mine so they are advertised cheaper now. Where are you based as I would be very interested to see yours, as the ones I received where very poor quality and looked worse than the ones you have Likewise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 On 5/5/2017 at 11:38 PM, Cubebike1 said: Rogers, they were over £80 when I bought mine so they are advertised cheaper now. Where are you based as I would be very interested to see yours, as the ones I received where very poor quality and looked worse than the ones you have Hi. Sorry I moved to France and did not pay much attention to the forum lately. My boxster was sold to a guy from Brighton, nut sure if he still keeps it. I found on my cell another picture I took while I was installing the switches Yours definitely look very bad. Mine were the "last version" available when I pulled the trigger. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 Hi, anyone aware of any other options now , which still allow the the buttons to be illuminated ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, iborguk said: Hi, anyone aware of any other options now , which still allow the the buttons to be illuminated ? Thanks You need to buy the decals from @jnwright71 and follow his instructions on painting etc. BEFORE AFTER Simples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, red rocket said: You need to buy the decals from @jnwright71 and follow his instructions on painting etc. BEFORE AFTER Simples! Ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 Climarepair released a new version a few months ago which looks and feels 100% like the originals, they call it climarepair revolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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red rocket Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, Rogers said: Climarepair released a new version a few months ago which looks and feels 100% like the originals, they call it climarepair revolution. At £116 i'd go with the decals and a couple of cans of paint! Very satisfying job too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 Appreciate the steer folks - thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89rallye Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 i was doing the refurb with the decals and had dipped one of my switches in thinners and got distracted by one of my neighbors ,(don't do that) anyway i ended up buying these switches and allow the finish is good they are very easliy marked and i bought mine about 3 months ago shipped from california Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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