perleman Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Hello my old 997 had an arctic silver centre console from the factory gave the interior a real lift my present car has a slate grey interior and I’m considering taking a few pieces off and having them painted such as the climate unit, radio surround bezel, the dash trim pieces The console is a soft touch finish and I’m worried might not be receptive to gloss paint / lacquer, my paint guy said it might be good to start and then crack with time as the underlying surface is soft for that sort of paint I’m wondering how Porsche did it in the factory? Has anyone got or had theirs painted and can comment? could do the whole lot Matt black which might solve it and also give the upper console with the radio and climate a more gen 2 look thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 I would strip all the soft touch off and then plastic primer and paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perleman Posted February 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 I don’t know a lot about this tbh how would you strip it, can u acid dip it like old car frames(!?) or use some chemical. Or does it need to be keyed by hand. Cos I ain’t doing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 I have seen a few YouTube videos where people strip soft touch finish with brake cleaner etc. It does need removing before you can colour code it but shouldn't be an issue for a body shop ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perleman Posted February 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 My paint guy said he can restore the original finish no problem just that a high gloss laquered finish might not last. I’m wondering if he can do a non high gloss metallic to code it to the outside of the car (gt silver) or if that is not possible im more of an electrics man than a paint guy tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 You can have matt lacquer on any colour you like. I don't think gloss would wear badly on silver but it would show finger prints etc on black. But the matt soft touch that is in the car isn't very tough, its easily scratched and unrepairable. I had a gloss silver console in my 986 and it was great ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perleman Posted February 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 The issue my paint guy is saying is if you paint over the existing soft touch plastic paint, any flex in the unit or if it gets pressed on may lead to cracking as the soft paint underneath flexes if you were painting an existing one and wanted a gloss finish what steps would you take / advise? Would you strip all the existing paint off? Use any particular product etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxstercol Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 There was a group buy being run on the 997 section of 911uk.com about 18 months ago, at a place called Wicked Costings in Poole. Loads of people on the forum had their centre consoles either painted or hydro dipped & the price was about £150 if I remember correctly. They looked fantastic after & I'm gutted I missed out on it at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolzb Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 I have a spare centre console, it will need the soft paint removing and the paint shop should be able to add plasticiser to the paint - the same way they do to PU bumpers. I'll drop you a note about the console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Of course it won't last if you paint into a surface that is already peeling off. That's why you need to strip it back so you have a proper bare plastic surface to work from. A sanding disc or pad could get if off for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolzb Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 I did the centre console GT Silver, with matchingGT Silver de-hooded instrument surround and door handles. Silver seatbelts on the way and may do the RS style door pulls in silver or black as the red pulls looks garish now. Also did the PCM, heater etc. matt black and several coats of Matt lacquer with carbon skinned side panels to finish it off - still got pieces to put back in so will post photos in the next few weekends. if anyone is interested in my spare centre console for painting let me know £50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perleman Posted February 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 I’ve got an aftermarket head unit so won’t need to dismantle the pcm, that looks quite involved! How much hassle is it to dismantle the HVAC and PSM units to paint? Doesn’t look too bad on Youtube. Did U bother with the storage cubby below the PSM switch bank? how did you prep / paint the lower console? Technique, prep and materials please! wont be doing the side pieces as they’re leather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolzb Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 I didn’t prep the console, I bought one from a 997 in arctic Silver and repainted it in GT to match the other bits. HVAC isn’t not too bad to be honest, take your time, just don’t pull or tug the plastic or you will snap the little tangs that hold it together. Yes I did the junk tray matt black and one of the bands that runs around the gearstick. The PCM took a while to do but I had to fix the LCD anyway so it’s been an epic. I was going to do Alcantara on the sides and various other pieces of the interior but the proper carbon look is really nice. I’ve carbon skinned the armrest and the mirror adjustment trim triangles too - forgot to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perleman Posted February 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 I used to have an Arctic console in my 997 am I right saying the ones painted a deviating colour from the factory are painted with a hard finish not the soft touch stuff that the interior scheme matched ones come in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolzb Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Correct, the factory hard finish is similar to that on the door handles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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