Interior trim replacement - recommendations
#1
Interior trim replacement - recommendations
Hi All
I am a long time owner of a 2000 996. The car came with burl wood interior. In the past couple of years, the interior trim has started to crack at several places. (It looks like Porsche's poor build quality has been well documented in this forum.)
I am looking for a relatively inexpensive replacement ( probably an oxymoron ) option. The car has a tan interior - so either carbon fiber or aluminum finish. Pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Also, I am debating between a DIY vs having someone else install. Given the large scale replacement. I live in South SF Bay Area ( Sunnyvale). Any references to good installers.
Thanks
I am a long time owner of a 2000 996. The car came with burl wood interior. In the past couple of years, the interior trim has started to crack at several places. (It looks like Porsche's poor build quality has been well documented in this forum.)
I am looking for a relatively inexpensive replacement ( probably an oxymoron ) option. The car has a tan interior - so either carbon fiber or aluminum finish. Pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Also, I am debating between a DIY vs having someone else install. Given the large scale replacement. I live in South SF Bay Area ( Sunnyvale). Any references to good installers.
Thanks
#2
The 3M carbon fibre Di-Noc wrap is very cool stuff, check out http://www.destronsgarage.com or http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com or ebay. Also this is extremely popular mod on the BMW X5 forums as they put some seriously ugly wood interiors in them, so any googling of that combination will get you a bunch of how to on various BMW forums. e.g. http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335021.
I think it looks great, and would be a viable solution for badly ageing wood. There is also a brushed aluminium DiNoc as well as many other finishes, worth checking out some options.
In terms of cheap, this would be the cheapest option. If you were tempted, you could steal the wife's hair dryer, buy a small sheet and try it out.
You will need some time and can do one bit at a time if you wanted to, but car would look like frankinstein's monster for a while ;-)
I think it looks great, and would be a viable solution for badly ageing wood. There is also a brushed aluminium DiNoc as well as many other finishes, worth checking out some options.
In terms of cheap, this would be the cheapest option. If you were tempted, you could steal the wife's hair dryer, buy a small sheet and try it out.
You will need some time and can do one bit at a time if you wanted to, but car would look like frankinstein's monster for a while ;-)
Last edited by yo_clarkie; 08-28-2012 at 02:32 AM.
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#4
The 3M carbon fibre Di-Noc wrap is very cool stuff, check out http://www.destronsgarage.com or http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com or ebay. Also this is extremely popular mod on the BMW X5 forums as they put some seriously ugly wood interiors in them, so any googling of that combination will get you a bunch of how to on various BMW forums. e.g. http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335021.
I think it looks great, and would be a viable solution for badly ageing wood. There is also a brushed aluminium DiNoc as well as many other finishes, worth checking out some options.
In terms of cheap, this would be the cheapest option. If you were tempted, you could steal the wife's hair dryer, buy a small sheet and try it out.
You will need some time and can do one bit at a time if you wanted to, but car would look like frankinstein's monster for a while ;-)
I think it looks great, and would be a viable solution for badly ageing wood. There is also a brushed aluminium DiNoc as well as many other finishes, worth checking out some options.
In terms of cheap, this would be the cheapest option. If you were tempted, you could steal the wife's hair dryer, buy a small sheet and try it out.
You will need some time and can do one bit at a time if you wanted to, but car would look like frankinstein's monster for a while ;-)
That 3m stuff look very cheap in Porsche
Been there done that
#5
I have always preferred the wood trim to the carbin fiber, just my personal taste. My car does not have the wood and the only carbin fiber is the brake handle and the shift **** (which by the way is cracked. My buddy has a cab that has about every piece of carbin fiber that Porsche offered in 2000. Over $12K in option. A lot of it is now discolored, cracked and/or peeling.
#6
I have always preferred the wood trim to the carbin fiber, just my personal taste. My car does not have the wood and the only carbin fiber is the brake handle and the shift **** (which by the way is cracked. My buddy has a cab that has about every piece of carbin fiber that Porsche offered in 2000. Over $12K in option. A lot of it is now discolored, cracked and/or peeling.
Makes me feel better!
#7
I recently went through the same delima on my 99' Cab, I found these guys in Texas that refinish everything. 400. for the steering wheel 175. for the E brake and 125 for the shifter. I went for the dark burl finish.
http://craftcustoms.com/
http://craftcustoms.com/
Last edited by jayi836; 09-03-2012 at 11:25 AM.
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#8
I recently went through the same delima on my 99' Cab, I found these guys in Texas that refinish everything. 400. for the steering wheel 175. for the E brake and 125 for the shifter. I went for the dark burl finish.
http://craftcustoms.com/
http://craftcustoms.com/
#9
If you are looking to save labor cost request a quote, pull the pieces and have them shipped. It took almost a month to the parts back. I couldn't find a local shop here in So Cal and didn't see the need to spend 1500.00 on a new steering wheel. Very happy with the results.Good luck
Last edited by jayi836; 09-04-2012 at 01:54 PM.
#10
If you are looking to save labor cost request a quote, pull the pieces and have them shipped. It took almost a month to the parts back. I couldn't find a local shop here in So Cal and didn't see the need to spend 1500.00 on a new steering wheel. Very happy with the results.Good luck
#12
I have no affiliation with this seller but they do Artic Silver packages for under $400. Was considering this but I may try a DIY first.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-996-...r#ht_759wt_689
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-996-...r#ht_759wt_689
#15
I had the work done by Classic 9 Leather, they do leather repair and stuff for all makes and years of Porsches.
You can find them here: http://www.classic9leathershop.com
They are excellent and do excellent work.
You can find them here: http://www.classic9leathershop.com
They are excellent and do excellent work.