Bob Z.

If someone here is going and they can locate the silver airbag circular trim, which is on the 991.2 airbags (and other late model Porsches) I would greatly appreciate it. I have contacted every dismantler and parts place I could find online and none of them had it and since the trim ring is not a part that is sold by itself I would have to buy a replacement airbag just to get it (for about $1k!). If one can locate a blown or otherwise damaged airbag at the Swap Meet I assume you could buy the entire piece, if they did not want to sell just the trim ring, and I will pay you for it as well as the shipping. Below is a picture of exactly what I am looking for. Thanks in advance...

LargePuppy

I'll keep an eye out, I plan on being there

camaroz1985

I'm going too. Taking the boys for a day while mom goes to the outlets. Who will spend more money?? (I think we know the answer).

Porsche_nuts

What you could do it take out the airbag unit and spray plasti-dip on it. Think it would be a lot cheaper and a lot easier than trying to pry that ring off without damaging it.

I have had good results with plasti -dip. Maybe give it a try?

plenum

That is assuming the OP is changing the color? I read it as OP is trying to replace, not refinish. Otherwise, you might just buy a blown airbag that also has a chrome ring?

OP, are you trying to chrome-delete or are you replacing for some other reason?

Bob Z.

I am debating whether to paint it Satin Black or Miami Blue and I know it will come off but I am afraid it will get damaged since it seems that it is press-fit in to where it may not be useable if I get it out. And I may not like the way it looks so I want a replacement. I thought it would be easy to find a blown or damaged airbag, especially since the ones with the silver trim ring can be found on several late model Porsches.

Porsche_nuts

Many have replaced their steering wheels and removed and reinstalled their air bags. I don't recall any issues. Do a search on replacing steering wheels and you will see procedures. Ultimately up to you.

Is it easy to remove the ring and replace it?

Bob Z.

I have had my airbag off, while replacing the 3 inserts with the Miami Blue ones...easy-peasy. I am just not fond of taking it off and plasti-dipping it. Besides, I am leaning toward Miami Blue. And I do not know about replacing the trim ring, as I said above. The 992 has a Black trim ring on its airbag but it is too early to tell if that airbag will fit the 991.2; however, even if it was I would rather not buy a new airbag just to get a Black trim ring.

Bob Z.

Thanks, and for others that are going please keep an eye out for me as well. I am willing to spend about $100 or so for just the airbag trim ring but I suppose if someone finds one it will be on a blown/damaged airbag so it might cost a little more albeit I am not sure who would want one, other than me!

Guards_Red_991

I doubt we will find it but I'll keep an eye on it too. Planning on being there by 9 or so after meeting up in New Freedom off I-83.

Bob Z.

Thanks all. I have looked everywhere online so this is really my last chance, unless I can find a place that gets a late model wrecked Porsche. Again, the airbags are the same on several late model Porsches, not just the 991.2.

Guards_Red_991

Easiest way is to wrap it. Cheap, quick, less intrusive and if you don't like you can always peel it off.

Cyberbug

I have a leather airbag with a pinhole imperfection, it bothered me so I replaced it with a new one.
at somepoint I will put it up for sale

flatsick

I'll also look if the weather holds up.
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sechsgang

Yeah, not looking good weather wise for that.