mfanatic325

This might be a long shot, but figured I'd try anyhow.

Looking for a replacement for my missing front tow hook cover. Would like to buy one pre-painted seal gray.

I know that the part itself from the factory is about $20, and comes primered, but I'm not aware of any place where I can get them already pre-painted. The paint doesn't have to necessarily match PERFECTLY.

Mostly looking for a quick and easy way out

"02996ttx50

bumperplugs.com

mfanatic325

Thanks for the rec.

Will hold out for the unlikely chance that someone has a seal gray one for sale for cheaper than $100-something

"02996ttx50

100 something?! sorry, had no idea. I'm sure i didn't pay that for mine in arctic years ago. but who knows why they are now so expensive. i'll just have to blame it on quantitative easing lol. i'd wait too.

docboy

/\The dreaded Porsche tax? Anything designated Porsche, suddenly the price jumps 1000%!

mfanatic325

haha, times are tough. The struggle is too real

32krazy!

the oem plug in primer is 14$ go to a paint shop and get your cars color in a aerosol can maybe 25$. spray paint it and your done

part #96450510300

mfanatic325

Was thinking about doing just that. $100+ is ridiculous lol.

911mhawk

Or, just install the toe hook.
Could provide great reliability in some sort of "planning to fail" way?
The opposite of removing your spare only to flat soon after

mffarrell

You would think $100 is ridiculous, but it's really not. If you were to buy the materials to properly paint, let's say PPG color min quantity is a pint @ $70, clear coat min quantity 1 pint with hardener is $60, you are over a $100 just in materials.

Now I am sure that Eric at bumper plugs will paint other parts besides the tow hook cover in a batch run, so the costs is spread-out.

If you can get a rattle can in the exact color $20, clear coat $18, primer $14, and sand paper $2, you cost is approx $54 plus your time.

My time is worth much more than saving a few bucks. I would gladly pay Eric $100!

He does great work and will exactly match your paint color.

911mhawk

Have you considered a shop painting rocker panels body color and doing whatever else you want at the same time?
Obviously more $ but maybe that's easier to stomach if you're getting other stuff you'd like done.
Can always but spare console/parts and keep OE stuff too.

mfanatic325

Appreciate the feedback all, but at this time, I'll hold off, since I'm considering selling the car. Will see where it all takes me.

911mhawk

Short time to own if your join date correlates to the purchase date of the car.
Did you decide to stick to M cars?

mfanatic325

I will probably hold off on owning a fun car for the time being (should I end up selling it). Going to see if I can start putting together a down payment for a house perhaps. Adult-hood sucks

Just kind of reluctant to spend any more money on the car, IF indeed I will be selling it.

911mhawk

Not a bad thing, expensive cars to maintain and repair are not typically a good financial move no matter what your age. At least you did some maintenance for the next owner.