997 Center Console Respray: DIY Instructions For Amazing Results
03-19-2018, 12:54 PM
#20
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
@Slickone - held up perfectly. Almost 1 year and 12k miles and it no scuffs or scratches. I would definitely go this route vs paying ~$650 for a new one. It was very easy and the texture of the paint I used matches exactly. Unfortunately it gave me a false sense of confidence to tackle the silver trim on my steering wheel. That was a disaster. If those are scratched just buy new ones for $150 and be done with it. They must be a different type of plastic. The paint would wrinkle if it wasn't sanded down to bare plastic and the paint prep spray reacted with the plastic and caused it to crack.
@Zettinger - since you already know how to remove the PCM removing the console will be simple. Pulling the gear shift is a little tricky. Just straddle the console and pull up with both arms. If you try with one arm you're going to break the mirror, or your hand, when it pops off. Be very slow when pulling the console out so it does scrape the hand brake.
One of my most satisfying projects since the results came out great.
@Zettinger - since you already know how to remove the PCM removing the console will be simple. Pulling the gear shift is a little tricky. Just straddle the console and pull up with both arms. If you try with one arm you're going to break the mirror, or your hand, when it pops off. Be very slow when pulling the console out so it does scrape the hand brake.
One of my most satisfying projects since the results came out great.
03-19-2018, 03:23 PM
#21
Three Wheelin'
On the gear shift, I found that using a pair of locking pliers on the metal shaft and then anything strong/bent with an angle to just lever the shifter off (after unlocking it) was a whole lot easier than trying to yank it off. I should have a picture somewhere.
When I painted my interior, I did what most did here in terms of sanding everything off but went out and bought automative paint and color matched the exterior and clear coated everything. Same level of effort and the automotive paint probably adds no more than $30 to the project.
When I painted my interior, I did what most did here in terms of sanding everything off but went out and bought automative paint and color matched the exterior and clear coated everything. Same level of effort and the automotive paint probably adds no more than $30 to the project.
03-19-2018, 04:25 PM
#22
Rennlist Member
^^^^ I did the same thing but with a brake pad spreader covered in painters tape. Worked like a charm.
08-02-2018, 03:01 AM
#23
Three Wheelin'
Awesome work guys. I have replaced my CC with leather, but below the armrests looks terrible and the area around the door pulls is getting gooey - getting them off seems like a lot of work and I have not seen anyone show how to get that arm rest section off. Wouldn't want to risk painting with them on the car, but I bet the "quick and dirty" guys prepping a car for sale would. 
I wrote up, with photos, a very detailed step by step for pulling the CC - since I have done it twice, I thought the 2nd time would be worth documenting because there can be some "gotchas". I feel badly how long it took me, versus TheBruce at 30 min., but I'm paranoid and **** and maybe over think things.
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...g-diy-pdf.html - mostly was based on the macarbon instructions but with a bit more detail - some specific to my car with PDK and iPod.
I wrote up, with photos, a very detailed step by step for pulling the CC - since I have done it twice, I thought the 2nd time would be worth documenting because there can be some "gotchas". I feel badly how long it took me, versus TheBruce at 30 min., but I'm paranoid and **** and maybe over think things.
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...g-diy-pdf.html - mostly was based on the macarbon instructions but with a bit more detail - some specific to my car with PDK and iPod.
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11-25-2018, 10:12 PM
#25
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Thx @HAAANK. Let us know how it turns out. Its a good winter project if you have a garage.
And for the rest of you, its been nearly 2 years and the console still looks as good as new. Have had absolutely no scratches or scuffs, and I've got an 8 and 9 year old who are regularly jumping into the back.
And for the rest of you, its been nearly 2 years and the console still looks as good as new. Have had absolutely no scratches or scuffs, and I've got an 8 and 9 year old who are regularly jumping into the back.
11-25-2018, 10:39 PM
#26
@Thebruce, its fun to read your very detailed write ups, thanks for that effort. You mentioned a Classic 9 leather covered console as an option, ever seen one in person? I have not seen one and just wondering if it’s a quality piece. Expensive, but a lot less than other leather options and it seems like a nice add especially in a full leather car. I would be fine with the 4 week turnaround during the winter.
11-26-2018, 10:33 AM
#27
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Thx Jeff! Ive never seen the Classic 9. I have seen the Exclusive Option at Sonnen and that was very nice. The guys is located in the east bay and he will give discounts, but still expensive.
Hows your car? Lets get out for a drive soon.
Hows your car? Lets get out for a drive soon.
12-08-2018, 01:49 PM
#29
Three Wheelin'
Bruce I picked up all the materials from your post to do this one of these days when the weather is bad outside. Around my door handles need it more than my center console so I may tackle them first if I can find a DIY post. I appreciate the post. Cheers.
12-09-2018, 05:21 PM
#30
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Nice, keep us posted @doclouie .
Re the door handles, do you mean the silver handle or the black trim piece? I would be very cautious on respraying any plastic interior silver trim pieces. I tried to respray the silver trim pieces on my steering wheel and it was a nightmare. It must use a specific type of plastic that doesn't take kindly to being painted. I must have redone it 5-6 times and never could get it 100%. I think silver the trim pieces will only run you $30-100 so those are worth just buying new and replacing.
Re the door handles, do you mean the silver handle or the black trim piece? I would be very cautious on respraying any plastic interior silver trim pieces. I tried to respray the silver trim pieces on my steering wheel and it was a nightmare. It must use a specific type of plastic that doesn't take kindly to being painted. I must have redone it 5-6 times and never could get it 100%. I think silver the trim pieces will only run you $30-100 so those are worth just buying new and replacing.