Clearcoat on a matte switch?

[drem914]

I am doing a garage door opener install using the targa switch with a matte finish.

All of my other switches in the car are glossy (MY '01).

Can i just spray over with a regular clearcoat from rustoleum or similar product from the hardware store.

Do I need to apply a special clear primer and automotive clear paint instead?

I don't want to ruin the switch and have to get another.

Thanks for any advice.

After this one comes the OBC install - Its turned on I just haven't install the stalk yet

BTW I got a free one from my mech. They tear them out of the cars all the time when they are changing them over for race vehicles.

[kbrandsma]

I used "Crystal Clear Enamel" from Rust-oleum. Several light coats and looks like the other switches.

[drem914]

I used "Crystal Clear Enamel" from Rust-oleum. Several light coats and looks like the other switches.

Thanks, I assume you have not had any flaking problems or need to reapply on a constant basis.

[1schoir]

I am doing a garage door opener install using the targa switch with a matte finish.

All of my other switches in the car are glossy (MY '01).

Can i just spray over with a regular clearcoat from rustoleum or similar product from the hardware store.

Do I need to apply a special clear primer and automotive clear paint instead?

I don't want to ruin the switch and have to get another.

Thanks for any advice.

After this one comes the OBC install - Its turned on I just haven't install the stalk yet

BTW I got a free one from my mech. They tear them out of the cars all the time when they are changing them over for race vehicles.

Be sure to prepare the surface of the switch you are paintng to give it some "tooth". That will help to insure a longer lasting job with no peeling or flaking.

You can use 600 grit sandpaper after you clean the surface with a pre-cleaner, such as denatured alcohol. The pros use a solvent called "pre-Kleano" or "prep-sol". If you can find some original Formula 409, that works well also because it does not leave a residue, unlike almost all other cleaners.

Regards, Maurice.

[Foster]

Does the targa switch only come in matte?

I'm about to order one but I need gloss.

I know the part no. for the matte is 99661311910A05

When I search for 99661311910 it always ends in A05.

Is there a list of all the switch part numbers? Including the right hand drive ones?

[kbrandsma]

I was able to only find mine in a matt finish.

[Foster]

Thanks, I found the list I think.

[Tool Pants]

Porsche switch to matt finish for model year 2002, and that is the year the Targa came out. That is why the Targa switch only comes in matt.