Porsche Boxster 986 Side Panel Front Left N/S Wing Fender Meridian Metallic 6A7

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Porsche Boxster 986 Front Left Fender Meridian Silver Metallic - 6A7 is an original body part from the Front Fenders category, designed for installation on the driver's side. Thanks to the factory color Meridian Metallic - 6A7, it serves as a practical base for post-accident repairs and precise restoration of the Porsche Boxster 986 body.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 99650303101-MER1
• Mark: Porsche
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 99650303101
• Substitutable numbers: 99650303101
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Fender
• Color: Meridian Metallic - 6A7
• Category: Fenders

Purpose and Fitment for Porsche Boxster 986

The presented left front fender has been designed specifically for the Porsche Boxster 986 model, maintaining the correct body geometry and characteristic crease lines of this generation. Its placement on the vehicle, specified as front – left side, ensures unambiguous fitment for the driver's side, simplifying part selection for body repairs.

Thanks to a construction compliant with factory body specifications, the part allows for maintaining proper gaps between the hood, doors, and bumper, which is important for both aesthetic and aerodynamic reasons. This solution is particularly crucial for the precise restoration of Porsche sports cars.

Meridian Metallic - 6A7 Color and Practical Benefits

The fender is finished in the color Meridian Metallic - 6A7, which is a significant advantage for repairs where maintaining the original paint specification is desired. The factory shade simplifies the painter's work – in many cases, correction and polishing or spot painting are sufficient, rather than applying a full coating from scratch.

The metallic paint finish promotes even light distribution across the body surface, helping to achieve a consistent visual effect with the other body panels. This is especially important for sports cars, where aesthetics and color consistency are a significant aspect of the overall vehicle's appeal.

Characteristics of a Used Part

As a part from the aftermarket, this fender offers an advantageous solution for Porsche Boxster 986 owners seeking a compromise between quality and repair cost. A used body component allows for preserving the original material structure and factory shape, which is often difficult to achieve with lower-quality aftermarket replacements.

In practice, such a part is suitable for collision repairs, replacement of corroded body sections, or for restoration projects where compliance with factory specifications and the possibility of further sheet metal and paint work are important.

Application in Body Repairs and Restorations

The left front fender for the Porsche Boxster 986 is particularly useful in situations where the front corner area of the vehicle has been damaged – around the wheel, the edge near the door, or the line where it meets the bumper. Replacing the entire panel often proves more effective than extensive straightening and filling, leading to more stable body geometry and a more durable repair.

• Precise fitment with the hood and bumper.
• Reduced scope of bodywork for more significant damage.
• Better base for paint than heavily repaired original parts.

Other Porsche Front Fenders – Expansion and Repairs

If you are planning a broader range of bodywork on your Porsche and also need other panels from the same group, such as passenger side elements or additional panels for a complete front-end rebuild, check the available parts in the Porsche Front Fenders category.

Technical Support and Expertise

When planning comprehensive mechanical and body repairs, it is advisable to use reliable sources of knowledge regarding engine characteristics and common faults. Therefore, for more extensive restoration projects, an article describing the refurbishment of diesel engines may be helpful, available here: Second Life for the Mercedes OM642 Engine – How Injectors and Turbo Restore Power to the 3.0 V6 CDI.