Porsche Carrera 996 Roof Channel Edge Strip Right O/S Silver-92T 99655940200

The Porsche Carrera 996 Right Roof Edge Trim in Arctic Silver Metallic - 92T is an original body part from the Protective and Decorative Trim category, designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle. It provides an aesthetic finish to the roofline while helping to protect the body edge from minor operational damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 99655940200-ARS
• Mark: Porsche
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 99655940200
• Substitutable numbers: 99655940200, 996 559 402 00
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Color: Arctic Silver Metallic - 92T
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Intended Use and Function of the Part

The right-side roof edge trim is precisely matched to the body geometry of the Porsche Carrera 996, ensuring consistency of the side profile and proper guidance of the roof edge. This element serves both a finishing and protective role – it conceals mounting gaps, visually tidies the roof area, and reduces the risk of minor paint damage along the edge.

Its original Porsche origin helps maintain the car's factory character, which is particularly important for collector vehicles and examples kept in a condition as close to original as possible.

Color and Visual Matching

The finish in Arctic Silver Metallic - 92T allows for a seamless integration with the body paint of the same color code. This ensures the trim harmoniously blends with the car's side profile, avoiding a mismatched appearance.

The metallic paint structure promotes uniform light reflection along the entire length of the trim, enhancing the visual continuity of the roof and pillar surfaces. This solution is especially beneficial for precise restorations where shade and coating characteristics are crucial.

Placement on the Vehicle and Installation Aspects

This part is designed for installation on the right side of the vehicle, along the roof edge. Such placement requires the trim to have appropriate geometry and rigidity to prevent deformation or uneven adhesion to the bodywork after installation.

In practice, installation involves correctly seating the trim in the designated mounting points and checking the contact line with the roof and adjacent body panels. Proper fitting not only affects appearance but also helps reduce unwanted wind noise during driving.

Characteristics as a Used Part

As a used part, the trim retains Porsche's original structural specifications, facilitating its integration with the existing body structure. This type of component is particularly useful for accident repairs, spot bodywork corrections, or restoring the car to a near-factory condition without the need for aftermarket replacements.

Choosing an original, used edge trim often allows for a reduction in painting and fitting work, as the geometry and profile of the part are consistent with the model's original design intentions.

Expanding Bodywork Services for Porsche

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the bodywork area on your Porsche and require other parts from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional trims, check the available parts in the Porsche Protective and Decorative Trim category.

To better plan your service work and minimize vehicle downtime at the workshop, it's worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips on utilizing a wide range of used parts – you can find them in the article No More Weeks of Waiting – How a Wide Range of Parts in One Warehouse Can Actually Reduce Your Car's Downtime at the Mechanic?.