SS letter inserts or black?
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Drifting
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SS letter inserts or black?
Hey folks, I'd welcome some opinions. I'd like to get some inserts for my rear 
and can't decide between the stainless or the black. I've read a lot of posts about this and there seems to be a consensus that the vinyl letters don't always take in spite of surface prep, which I know is key. For those of you with black letters that haven't lifted, which vendor did you buy them from? I kinda like the yellow and black thing I've got going with my baby and can't decide if the stainless would look cool or not. I know it's a matter of whatever floats your boat, but I would like to hear what you think. Thanks. 
and can't decide between the stainless or the black. I've read a lot of posts about this and there seems to be a consensus that the vinyl letters don't always take in spite of surface prep, which I know is key. For those of you with black letters that haven't lifted, which vendor did you buy them from? I kinda like the yellow and black thing I've got going with my baby and can't decide if the stainless would look cool or not. I know it's a matter of whatever floats your boat, but I would like to hear what you think. Thanks.
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These are quality inserts. Check them out. http://www.ssinserts.com/ 
And they have them in titanium black which is like a black chrome.
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I also had the same dilemma, didn't care for the plastic one that stuck out to far, but wanted black.
Solution:
Purchased the SS inserts and painted them black. Came out great, flush in appearance have had them on for 3yrs now with now issues.
Solution:
Purchased the SS inserts and painted them black. Came out great, flush in appearance have had them on for 3yrs now with now issues.
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Drifting
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Sponge Vette, if I went your route what kind of surface prep was involved? Did you just rough them up a bit and then hit them with a rattle can? Rustoleum?
Thanks guys.
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I run a set of the epoxy letters that I got from Mid-America. Have had no problems with them coming loose.
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I have SS Inserts in the bright stainless steel. I think the new black letters from SS Inserts would look incredible on MY. This is a very high quality product and the company gives outstanding customer service.
I know the price is high - but quality has it's price. Sponge Vette offered you a great alternative.
I know the price is high - but quality has it's price. Sponge Vette offered you a great alternative.
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I have just installed the SS black titanium inserts on my MSG rear only. Beautiful product and fit is exact. However, they are more on the line of a dark tinted stainless. They are really a nice rich look but do not take on a true black color. Almost a very dark gray lumious effect.
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