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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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do they make door sill guards in gray? ive seen black and clear. i have gray interior on my c5 and would think gray would look better than black.
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 05:36 PM
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brought mine of a member over in parts...painted them..easy to do
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 05:38 PM
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Haven't seen them offered in gray, but I guess you could paint them. The durability of the paint would be all that I would be concerned about.
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 05:39 PM
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Buy the clear paint them from the bottom side and they will not scratch
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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not a bad idea. paint wont scratch since it wont be taking any abuse. not that there is any abuse. but i like the idea. hmm...
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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Wont scratch ....will have a high gloss and no orange peel.
Same as RC cars
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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Sounds like a great idea. Post some pics if you go that route.
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actually, after looking over it more closely, the black my go okay with my car. half the interior is black and my okole seat covers are half black and blue.
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