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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 01:57 PM
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why would you want them painted where you can't see it. And if they were painted on the wheel facing side after a few hundred miles they'd look like crap - they'd be sandblasted.
Although I will keep mine black, I think your's looks good.
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 02:11 PM
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I realize the side facing the wheel stays black plastic but for a pro bought unit it just looks amateuristic. I just think it would look better and easier to do as less taping.
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 02:14 PM
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I realize the side facing the wheel stays black plastic but for a pro bought unit it just looks amateuristic. I just think it would look better and easier to do as less taping.
Got it.
Again, your car looks great....
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigdog9586
Her is what they look like on the left side. Notice there shouldn't be any paint chips as the painted side faces away from the tires.

I love the painted look, looks wide-bodyish
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 07:50 PM
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All I would do is leave them black. They're almost invisible.
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 10:09 PM
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All I would do is leave them black. They're almost invisible.
The last thing you want to do is draw attention to them.
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmbarney
Heres what mine look like on a TR not painted.


Here is a close look:
Looks awesome, just ordered mine for my Torch red
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 08:13 PM
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Got mine installed on our NRB convertible. As mentioned, it's about a 15-20 minute job.
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GM really did a good job on the fit, installation and function on these!
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