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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 08:32 AM
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Has anybody just painted them ?
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Yes I did as well as some clients. I didn't like it on mine but the darker cars it's less noticeable.

I just completed our true hand laid carbon fiber replacement pieces and will be running a group buy for the first 10. I need to check pricing tomorrow but they turned out great!

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Has anybody just painted them ?
Several forum members have posted that they painted them. And we have several forum vendors (RPI, SCP, etc.) who sell them already painted in body-matched colors and Carbon Flash.
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I simply "wrapped" both , in part as protection, and secondly appearance. The wrap is virtually identical to the paint and costs very little. Best
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It would have been nice if GM would have designed the Z06 with wider front fenders to match the wider rear fenders. It looks as though the OEM spats are already an aftermarket option.
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Originally Posted by Ben@WeaponX
Yes I did as well as some clients. I didn't like it on mine but the darker cars it's less noticeable.

I just completed our true hand laid carbon fiber replacement pieces and will be running a group buy for the first 10. I need to check pricing tomorrow but they turned out great!

Nice! I would love one that continues all the way down to become a mud flap.
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Originally Posted by Ben@WeaponX
Yes I did as well as some clients. I didn't like it on mine but the darker cars it's less noticeable.

I just completed our true hand laid carbon fiber replacement pieces and will be running a group buy for the first 10. I need to check pricing tomorrow but they turned out great!
Ben,

I'm interested.
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In removed my spats, sanded them smooth, primed them with a plastic primer, then painted them with carbon flash black. I added carbon flash black flaps and wrapped them with Suntek film. Looks good on my SG.
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