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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 10:08 PM
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Painted Fender Trim

Has anyone painted or replaced there trim with a paintable one and body color matched it? Saw a cooper today with that and thought it looked very good.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 03:21 AM
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I don't have any experience with it, but have seen quite a few with it done. I'd assume it would take a good ammount of some kind of filling primer in order to get a smooth paint surface on that plastic. I'll let someone who knows more chime in on that subject.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 04:46 AM
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No but I do plan on having it done some time this summer.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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No paint, but I did put on Euro Arches two weeks ago!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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What are euro arches? Pics?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Wobpb377
What are euro arches? Pics?


Painted Fender Trim-image-1394501562.jpg

European arches don't have the annoying reflector lights, makes for a much cleaner look
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 01:34 PM
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I think the typical process is to remove the arches and sand-down the plastic until it is smooth. Then, they are sealed, primed, and painted. No filler needed. Try searching "painted arches" in the R56 threads.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by hendricks488
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European arches don't have the annoying reflector lights, makes for a much cleaner look
They look good. How much were they?
 
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