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Originally Posted by Berean
Are any of these pics the unpainted version? If not, is there a pic available?
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We really don't offer an unpainted version for direct installation on your car. Some do and they look nice when installed, but have you ever seen an unprotected piece of aluminum after a couple of years in the elements? It oxidizes and looks like crap!
I built a CAI for my Dad's SSR which is basically a Sunday driver. He liked the bare aluminum look, so I told him to run it until it oxidizes and looks ugly then we will deal with finishing it. He did...and it did! We just pulled it out and sent it to be finished in July.
Anyway, the reason we offer a bare air box is some people choose to apply their own finish. When custom painting other engine compartment components it's beneficial to spray all of the parts out of the same batch of paint for a good color match.