08-26-2009, 06:49 PM | #1 |
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unpainted ground effects kits
I don't know if this has been discussed or not but whats with the ground effects kits coming unpainted? Looks horrible IMO.
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08-26-2009, 06:52 PM | #2 |
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yes, worked over many times...
its prefinished in the dark argent grey metallic- certainly not painted, but it seems to be molded with the metallic flake in it... to each his own of course, I like the contrast and currently don't have plans to paint mine- be warned, painting the kit voids the warranty on the kit...
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08-26-2009, 06:54 PM | #3 |
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Just got mine in at the dealer and they will paint it the car color tomorrow....looks like dodo the way it is.
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08-26-2009, 06:55 PM | #4 |
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i am having mine painted to match rally stripes.....weird that Chevy did that
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08-26-2009, 06:56 PM | #5 |
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Because they are a Dealer installed option and the customers will have the option to paint them in the color they want or leave as is. Sux but that how it is. Somehow GM figured it wouldn't be cost effective to do it at the factory would be my guess.
It doesn't look horrible unpainted. Actually looks great as is on a CGM and RJT camaros. My ground effects just got painted body color (IOM) and will be installed this weekend. What color is your Camaro? |
08-26-2009, 06:57 PM | #6 |
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yeah i know it's cheap coming from gm that when you take the option they're not painted same color as the car. i wonder how many camaro owners got them not the same color as their cars... i know it's no good to see. sorry guys.
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08-26-2009, 07:45 PM | #7 |
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I kind of wanted them left unpainted, but I don't think they go as well on my Black 2SS with the IOM interior. Now, I should have them painted IOM instead of black! Dealer is painting and then installing them. Hefty cost though! Didn't think about warranty - but heck, the dealer is doing it!
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08-26-2009, 07:46 PM | #8 |
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It looks good unpainted on some paints. Someone here has an RJT with unpainted ground effects that looks great.
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08-26-2009, 07:47 PM | #9 |
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Is it true that painting the ground effects voids their warranty?
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08-26-2009, 08:33 PM | #10 |
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I like mine unpainted
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08-26-2009, 09:38 PM | #11 |
dealer painted mine without me asking, but i got my car on ebay.
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08-26-2009, 09:50 PM | #12 |
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i like the way they look on the car so i ordered them and i don't plan on painting them
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08-27-2009, 01:10 AM | #13 |
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They are the same color as the grill. What is wrong with having them unpainted?
Before: After: I think they look pretty dang good. Here it is with an RK Sport Carbonfiber hood:
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