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To Paint not to Paint ???

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Old 02-18-07, 06:38 PM
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I wanted to get everyones opinion on this to see what other members thought before i did this......What do all of you think of painting the chrome that surrounds the grill black on a Smokey Granite IS250???
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Old 02-18-07, 08:51 PM
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You can do it, but I like the chrome trim.

If you want to get rid of it, that's fine. However, there is chrome trim around the windows, which complements and balances the look of the car. Having only the windows with a chrome accent may look unbalanced...
Old 02-18-07, 08:56 PM
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i would paint it smokey granite
Old 02-18-07, 09:08 PM
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paint it , cleaner look , I want to paint mine too
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does anyone have pics with it painted black? or maybe a photoshop....................im thinking painting to match the car would look nice
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Just do it......you know you want to.

If you do a search, there were several pictures posted a while ago.
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IMO I like it on only black, cause I like the chrome just not the L
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painting my grille sgm this spring and almost have my engine cover done
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Originally Posted by G35TOIS350
painting my grille sgm this spring and almost have my engine cover done
My engine cover is TP, like the car. Aren't they all color-coordinated with the cars?
(or maybe mine is just some version of silver?)
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Originally Posted by CWS
My engine cover is TP, like the car. Aren't they all color-coordinated with the cars?
(or maybe mine is just some version of silver?)
all of them i've seen have been silver
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get black pearl emblems and then black pearl your grill so it'll match.
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