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Gloss black?!! Are you mad? Then they really will look atrocious! :barf:
I'm not so sure, although it's completely a matter of personal preference - would have to see in the metal I think. Gloss black would match the wheels, decklid etc. I recall there was a special edition (Apollo Edition or something) that had gloss black skirts and grille, which looked OK. Also looks better (than grey plastic) on current Mondeo etc.

I think the issue might be with wrapping mind you. Assume its quite difficult to wrap these kinds of shapes?
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I'm not so sure, although it's completely a matter of personal preference - would have to see in the metal I think. Gloss black would match the wheels, decklid etc. I recall there was a special edition (Apollo Edition or something) that had gloss black skirts and grille, which looked OK. Also looks better (than grey plastic) on current Mondeo etc.

I think the issue might be with wrapping mind you. Assume its quite difficult to wrap these kinds of shapes?
if you go gloss black, the splitter, inside of of front lights and grille, side skirts all will need to go gloss to match. If you do them all, it'll look fine - I'd just add my 2 cents that Satin or Matte black would look >WAY< better than gloss on them elements.
 

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if you go gloss black, the splitter, inside of of front lights and grille, side skirts all will need to go gloss to match. If you do them all, it'll look fine - I'd just add my 2 cents that Satin or Matte black would look >WAY< better than gloss on them elements.
You make a good point. Either way it will be getting some treatment as it looks cheap standard. I have a long time to make a decision :lol:
 

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You make a good point. Either way it will be getting some treatment as it looks cheap standard. I have a long time to make a decision :lol:
I fully agree, mine are being vinyl wrapped, they don't look too bad in the flesh, but, still a bit on the plastic side.
 

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You make a good point. Either way it will be getting some treatment as it looks cheap standard. I have a long time to make a decision :lol:
Even better just remove remove them and spray with black plastidip so easy and cost ÂŁ10 and is very tough. Did my 911 splitter every 12 months kept it deep black no faded grey and looking new. :)
 

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Plastidip is amazing! Like you say cheap and easily reversible

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Looks so much better, MR Belgium :)
 

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Such a clean look and the clear lights look better than red lights for sure on silver cars.

All I would do is deep tint that reverse/fog light so it looks just one colour and not red/clear, that would be the rear perfect.

I've got the same rear decklid for my magnetic. :)
 

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All I would do is deep tint that reverse/fog light so it looks just one colour and not red/clear, that would be the rear perfect.
I've got the Anchor Room 'light' tint for the reverse/fog light sitting in the garage. However, I've held off fitting it as I'm not sure on legally/liability/insurance. Anyone know where we'd stand on this issue?

Also held off on blacking out the amber side markers as I think these add to the the American look (even though amber, not red).
 

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I've got the Anchor Room 'light' tint for the reverse/fog light sitting in the garage. However, I've held off fitting it as I'm not sure on legally/liability/insurance. Anyone know where we'd stand on this issue?

Also held off on blacking out the amber side markers as I think these add to the the American look (even though amber, not red).
I don't understand why the reflectors are amber. Look at reason for rejection point c. http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_150.htm
 

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I've got the Anchor Room 'light' tint for the reverse/fog light sitting in the garage. However, I've held off fitting it as I'm not sure on legally/liability/insurance. Anyone know where we'd stand on this issue?

Also held off on blacking out the amber side markers as I think these add to the the American look (even though amber, not red).
Insurance is fine as it's theoretically a reversible change so doesn't need to be disclosed to them (You can reverse tints/wraps etc).

If you were to get rear ended and you were worried about insurance, you just have to cough up to re-tint that section as they'll replace it back to OEM.

Legality, no idea, but i doubt a police man will notice it, and i doubt mr.mot service man will have a clue.
 

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Think the reflectors are the 3 red ones along the back. No clue what the orange ones are, definitely resemble reflectors but why they're orange/amber I haven't got a clue.
Ah yes, good point :thumbsup:
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