Hello Clockwork,

Thanks for the quick response. I am sorry...not familiar with these type of grommets. So, since it does not expand when I tighten the bolt, what actually holds the grommet in place? I am afraid to take off the adhesive tape and putting in the bolts since it seems like the grommets will pull right out and if they do and I have to take it apart, the adhesive tape will be worthless. These grommets seem to defy my logic. Thanks for any response that will help me get comfortable. Sorry for being a pain!.

Hello Kristophe,

Yes, I did have mine painted at a body shop. If I had to do it all over again, I would probably buy a few cans and do it myself. It cost me $80 and the guy never buffed it so it had a ton of rough areas. I told him to buff it with compound to get a smooth finish and he did it grudgingly saying that it won't even be visible. I told him that it may not be visible, but with it being rough it will catch a ton of dirt off the road. Just not a good experience. I think he sprayed it outdoors and painted over a ton of dust particles.