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Old 02-16-2009, 10:32 AM
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Shop painting trim pieces?

I just ordered the front skid plate and have to take it in to get painted titanium. I was thinking of having them do my front grill, the hood vent grills, mirror small trim plate (all these are factory options). Also getting the door handles, and roof rack painted?

The infiniti FX's look bad ass like that. Your guys thoughts? X5's are so sick looking.

Any idea on if the roof rack and door handles will hold the paint? They are a rough material.
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Old 02-16-2009, 12:17 PM
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If you like it do it. I'm not sure about how that would look especially not knowing what your X looks like now (color, accessories, mods, etc).

Think about if you're gonna use the roof rails. If so, the paint might not last. Don't remember if the rails are metal only but they might have to be anodized if you're gonna use them. See where this is going ...

You might have to paint the other black trim to match too.
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Old 02-16-2009, 12:20 PM
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ehhh! paint the skid plate and the door handles and maybe the trim on the outside of the two front grills but leave the vertical slits black. If you dont use your roof rails then take them off for a better look than painted




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I just ordered the front skid plate and have to take it in to get painted titanium. I was thinking of having them do my front grill, the hood vent grills, mirror small trim plate (all these are factory options). Also getting the door handles, and roof rack painted?

The infiniti FX's look bad ass like that. Your guys thoughts? X5's are so sick looking.

Any idea on if the roof rack and door handles will hold the paint? They are a rough material.
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Old 02-16-2009, 12:34 PM
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ehhh! paint the skid plate and the door handles and maybe the trim on the outside of the two front grills but leave the vertical slits black. If you dont use your roof rails then take them off for a better look than painted
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Old 02-16-2009, 12:46 PM
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My X looks sweet. I have the 20 staggered wheels, cleared out lights and turns, cross drilled rotors.

You guys don't like the hood vents painted? Seems all the newer ones have the hood vents and the front grills in titanium, and the mirror trim piece.
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Old 02-16-2009, 12:51 PM
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How about posting a pic of your X so you can get better feedback?
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