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  1. jm348ts

    jm348ts Karting

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    #1 jm348ts, Jun 21, 2011
    Last edited: Jun 21, 2011
    Would appreciate the brotherhoods' opinion on the matter of painting the black spoiler and lower valence to match the rest of the body like the newer 348's. There are some scrapes and a small crack that I want to take care of anyway.
     
  2. chas-3

    chas-3 Formula 3
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    #2 chas-3, Jun 22, 2011
    If you like the monochrome color scheme, go for it. Personally I have a thing for short black skirts. ;)
     
  3. 2NA

    2NA F1 World Champ
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    #3 2NA, Jun 22, 2011
    The black is quite a bit easier to repair/repaint, something that will occasionally be necessary if you drive the car.
     
  4. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #4 AceMaster, Jun 22, 2011
    Go for it
     
  5. Shaide

    Shaide Formula Junior

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    #5 Shaide, Jun 22, 2011
    Yep yep, it's all about personal preference. When I repainted my car last year, I painted all of the matte black sections glossy to match the car and couldn't be happier with the results. It's a black 348, and the gloss black of the car just seemed to clash with the matte black of the lower valence. I think it looks fantastic now with the uniform gloss look. This includes the previously matte black sections such as the lower valence, the section of the read deck lid near the rear glass, the targa top, and the insides of the scoops at the quarter panel windows. I even went so far are to have my door sills in a matching glossy black, but to be fair, I don't know if the sills would work with any other color of car. Anyway, I would highly recommend it, but that's just my personal preference.
     
  6. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 PAP 348, Jun 22, 2011
    +1! :D
     
  7. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 Kaivball, Jun 22, 2011
    I painted it white to match the car. Couldn't be happier. Totally changed the look of the car IMHO.

    More modern.

    However, the stone chips are harder to address.

    Kai
     
  8. jm348ts

    jm348ts Karting

    Oct 22, 2009
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    #8 jm348ts, Jun 26, 2011
    Thanks for the opinions. Think I will go ahead and paint the valance when I do the repairs. You guys are the best!
     

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