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Old 04-25-2017, 11:30 AM
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Interested in thoughts on painting the rear apron, which is offered as part of the exterior paint package. I like the look of it being the same color as the body (instead of black), but I wonder whether it's likely to show a lot of wear, chips, etc. Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks.
Old 04-25-2017, 11:32 AM
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Mine is factory painted, white. It's still perfect after 39,000 miles. What color is your car? I think it works great for light colored cars. Dark colors like black and blue don't really benefit from the painted rear fascia, IMO.
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Good info here:

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/8407...ar-fascia.html
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Thanks. I did search this time, but didn't find that. Color on mine is GT silver, so sounds like should be good.
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I like the look obviously. No issues other than good looks.

GT Silver

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Techart has a rear apron that I'm considering (991.1) that is conservative and looks well thought out.
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Perfect. Thanks.
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https://www.gmpperformance.com/index...ID=238237&VS=1

this is the one I like.
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Mine is factory painted platinum silver and still looks great after 61K miles.

I think the exhaust does a great job of rock/debris deflection.

Are the black OEM ones paintable or do you have to buy one that's prepped/smooth for paint?
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Black OEM are paintable with proper prep like anything else.

Mine was painted after the fact.
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Did mine after delivery using the OEM piece. Painted professionally by our local high end body shop. No chips or scuffing.
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Flawless after 3 years.

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Here mine. I had to intake grills done too, photo not the best though. For some reason when done st factory they don't paint the middle bit between the pipes?


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Originally Posted by BradB
Flawless after 3 years.

Nice garage..................
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Originally Posted by Simonl72
Here mine. I had to intake grills done too, photo not the best though. For some reason when done st factory they don't paint the middle bit between the pipes?


wow!. That looks really good!



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