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Old 05-29-2017, 12:08 PM
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Hi guys,

Anyone refinish them before? I have the, off and realized how much they seem cosmetically worn. Is it s quick sand and spray paint? Anyone have an idea what color/type of spray is closest to original?

I believe it's the same siding as the alum window covers, so if anyone has refinished those, might be helpful insight as well.

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They are easy to remove and look great when re-painted. I actually had my 20" sport techno rims and the rails professionally re-finished at same time using the same silver. They still look perfect several years later.
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Great thanks for the feedback. I ended up buying matte black spray paint and painted them last night. Haven't reinstalled, but will send pictures. I also found a can of rust-o-Leum that looks like it will be very similar to the original that I can paint over if the matte black doesn't look as cool as I think it should
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Matte black roof rails
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Can roof rails be purchased? I am looking at an 08 GTS but it does not have the rails. It does have the receptors for rails though...
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Do I see caps on those presta valves?
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Yes, everything has a price. I'm pretty sure you can buy them new from Porsche, or you can buy them on the secondary market. I bought mine from a local guy who sold his TT for a Tesla.

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Haha, eagle eyed. My only excuse is it's the wife's bike and she's dead convinced that it's cheap insurance.

She also has MTB platform pedals that weigh close to a pound on a full carbon frame because she's afraid of clipping in.

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