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Old May 27, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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quick one. Should i get my standard black skirt lowers painted the same colour as the car?
 
Old May 27, 2007 | 01:19 AM
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Yes you most definitly should, looks way better
 
Old May 27, 2007 | 04:45 AM
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there's no need to re-post the same question more than once....yes to question
 
Old May 27, 2007 | 06:53 AM
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thanks,
sorry i have no idea how it posted twice.
 
Old May 27, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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There is no right or wrong; yes or no answers to this question. Only personal opinion(s).

While it does look better to have your lowers painted the biggest problem is that if you do get them painted and you scrape, say, the front lower lip, it will look like crap afterwards.

If you do get them painted, just be sure the paint shop puts a flex-additive into the paint. This will help the paint "bend" as those pieces are stressed. Most shops will do this automatically given the nature of where they are located, and what they are made of, but none-the-less, be sure you mention it to them. If they don't put in a flex-additive, chances are it will flake off over time and you'll wish you'd never had them painted.

I have a white A4 and i too was going to get my lowers painted, but decided against it after much consideration.

My opinion is to take that money and invest intosome upgrades first......chip, turbo, wheels, suspension, etc.

My .02 cents
 
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