XKR Hood Vents - painted on bald cars?
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XKR Hood Vents - painted on black cars?
The topic says it all really. Are the hood scoops on XKRs painted on the black cars like they are on other models? My 2005 is black and the hood scoops, while black, are not painted. Over time thay stand out probably more than they should because of the difference in colors. A little wax helps for a while.
Anyway, is this how the car came from the factory, or was it the result of a precious repair?
Thank you
Anyway, is this how the car came from the factory, or was it the result of a precious repair?
Thank you
Last edited by 2005 XKR; 10-17-2016 at 01:10 AM.
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The topic says it all really. Are the hood scoops on XKRs painted on the black cars like they are on other models? My 2005 is black and the hood scoops, while black, are not painted. Over time thay stand out probably more than they should because of the difference in colors. A little wax helps for a while.
Anyway, is this how the car came from the factory, or was it the result of a precious repair?
Thank you
Anyway, is this how the car came from the factory, or was it the result of a precious repair?
Thank you
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The topic says it all really. Are the hood scoops on XKRs painted on the black cars like they are on other models? My 2005 is black and the hood scoops, while black, are not painted. Over time thay stand out probably more than they should because of the difference in colors. A little wax helps for a while.
Anyway, is this how the car came from the factory, or was it the result of a precious repair?
Thank you
Anyway, is this how the car came from the factory, or was it the result of a precious repair?
Thank you
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So I wanted to follow up and share that I was able to greatly improve the look of the vents with Griot's trim dressing. I just applied with a microfiber rag. The pic shows the difference that one coat made... two more has it blending in almost perfectly. I don't know how long this will last, but I will update. I'm sure back to black or similar products from other companies would do the same thing, I'm just partial to Griot's products myself.
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theweeb (11-01-2016)
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Hi,
I've got a 2003 XKR, per the colour code is Midnight Black. I've noticed in some light, usually when dark and under artificial light (not as pronounced in daylight) the vents are slightly different to the bonnet. However mine appear to be more of a different shade (a dark grey perhaps) with a finish to them (with metallic flecks and such) rather than having simply faded and showing any signs of damage. Also noticed the wing mirror covers and the boot spoiler the same. So perhaps in my case was a finishing choice taken by the original owner. Can't see how they'd all have gone the same way, with no sign of damage to them.
Perhaps that's how some cars are. Will try and get some close up pics.
Unless the whole car has been resprayed and they weren't touched, which would be an odd decision to take. If spraying all of it who'd skimp on a couple of small plastic trims?
Stuart
I've got a 2003 XKR, per the colour code is Midnight Black. I've noticed in some light, usually when dark and under artificial light (not as pronounced in daylight) the vents are slightly different to the bonnet. However mine appear to be more of a different shade (a dark grey perhaps) with a finish to them (with metallic flecks and such) rather than having simply faded and showing any signs of damage. Also noticed the wing mirror covers and the boot spoiler the same. So perhaps in my case was a finishing choice taken by the original owner. Can't see how they'd all have gone the same way, with no sign of damage to them.
Perhaps that's how some cars are. Will try and get some close up pics.
Unless the whole car has been resprayed and they weren't touched, which would be an odd decision to take. If spraying all of it who'd skimp on a couple of small plastic trims?
Stuart
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So I wanted to follow up and share that I was able to greatly improve the look of the vents with Griot's trim dressing. I just applied with a microfiber rag. The pic shows the difference that one coat made... two more has it blending in almost perfectly. I don't know how long this will last, but I will update. I'm sure back to black or similar products from other companies would do the same thing, I'm just partial to Griot's products myself.
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