A whole lot of hatin' going on!
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I totally agree, as I'm also concerned as to what those flat black panels are going to look like, once they start getting stone chips splattered everywhere. Heck they're going to end up sticking out like a sore thumb. But at least with painted panels, they won't be nearly as noticeable.
In the meantime, once the aftermarket comes out with painted rear valences. Will they also come out with replacement panels, for the rocker moldings, and lower front valences
In the meantime, once the aftermarket comes out with painted rear valences. Will they also come out with replacement panels, for the rocker moldings, and lower front valences
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If I had to take a guess, I'd have to say that fading would be worse, for it would appear if those black plastic moldings are unpainted. Then re-painting is absolutely out of the question, right ?
On the other hand, I suppose you could always order new ones from Ford providing of course that Ford will still continue to make them, by the time they've become all faded out.
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I don't see why the 05-09's Rocker Trim wouldn't fit. The only major difference is that line that cuts down from the front of the door about half way down the rocker and then cuts back, running the length of the rockers. I'm honestly surprised no one has complained about that little detail yet. I'm sure now that i mentioned it someone will though.
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I don't see why the 05-09's Rocker Trim wouldn't fit. The only major difference is that line that cuts down from the front of the door about half way down the rocker and then cuts back, running the length of the rockers. I'm honestly surprised no one has complained about that little detail yet. I'm sure now that i mentioned it someone will though.
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I don't see why the 05-09's Rocker Trim wouldn't fit. The only major difference is that line that cuts down from the front of the door about half way down the rocker and then cuts back, running the length of the rockers. I'm honestly surprised no one has complained about that little detail yet. I'm sure now that i mentioned it someone will though.
But my problem is this, I don't want to swap out my GT front and rear bumpers in exchange for the V-6 styled ones either. As I just want to add the black lower moldings, to my existing GT front and rear bumpers
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Actually Shawn, I've been thinking about changing my GT painted Rocker Trim moldings over towards the black plastic ones, from the V-6 models. Because I am so sick and tired of stone chips marking them all up.
But my problem is this, I don't want to swap out my GT front and rear bumpers in exchange for the V-6 styled ones either. As I just want to add the black lower moldings, to my existing GT front and rear bumpers
But my problem is this, I don't want to swap out my GT front and rear bumpers in exchange for the V-6 styled ones either. As I just want to add the black lower moldings, to my existing GT front and rear bumpers
As for the rockers I think the GT and Shelby GT-500 are the same piece, which is different at the front on the V6, it doesn't have that little stone deflector.
However, if you just wanna keep it stock and like them painted but are sick of the stone chips, 3M makes a Tough Clear Shield Material that can withstand Stone chips and you would barely even notice it on there. They make a Kit for the entire front end to protect the hood and bumper from stones and bugs, so you should be able to get it cut to fit your rockers.
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Actually Shawn, I've been thinking about changing my GT painted Rocker Trim moldings over towards the black plastic ones, from the V-6 models. Because I am so sick and tired of stone chips marking them all up.
But my problem is this, I don't want to swap out my GT front and rear bumpers in exchange for the V-6 styled ones either. As I just want to add the black lower moldings, to my existing GT front and rear bumpers
But my problem is this, I don't want to swap out my GT front and rear bumpers in exchange for the V-6 styled ones either. As I just want to add the black lower moldings, to my existing GT front and rear bumpers
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It may not "chip," but it sure does "pit" and "gouge" easily.
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Now that I think about it my 03' Cobra's rear bumper is similar with the flat black trim. As far as looks and durability go I haven't had any problems with mine then again it isn't a daily driver either. To those of you getting one of these I'd recommend picking up some of that ICE car wax stuff it works great on unpainted plastic.
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If you are talking about changing the ones on your 05 to black any good body shop should be able to mask and paint the lower extensions on the front and rear bumpers in a Matte, or Semi Gloss, Black finish to match the rockers. It would look kinda like a California Special front end. I wouldn't paint the Flares that go over the exhaust on the back myself though, just right up to them. I think it would look good.
As for the rockers I think the GT and Shelby GT-500 are the same piece, which is different at the front on the V6, it doesn't have that little stone deflector.
However, if you just wanna keep it stock and like them painted but are sick of the stone chips, 3M makes a Tough Clear Shield Material that can withstand Stone chips and you would barely even notice it on there. They make a Kit for the entire front end to protect the hood and bumper from stones and bugs, so you should be able to get it cut to fit your rockers.
As for the rockers I think the GT and Shelby GT-500 are the same piece, which is different at the front on the V6, it doesn't have that little stone deflector.
However, if you just wanna keep it stock and like them painted but are sick of the stone chips, 3M makes a Tough Clear Shield Material that can withstand Stone chips and you would barely even notice it on there. They make a Kit for the entire front end to protect the hood and bumper from stones and bugs, so you should be able to get it cut to fit your rockers.
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After reading over you're post along with Shawn's. That's pretty much what I've decided to do.
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That is the most flattering pic of the rear that I have seen to date. You are right, it doesn't look nearly as bad as all the reveal pics we have been seeing. I still haven't seen a photo that makes the mutton chops look good though.
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