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Old 5th August 2012, 20:01   #1
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Should I Paint My Scoops IR?
I've been thinking of painting my RPi scoops indianapolis red , just because they would show off a little better, what do you guys think?

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Old 5th August 2012, 20:16   #2
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No, they look clean as is.
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Old 5th August 2012, 21:27   #3
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paint them

make it look like member DkNewYork member's car...gorgeous



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Old 5th August 2012, 21:35   #4
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No, they look clean as is.
+1 I prefer the stealth look, JMO
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IMO, the painted scoops detract from the stealthy, sinister look of the E60 M5's.

Matte black is the way to go.

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I painted mine so of course I think you should paint them! Crappy pics, but you get the idea...
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I like them as they are.
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I have the red scoops on my Indy red and like the look. If they weren't already red I would have them painted....
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I like the stealth look as well.

Either way though they will look good.
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