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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 06:19 AM
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Cover my switch with leather with I bought from Michele's store and got the frames ordered from Germany. Kind like it not perfect cut for the first time but except able. Do you think black frames would be better?
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 06:22 AM
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 06:26 AM
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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I think black would be better mabe more classy
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 528canyonrot
I think black would be better mabe more classy
That what am thinking also I will put black vinyl over the chrome and see how it turns out
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Nice Mod. I have some peeling on my driver's side panel and I was just going to replace it with OEM piece.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 09:32 AM
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I think you can take the covers off and paint them.

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Nice Mod. I have some peeling on my driver's side panel and I was just going to replace it with OEM piece.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by E60I
I think you can take the covers off and paint them.
You have to take the cover off anyway in both cases. I tried to paint them but did not liked it. i think leather blends with the door panel.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Why didn't you like it? What kind of paint did you use?

I have been meaning to paint mine with this: Color Bond Interior Paint
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You have to take the cover off anyway in both cases. I tried to paint them but did not liked it. i think leather blends with the door panel.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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I use a auto zones satin black paint and did not looked good
That paint may be better, try it and see if you like
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