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Black roof spoiler on a midnight blue 911?
I ordered a roof spoiler for my Midnight Blue '86 911 which came pre-painted in Black. I had planned to simply have the roof spoiler repainted to Midnight Blue and then have it installed on my car.
A friend of mine mentioned to me the other day "Why don't you just leave the spoiler painted Black and install it, it'll look cool." So I put the black spoiler on the car today and took some photos of it to see if it looked right. I didnt install the spoiler, just placed it where it should be and got it to stay there for a few minutes. At some angles I can't even tell the color difference but in others I can but it seems to look pretty interesting either way. What do you think, should I install it as is, or have it repainted Midnight Blue ?     (I know, I know, I need to wash the car ...)
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I like it black. Looks good with the blue. Just looks like part of the black trim.
By the way, where did you get the piece?
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I think this is one of those things where you'll be the only one who really notices. The black looks cool too... as long as it doesn't bother you, I would leave it as is.
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Since you're asking...I'd paint it.
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Leave it. Looks like trim.
Either way would be ok so put the money in the gas tank and drive it. Scott
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the black clashes with the clean look of the roof and body. Kinda makes it to "busy". Like a bathroom full of small 1in black and white tiles
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Heh, thanks for all the replies. After looking at the pics, my wallet, and other more important I can put the money towards for the car, I've decided to leave it black. At the very least, it'll definitely be different.
I think it is almost undistinguishable from the body, and even if it is, I agree that it looks like trim then. I didn't think it would look decent until I finally took the pics. Thanks all..
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Please excuse my ignorance, but what purpose does that serve, and how is it installed? -B
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You can hardly tell from the pictures to be honest.
 How much would it have cost to paint?
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I bought mine pre-painted from a guy on Ebay with the userid "951md" for $103. It is available from an online retailer for $300, but I don't think it's worth that kinda cost.
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In terms of installation, see: Roof spoiler and 3rd light hookups
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I think that money would be better spent on a SteveW chip...(which it will! )
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Paint it.
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Well, yeah I guess it would show if you were to put your head sideways parallel to the window and look upwards...
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paint it
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Sorry, guess I don't know which strip. I thought it was one continuous w/strip all the way around.
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11-08-2003, 06:58 PM
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You can see the gap in this picture: 
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