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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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a while ago someone had posted a link to where you can buy pre-painted rear 1/4 winder louvers......btw any opinions on the pre-painted ones???? are they just as good as the non painted ones?
Old Feb 23, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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Basically you just don't have to worry finding out about where to get them painted. That, and the price is already including, usually ending up in a better deal only because I'm not very savvy at car stuff.

Although, if you were to paint it yourself, it would be better to go with non painted ones I would imagine.
Old Feb 23, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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i got my roush ones pre-painted from wheelskin.com some of their guys post here, gave me a good deal and they arived pretty quickly.
and im nto sure why your asking how they compare to the nonpainted ones, considering the only difference is painted or not
Old Feb 23, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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what I meant about painted vs prepainted was the cost.....I know it depends on the shop but is it generally cheaper to buy prepainted?
Old Feb 23, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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ORIGINAL: ZerofluxCal

...I know it depends on the shop but is it generally cheaper to buy prepainted?
You pretty much just answered yourself.
Old Feb 23, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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ORIGINAL: ZerofluxCal

...I know it depends on the shop but is it generally cheaper to buy prepainted?
You pretty much just answered yourself.
True...

I'm not quite sure the answer your looking for...
Old Feb 23, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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http://wheelskin.com/dg-3180.html

^ i got these and i love them. great price, solid construction, and they look great. highly recommend.
Old Feb 24, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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I got the wheelskin ones as well...you can't beat $179 for painted louvers, even if you buy them unpainted and have someone else paint them.
Old Feb 24, 2008 | 12:24 AM
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I like the wheelskin better than the roush. They seem to look more retro, and fit the window better. That, and the price tag.
Old Feb 24, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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Does anyone know of a place where I can buy the '65 style Cervini louvers pre-painted? I really don't know anyone in the area and the Ford dealership here sucks with customer service. Any help would be appreciated.



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