To Paint or Not To Paint

wts1982 · October 23, 2001

I just purchased a new 2002 White 2500HD. I like the fender flares, but I think that I like the colored flares better. A few days ago you guys were very helpful in letting me know the process of how to go about painting them.

With the help of Photoshop, I have two pictures one with the painted flares, and the other with the stock black color. If it is not too much trouble, I would like to know your oppinion.

http://www.sunshinesporthorses.com/Truck/Black-Fenders.jpg

http://www.sunshinesporthorses.com/Truck/White-Fenders.jpg

Thanks

Kansas Kid · October 23, 2001

Not knowing for sure if you plan to add any accesories to your truck, I'm going to say to paint them white. I've seen a couple GMC's with the white flares from the factory, and they look good.

But if you are going to add some black accesories like a tool box, nerf bars, grill guard, etc., the fender flares look good in black. Like on my truck, everything else is black, so I left the flares black.

Shaners · October 23, 2001

I would paint them. Mine are painted (from the factory) and I like them. I think painted ones look great and are easier to take care of. You just wash them. No Armorall or anything.

G35 · October 23, 2001

I like the look of them black more then white.

Just my thought.

DuckhunterInTN · October 23, 2001

The reason that the GMC's look ok with white flares is that they have little black trim (basically around the mirrors and the rear bumper). Chevy's have a bunch of black trim...that said, the black flares get my vote.

raventai · October 23, 2001

If u paint them I would paint the bumper top and bottom and remove the side molding give it that clean look (like 8100hd's see "new pics" post) that would look sweet only prob is u are going to have more chips/scrapes as the wheel well is a damage prone area

FIRECAT · October 23, 2001

Paint them!!!

Jpshostr · October 23, 2001

I like it black, matches the rest of the black trim pretty well, and if you put any more accesories on it will really help blend in if you keep with the black theme.