I just got a set of GM HHR splash guards with "HHR" on the rear pair. Has anyone tried painting those letters so they stand out? Seems a counter productive to have black letters on a black background.

I mean, like, if no one can read 'em, what's the point?

 

I am going to paint mine in a crome or gray. I painted my mud flaps to match the paint of the car even though its black. The mud flaps looked faded, so I put some plastic primer on and then the paint. It still looks good after 4 months with no chips or anything. I just haven't had time to paint the letters yet. (Work 10 hours a day)

 

the point is not to put them on the car

 

I believe these came from Chevy with painted Bowties. *LINK* for that thread. But this gives an idea of what it would look like if you decide to paint over the HHR script.



*LINK* for pained splash gaurds



If you use keywords flaps, splash, paint in the search feature, you will find alot more!

I have used model paint a few places and it seems to have worked fine!

I hope that helps.

 

huh?

 

 

Thanks Sindy, I was aware of the bowtie guards, but they just seemed to generic. The link takes me to a page dealing with URL standards.

 

I'm hoping to find rattle-can paint that matches the car color, and either masking off the "HHR" so it remains black, or painting the letters a different color. I suppose they need to be sanded before painting? All the instructions say is to clean them with acetone and paint away. I like the second option, but I'd rather not see the paint flaking off in a month.

 

I fixed the URL in the *LINK*s. I get to go to the corner now!

 

Well at least I won't be all alone now. C'mon in Sindy...the water is great. There's a hot tub over here.