Okay the running boards came back from the painters and are now hung back on permenantly. Now the car looks more 'complete'. Check that mod off the list.

 

Looks great!

 

i like the running boards, and i don't like the running boards. does that make sense?
i like the look (of mine) without, but think they do add to the car, almost giving it an "updated" look.

 

they look great, nice job

 

much better!

 

They save you from the rear fender rock chips...

 

I agree with you, The HHR does have a 'clean look' without the running boards.

I couldnt agree with you more, We really disliked the dreaded 'rear fender rock chips'.

 

Looks great!

 

I had black running boards and spoiler put mine.

 

ROFLMAO!!

Thanks for inspiring me on the other thread. Personally (and I'm a newbie to this stuff so take that in stride), I LIKE them being silver. I think if you extended the silver up around the wheel wells (these chrome things I saw somewhere recently), it would complete the long line of silver along the side and up around both wheels and it would look rockin' cool.

Mine blend in and I kinda was thinking of painting them different color to match gradient paint I'm considering, spoiler (can't decide on low or high) and anything else I can get my hands on.

I'm probably suffering from newbie-wanna-max syndrome. But honestly, your car would look cool either way.

UPDATE: Oh, I had gotten so excited that I responded without finishing the thread. I didn't see that you painted them, Nancy. Why can't I find an embarrassed emoticon when I need one! It looks good colored too!