Troutrad
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Cool, may have to order them, then. How hard were they to paint?
Very Easy. Spray paint (see below). I just removed the shrink wrap and then sanded with pretty fine sandpaper to scuff the surface for paint adherence. Then spray painted per instructions (2 light coats then one moderate coat), let it cure for a week. I repeated the same process with the colored paint (red metallic in my case) after a week then waited another week. 3rd coat was the clear coat (again, 2 light coats then one moderate as instructed on the can). Let cure another week. Finally, followed instructions to apply. Cleaned and dried “Raptor” on step thoroughly, then wiped with isopropyl alcohol and let dry. Kit comes with an adherence enhancer to apply to the site, then the 3M backing is removed and then carefully apply the appliqué to the site. Press very firmly. It really sticks solid.
What paint did you use to match the ruby red?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000994BUM/?tag=fordraptorforum-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GKEXW0/?tag=fordraptorforum-20
Did the same thing to a couple other Silver things I that seemed better painted the Ruby Red: