>The piping is usually black. In most cases it was put on the car =
before the car was painted. Therefore, it is the color of the car. =
>The only problem with this is that the paint will quickly crack and =
fall off. Leaving the piping looking aughful. I painted my car in =
>pieces then assemebled it. Consiquently, the piping is black.
I think you will find that the earlier cars were assembeld (including =
piping) and then painted, with the result that John Blair mentions. =
Today's cars, however, (and that certainly predates my own 1989 +8) were =
painted in pieces and then assembled, giving an unpainted, and thus =
better quality, black piping.
Simon Orebi Gann
(UK owner/enthusiast/amateur novice racer etc!)
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