Color of front fender to bumper fillers from Daniel Carpenter… Grey not black?

[Bentworker]

This look right or wrong?

 

[NOT A T5]

They come gray but perhaps can be painted, I've seen a few cars with gray fillers!

 

[Bentworker]

I know I want them darker, I wish I knew what material they are.

Daniel carpenter vs ones off my car. Wonder if DC would do a run in black for those that want em.

 

[Billw69]

Looks right to me, as a stock application. They were gray from Ford.

 

[Stanglover]

Are there no identification marks on the old or new parts, like ABS, PP, HDPE,?
With proper prep and using a adhesion promoter for plastics, they can be painted with a plastic suitable paint.
The originals are pretty flexible, I would think them likely to be PE (Poly Ethaline), but also could be unfilled ABS for the new ones.
Try a test first and see how the paint holds.

 

[Bentworker]

Are there no identification marks on the old or new parts, like ABS, PP, HDPE,?
With proper prep and using a adhesion promoter for plastics, they can be painted with a plastic suitable paint.
The originals are pretty flexible, I would think them likely to be PE (Poly Ethaline), but also could be unfilled ABS for the new ones.
Try a test first and see how the paint holds.

They are softer than the originals, no markings. Smells kinda like urethane. I went to the thrift shop yesterday and picked up a cheap crock pot. Used synthetic fabric dye on them with good results. Had the dye around 180-190 degrees for a couple hours.

Pulled them out and they were a bit sticky. Sat overnight then hit them with a light polish.

Jacquard iDye Poly.​

 

[Sheriff41]

They are softer than the originals, no markings. Smells kinda like urethane. I went to the thrift shop yesterday and picked up a cheap crock pot. Used synthetic fabric dye on them with good results. Had the dye around 180-190 degrees for a couple hours.

Pulled them out and they were a bit sticky. Sat overnight then hit them with a light polish.

Jacquard iDye Poly.​

That's a interesting technique. I wouldn't have thought of using fabric dye. Well done!

 

[Bentworker]

A comparison pic of before and after…