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Old Oct 4, 2015, 12:38 PM
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Alloy Fuel Door or Not?

So I picked up a NIB alloy fuel door for my 2011 RVR/OS and upon holding it up to the peral white, I'm not sure if it goes well or not. This door: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-2013-GE...-/390414431095 (BTW, the dealer wants over $400 for one here! Crazy!!) What say the people?
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Ouch..! crazy even at $112, for a gas cap door.
At $400... that better include some 'extras' something, somethings.
I'd say NO bueno.


Use that money on a hitch, or hitch tray / accessorie(S).
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Already have a Curt III hitch. Plus I bought the door (eBay!) - need to decide whether to install it or sell it.
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I'd go ahead and install it. Gently.

The only color I think that'd be dumb on is mine - silver.
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I have the quick silver, and like it. Just put it on the other day
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i think the only color that would look good on is silver, so it didn't stick out like a ricetastic sore thumb. might not be too bad on white, but a big nope on dark colors.
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I agree. Would be great on silver or grey. I might Photoshop it onto my white car before unpackaging/installing. I am sure I can sell it up here no sweat.
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I like the look of the fuel door. I had one in my cart before deciding against it in favor of a hitch instead. Maybe eventually I'll do it. For some reason I couldn't quite pull the trigger.
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Originally Posted by CottageLifer
I agree. Would be great on silver or grey. I might Photoshop it onto my white car before unpackaging/installing. I am sure I can sell it up here no sweat.

i think Mercury Gray is too dark for it to look good, IMHO. maybe a lighter gray, but the OS gray is fairly dark.
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I have one that was on when i bought it from the dealer, i don't mind it, it gives it a sportier look.
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Looks pretty nice to me! Seems to go with the wheels. I have not yet Photoshopped it onto a white car (or Googled an image). I am thinking I will put it on and then decide.
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Originally Posted by CottageLifer
Looks pretty nice to me! Seems to go with the wheels. I have not yet Photoshopped it onto a white car (or Googled an image). I am thinking I will put it on and then decide.
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I want it for my Mercury Grey... also want the trim that goes on the front and rear bumper to match...


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Mine came with it. I think you'll like it


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The white one DOES look pretty good. I think I will go for it. And the mercury grey goes even better I think, especially with the silver trim. I've seen those silver trim pieces for pretty cheap on eBay/Ail/DHGate; unlike at the dealer's where you have to give an arm and a leg.


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