Correct order of install and paint

[Ruddyduck]

OK this weekend I'll be fitting / installing my, WW front lip, Stacey's Sig. side skirts, and WW Spats......

The question I have is, what is the correct order for the install

is it.... Fit, Install, Paint?
or...... Fit, remove & Paint, Install?

I guess what I'm asking would or is it better to paint these on or off the car.

 

[pixelhaus]

definitely should fit before you paint.
and since your car is red, would be best to install then paint so the body shop could blend the panels or you will notice a difference in the reds.
however, this is probalby more obvious in the larger panels like fenders, bumper, quarters...

ask pbassjo!

chime in joe

 

[Veleno]

Definitely fit, install, paint, reinstall

I do all the fitting and install myself then get it painted, this way I know things are done right and no surprises down the road (plus I like to do it).

 

[garyn]

make sure it fits first, remove and paint, then re-install. You don't want the chance of overspray all over your car or in the engine compartment. It's very hard to paint it when on the car, unless the front is jacked up.