Originally posted by Dallas4u

As for the paint on the hood insert... the US version isn't painted. I would think you could sand and repaint with a black matte paint or a bumper paint if needed, or whatever color you want. [/B]
Dallas - are you sure about that? Mine has a chip (presumably from a rock), and it is a white or dull silver color there - I would think if it wasn't painted it would be a uniform color throughout?? It's not "gouged" deeply, just a surface chip no deeper than a paint chip on the painted part of your hood might be.