everyone has there own way of personalizing their car. i take no offense at others opinion. ithink that is what a "FORUM" is about. that being said, if i had a black radio, i would have painted the insets black. the reason i painted to begin with is i felt like it was too much silver and was distracking my eyes. my opinion. and why would a proper automovtive paint and clear, chip scratch or peal? what are you doing in your car?