thanks for that lads. i dont fancy putting the marea ones one, for the reason that over christmas, my battery went dead. and the only way i could open the doors was with the key. so for this reason i think i'll either strip the rubber off and spray in a satin black, or get some decent bravo ones. i don't want to spend too much, as maybe me and my trusted bravo for the last seven years(trouble free motoring i must add, apart from only 1 injector replaced!) may be parting ways. i need a bigger car for 'er indoors and the two boys. so watch this space if any of you guys are after an excellent condition 1999 1.6 HLX in burnt orange, with just under 100k on the clock. i've only done 45k in the last 7 years. it's been a pleasure driving it.tempted with an alfa 159.
cheers