[rcweingart]

From what I can tell, the factory covers seem to be a thinner material than Pete's. It doesn't matter which covers are used, the repaint (which can be avoided) is because the slots in the body for the original headlight cover tabs to fit get filled in which, unless this is done almost surgically, requires a bit of body work and paint. I developed an improved technique to fit Pete's covers without having to repaint the headlight buckets. Pete incorporated some of my technique in his revised installation instructions. Candidly, I have seen Pete's car with his covers and the factory cars and did not like the fit which is why I developed my technique. It made the installation a lot easier, quicker, and much, much better fitting. If you run your finger along my car without looking, you cannot feel the transition from body to headlight cover the fit is that good. So, irrespective of whose covers you get (and I prefer Pete's), installation is the same although Pete's requires trimming and, if done right, results in a better fit. Body/paint work only if you hack filling in the slots for the original covers.