I want these! How hard are they to install?

Has Satin type been painted successfully? The 'machined' in the picture up in post #1 has what look like defects on the side facing us, what are they?

If I wanted to paint and clear coat my own can you tell me brand etc. of the paint you'd recommend? I want a specific electric blue ...

As for LED's, this is the company I'm using for a whole-car solution: ICELED They have a US Vendor where you can get a few other brand types, as well as custom materials and components to make your own ... OZNIUM