i went to the LA auto show yesterday. They had a medium blue hott rodded Element with painted fenders. The sales people think that Honda may offer painted fenders for 2005. They had a grey DX auto (Same as my 70 yr old mom drives) and a 2004 Orange one. Also, there was an Accord or civic in Fiji Blue. What a gorgeous color! The metal flake in it is amazing...It will really look good on an Element.