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Hi Steve it's not a side protection plate it's a combat identification panel I'm guessing it's the same on your Abrams in which case it would be white if open or the same colour as the vehicle if closed. They work by giving of a certain thermal signature when viewed through a thermal sighting system. Supposed to stop friendly fire incidents.Nearly there now Colin. Ian and I had a chat about the side protection plate being painted white on our Abram's. Did you paint it white because the instructions told you to or do you have photographic reference showing the panel white??