I've gotta say the first 'after' image scared the crap out of me. The lighting made them look sprayed black. The next image, however, righted everything that is holy. I approve. And I also have to agree with your reasoning for keeping them. Even if you decide to move on to something bigger, wider or just different-looking, I don't think you'll regret keeping these somewhere (if you have the space for them, which I do not).