Repainting window trim?

IanMan · 02-20-2018, 11:21 PM

Has anyone gotten their gloss black window trim fully repainted? It seems like buying a replacement is quite a bit of money.

T!m3 · 02-21-2018, 06:27 AM

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Has anyone gotten their gloss black window trim fully repainted? It seems like buying a replacement is quite a bit of money.

I did

Dlpfcb · 02-21-2018, 06:56 AM

I hit mine with chemical guys V4 all in one polish and sealant last week becauze mine was faded. Dual action polished, applied on white Pad setting 1 polished off on setting 6. Took out all the faded look and water spots. I was blown away it looks virtually brand new.

IanMan · 02-22-2018, 11:23 PM

Do you guys have photos?

Anyone else?

dparm · 02-23-2018, 11:03 AM

I think a competent body shop could do it by masking off the glass and surrounding body panels. Is your trim chipped or flaking?

Dlpfcb · 02-23-2018, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by IanMan

Do you guys have photos?

Anyone else?

I will post some up this weekend.

IanMan · 02-23-2018, 11:42 AM

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I think a competent body shop could do it by masking off the glass and surrounding body panels. Is your trim chipped or flaking?

Chipped in some areas but not flaking. The prices on that shit are fucking ridiculous.

dparm · 02-23-2018, 10:40 PM

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Chipped in some areas but not flaking. The prices on that shit are fucking ridiculous.

If the chips aren't too bad, why not just use some touch-up paint and very carefully fill those in?

IanMan · 07-27-2018, 10:25 PM

Anyone?

codinge90 · 07-27-2018, 10:32 PM

I'll be attempting it soon, it's actually really easy to remove all the trim pieces so you don't have to worry about masking the rest of the car.

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