Well this weekend im staying off the beer so im going to spend a little time in the garage (working on the Zed that is!!) As all my external trim is showing signs of wear and showing chrome in areas I have decided to re paint them black.

 

For the best process of this because some of you guys have already completed this task I was wondering what process you used yourself for best possible results.

 

Did you use a primer and which?

 

Which paint did you use?

 

Thanks

A lot of people use plastidip with good results. It gives a near OEM look.

Hi PhilP thanks for this, where would I find this for sale.

 

Thanks

Plastidip can be bought off ebay. Having used some last week, i dont think im going to use it on the trims, although it looks good, even when dry it has a slightly tacky feel, so finger prints etc is going to be a constant pain. I only put two coats on, so dont think it was because the layer was too thick. Im going for a similar colour match and spraying them with paint instead.

 

You will need etch primer if you rub the trims to bare metal, then primer, before the top coat.

Plastidip can be bought off ebay. Having used some last week, i dont think im going to use it on the trims, although it looks good, even when dry it has a slightly tacky feel, so finger prints etc is going to be a constant pain. I only put two coats on, so dont think it was because the layer was too thick. Im going for a similar colour match and spraying them with paint instead.

 

You will need etch primer if you rub the trims to bare metal, then primer, before the top coat.

 

 

Cheers Groover I was looking at spraying them as I was curious if brush would leave marks. many thanks

Spray them without a doubt, plastidip is a spray leaving a rubberized finish, but as i said, it still feels tacky and will be a nightmare to keep clean looking.

i always used a good quality satin black which i found gave the best OEM look including the wiper arms and front scuttle tray under the windscreen.

i always used a good quality satin black which i found gave the best OEM look including the wiper arms and front scuttle tray under the windscreen.

 

Thanks Znut that was going to be my next question, do I use satin or matt? but you have just answered my question.

flexible vinyl paint. used it on several cars over years. Failing that I can lift the trim off my breaker and send it you...that way you can get back on the beer!

Hi if it's the trim around front screen etc.

I used vinyl wrap on mine and it's been great I did mine in carbon look.

But u could probably buy plain black.

It's been on car ages still looks the same no scratches or chips like paint more then likely will.

if you have winscreen trim in good nic ill buy it of you if no deebs yet.