Black windshield trim?

millwrightrice · 02-12-2009, 07:05 AM

I bought my truck that has had a repaint. The gloss black paint is flying off the windshield trim. Was the original trim shiny or flat? Was the grill gloss or flat?

89notchcrustang · 02-13-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by millwrightrice

I bought my truck that has had a repaint. The gloss black paint is flying off the windshield trim. Was the original trim shiny or flat? Was the grill gloss or flat?

Well, the trim is gloss black from the factory, but it's real tough, and a little different color, kinda looks like powdercoat. The grill is just painted w/ regular automotive paint like the rest of the truck.

bumperquip · 02-14-2009, 04:09 PM

if you're planning to refinish the trim... may i recommend using Rustoleum flat black?

you may not like the sound of that but i tell you the stuff is friggin rugged.

i redid a pair of wiper arms on one of my other cars like 12 years ago and the finish still looks super.

only other recommendation is that before you paint, lightly scuff the trim with a green scotchbrite.

forcefedcobra · 02-19-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bumperquip

if you're planning to refinish the trim... may i recommend using Rustoleum flat black?

you may not like the sound of that but i tell you the stuff is friggin rugged.

i redid a pair of wiper arms on one of my other cars like 12 years ago and the finish still looks super.

only other recommendation is that before you paint, lightly scuff the trim with a green scotchbrite.

I'm going to try this on my wiper arms!

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bumperquip Klaatu Barrada Nikto Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 2,588 NLOC member #: 2254 View this user's gallery iTrader: 2 / 100%	if you're planning to refinish the trim... may i recommend using Rustoleum flat black? you may not like the sound of that but i tell you the stuff is friggin rugged. i redid a pair of wiper arms on one of my other cars like 12 years ago and the finish still looks super. only other recommendation is that before you paint, lightly scuff the trim with a green scotchbrite.