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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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I have noticed that most 1981's have black window trim. My 81 is black with a silver interior. Should the window trim be black on all 81's?
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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I think window trim went black about the same time that wiper arms went black to cutdown on the glare from the stainless and chrome. Somebody correct me if I am wrong.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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The window trim and the trim on the sides covering the frame should be black, but it's chrome underneath. A lot of times when the paint get scratched up or starts looking bad people will just use steel wool and take the paint off.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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Our 81 is factory black with sliver int. also. The window trim, and rocker panels are black. Hope this helps.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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My 1980 came black from the factory
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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Thanks Everyone. After looking closely at the trim, i can see it was steel wooled. Just another project for this winter!
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