Rear window molding paint question
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Pro
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From: Petaluma CA
Rear window molding paint question
The paint is half gone...chipped off...but the remaining stuff is tenacious...anybody got a secret to get remaining paint off?
And is there a special paint for this molding? thanks :seeya
And is there a special paint for this molding? thanks :seeya
Racer
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From: bklyn ny
Re: Rear window molding paint question (Stevo81)
i believe krylon is the best stuff to use , try and find a can of satin black. as far as taking the paint off , my gf likes to use her finger nails , giving me some quiet time as she chips away , or you could try some paint thiner.
Drifting
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From: Hampton Georgia
Re: Rear window molding paint question (kingdavidrules)
Laquer thinner should get the remainder of the paint off the reason it always flakes off is no one ever scuffs the metal or primes it first .Try that ,maybe it will help. :cheers: :cheers:
Drifting
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From: St. Louis, Missouri
Re: Rear window molding paint question (Stevo81)
I used an aerosol paint stripper. I let it soak in and scrubbed the loosened paint off with steel wool (remove the trim first).
I primed it and resprayed it with a matte black spray paint.
I primed it and resprayed it with a matte black spray paint.
Pro
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From: Orlando Fl
Re: Rear window molding paint question (Stevo81)
Here's another question. I have been wanting to repaint my rear window molding as well, but can't figure out how to get it off the car. Any suggestions on how this is done?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Drifting
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From: St. Louis, Missouri
Re: Rear window molding paint question (Fasteighty)
Yep.
There's a window trim removal tool that you'll need. NAPA has it for around $8.00. It has a handle with two flat blades that extend out at about 90 degrees from each other. When you get it, IM me and I'll tell you how to use it.
There's a window trim removal tool that you'll need. NAPA has it for around $8.00. It has a handle with two flat blades that extend out at about 90 degrees from each other. When you get it, IM me and I'll tell you how to use it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wildwood IL
Re: Rear window molding paint question (Fasteighty)
Here's another question. I have been wanting to repaint my rear window molding as well, but can't figure out how to get it off the car. Any suggestions on how this is done?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Eddie
