Windshield Trim
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Windshield Trim
My '86 has black metallic windshield trim which needs to be repainted. Has anyone done this? It seems to me that Rustoleum black semi-gloss might do the trick. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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I used the SEM trim paint and SEM Solve and followed the instructions, including light sanding. The paint doesn't adhere very well to the bare metal parts of the trim. It looks like small bubbles.
I was wondering if I may have applied too much paint or not enough.
Can anyone offer any suggestions? Thanks.
I was wondering if I may have applied too much paint or not enough.
Can anyone offer any suggestions? Thanks.
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I used flat black krylon. it worked great. sand the trim and apply LIGHT coats. I did 3 and no bubbles 8) if you get some use very fine sand paper between coats. easy job, just mask off everything before you do it.
I used the SEM trim paint and SEM Solve and followed the instructions, including light sanding. The paint doesn't adhere very well to the bare metal parts of the trim. It looks like small bubbles.
I was wondering if I may have applied too much paint or not enough.
Can anyone offer any suggestions? Thanks.
I was wondering if I may have applied too much paint or not enough.
Can anyone offer any suggestions? Thanks.
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Well, I went to the hardware store to try the Krylon paint. But, I saw a can of Rustoleum self-etching primer. I'll give that a shot and let you know.
Thanks for all the help. It is very much appreciated.
Thanks for all the help. It is very much appreciated.
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I agree. I thought the Solve would clean everything up. The Rustoleum primer seems to be adhering pretty well. I have to wait a few hours to repaint.
