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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 04:08 PM
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repainting window trim

Seems to be common from the ones I have seen. The black paint chipping and peeling off of the windshield metal trim work. What works the best in staying on if I were to repaint the trim?
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 04:47 PM
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ya my tirm is fading, and in some spots white....

cars black so it really stands out

what kind of paint would i use?
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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primer and any old spray paint... then clear coat
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 10:48 PM
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you prolly already know this but get all of the chipping paint off before repaint.
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 03:29 AM
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1. sand off chipping paint, and any rust you may have. (60-100 grit will do)
2. Prepare for primer. (220-300 grit)
and primer it black. wait to dry. Primer it again. Repeat the process 3-5 times.
That's how I did it. It looks all good now
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 11:36 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions. God bless you all.
Todd
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 03:50 PM
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yea i did it to my window trim, i didn't prim it, but it looks perfect anyway, very easy job to do
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