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Stainless trim paint
« on: March 29, 2009 - 07:16:09 PM »
Anybody paint their stainless trim around the windows, I want to paint the rear black. What did you have to do. Thanks




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Re: Stainless trim paint
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2009 - 07:18:17 PM »
You should scuff it up then spray a self-etching primer, but just be darn sure this is what you want to do, because you can't go back once it's done.

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Re: Stainless trim paint
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2009 - 07:49:26 PM »
Just want it to blend in with the rear louvers which cover the glass only I,m not sure yet if i,m going to paint them yet.

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Re: Stainless trim paint
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2009 - 08:31:57 PM »
I think that SEM Trim Black is designed to be used for stainless trim.
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Re: Stainless trim paint
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2009 - 08:34:33 PM »
You should scuff it up then spray a self-etching primer, but just be darn sure this is what you want to do, because you can't go back once it's done.
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If you decide to go this route please consider picking up a set in rough shape to scuff and paint.  Nice sets are NOT cheap nor easy to find anymore.
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Re: Stainless trim paint
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2009 - 11:11:53 PM »
Also, the original was textured (stamped that way).  So, I would recommend a textured paint.  I am actually going to have my set powder coated with a textured paint.

Here is a picture of the original trim for under the louvers...

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