[Jesse]

This is mainly for Todd and Brian since there the master painters here but I'm sure someone else could help as well..

The door molding on the outside of my window is starting to fade really bad and I want to do something about it. What can I use to paint that black again? It feels like it's made of rubber and I'm not really sure what I can and can't use for it. I'm afraid it I use regular black spray paint it's gonna fade again or even crack..

 

[blackmamba]

Jesse, the ONLY thing i can recommend is the Dupli-color "trim paint" rattle can. Its label is green I think and other than replacing the molding, thats the only thing I feel that will work.
:thumbup:

 

[Jesse]

Thanks Nate, I was hoping I didn't have to replace them. I'll see if I can find that.

The other thing is how would you prep that? It's not like you can sand it down cause it's rubber. Would I just use some kind goof off or paint thinner to clean it?

 

[bk2life]

dont use dupli color. well as its good stuff, go to an auto paint suppply place and get SEM trim black.

that is the correct stuff to use

 

[blueradoxtreme]

Have you tried any of the trim restore stuff like at auto zone?

 

[blackmamba]

dont use dupli color. well as its good stuff, go to an auto paint suppply place and get SEM trim black.

that is the correct stuff to use

Yeah, its good but xpensive stuff!

 

[blackmamba]

Thanks Nate, I was hoping I didn't have to replace them. I'll see if I can find that.

The other thing is how would you prep that? It's not like you can sand it down cause it's rubber. Would I just use some kind goof off or paint thinner to clean it?

Wax & grease remover :thumbup:

 

[Jesse]

dont use dupli color. well as its good stuff, go to an auto paint suppply place and get SEM trim black.

that is the correct stuff to use

I have a paint supplier by my house I'll check them out, thanks

Yeah, its good but xpensive stuff!

How much was it? I have a couple of guys here in Socal that want to do this so I could split the cost with them... :naughty:

 

[blackmamba]

I have a paint supplier by my house I'll check them out, thanks



How much was it? I have a couple of guys here in Socal that want to do this so I could split the cost with them... :naughty:

SEM stuff in aerosol usually runs about $20 a can. It is good stuff but I have also used the Dupli-color and to me, apples to apples :thumbup: hope that helps

 

[Xwd]

Have you tried any of the "over the counter" type stuff like leather cream conditioners? --Something that will restore the moisture to the rubber in the trim?

Black vehicles are always tough...over time the trim pieces lighten up and they can look gray in contrast to the black paint.

 

[Jesse]

As of right now I haven't tried anything, I wasn't sure which way to approach it. That's a good idea though..

 

[Chris0nllyn]

"Back to Black"

 

[victoryredzq8]

Is it turning white?? If so it's probably from getting wax on it. Try using a prep solvent to clean it (wax and grease remover) the seal on my tonneau was like that and I scrubbed it with a prep solvent and it's black again :thumbup: oh and that back to black doesn't work for shit, don't waste your money

 

[Xwd]

As of right now I haven't tried anything, I wasn't sure which way to approach it. That's a good idea though..

Silicone products like tire shine, armor-all, back to black (which I think includes coloring?) will just wash off and will eat up the plastic over time.

I use leather conditioner (the real stuff) on faded trim. Nothing with petroleum distillates though. Just natural moisturizers and oils. Lexol does a great job, dries with a mute sheen. Multiple applications until the trim starts to look better.

 

[canyonbrian]

Silicone products like tire shine, armor-all, back to black (which I think includes coloring?) will just wash off and will eat up the plastic over time.

I use leather conditioner (the real stuff) on faded trim. Nothing with petroleum distillates though. Just natural moisturizers and oils. Lexol does a great job, dries with a mute sheen. Multiple applications until the trim starts to look better.

I also use leather conditioner on mine. Don't freak out when I tell you this simple solution though.... Ice wax! You heard it right, I was in the final stages of a restoration when I discovered how good it worked on an old tired piece of trim. I was amazed myself that is made a dingy dry (you need to replace these) part look usable again. The wax is not all that great but good for doing a black ride without worry of white wax residue. Test a small spot on your neighbors ride first :kiki::thumbup:

 

[Jesse]

Is it turning white?? If so it's probably from getting wax on it. Try using a prep solvent to clean it (wax and grease remover) the seal on my tonneau was like that and I scrubbed it with a prep solvent and it's black again :thumbup: oh and that back to black doesn't work for shit, don't waste your money

Ya, it's been turning white and getting worse. I haven't waxed the truck in a long time and I know I need to do it but I don't think it's from that. I use to hit it with armor all when I would really clean my truck and armor all everything. I thought that would keep it from turning white and protect it.

It looks like the sun is fading it, is that what it really is? Actually I remember seeing pictures of you cover and I think it was just like that.. Guess I'll try the wax and grease removal first..

 

[blackmamba]

I also use leather conditioner on mine. Don't freak out when I tell you this simple solution though.... Ice wax! You heard it right, I was in the final stages of a restoration when I discovered how good it worked on an old tired piece of trim. I was amazed myself that is made a dingy dry (you need to replace these) part look usable again. The wax is not all that great but good for doing a black ride without worry of white wax residue. Test a small spot on your neighbors ride first :kiki::thumbup:

Ice wax sucks donkey ass!

 

[canyonbrian]

Ice wax sucks donkey ass!

I just went outside and used some on my 91 camaro weatherstrip...same results
Try it before using a spray can product that will damage them for good.
Never use solvent on rubber.

 

[victoryredzq8]

I just went outside and used some on my 91 camaro weatherstrip...same results
Try it before using a spray can product that will damage them for good.
Never use solvent on rubber.

i've tried almost everything on my tonneau seal, turtle wax ice, back to black, tire shine, all different kinds of conditioners.. NONE of them worked, after a few days the shit was dull and gray again.. the only thing that did work was the prep solvent, the tonneau is like 5 years old and the solvent didn't damage the rubber seal at all, there's no dry rot or anything. it's like it was when it was new... black :lol:

 

[blackmamba]

i've tried almost everything on my tonneau seal, turtle wax ice, back to black, tire shine, all different kinds of conditioners.. NONE of them worked, after a few days the shit was dull and gray again.. the only thing that did work was the prep solvent, the tonneau is like 5 years old and the solvent didn't damage the rubber seal at all, there's no dry rot or anything. it's like it was when it was new... black :lol:

Everyone has their own remedy. :wavey: