Re: blackening trim on MK1

[Feenix <feenix@javanet.com>]

Kris Rayner wrote:
> 
> Over the years the black coating on the window trim of my "S" has
> rubbed of and now has a shinny appearance to it.  I'd like to
> blacken it out again.  I had planned on masking everything off,
> roughing up the trim a little bit and then spraying it a satin black.
> Has anybody else done this and with what success.  I know the
> best method is to remove all the trim and paint it off the car, but I
> don't want to ruin the window rubber, especially after the quote I got
> to replace it ($140 for one of the seals alone).  So, what type of
> paint would be good to use?  How should I prep the trim (sand
> paper would leave too deep of gouges)?  I was thinking steel wool
> would work good.
> --------------

Use red Scotch Pads for scuffing the surface. Get them at an autobody
supply shop. Then use good pre-cleaner, prep-sol then paint. They sell
lots of different paints for trim application. Ask at the store.

Feenix..
88 16V

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