ian_maham
15+ Year Contributor
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- Dec 3, 2007
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O'Fallon,
Illinois
Hey There,
I thought I would make a "How To" for your 2g window trim. I know I
could have used it this week, so I thought I would help out those who
don't have the cash like I did. I spent less than $20 on all material
(WURTH Satin Black Trim Paint, 150 and 190 Grit Sand Paper, plastice paint sheets for
safety, and Masking Tape).
Very easy but time consuming( 1 days worth of work).
GET WURTH'S PAINT OR DON'T BOTHER PAINTING!!!!
REAR WINDOW TRIM
1st.
Be sure to tape off the edges of the window trim with the masking tape.
Get the tape as close to the trim as you can. You don't want to scratch
you window or paint. In the pic below it doesn't show the window
covered but it was. 20 min
2nd.
Begin to sand trim with the 150 grit sand paper first. This will easily
remove the painted trim. 1hr per rear window
***NOTE*** When sanding, the paint will start of black with paint, then
it will turn white/grayish, and then FINALLY it will turn a dark grey.
Now all chemicals have been removed.
3rd.
When paint is gone use use plastic paint sheets to cover car window,
trunk and doors. Basicaly anything within three feet of painted area.
20 min
4th.
Begin to paint in decent size coats. BUT NOT TOO HEAVY!!! If your not
good at painting try to keep it to light coats. I waited 5 mins in
between painting and I completed 5 coats. 25 to 30 mins
5th.
NOW WHILE BEING VERY CAREFUL. Remove the masking tape around window. If
you rip it off fast you may chip your paint job. I'm anal about things
so before removing Tape I used a razor blade and cut softly around the
trim so that the tape and paint would be fully separated. 10 min
I thought I would make a "How To" for your 2g window trim. I know I
could have used it this week, so I thought I would help out those who
don't have the cash like I did. I spent less than $20 on all material
(WURTH Satin Black Trim Paint, 150 and 190 Grit Sand Paper, plastice paint sheets for
safety, and Masking Tape).
Very easy but time consuming( 1 days worth of work).
GET WURTH'S PAINT OR DON'T BOTHER PAINTING!!!!
REAR WINDOW TRIM
1st.
Be sure to tape off the edges of the window trim with the masking tape.
Get the tape as close to the trim as you can. You don't want to scratch
you window or paint. In the pic below it doesn't show the window
covered but it was. 20 min
2nd.
Begin to sand trim with the 150 grit sand paper first. This will easily
remove the painted trim. 1hr per rear window
***NOTE*** When sanding, the paint will start of black with paint, then
it will turn white/grayish, and then FINALLY it will turn a dark grey.
Now all chemicals have been removed.
3rd.
When paint is gone use use plastic paint sheets to cover car window,
trunk and doors. Basicaly anything within three feet of painted area.
20 min
4th.
Begin to paint in decent size coats. BUT NOT TOO HEAVY!!! If your not
good at painting try to keep it to light coats. I waited 5 mins in
between painting and I completed 5 coats. 25 to 30 mins
5th.
NOW WHILE BEING VERY CAREFUL. Remove the masking tape around window. If
you rip it off fast you may chip your paint job. I'm anal about things
so before removing Tape I used a razor blade and cut softly around the
trim so that the tape and paint would be fully separated. 10 min
