Paint above driver/passenger windows peeling

[wmrcs]

So the black paint above the driver and passenger side windows has peeled off on my car and it's left an unappealing chrome. How should I go about repainting this black? Would Plastidip be an option? I've heard a lot of good about it. I am worried about over spray though and don't feel like taping off my entire car if there is another way..

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[91-GS]

Normally if one wants to paint chromed surfaces there are two choices:

1) Grind/sand chrome off
2) Use self-etching primer.

The second option is better. Go to local auto parts store and ask for the self-etching primer. It comes either in spray cans on can be bought in quarts/gallons like regular paint. Beware: stuff is not cheap. Let's say you got a spray can of it. Now take off the trim, wash and de-grease it. Spray a light-medium coat of the self-etch on it and let it dry. Spray regular primer-filler (also available in spray cans) over the self-etch. After that dries you will be able to carefully sand the piece smooth. Be careful and don't go through to the chrome because you will have to redo that area. After you are satisfied with the looks, you can spray some color and clear over the primer.

 

[wmrcs]

Normally if one wants to paint chromed surfaces there are two choices:

1) Grind/sand chrome off
2) Use self-etching primer.

The second option is better. Go to local auto parts store and ask for the self-etching primer. It comes either in spray cans on can be bought in quarts/gallons like regular paint. Beware: stuff is not cheap. Let's say you got a spray can of it. Now take off the trim, wash and de-grease it. Spray a light-medium coat of the self-etch on it and let it dry. Spray regular primer-filler (also available in spray cans) over the self-etch. After that dries you will be able to carefully sand the piece smooth. Be careful and don't go through to the chrome because you will have to redo that area. After you are satisfied with the looks, you can spray some color and clear over the primer.

Thanks for the detailed response. Does that trim come off easy? I'm glad I don't need to do it on the car!

 

[gho5tone]

Or you can plastidip it like most people here do. Gives it a OEMish look.

 

[91-GS]

Thanks for the detailed response. Does that trim come off easy? I'm glad I don't need to do it on the car!

Glad to help.
Not sure about how easy the trim would be to take off. It might be glued on instead of screws. If so, might as well do it on the car. Get a roll of masking tape and some old newspapers/bed sheets. Clean/de-grease the area around the trim so the tape will stick, clean the trim (make sure to rip/cut as much of the black stuff off it as possible). Tape the sheets/newspapers around the trim to protect other parts from overspray. Can use plastic (like trashbags) if you prefer, but paint (overspray) will flake off the plastic and might get into the new paint.

 

[dylan702110988]

7 coats of plastidip! Cheapest and easiest way, it looks good too, and its still rubber not paint. Imo paint on trim just makes the car look old and half a$$ed.

 

[JOSHDIZLE]

Open your door pull the rubber trim down and you will see the skrews holding it on, self explanatory from there. And I say plastidip it. Will look the best without buying all new trim.

 

[wmrcs]

Alright I'll go and buy some Plastidip tomorrow! Thanks guys, I'll post pictures in a day or so after I get the trim back on!

 

[NHerron]

+1 plastidip. It will give just about the same texture as OEM

There is a photo guide on how to remove this molding, a quick search should find it

 

[91-GS]

How is Plasti-Dip applied, like regular spray paint?

 

[wmrcs]

How is Plasti-Dip applied, like regular spray paint?

Pretty sure, yea.

 

[COdsm]

How is Plasti-Dip applied, like regular spray paint?

Yep, pretty much.

+1 on plastidip because if it chips or anything you can just peel it off and re-do it as many times as you wish... And it's only like $4 a can, you can't beat it.

 

[wmrcs]

Going to Lowes in 15 minutes to get some Plastidip. This will be my first time actually using it and I'm excited!

 

[COdsm]

Just make sure the strip is super clean with no residue for best results!

 

[wmrcs]

Just make sure the strip is super clean with no residue for best results!

Should I lightly sand it and then degrease it before I do it? I had a heck of a time taking the bumper off alone today to replace the darn headlight housing so I'm tuckered out and my hands are destroyed haha. I'll take care of that strip tomorrow; I've got the black pieces that go around the fog lights drying right now with Plastidip

 

[COdsm]

Should I lightly sand it and then degrease it before I do it? I had a heck of a time taking the bumper off alone today to replace the darn headlight housing so I'm tuckered out and my hands are destroyed haha. I'll take care of that strip tomorrow; I've got the black pieces that go around the fog lights drying right now with Plastidip

No on the sanding, plastidip sticks best to glossy smooth surfaces. Degrease the chrome but do not sand.

 

[ricktb]

i would like to see how this turns out, I have to do this on one of my talons, was thinknig paint at first but never heard of plastidip

 

[wmrcs]

No on the sanding, plastidip sticks best to glossy smooth surfaces. Degrease the chrome but do not sand.

Okay, so is it okay to spray over the parts that still have old paint on them? Because it's not just completely chrome.

 

[91-GS]

Ricktb, Plastidip is basically same as "liquid electrical tape" and comes in spray cans as well as brush-on goo. After drying it gets rubbery, not really shiny but not matte either.

 

[COdsm]

Okay, so is it okay to spray over the parts that still have old paint on them? Because it's not just completely chrome.

I'd say remove as much old paint as possible. Try and get to the bare "chrome" because like I said, it sticks best to smooth surfaces.

 

[wmrcs]

Ricktb, Plastidip is basically same as "liquid electrical tape" and comes in spray cans as well as brush-on goo. After drying it gets rubbery, not really shiny but not matte either.

Eggshell type finish Looks like plastic!

I'd say remove as much old paint as possible. Try and get to the bare "chrome" because like I said, it sticks best to smooth surfaces.

Got it! I'll try and post pics tomorrow evening if I get around to doing it.

 

[dsmspick]

Some were covered in plastic and it peels off. I have a set of drip rails in decent shape but I'm hella far away. The cheapest route would be plasti dip. Peel the rubber gasket away from the drip rail but don't take it all the way off. It is a pain in the ass to get back on and sealed properly. Also there are two pieces to the drip rail so look at both and see what kind of shape each is in. Just be careful take your time. Also the back part of the rail (rear end of car) slides into the next trim piece. It is easier to match both pieces of the drip rails then install them on the car, because some screws hold the inner and some hold the outer and inner piece.

 

[91-GS]

Eggshell type finish

Exactly!

Just finding out they got it in 'make your own color' kits.

 

[wmrcs]

Some were covered in plastic and it peels off. I have a set of drip rails in decent shape but I'm hella far away. The cheapest route would be plasti dip. Peel the rubber gasket away from the drip rail but don't take it all the way off. It is a pain in the ass to get back on and sealed properly. Also there are two pieces to the drip rail so look at both and see what kind of shape each is in. Just be careful take your time. Also the back part of the rail (rear end of car) slides into the next trim piece. It is easier to match both pieces of the drip rails then install them on the car, because some screws hold the inner and some hold the outer and inner piece.

Hmm, okay! Thanks for the tip! I'm excited to get this done, but dreading it at the same time. I fiddled with it a bit and that rubber gasket is on there good... We'll see what happens!

 

[COdsm]

Got it! I'll try and post pics tomorrow evening if I get around to doing it.

Just remember, the more coats the better! I'be done quite a bit of plastidipping on my past cars and 4-5 coats comes out nice and smooth finish.