plastidip spraying cowl, and rubber seals?

[NCMystic]

my cowl is fading and i was wondering if plasti spraying it may be the best option? thought of plastidip spraying the center console as well or should i just replace it?

also those rubber bits in it where the hood brackets raise are very weathered and i'd like to replace them, anyone know where i can buy some identical replacements?

also the weather striping at the top and bottom of the rear window is weathered and i'd like to replace it, anyone know where i can get some oem replacements for those?

thanks all

 

[sleepn_sn95]

I would just go ahead and paint the cowl. I sprayed mine a while ago with just regular rustoleum satin black and it still looks great. As for the rubber trim check out latemodelrestoration, they normally have that type of stuff. I would also just replace the center console or dye it.

 

[NCMystic]

it's not the whole center console but the plastic part with the vent registers and radio slot etc

rustoleum better than plastidip for the cowl? i'm surprised

 

[sleepn_sn95]

I think painting it would be more of a permanent solution but if you just want it to be temporary plastidip would would. Over time though it might start to peel
Here is my wiper cowl that I painted

 

[NCMystic]

that does look really sharp, what kind of paint? and should i use adhesion promoter ?

thanks man

 

[CWO]

[h=1]SEM Paints (SEM39143) Trim Black, Aerosol[/h]

 

[chris91]

Do me a favor and wax the cowl. I swear itll look better! Dont let the wax dry, just apply and take it off right away.

 

[MustangChris]

id ask late model resto or CJPP about the window trim.

 

[NCMystic]

will do chris. im going to try to get the lexan in before the head swap and probably do the seals after that

 

[GT Rob]

I did mine in plastic dip

 

[NCMystic]

pics? thoughts?

 

[CWO]

Have you considered an aerosol that is designed to do exactly what you need? Something l like SEM brand trim paint? Maybe like a SEM39143?

 

[whiplash473]

SEM trim black is great


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[NCMystic]

you guys rock, will do

 

[JKady]

I Plastidipped my cowl last night, looks about like that SEM paint, though obviously not as permanent.

 

[thorco3]

I wouldn't do any of those options...

I vote use interior detailer. Meg's makes a nice one something called like natural shine. It will make your wiper cowl look like new... yes after it rains and sits in the rain it will look a bit faded again, but you do it a couple more times and it will eventually retain the darker color.

 

[5litrarag]

I used duplicolor trim black on my cowl, mirrors and top well trim and have used SEM on a previous project. Both are great products. (do a search you can see my results pics here)
Plastidip....I'd pass.

 

[NCMystic]

i have no idea what i thought plastidip would be more resilient than paint, glad i asked

 

[OnyxCobra]

plasti dip can be more resilient than paint in some ways, its not meant to be permanent but if you apply it properly it's not going to go anywhere until you want it to.

 

[5litrarag]

in some cases plastidip is a good option, but on the cowl it falls short compared to paint just because of the texture paint will offer.