i recently got my vert top replaced with a black canvas top. everything looks top notch except the trim piece between the top and the trunk area is pretty faded. i just wanted to know if anyone has taken this piece off (if its safe to and wont damage the top) and painted it. thank you.
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RideThePONYgt
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when i got mine replaced they didnt do that part either since it was like another 400. she told me theres some stuff you can put on it thatll make it look new. ill se if i can find it and get back to you
DropTopPony
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Mine has actually started to chip and the paint has faded. I ordered some trim black spray paint and I am going to sand it smooth and paint it right on the car. I will just tape up and cover the area with paper so no overspray. I need to re-spray my rear spoiler so I picked up a few cans of it.
eliyarbrough
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Are you talking about this piece?
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/LRS-42320C
That's the center well molding piece. I saw this as soon as you posted it, had no idea what you meant though. When I had my car painted, I bought these parts new. I'm sure I could have cleaned this part. My 2 sides needed new ones. My painter saws there is paint just for these parts, though. If this is it, I can ask him what his opinion is. Let me know.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/LRS-42320C
That's the center well molding piece. I saw this as soon as you posted it, had no idea what you meant though. When I had my car painted, I bought these parts new. I'm sure I could have cleaned this part. My 2 sides needed new ones. My painter saws there is paint just for these parts, though. If this is it, I can ask him what his opinion is. Let me know.
DropTopPony
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Wow $170 for the three pieces, glad I bought the $8 can of trim black from LRS.
duff daddy
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Depending on what that piece is made of, If its plastic you can use some shoe polish and let it dry and it will work, or liek bob said you can paint it.
DropTopPony
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Its metal trim pieces, thats why I chose to buy the paint.
duff daddy
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DropTopPony said:
Ahhh I was trying to think what it was but I couldnt remember, I guess Paint is the best option.
sn95gtvert
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there is only a few screws holding it on, open the trunk and you will see them. its very easy to remove. I would highly recommend removing it before any painting is done, how pissed would you be if you ended up getting paint on your new top?
less then 5 minutes to take off and you can sand it fully and paint it in a controlled enviornment.
less then 5 minutes to take off and you can sand it fully and paint it in a controlled enviornment.
