[DML] Re: Windshield Trim

["Richard" <dmc_driver@xxxxxxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, mike.griese@xxxx wrote:
> I removed all of the old paint from the trim, cleaned the 
> metal thoroughly with a degreaser and a metal prep, and 
> sprayed the new paint on (aerosol can).  You can get the 
> degreaser and metal prep from an auto supply shop that 
> caters to body shops.
> 
> --
> Mike
> 
> 
> -------------- Original message from Andrew : -------------- 
> > On Thu, 24 Jun 2004, Ancira Internet Department wrote: 
> > 
> > > Did you spray it on or actually paint it? Noone laugh now, I am
new at 
> > > this :) 
> > 
> > ...and did you strip off the remaining paint that was there first,
and if 
> > so, how did you do it and not damage the metal? 
> > 
> > -andrew 
> > (who needs to repaint his window trim, too) 
> > 
> 

Mine needed re-painting too, so I stripped them down to the bare
metal, sanded them and thought, "hmmm... looks kind of cool without
paint.  Goes with the stainless steel panels."  So, I sanded them
again, matching the grain direction of the doors and roof, set them
back on the car and it looks really nice that way.  Does anyone else
drive their car with bare metal trim pieces?  They are stainless steel
anyway, and it's a stainless steel car after all.  Of course,I know
that it wouldn't be original so you would lose points in a concourse
competition.  




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