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Drivers door trim - what should I use to paint it?

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Drivers door trim - what should I use to paint it?

Post by Mattbigwood » Wed Oct 29, 2014 2:28 pm

The paint/coating has worn off this bit by the drivers door windows. What product should I use to paint it?

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Post by Merlin » Wed Oct 29, 2014 2:46 pm

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Post by Mattbigwood » Wed Oct 29, 2014 3:37 pm

Thanks - I hadn't seen that post before.

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Post by Vtecmec » Wed Oct 29, 2014 3:45 pm

Plasti-kote satin black works well on trims.

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Post by Mattbigwood » Wed Oct 29, 2014 3:46 pm

Vtecmec wrote:Plasti-kote satin black works well on trims.
thanks.

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Post by Shiny » Wed Oct 29, 2014 4:10 pm

Did my rear ones with Hammerite Smooth Black

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Post by Mattbigwood » Wed Oct 29, 2014 4:22 pm

Cheers guys, I have just ordered some Plastikote from Amazon so I will give that a go on front and back trims, and windscreen wipers if there is enough left.

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Post by RattyMcClelland » Wed Oct 29, 2014 7:45 pm

I used werkstat prot on mine. Just a simple detailer for trim etc. Came up an absolute treat.
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Post by Mattbigwood » Mon Nov 03, 2014 3:21 pm

Just given the worst bit a coat of Plasti Kote and looks much better already.

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