Many vehicles come from the factory with sleek paint jobs but dull, unpainted black or gray trim. The dull trim is usually found on the mirrors, windows, the lower portion of the front and rear bumpers and the running boards or ledge below the doors. Painting these parts can change the entire look of a vehicle.
Instructions
1. Sand all of the trim pieces by hand with 300 grit sandpaper. Using a sander or sanding block won't work because the trim pieces are too small and have contoured shapes. Sand all of the pieces again using 800 grit sandpaper. Sand until the pieces are scuffed and smooth.
2. Wipe all of the sanded trim pieces with a rag and wax and grease remover to clean and remove any dust. Place masking tape along the edges of the trim pieces and place paper under the tape on the painted areas of the car to protect the paint from overspray.
3. Spray two thin coats of primer on the sanded trim pieces. Allow the primer to dry.
4. Paint a thin coat of paint on each trim piece and allow it to become tacky and almost dry before applying another coat. Two or three thin coats should be enough.
5. Spray two or three coats of clear coat paint on top of the completely dried paint. Allow the clear coat to dry for 30 minutes before removing the masking tape and paper.
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