Blacked-out trim

[bakerlaw67]

What pieces are included in the optional trim black-out? I have an '83 that appears to have the pkg, (http://www.geocities.com/bakerlaw67/regal) but on many of the pieces, the black is significantly gone, and on others, it appears to be completely gone.

Parts with traces of black include:
Headlight bezels
Taillights
Windshield surround
Backlight surround
Trunk edge mldg

Parts with NO blackout:
Door edge guards
Quarter window surrounds
Door trim
Wheel arches
Door handles
Side marker light trim

If anybody has pictures of a stock '83, I would appreciate it if they could forward it. I am going to have it repainted back to stock, and it would be much easier for the shop to look at a picture than a list.

Also, has anybody found a paint that sticks better than the crap that Buick used? I would prefer to use the original trim, as it is in excellent shape. Does anybody have any blackout parts for sale? Is there any special prep work (self-etching primer, etc)? I'm also thinking about leaving parts that are supposed to be chrome off. Any comments?

 

[b4black]

Originally posted by bakerlaw67
Parts with traces of black include:
Headlight bezels
Taillights
Windshield surround
Backlight surround
Trunk edge mldg

Add grille to this list and I think it's right. The rest is still chrome. The grille and HL bezels are only partially black. The TL bezels are totally black.

The black out pieces were part of the RPO Y44 - Sport Coupe Decor Package which also included two-tone paint.

There are pictures on this page that might help:
http://www.flash.net/~rjgeorge/regal.htm