GN paint advice

[gn87turbo]

Having my 87 gn painted in July, any advice or recommendations as I begin this process? My ttop trim is really bad, can that be painted? What about the bumper trim its dull as well? I while back I purchased some cheaper rear bumper fillers and they look fine but should I invest in a better set? Thanks in advance!
Patrick

 

[blackazz]

Spool fools on the fillers.
Look up a paint called all kandy.(wet,wet,clear)
I found rustolum spray paint for bbq the same color black as trim .hope this helps also look up mikes Montes he sells some rubber seals for the tops.

 

[gn87turbo]

Thanks. Car goes in the shop Sunday for paint. I ordered new dew sweeps. Do most paint shops remove all the badging? also should I have him paint the bumpers as well? Thanks guys

 

[TurboWh1]

I recommend doing the trim in a "trim black." as the factory did. SEM carries the exact factory match or you can wheel on in to Advance or Auto Zone. They carry a trim black that works well also.

 

[TurboWh1]

In regards to the emblems and trim. It makes a much better paint job if you remove these items. You will see a hard paint line around these components if you don’t. It will drive up the cost of the paint job if the shop just quoted you to tape everything off versus R&I (remove and install) the needed necessary components.

 

[TurboWh1]

 

[TurboWh1]

I like this one, it works well and is a little cheaper than SEM. Painted all the trim on my car and still looks great after 10 years.

 

[Sleeper-6]

Has anyone tried a 2k satin (not flat) black? I'm wondering if it would be more durable than a single part paint.

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[gn87turbo]

So paint the bumpers and grill using the trim paint? I may remove those before taking it in.

 

[TurboWh1]

The metal bumpers are same as the car. High gloss. Grill would be trim black- same as head light bezels, wheel mlds, window mlds, tail light trim. This is assuming you have a GN

 

[gn87turbo]

Bought the Dupli color trim paint to paint the headlight bezels, Do I need to use primer on those first or just paint over them with the black trim paint? Also I have the gta black wheels and they need refinishing is that something I could tackle myself? Thanks in advance

 

[TurboWh1]

Bought the Dupli color trim paint to paint the headlight bezels, Do I need to use primer on those first or just paint over them with the black trim paint? Also I have the gta black wheels and they need refinishing is that something I could tackle myself? Thanks in advance

Is the paint peeling on the bezels?

 

[gn87turbo]

Not really peeling but has some spots and very dull.

 

[Chuck Leeper]

I use wax/grease remover, soapy scrub, Scotchbrite, then a light mist of SEM plastic prep.
I then go w/ a light tack coat, and then 2 more to make even coverage. The durability is enhanced the longer you let it cure b4 installing.

 

[gn87turbo]

Thanks chuck, did that process on the bezels of cleaning and painted using the Dupli color bumper and trim paint and they turned out really nice! Can I use this same paint to paint the trim piece on my t-tops?

 

[gn87turbo]

Primer went on today!

 

[gn87turbo]

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[TurboWh1]

I love the smell of paint in the morning ! Hope it turns out well!

 

[TurboTGuy]

I wouldn't try those honey comb wheels on your own. You're bound to end up with runs in some spots and dry spots in other areas.

Have a reputable alloy wheel repair company powder coat the centers and re-machine the outside rings. You shouldn't have to pay more that $100 per wheel. you won't believe the difference it will make.

Alloy Wheel Repair and Dent Wizard have wheel repair/remanufacturing franchises throughout the country. I prefer Dent Wizard, but that's because of a personal issue. Don't let that influence your decision, they are both very good at what they do.

Dent Wizard did these wheels on a BMW project I have going. It was about 3 months ago and I drive the hell out of the car.

 

[TurboTGuy]

I've also found Transtar Trim Black to work/match very well with GN/TR black out package trim.