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I bought some SEM Trim Black paint so they could paint the black trim that was on the car. I also bought new trim pieces and quarter glass all from LMR. Would you guys recommend paying extra to paint the new trim so it all matches? Not sure how well the new trim pieces and quarter glass trim match the SEM paint.
I would get the correct paint color to match the trim on the quarter windows. Painting that trim only leads to it coming off down the road. That trim is vulcanized to the glass so it is not metal or even like the bumper covers materials wise. Some will say with the right prep and blah blah blah it will work like a champ. Why pay for all of that when you can just get a trim paint to match the quarter window color?
Great idea but already paid for SEM paint. I'll talk with them about it and see what they say.
WhiteCobra95
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Need some advice. on the black from factory is painted in the door jamb area next to the quarter windows. It usually just that small section and I'm debating on extending it down to the front pillar where the door is painted black. Reasoning is if there is any gaps between the top of the door and body you won't see any white, it will be all black. Since the car has been in a prior accident, I know everything is not going to line up like factory. What do you guys think?
85GTStangGuy
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I can't picture what you're describing but I'll disagree with things not lining up, most times it takes drastic measures but it can be done, the balance is tasteful misalignment and show car perfect.
I prefer 'daily driver style' patina.
Note: After reading your description 5 more times I have to agree, paint the area you describe black, painting certain areas black or in some cases a dark gray makes areas disappear but you notice something pleasantly different but most times you can't figure out why, like painting the tag area between the taillights black or dark gray.
I prefer 'daily driver style' patina.
Note: After reading your description 5 more times I have to agree, paint the area you describe black, painting certain areas black or in some cases a dark gray makes areas disappear but you notice something pleasantly different but most times you can't figure out why, like painting the tag area between the taillights black or dark gray.
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I see what your talking about. I didn’t paint those areas black. I did what the factory did, but I see your point. The white door jamb does come through on my car.
Maybe I should do that.
Probably won’t though
Maybe I should do that.
Probably won’t though
Yeah I want to keep it as factory as I can but I know that area will bother me once it's all put back together and I see white. What black did you use on your trim?I see what your talking about. I didn’t paint those areas black. I did what the factory did, but I see your point. The white door jamb does come through on my car.
Maybe I should do that.
Probably won’t though
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Now I have to pull my car out and see what that area looks like, thanks Fri Guy!
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