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ricgt88

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I am currently restoring my 1990 5.0 convertible and cant find some of the exterior pieces: external a pillar covers and luggage rack.

I'm wondering if I should paint them or try to find replacements that are not discolored by the sun.

They are so hard to find

Let me know your thoughts
 

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Your best bet if the ones you have are not banged up or rusted is to just remove them, give them a light sand and then repaint them with some SEM- 31943 black trim paint. I bought two cans for $14 on EBAY and redid my mirrors, cowl grate, and door trim.

ps. forgot to add LMRS sells the correct rivets for the luggage rack parts

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/PE-1067/86-93-Mustang-Convertible-Luggage-Rack-Rivets
 
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well said
 
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I'm thinking about painting the moldings as well. Should I get them painted at the same time as the car or remove them and use that trim paint?
 
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