Trim Painting - Page 4

77TLCFJ40 · 05-29-08, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TLCSKULLS

Thanks Lash, but we should thank the Monkey. His idea. I'm happy w/ the results.

Of course! Thank the Monkey.

Thanks Monkey!

I really love my gold emblems that are now DupliColor Phantom Gray Metallic. If I had to do it over again, I might go a shade or two lighter.

When the time is right, I'll address the side trim to match.

Thanks again.

1loudLX · 05-30-08, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TLCSKULLS

I couldn't believe it when she reached out to touch it. I was not close enough to stop her. She just said "oh" as she looked at her fingers.

Dontcha hate those moments?

2000 LX 470 · 06-24-08, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by fish2live

if anyonee's interesting I found it here: Automotivetouchup.com Touch Up Paint, Aerosol Spray Paint and Paint Touch Up Accessories Just got it last week and did a test run and it looks like a right on match to my Sonora Gold 100. Going to do the side mouldings all around (and clear coat them). Will post results.

Hey Fish--you ever get around to trying these? I have a 2000 LX with the white/pearlish finish, and the rear bumper needs some serious touching up. Wondering if you tried these paints yet? Thanks in advance--
2000

yoter100 · 06-24-08, 10:47 AM

stupid question...

how is everyone sanding down their trm/ wheels? guessing sand paper and what grade??

thanks

OursSauvage · 06-24-08, 12:35 PM

For wheels, the best is a sandblasting gun.
I would use very small grain, like 1000 or 1200 water paper sand, for trim
(Maybe nothing... just clean trims correctly before painting could be enough)

Trunk Monkey · 06-24-08, 07:30 PM

I used some 120 wet dry I had laying around.

Corrected from my first page post - 120 grit.

OursSauvage · 06-24-08, 08:02 PM

Well... maybe we're not using the same scale...

yoter100 · 06-25-08, 12:47 AM

Any other solutions if you dont have a sandblasting gun?

Trunk Monkey · 06-25-08, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by yoter100

Any other solutions if you dont have a sandblasting gun?

Sit down with a few sheets of sand paper and just rough them up, take you an hour at most.

OursSauvage · 06-25-08, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Trunk Monkey

.../... take you an hour at most.

Per rim

Seriously, more easy than I said if you don't have salty roads in winter

Trunk Monkey · 06-25-08, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OursSauvage

Per rim

Seriously, more easy than I said if you don't have salty roads in winter

Yeah, no salt on the roads here in SALT Lake City. Get a flapper wheel for a drill if you don't want to hand sand them.

OursSauvage · 06-25-08, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Trunk Monkey

Yeah, no salt on the roads here in SALT Lake City.

Only in the lake...

Nice town, I remember... quiet and peacefull... Yes, I know, I'm out of the thread!

Topmounter · 07-05-08, 10:12 AM

Anyone have any updates on how the do-it-yourself jobs are holding up on the trim?

I'm considering doing mine, but haven't decided whether painting just the weathered inset black would look better or painting the entire trim piece black.

Also, has anyone painted the rear vents in the rear pillar black?

I'm sort of leaning towards doing the inset and the rear vents in black, since I could always go back and do the entire trim piece easier than reverting to the factory color if I didn't like it.

pint · 07-06-08, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Topmounter

Anyone have any updates on how the do-it-yourself jobs are holding up on the trim?

I'm considering doing mine, but haven't decided whether painting just the weathered inset black would look better or painting the entire trim piece black.

Also, has anyone painted the rear vents in the rear pillar black?

I'm sort of leaning towards doing the inset and the rear vents in black, since I could always go back and do the entire trim piece easier than reverting to the factory color if I didn't like it.

My trim and rear bumper are holding up great after many months and thousands of miles on and off road.

OursSauvage · 07-06-08, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Topmounter

.../...
Also, has anyone painted the rear vents in the rear pillar black?.../...

Not me... I don't want to reproduce the same behavior of "chromy boys" with black

Topmounter · 07-06-08, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OursSauvage

Not me... I don't want to reproduce the same behavior of "chromy boys" with black

chromy as in chrome? I'm not sure I follow you...

OursSauvage · 07-06-08, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Topmounter

chromy as in chrome? I'm not sure I follow you...

Sorry,
I mean I don't want to do (with black) the same thing some guys do with chrome (every things else than body is chromed)

Topmounter · 07-06-08, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OursSauvage

Sorry,
I mean I don't want to do (with black) the same thing some guys do with chrome (every things else than body is chromed)

Never thought much about it, the 60/62 vents came from the factory in black. Someone in a previous thread had mentioned that it might be a nice retro touch and I was thinking about giving it a shot.

OursSauvage · 07-06-08, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Topmounter

Never thought much about it, the 60/62 vents came from the factory in black. Someone in a previous thread had mentioned that it might be a nice retro touch and I was thinking about giving it a shot.

Well ... nice idea, you're right

ginericLC · 07-10-08, 01:17 PM

I did mine this AM. I was going to use a semi-gloss black, but then decided to take my wife's advice and use bedliner in a spray can. It looks tons better. It is supposed to be 99 today so it should harden fairly quickly. I've used this before on the flares of my 80 and it held up great.

pint · 07-10-08, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ginericLC

I did mine this AM. I was going to use a semi-gloss black, but then decided to take my wife's advice and use bedliner in a spray can. It looks tons better. It is supposed to be 99 today so it should harden fairly quickly. I've used this before on the flares of my 80 and it held up great.

Looks great!

BMWSTOY · 07-12-08, 08:49 PM

Thanks for the link Fish, ordered today and will finally get around to doing my bugly trim. I was going to wait to see Pints, but I could not resist the all black and matching 202 color. Will post up with results.

Topmounter · 07-14-08, 03:35 PM

I bought all the stuff, but got a little nervous about spray-painting the exterior of my new-to-me LC

pint · 07-14-08, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Topmounter

I bought all the stuff, but got a little nervous about spray-painting the exterior of my new-to-me LC

I had the same concerns, but I bought some of that painting tape at Lowes with the plastic already attached. The plastic was like 24" tall past the tape. Covered enough of the body that I had no overspray. Good luck!

Topmounter · 07-14-08, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pint

I had the same concerns, but I bought some of that painting tape at Lowes with the plastic already attached. The plastic was like 24" tall past the tape. Covered enough of the body that I had no overspray. Good luck!

If the paint goes on unevenly or runs, can I sand it back down and respray as required? I did a test spray on some cardboard and it did not inspire confidence

06-24-08, 10:47 AM	#94
yoter100 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 99	stupid question... how is everyone sanding down their trm/ wheels? guessing sand paper and what grade?? thanks __________________ 98, ome f/r, arb front, slee sliders, slee rear w/ swing, warn 9000, 2 hella aux lights, 295/75r16 bfg all- terrains, cb, homemade rear drawers, huskies front to rear 100 PARTS FOR SALE: http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...rts-100-a.html

06-24-08, 12:35 PM	#95
OursSauvage IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Outaouais Posts: 214	For wheels, the best is a sandblasting gun. I would use very small grain, like 1000 or 1200 water paper sand, for trim (Maybe nothing... just clean trims correctly before painting could be enough) __________________ 1987 HJ 61. 500.000 Km, Bf Mud 33x12.5x15" bodylift +5cm .... SOLD 1992 KTM 400 LC4... in France 1998 Dakota 5.2 sport (going to be on sale) 1999 UZJ100 2001 BMW R 1150 GS

06-24-08, 07:30 PM	#96
Trunk Monkey IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Salt Lake City TLCA# 11251 Posts: 2,788	I used some 120 wet dry I had laying around. Corrected from my first page post - 120 grit. __________________ Cory Fillmore TLCA Western Individual Representative 99 UZJ Last edited by Trunk Monkey; 06-24-08 at 08:38 PM.

06-24-08, 08:02 PM	#97
OursSauvage IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Outaouais Posts: 214	Well... maybe we're not using the same scale... __________________ 1987 HJ 61. 500.000 Km, Bf Mud 33x12.5x15" bodylift +5cm .... SOLD 1992 KTM 400 LC4... in France 1998 Dakota 5.2 sport (going to be on sale) 1999 UZJ100 2001 BMW R 1150 GS

06-25-08, 12:47 AM	#98
yoter100 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 99	Any other solutions if you dont have a sandblasting gun? __________________ 98, ome f/r, arb front, slee sliders, slee rear w/ swing, warn 9000, 2 hella aux lights, 295/75r16 bfg all- terrains, cb, homemade rear drawers, huskies front to rear 100 PARTS FOR SALE: http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...rts-100-a.html

07-05-08, 10:12 AM	#103
Topmounter IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Golden, CO-USA Posts: 147	Anyone have any updates on how the do-it-yourself jobs are holding up on the trim? I'm considering doing mine, but haven't decided whether painting just the weathered inset black would look better or painting the entire trim piece black. Also, has anyone painted the rear vents in the rear pillar black? I'm sort of leaning towards doing the inset and the rear vents in black, since I could always go back and do the entire trim piece easier than reverting to the factory color if I didn't like it. __________________ -- '01 LC - Champagne Pearl '96 328is - Alpine White -- Dearly departed - '88 FJ-62

07-10-08, 01:17 PM	#110
ginericLC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: MH, IDaho TLCA# 7328 Posts: 3,258	I did mine this AM. I was going to use a semi-gloss black, but then decided to take my wife's advice and use bedliner in a spray can. It looks tons better. It is supposed to be 99 today so it should harden fairly quickly. I've used this before on the flares of my 80 and it held up great. Attached Images __________________ Eric V. TLCA 7328 99 UZJ100 "Barnacle Edition" under construction FJ68 PROJECT (60 body, 80 Chassis and Running Gear) 74 FJ15 (that is about all that is left of it) WAGON PARTS FS http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/189134-wagon-stuff-80-100-60-55-few-40-items.html ADIDALC "real environmentalists don't pave roads" "dents are like tattoos with better stories" www.WildWildWestArt.com

07-12-08, 08:49 PM	#112
BMWSTOY Need $ for Mods Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 455	Thanks for the link Fish, ordered today and will finally get around to doing my bugly trim. I was going to wait to see Pints, but I could not resist the all black and matching 202 color. Will post up with results. __________________ 2000 LC - 'The Black Pearl' 120K. 285/75/16BFG's DIY'r: Timing/serp/H20pump,Black Pearl emblems, Trim. Pioneer 1-din. 2001 Fleetwood-Coleman tent trailer. Daily Commuters: Trek Madone 5.2 / Scott Comp Racing MTB LIVESTRONG

07-14-08, 03:35 PM	#113
Topmounter IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Golden, CO-USA Posts: 147	I bought all the stuff, but got a little nervous about spray-painting the exterior of my new-to-me LC __________________ -- '01 LC - Champagne Pearl '96 328is - Alpine White -- Dearly departed - '88 FJ-62

07-14-08, 07:23 PM	#116
Trunk Monkey IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Salt Lake City TLCA# 11251