Painting trim molding

[87MJJeep]

I have my windshield molding off while hunting for my water leaks. I used a little chrome polish on them, and they shined a little bit better. Judging by the surface condition, do I need to rough up the surface any before painting them black? Use steel wool for that?

 

I like the look of jpdocdave's semi-gloss black trim, so I'll go with that black. If anyone has any paint brands to recommend, let me know. A year ago or so I repainted the grill with DupliColor's trim black. It's held up well.

 

Here's what mine look like now.

 

 

[oldrusty]

I like the look of dupli color semi gloss black myself. Has a little sheen to it compared to flat black but isnt glossy.

[Frankdm83]

Go with SEM trim black, it matches most OEM black trim

[87MJJeep]

What stores carry SEM?

 

Did you guys repaint ones that were already painted, or did you paint polished pieces?

[jbhill]

i would scuff it with a grey scotch bright, clean it good with some rubbing alcohol, then spray on some 1k etching primer, then the SEM trim black. since it is aluminum.

[87MJJeep]

i would scuff it with a grey scotch bright, clean it good with some rubbing alcohol, then spray on some 1k etching primer, then the SEM trim black. since it is aluminum.

 

Thanks for the advice!