Getting ready to paint....

[Babyjohn460]

Going to be pulling some trim pieces and accessories off to cover up some chrome and install clear corner lights. I see a lot of people with textured Bedliner finish on handles and grills, but I'm leaning towards color matching half the stuff. Any suggestions on what holds up the best on plastic?


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[rsc]

Prime with an adhesive promotor. Since I doubt the pieces you will be painting would flex much (like a bumper or fender) there probably isn't a need to add a flex agent into the paint. Just find a poly paint you like and shoot it.

 

[Babyjohn460]

Painting the grill, door handles, mirrors and I haven't decided if I'm painting or just leaving off the nerf bars yet. I know the grill and mirrors take a pounding from road debris and I'm sure the handles flex from being used, especially in the winter when they like to stick. Basically trying to limit "touch ups"


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[alrock]

Reloader painted his grill and mirrors (at least the caps, not sure about the arms) and they've held up well. Bigunit also painted his grill. They've held up well since they were properly prepped prior to paint - sanding, cleaning, etc.

At least with the handles if the paint fails it's not too expensive to get aftermarket replacements and go to black.