Suggestions for rear hatch trim
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Suggestions for rear hatch trim
Hey everyone!
Got another one for you guys
Ok, so you know our rear latch handle, the black trim around it? Like so many of us I'm sure, mine is looking sorry. Thought I would ask you guys for best suggestions as to refreshing it.
My idea was to wet sand it in place and repaint it. Does that sound like a good idea?
Any suggestions as to what kind of paint / clear coat to use on her?
Thanks!!!
Got another one for you guys
Ok, so you know our rear latch handle, the black trim around it? Like so many of us I'm sure, mine is looking sorry. Thought I would ask you guys for best suggestions as to refreshing it.
My idea was to wet sand it in place and repaint it. Does that sound like a good idea?
Any suggestions as to what kind of paint / clear coat to use on her?
Thanks!!!
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Well, Hey there biscuit boy 
It's plastic so you should use a primer or a paint designed for plastic. I don't think you can ever get it to look factory new again (shinny plastic). YES it can be rhino lined , find the resent thread " I'm going to get another letter ". He rhino lined the whole truck in the drive way
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It's plastic so you should use a primer or a paint designed for plastic. I don't think you can ever get it to look factory new again (shinny plastic). YES it can be rhino lined , find the resent thread " I'm going to get another letter ". He rhino lined the whole truck in the drive way
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Well, Hey there biscuit boy
It's plastic so you should use a primer or a paint designed for plastic. I don't think you can ever get it to look factory new again (shinny plastic). YES it can be rhino lined , find the resent thread " I'm going to get another letter ". He rhino lined the whole truck in the drive way.
It's plastic so you should use a primer or a paint designed for plastic. I don't think you can ever get it to look factory new again (shinny plastic). YES it can be rhino lined , find the resent thread " I'm going to get another letter ". He rhino lined the whole truck in the drive way
.Juan post a pic!! I'd love to see it!
I'm wonder what grit sand paper I should use on that...... wet sand it with 400 grit sound like a good idea?
I have some of that Trim and Bumper Paint figured I'd give it 1 or 2 coats of that and then give it a few coats of clear coat.
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But today I started to tackle it. I sanded it down with 220 to get all the crap off, then 320, then 420. Got that baby smooth as a baby's bottom.
So far about 7 coats of black trim and bumper paint has been applied and it looks awesome! I'm letting it dry overnight and then giving it a few coats of clear coat tomorrow.
So far, so good! Loving the way she looks and really gives the rear end of my X less of a "crap *** sorry tired" look.
I'll post pics when done!
