Can you paint the exterior molding?

Star.View · 08-13-2005, 03:57 PM

Anyone tried to paint the exterior molding on their MKIII? I know they switched to solid color moldings around '89. Mine is a funky blue color with black stripes. I would like to paint them the same color as my car. Any suggestions on prep?

tracy

Poodles · 08-14-2005, 03:36 AM

Earlier moldings were metal bases with rubber over the top, later were all plastic. Either one could be painted, but the plastic would probably be easier. The ones on my 89 are plastic with a rubber insert, you could just paint the plastic part. You'll have to sand em smooth, use plastic primer, and paint them well.

You can also just get a complete set of replacement moldings in any color you want, this site has em.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ind...m?siteid=213747

blownoffvalve · 10-07-2005, 06:05 AM

yea you would have to sand them down.. Use masking tape for the sides and primer then paint

bendixg · 03-12-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blownoffvalve

yea you would have to sand them down.. Use masking tape for the sides and primer then paint

Yeah, taht should be done for that molding... just sand them and after that, use a masking tape on sides to prevent those paint to its body...

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08-13-2005, 03:57 PM	#1
Star.View Stock Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 15	Anyone tried to paint the exterior molding on their MKIII? I know they switched to solid color moldings around '89. Mine is a funky blue color with black stripes. I would like to paint them the same color as my car. Any suggestions on prep? tracy

08-14-2005, 03:36 AM	#2
Poodles 12psi boost Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 348	Earlier moldings were metal bases with rubber over the top, later were all plastic. Either one could be painted, but the plastic would probably be easier. The ones on my 89 are plastic with a rubber insert, you could just paint the plastic part. You'll have to sand em smooth, use plastic primer, and paint them well. You can also just get a complete set of replacement moldings in any color you want, this site has em. http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ind...m?siteid=213747

10-07-2005, 06:05 AM	#3
blownoffvalve Stock Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5	yea you would have to sand them down.. Use masking tape for the sides and primer then paint