Painting Side Molding

[xzeror]

I was just curious how many have painted their side molding pre 89/ and post 89. I would like to know what you used to prep, and how they turned out. Pics would be nice .

On the subject of molding i was wondering if anyone has attempted to replace the 89+ trim that comes with the 3 piece tails with the pre 89 trim from the center as well.

Thanks

 

[HEDORAH]

^_^ my red with supra white trim!

 

[steveo]

I also painted mine. I didn't take anything off the car. Just masked all around sanded with 600 grit wet sand paper. Taking my time to watch the body paint but to get the whole surface of the trim piece. Pretty simple once I got going and the whole process took only 2 hours or so... Here are some pictures.

Before:

After:

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pictures. I also blacked out the turn indicators on the front trim. Here is a link to a really good write up as well.
http://www.supraforums.com.au/forum/showthread.php/44387-DIY-How-to-paint-A70-side-strips

 

[enjoyer]

Mine's are also painted. They were already painted when i bought the car.

 

[Flateric]

I originally simply painted mine red to match.

Then I smoothed out the originals by taking the sub-molding off the molding.

And now I currently like the acrylic with the back painted so that it never scratches and the sun "prisms" through them.

Not sure how well the pics will show this since it's sorta most effective if you see it in person.

I cut and bent the clear ones myself. Wasn't so bad to do and I'm really happy with the results.

(The fifth picture, the one with it in my hand shows the sun effect best for still images anyways.)

 

[xzeror]

Thank you guys exactly what I was looking for

 

[Canuckrz]

I was reccomened to use a grey scotchbrite pad and some water with comet mixed in by my bodyshop, dont have finished pictures yet.

 

[xzeror]

I also painted mine. I didn't take anything off the car. Just masked all around sanded with 600 grit wet sand paper. Taking my time to watch the body paint but to get the whole surface of the trim piece. Pretty simple once I got going and the whole process took only 2 hours or so... Here are some pictures.

Before:

After:

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pictures. I also blacked out the turn indicators on the front trim. Here is a link to a really good write up as well.
http://www.supraforums.com.au/forum/showthread.php/44387-DIY-How-to-paint-A70-side-strips

dam im doing my moldings today and i went back to this thread and you sir have a nice car :]

 

[Dylan JZ]

little to no prep, then I took them to a paint place and they shot them with single stage for like $40.. not too bad, but there are some minor imperfections (to be expected for that price IMO).

 

[dubsupra209]

post 89 painted pearl white like rest of the car...

 

[steveo]

dam im doing my moldings today and i went back to this thread and you sir have a nice car :]

Well thank you for the compliment.

 

[xzeror]

could i get some pics on the inside of the molding with the clips please?

Edit: Mainly of the door molding. ty