[evoldarnoc]

Hello, I was thinking about dyeing the vinyl trim that surrounds the windows on the upper parts of the doors, as the trim on my passenger side (where the sun shines on it) is lighter than that on the drivers side. Just to clarify, I am talking about the stretched black vinyl around the windows/top of the doors.

I know that people have discussed this trim in the past, but I cant seem to get the search to do both "post bodies" and "archived content" at the same time (the search function of this site has always sucked

), so sorry if this is a repeat.

Anywho, I have used Forever Black in the past for my side trim (worked out awesome) but that dye would not be absorbed by the slicker, less porous, vinyl around the windows. Forever Black also makes vinyl convertible top dye as well as a truck bed gel dye. What do you all think would be the most similar in texture to this vinyl trim? A vinyl rag-top or plastic truck bed? I was thinking truck bed because they are usually made of shiny plastic and, I would imagine, absorb in a similar manner.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts. -Conrad

 

[Dextrobrick]

Re: Vinyl door trim (evoldarnoc)

Another option that will likely outlast any vinyl trim is to remove said trim, lightly sand the underlying paint, tape off the rest of the doors and roof that will remain body colored then paint the door pillars satin black. Automotive acrylic enamel spray paint should work great.

 

[evoldarnoc]

Re: Vinyl door trim (Dextrobrick)

I had thought of that but wasnt sure if there would be a color difference between the areas I sanded/painted and the rear quarter window, which is just straight up plastic and needs no recoloring/refinishing. Unless I painted them too? hmm

What grade sand paper do you reckon?

 

[Dextrobrick]

Re: Vinyl door trim (evoldarnoc)

You just need to scuff up the existing paint so 400 or 600 grit automotive grade wet/dry sandpaper will work fine. Wetsand for best results and do not sand down to bare metal as there is no need. You also might not need to lay down a primer coat either depending on the specific type of paint you use. For the plastic parts, though, a quick coat of plastic adhesion promoter will help produce a factory quality paint job that will last for years.

 

[evoldarnoc]

Re: Vinyl door trim (Dextrobrick)

I am sitting here in my workroom plotting out this project getting all pumped, haha. Its gonna take some cohones to peel off the first piece of vinyl; I may have to send someone else out to do it

I've also decided to order the 2002.5+ chrome trim strips for the bottoms of the windows to replace my crummy old black ones after this project.

I have already the papers and a can of generic flat black trim paint I got for a different project, but am going to head to the shops tomorrow to scope out all of my options. Any good personal experiences with a particular brand? Sorry for all the questions & thank you again for all of your help.

Conrad

 

[dizzyd89]

hey evoldarnoc, how did your trim project turn out? the shops you go to are they volvo shops or generic shops?