Gloss Black paint for exterior trims

Welton · Apr 26th, 2019, 12:30

Most new cars have a nice Gloss Black finish to the exterior trim parts and I was thinking of upgrading parts of my S40 in a similar way.

Specifically the front fog light surrounds and lower radiator grille, looks like Duplicolor make an enamel based paint which uses a plastic primer, enamel colour and then gloss UV clear coat to finish.

Anyone tried doing this or have any tips? I imagine these cars left the factory with 'very black' trim parts but perhaps minus the glossy finish so it should look original.

hoks · Apr 26th, 2019, 13:06

Hey,

I have painted the grill matt black. Simple trim parts should be easier to paint than the grill, just prepare them well. Keep in mind they will be more prone to stone ships tho.

iainmd · Apr 26th, 2019, 14:43

A lot of the trim plastic isn't completely flat which may make the finish pretty ropey without a lot of filling/sanding or other prep.

LizardOfBodom · Apr 26th, 2019, 17:24

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Originally Posted by Welton

Anyone tried doing this or have any tips? I imagine these cars left the factory with 'very black' trim parts but perhaps minus the glossy finish so it should look original.

I painted my fog surrounds when I did cutouts in them, kinda 2 birds with one stone. I bought a special bed-liner type of black matt spray (its thicker and more resilient, designated for porous plastics etc) and results are great - after 2 years still look awesome and no sign of fading.
On other parts (boot plate, mirror surrounds or roof railings) I use the black trim paste as I dont want to hassle with disassembling&painting.

pics below of fogs before and after spray, if its any help?

Apr 26th, 2019, 12:30	#1
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Gloss Black paint for exterior trims Most new cars have a nice Gloss Black finish to the exterior trim parts and I was thinking of upgrading parts of my S40 in a similar way. Specifically the front fog light surrounds and lower radiator grille, looks like Duplicolor make an enamel based paint which uses a plastic primer, enamel colour and then gloss UV clear coat to finish. Anyone tried doing this or have any tips? I imagine these cars left the factory with 'very black' trim parts but perhaps minus the glossy finish so it should look original. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Apr 26th, 2019, 14:43	#3
iainmd Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:35 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	A lot of the trim plastic isn't completely flat which may make the finish pretty ropey without a lot of filling/sanding or other prep. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Apr 26th, 2019, 13:06	#2
hoks Junior Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2019 13:54 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Riga	Hey, I have painted the grill matt black. Simple trim parts should be easier to paint than the grill, just prepare them well. Keep in mind they will be more prone to stone ships tho.

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