Over time the black portion on the lower rocker panels has deteriorated due to rock chips, ect. I want to repaint that portion just to improve the appearance. My question is, what paint product should I use for that area? Would an undercoating type product be appropriate, or should I stick with a traditional paint? I basically want to restore the matte finish.

 

Duplicolor Trim Paint. (in the green can!)

It's the ****!

 

Here: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=489625

 

Actually, I am referring to the metal underbody rocker panel (mine doesn't have the plastic pieces.)

 

i have a civic also, bump to find out.

 

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If its the spot i think you're talking about, then some undercoating products might be the best bet. I think u can get the stuff at autozone or kragen. Trim paint or anything similar to it probably wont do too well b/c that particular area is prone to rock chips. The undercoating stuff is rubber like (less prone to chipping away). Only thing i dont know is how glossy the undercoating stuff is.

 

i used a type of undercoating that i got from an automotive paint storeand it actually hardens like a shell and then it can be painted to match im not sure of the exact name of it but go to auto pain store and tell them what your lookin for and they can help if i find out i will post it up

 

thanks for the help guys.

 

You can even undercoat it first then spray it with trim black. Just make sure the undercoating specifies that it is paintable, if it doesn't you'll have a big mess when you try to spray over it. I learned the hard way.