I have a 1999 CRV. The black paint(?) is wearing off. Is it at the base of the window(s) Is there a product out there I can apply to the areas?
I can upload an image in the morning if that would help.

Thanks!

 

https://www.amazon.com/SEM-39143-Tri.../dp/B000EM019O

 

The coating on the door trim is not your standard trim paint. It's a rubberized coating that is quite thick.

If you paint the trim without building up the areas that are void of the coating you will see the uneven/mismatched layers.

Your options are to remove all the coating, prep and paint or use a flexible bumper repair epoxy to fill the bare areas, prep and paint.

Either way it's a pain.

 

Thank you eghatch9295 for the information!
By chance, does this replacement paint comes with a brush?
I am asking this question cause using spray paint can be a little tricky.

 

Thanks! Can you suggest what type of bumper repair proxy to use?

 

I used to use a very inexpensive 2-part product from Duro. However, I don't think it's available any longer. The closest product out there appears to be Bondo 806 Easy Finish Epoxy Bumper Repair. If you find another flexible filler locally then you're likely going to be fine.

Again, it's going to be a pain but if you have only a few bare spots this is the way I'd go.

If alot of the coating is missing I'd use a heat gun and putty knife to remove the coating. Then sand and paint using a trim matte black paint similar to described in the earlier post.
Good luck.

https://www.amazon.com/Bondo-806-Finish-Bumper-Repair/dp/B000CINDQI/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1475429734&sr= 1-1&keywords=Bondo+806+Easy+Finish+Epoxy+Bumper+Repa ir

 

Thank you, Rick, for the detailed information, just what I needed. Yes, it is going to be a pain. As you can see, I think I should strip it and then reapply the coating.
By the way, I was in Spotwood NJ last week. The weather was great!

See how a lot of the black finish has fallen off?Cheers!

 

Just so there's no misunderstanding, the flexible filler is for patching and leveling a few spots. Not to "re-coat" the trim.

Does look like it's a strip job from the pic. Heat gun, sand paper and solvent.

 

RATS!
OK, I will take on this project this weekend.
I will let you know how this feat turns out!

Thanks, RickNJ!

 

NP. I remember my experience with the trim. I figured, no sweat I'll touch-up just like with windshield wiper arms and it'll look like new. No such luck.

On other forums some members shelled out the $$$ to buy new trim.

If you can post a pic when you're done.

 

the best way i attacked this project is to use plastidip its not as permanent but taping off and going over it a few times works like a charm

 

Anyone sand it down and try a vinyl wrap? I have sem trim black at the house which i'll prolly end up using