White molding!?
05-02-2009, 11:32 PM
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White molding!?
So I just saw this clean *** F150, I noticed that the top bed molding was white. Can you purchase the molding in different colors or do you have to paint it? and if so who has done this mod? Thanks in advance
05-03-2009, 07:39 AM
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It was most likely painted at a body shop. The dealer only sells them in black. I have never seen painted ones though, looks kinda cool.
Same applies to the plastic cap on the rear bumper (steps and plate surround). I do not like that painted as much though.
Same applies to the plastic cap on the rear bumper (steps and plate surround). I do not like that painted as much though.
05-03-2009, 08:01 AM
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At pep-boys and I think Advanced auto parts they have different colors "Auto Trim spray paint" that a buddy of mine used and loved it. He also used it to paint his door trim inside.
05-03-2009, 08:50 PM
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black and tan is all ive seen. with proper prep work, any body shop should be able to paint these. i wouldnt trust spray bomb.looks like ive got somehting to add to mine when i paint the mirrors/handles
05-03-2009, 10:28 PM
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i was thinking of doing that to my truck. im going to paint it black because im pretty sure you guys know how bad the plastic looks after its been in the sun for a while. when i do this maybe sometime this week i will post pics on how it turned out.
05-04-2009, 06:35 AM
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Nahhhh.....Can't say I know what your talking about. Oh yeah, that's because I use this:
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...?T1=MEG+G13415
Works great and makes all my exterior truck plastics look brand new.
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05-04-2009, 06:50 AM
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However, be sure to use some good prep cleaner (Krylon sells this as well), along with a plastic primer (clear). Otherwise, the paint will easily peel off after about 3 to 4 weeks when you wash it. You will b e supprised as to how much crap comes off on the cloth you use to apply the prep cleaner! My buddy tried to apply just the paint without prepping. He had to use a pressure washer to remove the paint; then he went the way of preping as I described (it's written on the fussion spray can), and he now has great results.
I'm assuming any color can be used, and if a paint shop does it for you to match your body color, they will add a "flex" agent to the paint to allow it to flex somewhat so it does not crack if you lean on it, or push on it like any plastic flexible part.
After all, these are trucks; we do work them, right?
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05-04-2009, 08:15 AM
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Nahhhh.....Can't say I know what your talking about. Oh yeah, that's because I use this:
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...?T1=MEG+G13415
Works great and makes all my exterior truck plastics look brand new.
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...?T1=MEG+G13415
Works great and makes all my exterior truck plastics look brand new.
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I painted my bed rails about 8 months ago using Krylon "Black Fusion" paint for plastics. The stuff works great, and the rails look like new.
However, be sure to use some good prep cleaner (Krylon sells this as well), along with a plastic primer (clear). Otherwise, the paint will easily peel off after about 3 to 4 weeks when you wash it. You will b e supprised as to how much crap comes off on the cloth you use to apply the prep cleaner! My buddy tried to apply just the paint without prepping. He had to use a pressure washer to remove the paint; then he went the way of preping as I described (it's written on the fussion spray can), and he now has great results.
I'm assuming any color can be used, and if a paint shop does it for you to match your body color, they will add a "flex" agent to the paint to allow it to flex somewhat so it does not crack if you lean on it, or push on it like any plastic flexible part.
After all, these are trucks; we do work them, right?
However, be sure to use some good prep cleaner (Krylon sells this as well), along with a plastic primer (clear). Otherwise, the paint will easily peel off after about 3 to 4 weeks when you wash it. You will b e supprised as to how much crap comes off on the cloth you use to apply the prep cleaner! My buddy tried to apply just the paint without prepping. He had to use a pressure washer to remove the paint; then he went the way of preping as I described (it's written on the fussion spray can), and he now has great results.
I'm assuming any color can be used, and if a paint shop does it for you to match your body color, they will add a "flex" agent to the paint to allow it to flex somewhat so it does not crack if you lean on it, or push on it like any plastic flexible part.
After all, these are trucks; we do work them, right?