So I had thought about painting my trim black for quite some time, and I have finally done it! I was only worried because I knew if I didn't prep and spray it correctly the FIRST time, chances are it would not be reversible.

After now having done it, I am very satisfied with the results -- it has that "murder" look (in case your not prevy -- it means blacked out and often satiny).

Any feedback is welcome...and FYI, I am trying to keep the theme of my car Black and White.

 

that looks really good.

 

Looks great! Always good when someone does something different from the crowd...

 

Looks good, like the black'ed out interior... Always pure sex.

 

Can you point me in the direction on how to take those off?
Also, if possible, I would like to know how to take off the tan side paneling because well, that needs to be blacked out as well. Thanks in advance!

 

can you use wal-mart spray paint? or something fancier?

 

Looks good bro, nice job.

 

very nice

 

I got some 1500 grit wet/dry sand paper and did some light scuffing (with water) first...then used duplicolor black primer, then followed that with duplicolor gloss black.

The reason I used duplicolor, is cuz they have this handy dandy spray top that actually fans the paint like an actual spray gun would, rather than spit out a mis-guided glob of goo.

Oh..and make sure you take some time cleaning the parts, it took me forever to mask the front piece because of all the shiny car care products the dang hand car wash up here uses! i.e. armorall or any other substance that leaves behind a nice oily shine.

If you don't properly prep the pieces, and apply the paint in light even coats, prepare for a nightmare and some really effed off looking parts.