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Erik · 05-04-2008, 04:40 PM

Im looking to turn that red in the molding into another color on the car. I was thinking either black, or pink (that matches the TsT sticker). I was wondering if anyone has an idea of how i can do this. Should i remove the strip of plastic? maybe just mask it off and rattle-can it? The rest of the paint on the car doesnt really look all that great so it doesnt need to be show room quality. I got rid of that red pin stripping also. I dont like the red accents on the car period so i feel they gotta go. Thanks.

[sr20]sean · 05-04-2008, 04:43 PM

you could try to tape it off then scuff it, prime, paint and clear.

unless it comes off then do it that way

Erik · 05-04-2008, 04:53 PM

im sure it comes off, idk how much of a pain it will be to get it to stick on there again. I was thinking about just taking it off all together but im afraid it will look wierd with the indentation

Jeffros Spec V · 05-04-2008, 09:58 PM

It's a huge pain in the ass to to remove those mouldings.

I'd leave it how it is.

If yo must paint, tape it off and rattle can.

RSbeast · 05-05-2008, 02:56 PM

I'd mask and flat black (spray) it. Would look cleanest and show the least flaws.

Spocknasty · 05-06-2008, 12:44 AM

You can buy rolls of replacement moldings like that in all different colors.

boske · 05-07-2008, 07:02 AM

I painted that same moulding on my 91 cavy 2 years ago, I think it looks great without it. I painted the whole car white with blue pearl in the clear, I removed the side mouldings and painted the bumper mouldings to match. It really changed the look, I think they should have come this way from the factory.

[sr20]sean · 05-07-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by letsRACE

im sure it comes off, idk how much of a pain it will be to get it to stick on there again. I was thinking about just taking it off all together but im afraid it will look wierd with the indentation

body filler and make it completely smooth

05-04-2008, 04:40 PM	#1
Erik Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glenside, PA Member #1962 My Ride: 2001 Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo iTrader: (4)	Body molding painting Im looking to turn that red in the molding into another color on the car. I was thinking either black, or pink (that matches the TsT sticker). I was wondering if anyone has an idea of how i can do this. Should i remove the strip of plastic? maybe just mask it off and rattle-can it? The rest of the paint on the car doesnt really look all that great so it doesnt need to be show room quality. I got rid of that red pin stripping also. I dont like the red accents on the car period so i feel they gotta go. Thanks. __________________ --Eric '96 Mazda Miata \| FM V-Maxx Coilovers \| Jackson Racing Exhaust/Intake GONE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 01' Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo \| Daily \| NoMods

05-04-2008, 04:53 PM	#3
Erik Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glenside, PA Member #1962 My Ride: 2001 Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo iTrader: (4)	im sure it comes off, idk how much of a pain it will be to get it to stick on there again. I was thinking about just taking it off all together but im afraid it will look wierd with the indentation __________________ --Eric '96 Mazda Miata \| FM V-Maxx Coilovers \| Jackson Racing Exhaust/Intake GONE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 01' Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo \| Daily \| NoMods

05-05-2008, 02:56 PM	#5
RSbeast Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Warren, OhiO Member #7555 My Ride: 1994 Mustang 'fauxbra' iTrader: (0)	I'd mask and flat black (spray) it. Would look cleanest and show the least flaws. __________________ V8 + BOOST = WIN.

05-06-2008, 12:44 AM	#6
Spocknasty Meh Join Date: Oct 2005 Member #986 iTrader: (5)	You can buy rolls of replacement moldings like that in all different colors. __________________ formerly CRXed To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. I <3 JSC Speed and Liquid Powder Coats!

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05-04-2008, 09:58 PM	#4
Jeffros Spec V Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Langhorne PA Member #263 iTrader: (0)	It's a huge pain in the ass to to remove those mouldings. I'd leave it how it is. If yo must paint, tape it off and rattle can.

05-07-2008, 07:02 AM	#7
boske Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ephrata Member #6700 My Ride: s13 hatch iTrader: (0)	I painted that same moulding on my 91 cavy 2 years ago, I think it looks great without it. I painted the whole car white with blue pearl in the clear, I removed the side mouldings and painted the bumper mouldings to match. It really changed the look, I think they should have come this way from the factory.