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Paint for 87-88 rubber side moldings.

Does anyone know of a spray paint that replicates the glossy to semi-glossy look of the finish on the 87-88 rubber side moldings? All of the bumper and rub strip paint I have found is flat and not glossy. I just picked up some used but very good condition side moldings that I would like to refinish to bring them back to the level of glossiness that the ones that are on my T-bird have now.

These moldings are part of the gradual build up of parts in preparation for the repaint of my 88 in a year or two:D
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Paint for 87-88 rubber side moldings.

Reply #1 –
did you try the rustoleum satin as a comparison? I've been using it everywhere on my car. has a nice look to it
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Paint for 87-88 rubber side moldings.

Reply #4 –
Quote from: EricCoolCats;333883
SEM Trim Black. It's perfect.
http://www.eastwood.com/trim-paint-satin-black-aerosol-15-oz-net.html


Cool thanks:D!

One more question. I want to sand a few imperfections off of the molding here and there. I'm guessing I should use 1000 grit and higher paper so as to not leave and marks correct?
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Paint for 87-88 rubber side moldings.

Reply #5 –
I used 500 on the entire car before paint. That should be fine. any higher grit scratch may cause a poor mechanical bond with the paint
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Paint for 87-88 rubber side moldings.

Reply #6 –
I'll give 500 grit a try and see how it does. Thanks.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.