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Old 03-15-2017, 01:24 PM
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Faded t-tops

so I've been looking for an answer to this for a while and can't seem to find anything on it. the black (now grey) metal that makes up the t-top frame on my car is badly faded, is this able to be painted with regular car paint or is there something else that can be used? or am I just stuck with the faded frame?
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Re: Faded t-tops

I've used this for years, gives a nice finish.

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https://www.semproducts.com/refinish...nts/trim-black
Old 03-16-2017, 09:33 AM
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Re: Faded t-tops

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I've used this for years, gives a nice finish.

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https://www.semproducts.com/refinish...nts/trim-black


I did the same, works well
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Re: Faded t-tops

I've never been able to find the SEM brand, but I've used both Duplicolor Trim Black and Mar-Hyde Trim Black with good results. Also works great for exterior door handles and lock cylinders, t-top center bars, wiper arms, and the always-rusty rear hatch glass trim.
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Re: Faded t-tops

nice to know, thanks guys
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I think I used the duplicolour stuff on my hatch trim, worked well!




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