Paint Hood Molding?

nolabel7 · January 27th, 2012, 01:48 PM

The hood molding on my mustang is very faded. Is there a specific paint that I can use to fix it? I want to paint the wiper arms, and when I do, if I don't fix the molding, it will look terrible. I looked around and couldn't find a replacement so I'm kind of stuck doing it myself.
Thoughts?

Shelbydog! · January 27th, 2012, 02:04 PM

Are u talking about the wiper cowl or the weatherstrip or what? If its the cowl panel, yes u can paint it.

nolabel7 · January 27th, 2012, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Shelbydog!

Are u talking about the wiper cowl or the weatherstrip or what? If its the cowl panel, yes u can paint it.

The piece of rubber/molding that is under the wipers. It is about 5 inches wide and the length of the windshield. Basically between the windshield and the hood. I'm probably not referencing the right term.

iPAPKE · January 27th, 2012, 02:08 PM

This?

nolabel7 · January 27th, 2012, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by iPAPKE

This?

Exactly that. Thanks. I appreciate it! I'm gonna paint it this weekend. Any specific paint or just one that is made for outdoor use?

Xzavier247 · January 27th, 2012, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by nolabel7

Exactly that. Thanks. I appreciate it! I'm gonna paint it this weekend. Any specific paint or just one that is made for outdoor use?

If your not skilled at using a rattle can try an alternative such as , trim restorer. You can buy it at walmart. If its a faded gray, it will turn it black. I have it works great and it hasn't faded since. and this was almost a year ago. Dont risk of overspray and such. Just use it and you will be thankful trust me and less time less then 10 mins.

Xzavier247 · January 27th, 2012, 02:49 PM

Amazon

nolabel7 · January 27th, 2012, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Xzavier247

Amazon.com: Turtle Wax T125 Premium Grade Trim Restorer - 10 Ounce: Automotive
It works trust me.

Okay, I'll give it a shot before I try the paint. I'm all for not painting it. I'm afraid paint will crack and chip off.

Skargon · January 27th, 2012, 03:36 PM

That Turtle Wax Trim Restorer worked for me.

It'll work for you too.

Xzavier247 · January 27th, 2012, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by nolabel7

Okay, I'll give it a shot before I try the paint. I'm all for not painting it. I'm afraid paint will crack and chip off.

Exactly. I did the grill and it flaked and chipped so I plasti dipped it worked out great. But yeah problem solved try that first and youll be amazed

iPAPKE · January 27th, 2012, 07:42 PM

If its horribly faded, try hitting up a junk yard and getting one that's a little bit nicer.

glittle75 · January 27th, 2012, 07:44 PM

mothers back to black will do it up good as well. For the wiper blades, paint will probly be the best bet.

nolabel7 · January 28th, 2012, 01:35 PM

I picked up the Back to black, it was the only thing they had. If it doesn't work, I'm gonna paint it. I must say though, cleaning the cowl piece really made a difference even without being black, it looks better.

January 27th, 2012, 01:48 PM	#1
nolabel7 Is this on? '97 V^ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greenwood, Indiana Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	Paint Hood Molding? The hood molding on my mustang is very faded. Is there a specific paint that I can use to fix it? I want to paint the wiper arms, and when I do, if I don't fix the molding, it will look terrible. I looked around and couldn't find a replacement so I'm kind of stuck doing it myself. Thoughts?

January 27th, 2012, 02:04 PM	#2
Shelbydog! MM sticker peddler slowmatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 1,795 iTrader: 4 reviews	Are u talking about the wiper cowl or the weatherstrip or what? If its the cowl panel, yes u can paint it. __________________ Visit this thread, more stickers possible coming soon! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/clubhouse/263411-gauging-interest-more-new-mm-sticker.html

January 27th, 2012, 03:36 PM	#9
Skargon Skar Gone 1998 Mustang V6 17.27@76.66 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 1,646 iTrader: 0 reviews	That Turtle Wax Trim Restorer worked for me. It'll work for you too. __________________ 1998 5 Speed, CAI, Exhaust, Rear Seat Delete.

January 27th, 2012, 07:44 PM	#12
glittle75 Enthusiast 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NC Posts: 727 iTrader: 0 reviews	mothers back to black will do it up good as well. For the wiper blades, paint will probly be the best bet. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 - KB, Suspension, Bolt-ons. 497hp, 460tq.

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iPAPKE iPoopke Regular 2004 Mustang Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 844 iTrader: 0 reviews	This?

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iPAPKE iPoopke Regular 2004 Mustang Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 844 iTrader: 0 reviews	If its horribly faded, try hitting up a junk yard and getting one that's a little bit nicer.

January 28th, 2012, 01:35 PM	#13
nolabel7 Is this on? '97 V^ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greenwood, Indiana Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	I picked up the Back to black, it was the only thing they had. If it doesn't work, I'm gonna paint it. I must say though, cleaning the cowl piece really made a difference even without being black, it looks better.

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