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spacepirate

12-22-2011, 11:55 AM

I'm thinking about getting all of my trim powder coated black and was curious if anyone has done this or have any pics on a 1st gen?

shep

12-23-2011, 11:14 PM

I haven't seen it done, but if you want to see what it will look like get some wide black electrical tape and go to town. It will give you an idea about how it will look and is easy to remove if you don't like it.

spacepirate

12-24-2011, 09:34 AM

GENIUS!!! Why didn't I think of that!! I'm gonna do that this week

ROBS6T8

12-26-2011, 08:01 AM

Post some pics!

nekkidhillbilly

12-26-2011, 09:35 AM

i saw on the powerblock the other day some guy had a impala done up with all the trim but the bumper flat black

johnny68

12-26-2011, 02:39 PM

heres jon lincoln he sold i also powder coated all my trim though i dont have any pictures as of yet
john
https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?84038-Suicide-Door-1968-Lincoln-Continental-Suede-Paint-Custom-Interior-Everything-NEW

spacepirate

12-27-2011, 11:09 AM

Yeah, I saw Jon's car but was hoping that their was a Camaro out there with it done. I think it would look really good against my forest green. When I get back from holiday travels I'm gonna do the tape trick and throw up the pics.

Tealm0nsta

12-27-2011, 12:15 PM

Have you considered hydrographics since the thickness of the powder coating may cause fitment issues on overlapping parts like the corners of the windows?

spacepirate

12-27-2011, 09:23 PM

I don't even know what hydrographics are. Gonna have to look that up.

icemanrd19

12-27-2011, 09:54 PM

project blue balls has black trim. I thought for awhile how to type that out and couldnt think of a way without sounding stupid lol

spacepirate

12-28-2011, 07:06 AM

HA!! nice!

pjku79

12-28-2011, 05:16 PM

Any pics of the electrical tape version yet?

Also, anyone have a link to project blue balls? I tried searching for it and couldn't find it.

hifi875

12-28-2011, 07:48 PM

it can be done easily. have it done on a chevyII. looks great. powdercoating that is.

spacepirate

12-29-2011, 04:54 PM

Yeah, I'm out of town so can't do the tape trick just yet. Also, just look in the project updates section for Blue Balls

justin51986

12-29-2011, 06:05 PM

I have powder coated trim for many customers, but unfortunately I don't have any pictures. But it does turn out looking great!

icemanrd19

12-29-2011, 06:39 PM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/Sema11029-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/IMG_1695-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/bk-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/IMG_1681-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/12/IMG_1689-1.jpg

icemanrd19

12-29-2011, 06:51 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-CHEVROLET-CAMARO-PRO-STREET-MASTERPIECE-572-620-hp-Brand-New-Build-/190615079798?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2c618b4b76

spacepirate

12-30-2011, 10:28 AM

Thanks Icemanrd19!

LeighP

12-30-2011, 04:19 PM

I like the black window trims....my panel shop guys talked me into going satin black on the trims on my 71 Firebird. Won't know for a couple of week how it looks, but I'm thinking it'll work well.

68camotion

01-16-2012, 08:25 PM

Funny I was just thinking of powdercoating my trim today to match my super stripe color.

spacepirate

01-16-2012, 09:32 PM

I'm gonna do the electrical tape this weekend and I'll take some pics. Throw it up so I can get some opinions.

go-fish

01-16-2012, 09:56 PM

I am curious as to how UV resistant a hydrographic coating is.

Chevelle598bb

01-17-2012, 12:29 AM

I spoke with a company about hydrohraphics on my trim. The owner said I would be better off powder coating because it is more durable. He didn't explain past that and he didn't seem too interested either. I may contact another company for grins.

ScottT

04-13-2012, 03:36 AM

I am looking for a set ofoer bumpers to powder coat black, mine are perfect so dont wanna waste them incase i ever rebuild it original. Also going to try to flush mount bumpers, and powdr coated front and rear window trim, drip rails, side chrome pieces from my 67 RS factory stuff, then maybe even powder coat the tail light bezels and the door handles. Also trim around the back up lenses and corner markers. The car is Chevy Indigo blued w dpe 18" brushed wheels but waning to switch to black matte or bronze. CF hoof, jakes front and rear street fighter spoilers. Might do cf wap on inside dash and stuff, and wrap the rtrunk and spoiler to save 1000$

spacepirate

04-13-2012, 10:07 AM

I think that would look good. Black and Blue!

Cruiser

04-14-2012, 10:04 PM

My trim in a 80% gloss

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/DSCF0200-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/DSCF0195-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/DSCF0197-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/DSCF0187-1.jpg

ProTourGSX

04-15-2012, 01:54 PM

Interesting Do It Yourself Duplicolor Shadow Chrome, for less than $20:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ziO0ZytLuE&feature=player_detailpage

Should work on all chrome trim mouldings, too!

rallystyle

04-16-2012, 01:03 PM

i have used the duplicolor shodow before and its junk

griff

04-18-2012, 09:08 AM

5833658337 I have some painted, some powder coated.

--Griff

zombiekiller

04-18-2012, 01:59 PM

want to try blacking out the trim without making it permanent? get some plasti-dip spray. it isnt permanent and will peel right off, but is durable enough to stay put unless you want it off.

I'm going to use it to do my entire car until i'm ready ( money wise) for a proper paint job. I'm going to remove all of my trim as well, get the dents out, then use a gun metal grey color to coat it until the have the scratch to re-chrome everything.

I'll post some pics once i get it. some of the colors are back-ordered right now.

1Bad68camaro

04-23-2012, 07:42 PM

ROBS6T8

04-29-2012, 06:48 AM

Cruiser, the 80% gloss looks great. That's what I did my tail light bezels in.