Restoring Fender Trim Molding

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I would like to repaint the Red/White/Blue accents on the fender trim on a '64 Sport Fury.
Has anyone had experience with this process? Looking for recommendations for both paint brand/type as well as process you have had experience with.

 

[493 Mike]

I would like to repaint the Red/White/Blue accents on the fender trim on a '64 Sport Fury.
Has anyone had experience with this process? Looking for recommendations for both paint brand/type as well as process you have had experience with.

Perhaps that could be done with vinyl graphics? I had to replace the "engine turning pattern on the trim for my 65 Belvedere II so, I used Chrysler "Argent" trim paint. It looks fine but, at the time I did not even think "graphics". They can make almost anything.
Mike

 

[RemCharger]

I did the center of my Polara side trim in vinyl. Very happy with it long term.

 

[AR67GTX]

My memories of my 64 Sport Fury are over 55 years ago now but if I remember right those are small detail areas. For something small like the red, white and blue accents on the moldings I would probably use bottled model paint like Testors and a couple small brushes. If you decide instead to mask and spray them, I would use 1/16” and 1/8” pinstriping vinyl masking tape and fog the areas first with a coat of self etching primer to increase the paints adhesion to the aluminum. That will usually give you cleaner and sharper edges when you remove the masking tape.

 

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I really should have posted photos to make things more clear.
Photos of the area of discussion below. Assuming (even though I know better) trim is anodized aluminum unless someone can correct me. I am considering brushing but may possibly use my air brush. I suppose any single stage automotive paint will work. Issue is purchasing small amount of 3 colors without it costing a bomb. I also need a good aluminum primer that is not green or brown, preferably light gray to help with top coat coverage. Suggestions appreciated.

 

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I did the center of my Polara side trim in vinyl. Very happy with it long term.

Interesting concept, Thanks!

 

[AR67GTX]

SEM has gray and black self etching primer. You need self-etching to stick to aluminum.

Amazon.com : self etching primer

That definately looks like a job for 3M vinyl masking tape

https://tcpglobal.com/products/kus-psf116?currency=USD&stkn=ea543c203691&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20584029522&gbraid=0AAAAAD_q_0LZm_9EjNBcr30E9ZKd68BOc&gclid=CjwKCAiA64LLBhBhEiwA-Pxgu9wxkShAWkUYB_p2w8Ah9OJA8ZbPyux4GaSj7Qwm0Wr4mMwelDZOMxoC184QAvD_BwE

You may find some at Amazon or Summit. 1/8” would also be useful.

I don’t think you need automotive quality urethane paint. I would check out model paint at a hobby store and an air brush would be ideal for it.

This was done with vinyl tape although I used rattle can Duplicolor paint since it was simple black.

This was done with air brushed argent silver I have and some rattle can Cherry Red Krylon paint.