04 tahoe balck molding paintable?

[AgDoctor]

can u paint the black molding on the 04 tahoes or do u have to buy new. if so where to buy new and how many ducjetts$?

[carguru]

The black trim can be painted. Just make sure you rough up the shiny surface, remove all of the protectant with something like 3M Prepsol and use a plastic adhesion promoter before the primer goes on and a flex agent in the final coat. Go to a reputable automotive paint store or you can go to Paintscratch for the supplies.

[TarheelZ]

I recently bought the molding from GM Parts Direct and they're at the shop now being painted. As Carguru says, with proper preparation they should hold the paint just fine.

[AgDoctor]

thanks guys. the reason i asked is beacuse the black molding is textured like the black fender flares on the new chevys and i was just wondering would the texture show up in the paint, and also would it be hard to keep the chrome strip from being painted. i was wondering if tarheelz bought the reguklar molding or the black kind such as what i have. the kind that is painted on the trucks, like the kind on my z71(this question refers to my wife's tahoe) is a little different. it appears to be made of rubber or soemthing different than the hard black plastic. anyway, any input will be appreciated.

[TarheelZ]

I bought the textured black molding. The guy at the shop says he'll do some sanding first and then hit it with some light coats of clear to smooth it out, paint and then more clear. He did the trim on my mirrors and they look great.

[atomoverride]

are you guys talking about the side moldings on ether side of your back window? cause you can just buy painted escalade moldings and replace them without all the hassle and they look better.

[AgDoctor]

no atom, i am talking about the side trim on the doors. i like the handles black, just not the molding. i wonder what a bodyshop would ccharge to do the work? any ideas anyone?

[atomoverride]

bla just remove them.