Shadow line trim

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Nickerz
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Post Sun Aug 06, 2017 2:14 pm

what has anyone used to paint there shadowline trim and door handles. Satin black? Lacquer? Whats the best looking OEM option. Thanks in advance
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Nickerz
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Post Mon Aug 07, 2017 6:54 am

Anyone?
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jcm325
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Post Mon Aug 07, 2017 12:55 pm

I just used a satin black rattle can keyed it with some scotch brite first,didn't even prime it and it seems to be holding up Well!!!
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Post Fri Aug 18, 2017 2:00 pm

You mean to spray over chrome to convert to shadow-line? Otherwise, I've never had problems using Auto Glym bumper and trim gel to make the faded black come back to life fully.