Black stalion

Discussion in 'Cosmetic' started by Racer_X, Feb 1, 2008.

  1. Racer_X

    Racer_X Maverick Hugger

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2007
    Messages:
    1,191
    Likes Received:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    117
    Location:
    North Carolina
    Vehicle:
    1974 Maverick (1970 clone)
    can someone tell me the best way to blackout the chrome trim around the windows, would i have to remove it?
     
    Last edited: Feb 13, 2008
    Racer_X, Feb 1, 2008
    #1
  2. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2004
    Messages:
    10,758
    Likes Received:
    73
    Trophy Points:
    283
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Marietta, OK
    Vehicle:
    73 Comet GT, 72 Comet GT, 2008 "Comet" (our boxer, who is now in the galaxies)
    I once used electrical tape without removing it. If you remove it you could get it powder coated...
     
    blugene, Feb 1, 2008
    #2
  3. Rando76

    Rando76 Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2002
    Messages:
    2,659
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Claremore, OK
    Vehicle:
    Collection of Mavericks and Comets
    There is black "trim tape" made for this. It's similar to what is used on the B pillars of 90's cars such as the Thunderbird, Tempo, etc. I've seen it at the parts store.
     
    Rando76, Feb 1, 2008
    #3
  4. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    16,931
    Likes Received:
    215
    Trophy Points:
    347
    Location:
    Parts Unknown......
    Vehicle:
    3 Grabbers
    Black Duct Tape.
     
    Dave B, Feb 1, 2008
    #4
  5. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2004
    Messages:
    10,758
    Likes Received:
    73
    Trophy Points:
    283
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Marietta, OK
    Vehicle:
    73 Comet GT, 72 Comet GT, 2008 "Comet" (our boxer, who is now in the galaxies)
    The electrical tape is just the right width and feels like vinyl...
     
    blugene, Feb 1, 2008
    #5
  6. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    16,931
    Likes Received:
    215
    Trophy Points:
    347
    Location:
    Parts Unknown......
    Vehicle:
    3 Grabbers
    Black Hockey Tape
     
    Dave B, Feb 1, 2008
    #6
  7. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2004
    Messages:
    10,758
    Likes Received:
    73
    Trophy Points:
    283
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Marietta, OK
    Vehicle:
    73 Comet GT, 72 Comet GT, 2008 "Comet" (our boxer, who is now in the galaxies)
    Hmmm, never heard of that before. :huh:
     
    blugene, Feb 1, 2008
    #7
  8. Rando76

    Rando76 Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2002
    Messages:
    2,659
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Claremore, OK
    Vehicle:
    Collection of Mavericks and Comets
    But would electrical tape shrink with heat from the sun? I would think that adhesive would turn into goo too.
     
    Rando76, Feb 1, 2008
    #8
  9. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2004
    Messages:
    10,758
    Likes Received:
    73
    Trophy Points:
    283
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Marietta, OK
    Vehicle:
    73 Comet GT, 72 Comet GT, 2008 "Comet" (our boxer, who is now in the galaxies)
    Lasted for years...
     
    blugene, Feb 1, 2008
    #9
  10. Sam M.

    Sam M. Just a nobody

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2004
    Messages:
    952
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    90
    Location:
    Southern NJ
    Vehicle:
    1972 Black Comet EFI 2-Door, 1975 Blue Maverick factory 302 4-Door
    The right way would be to remove it. Use a gray scotchbrite pad to scuff the surface lightly and paint it with black trim coat. A nice touch would be to clearcoat it for extra durability but doing so would make it appear glossy instead of flat. I did my trim this way (without clearcoat) and it looks great almost 10 years later.
     
    Sam M., Feb 1, 2008
    #10
  11. Racer_X

    Racer_X Maverick Hugger

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2007
    Messages:
    1,191
    Likes Received:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    117
    Location:
    North Carolina
    Vehicle:
    1974 Maverick (1970 clone)
    how would i go about removing it and re-installing it?
     
    Racer_X, Feb 13, 2008
    #11
  12. madmav74

    madmav74 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2003
    Messages:
    219
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    north dakota
    Vehicle:
    74'maverick strip car
    chrome trim

    I masked off the windows and used a green scotchbrite pad and regular black paint worked good , and so far has lasted about 5 yrs.
     
    madmav74, Feb 14, 2008
    #12

Share This Page