datenbrick

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Has anyone ever painted the windshield cowl trim? What paint did you use?

SinisterZ28

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Satin black trim paint in a spay can, I use worth, but you may get it at the local paint store,if not ask them what they would recomend

SinisterZ28

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I would lightly scuff with a grey scotch brite,wipe with wax n grease remover,wipe with a tach cloth or at least blow off then paint,3-4 light coats then maybe 1-2 med coats(not necessary)

fucter

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I used meguiers back-to-black, its not quite paint, but worked well for me

99ls1vert

I painted mine with gloss black, and painted the wipers and arms with SEM trim black. It looks great and its been over a year.

HAte

WURTH satin black trim paint is AWESOME, it drives soooo even and goes on so smooth, perfect for trim pieces like that and wiper arms etc

Swiat34

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I've seen where someone sprayed several coats of filler primer, sanded it smooth, covered with sealer primer then used body-color paint and clear. Looked REALLY nice!

datenbrick

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thank you ^^^^^^^^

808z28camaro

Adams Polishes VRT works awsome to make it look new

floodofnoise

I used bondo restore black, it is like a gel with a really black pigment in it. Looks awesome imo.

Swiat34

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No problem! Check this out! https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...iper-cowl.html

SRZ

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Couple of coats of primer, and high temp black w/ about 8 coats. That was 10 yrs ago and haven't painted it since but I do keep the car in the garage but still.

firemech21

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I just painted mine last weekend. i removed everything, scrubbed it clean with some rubbing alcohol and painted the cowel, wiper arms, and covers with a satin black and it looks amazing. Now i just have to find out how it holds up to the TX sun, but a friend did his about a year ago and it still looks good.

dubga

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I used Krylon Fusion satin black on mine last summer. Still looks good.

chon79

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I painted mine with Krylon Fusion and it faded pretty bad.

I am going to try a good prep and re-paint now that its warmer and see how it holds up.

APG12

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How do you remove the cowl on a TA? The wiper arms have to come off right? I heard that can be a b*tch.

chon79

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Yeah it can. Just pop off the wiper arm covers, remove nut. I use a flathead screwdriver to help pry off the wiper - its pressed on. Just be careful not to hit and crack your windshield.

There is a wiper arm remover tool you can buy from your local auto parts store, but I hear that it does not work too well for our cars.

Swiat34

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Wrong on the screwdriver! You'll only cause damage. Take the nut off and use a regular claw hammer to lightly tap the bolt while lifting up on the wiper arm. No hard smacks.

VinR1

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OR... take the nut off, lift the arm, get a good grip and yank like you're jerking it off... one or two good jerks is all it takes

dubga

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I agree with the man with the awesome avatar. Wiggle the arm a little between hammer hits. I found out that mine was already loose but wasn't sliding off because I was pulling on the arm at a bit of an angle. I was still smacking away with the hammer, finally I stopped and wiggled the arm and it slid right off.