Faded Trim

[BanGBloW]

I was at Lowe's the other day and i happened to walk by the paint section and i saw a can of rust-oleum that was made for the bumpers and side rails. What you guys think?

Link

http://youtu.be/gk1tfKPw3dk

 

[Trac726]

I think that looks good. Im looking to paint my trim as well due to the fading and i wasnt sure what to use. This looks like it would work well. Ive tried the back to black stuff but it just doesnt last.

 

[Austin77]

The steps on my sport trac Is faded aswell, I just spray them with tire shine every time I use it on my tires (weekly) and it makes it look like new!!

 

[Machine783]

Tire shine? HaHa I'll have to try that!!

 

[Revenge]

Thats what I do as well. Tire shine

 

[LONO100]

you should refinish your running boards with some truck bed liner like i did. hit me up if you ever need any tips on fixing that fading! take a look at mine:

 

[BanGBloW]

that looks real good....wat spray did u use? and wat do u use to hit the trim around the tires and the bumpers

 

[LONO100]

got have to remove the trim, prep it and then spray it if you want it to look real good. what year/style X do you have?

 

[BanGBloW]

08 xlt..black clearcoat

 

[Paraphoe]

No sure how I feel about the tire shine. Would make 'em slippery...

 

[Austin77]

Not at all, it's the same as without

 

[LONO100]

do a search on the forum on how to remove the trim from your particular year/style X. then you can use this link as a guideline on painting them. if you search yourself, you will find tons of writeups on how to refinish the trim. i did mine for under 40 bucks and it makes a world of difference. good luck.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315413

 

[JohnnyO]

Krylon Fusion is another paint that is made for plastic. I did the flares on my daughter's Jeep and the step bar endcaps on my Trac with it. Can't tell it from new.