how can i clean my window molding,and repaint them ? would i have to use a primer before i paint them black? they have some light scuff marks on them...1978 z 28

Are you talking about the molding around the front and rear windshileds? If so do you want them black or are just painting them black becouse there scuffed? I just worked on my front moldings the other day, they have a clear anodizing on them, sometimes the scratches are just in that and can be removed, i used easy off oven cleaner to remove the anodizing, takes several coats, then i polished them on the bench grinder, they shine like chrome and you can see very few scratches now, just make sure you put a coat of wax on them after words, But i you just want black Yes primer them!

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For EVERYONE's info.....The Front and Rear Window "REVEAL" Trim on 70 Plus Camaros was ALUMINUM material that was then "Brite-Dip" Anodized......Once it becomes messed up in whatever way....the only way to fix it is to have anodizing removed with CORRECT acid, then polish trim and have new "Brite-Dip" anodizing reapplied......Depending upon how you use and store car you could just repolish and not Brite -Dip but the Aluminum will retarnish "over time" (???)....The moldings around hood,fenders,doors, and roof line on R/S and Z-21 Style Trim cars are made from STAINLESS STEEL and can much more easily be polished at home or on the car
Chuck Sharin

<font face="Arial,Verdana" size="2">Originally posted by bracksz28:
Are you talking about the molding around the front and rear windshileds? If so do you want them black or are just painting them black becouse there scuffed? I just worked on my front moldings the other day, they have a clear anodizing on them, sometimes the scratches are just in that and can be removed, i used easy off oven cleaner to remove the anodizing, takes several coats, then i polished them on the bench grinder, they shine like chrome and you can see very few scratches now, just make sure you put a coat of wax on them after words, But i you just want black Yes primer them!

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that sounds good..but i think i'll paint them black...since the 1978 z's window trim were black..but thanks for the info..

Might want to get the mouldings powder coated black instead of just painting them black. Think the mouldings would be more resistant against chipping with powder coat than paint would be. Just my $.02 worth! http://www.nastyz28.com/ubb/wink.gif

Jim
'80 Berlinetta