EXT: paint your door and bumper moldings

[C91BLX7]

The clips will hold it fine. No need for new tape.

[ikayto]

just did this with duplicolor trim paint and came out great.

I didnt remove my moldings but painstakingly put painters tape around all the ediges of the moldings while making sure to not miss a spot. I then put newspaper everywhere and followed the diy.

thanks typeg!

[acc0rd_adicti0n]

did mine too today and i didnt even know about a diy for it lol

well bumper molding and lip cause i have no door trim =(

[luckyflip]

one question G. did the moldings come with the clips when you bought em?

[TypeG]

one question G. did the moldings come with the clips when you bought em?

yes, they did come with new clips. later.

[luckyflip]

k just making sure because im thinking about painting my wifes cb but keeping the moldings black.
horizon grey metallic

[EJX_Michael]

yes, they did come with new clips. later.

Where did you get the new ones? Thanks.

[TypeG]

Where did you get the new ones? Thanks.

honda. later.

[tommi]

great diy brian i did just this when i did my flat mouldings not too long ago.

i have some extra clips incase someone breaks their clips during removal. lmk if you need em.

[KRIS05VVTi]

niiiiiiice

[NASSEAMACCORD]

man im lovin the color and tint, i cant get over how good it looks

[stretch JDM]

the absolute best DIY ever. BIGG thanks man.great work on it pimp.

[TypeG]

the absolute best DIY ever. BIGG thanks man.

haha, no. later.

[aluminum13]

I did my mouldings with duplicolor flat black. I also replaced some of them with ones from the JY. The ones on my car were bent and deformed.

Some notes:

- moulding shape varies from year to year and perhaps trim level to trim level.
- to remove the mouldings you'll need to remove the interior door panels.
- it is difficult, but not impossible, to remove the clips holding the moulding to the door without breaking them. they do break easily.
- the glue or tape that was used at the factory is tough. The mouldings can bend and be ruined if you aren't careful. I improvised at the junk yard to remove mine from the donor car:

I used a found crowbar and wrapped it in a rag. Working from the back of the door to the front, I pried outward, unclipping the plastic clips as I went along. (This caused no damage to the door or to the moulding.)

I pried between the door and moulding. The crowbar was inline with the moulding, that is, horizontal.

- To disconnect the clips I strongly recommend a pair of long reach pliers that have an angled end. Buy a set, you'll be happy you did. Also good for radiator hose clips.



These made all the difference.

- On my car I slit the plastic wrap under the interior with a knife and was able to gain access to the clips from the inside. I then taped the slits back up with packing tape. Probably not important, but better than ripping out the plastic.

- you don't really need it, but I applied a layer of silicone caulk to the new mouldings when I put them on. why not?

- taping around the mouldings with them on the car (i did one side this way) is probably quicker, and if not quicker, is less bending over and fiddling around with plastic clips, so easier.


I haven't done the side skirts yet. Got too cold to paint. Dammit.

[YOanthony]

1) Great DIY man, I was actually looking for this exact DIY about a year ago, and nothing was out then. I did think a vinyl paint would work, but then I was just missing the adhesive promoter. anyways.

2) I love the colour of your CB, >.< I'm hoping to get a blue similar to that.

3) I crashed about a year ago, and began to sand already. (As seen below). Now, would I continue sanding that until all of the first coat of whatever it is (whether it's a protectant or whatever) is gone? Or have I already sanded too far to be able to attempt this DIY?

I apologize if it cannot be seen in the picture, if you can't see it, tell me and I'll go out and take a picture tomorrow.