My louvers and engine cover were pretty faded until I wiped them down with a thin coating of peanut oil. They look great now. I imagine it won't last forever, but I guess I can just recoat them.
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 276
My VIN: 1776
My louvers and engine cover were pretty faded until I wiped them down with a thin coating of peanut oil. They look great now. I imagine it won't last forever, but I guess I can just recoat them.
Location: Oak Park, CA
Posts: 984
My VIN: 6575
I just came across this thread. I've been using Trim Black on just about anything black, from louvers, engine cover, engine compartment, to the front storage under the hood, side vents and windshield trim. I've had nothing but great success with it but I also have been using Bulldog Adhesion Promoter before applying Trim Black. The results have been awesome! Highly recommended and +1 on ordering more than you need.
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Alex Abdalla
6575
Late 1981, Grey 5-speed, 75k miles. Built 11/11/81
A stock-look with modern, reliable technology.
A full restoration with step-by-step "what I did" is in progress at www.delorean6575revisited.blogspot.com
Location: Hickory, NC
Posts: 32
If you ever wonder why the license plate bezel is blacker than the louvers, it's because I shot the bezel with SEM Trim Black. It used to be just as gray and faded as the louvers, but I took some Trim Black and it worked wonders.Originally Posted by dustybarn
Location: The Great State of Texas
Posts: 73
My VIN: 4158
How do you get the side vents just behind the door out....without breaking them?
Daryl Felsberg
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Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 1,147
My VIN: 1880
Club(s): (DCO) (DCUK)
You can't. Mask off the stainless and surrounding areas and paint the vents while on the car.
Patrick C.
VIN 1880
Location: Taylors SC
Posts: 5,326
My VIN: (former)05429
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Short answer - take the quarter panel off the car.
You'll still break the metal clip nuts and have to glue it back in place anyway. Paint them on the car is the right answer.
Dave S
DMC Midwest - retired but helping
Greenville SC
Location: The Great State of Texas
Posts: 73
My VIN: 4158
That's what I was afraid of. Thanks.
Daryl Felsberg
www.darylfelsberg.com
Location: Woodbridge, NJ
Posts: 25
My VIN: 6514
Club(s): (DMA) (DOA) (DCUK)
roughly how many cans would be needed for the louvers and engine cover ??? How many coats would give the best results ??? Better to lay them flat and stand over them and spray or lean them up against something and go at it like that ???
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 3,385
My VIN: thirty two 'o five
Club(s): (PNDC)
2 to 3 cans
Dave
Here, somewhere.
Location: New Boston, MI
Posts: 391
My VIN: 02378 & 15500 - Previous owner of 4363, 5319, 5692, 10246, 01924, 04389, 03133, 11408, 10989
Club(s): (LINY-DMC) (DCUK)
If you're doing both the rear louver (Sunshade) and the engine cover, get at least 3 cans, depends if you're doing both sides. Don't lay them flat on the ground because you'll end up with splotches and have to sand it down and redo. Hang it up or put it up against something so you can keep the spray can upright. Take your time, don't expect the first coat to do the job. Make sure it's at least 70 degrees.
Kirk
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