Tailgate Band Restoration Bring back the shine !!!

[Joshua Keith]

Now I just have to change out my bent handle

Looks great! Did you spray the clear on the band too? Or just the emblem?

 

[mtbadbob]

Looks great! Did you spray the clear on the band too? Or just the emblem?

Just the emblem, Never Dull on the aluminum & new stainless panel

 

[disenough]

best part is people will turn off their bright lights behind you now

 

[Joshua Keith]

Just the emblem, Never Dull on the aluminum & new stainless panel

Roger. Do you mind sharing the black paint you used for the emblem? I have 2k clear but would like to know what black you used to minimize any paint reaction.

 

[mtbadbob]

Roger. Do you mind sharing the black paint you used for the emblem? I have 2k clear but would like to know what black you used to minimize any paint reaction.

I found out that cure time is crucial in the reaction. I had to repaint the border black on the trim piece because I waited 2 days to clear coat it after the black. The manufacturer says to clear coat within an hour, or wait 7 days or until paint is cured. I actually didn't have any problems in the 5 day range, so I believe that is the key. I think it all was Krylon

 

[Joshua Keith]

I found out that cure time is crucial in the reaction. I had to repaint the border black on the trim piece because I waited 2 days to clear coat it after the black. The manufacturer says to clear coat within an hour, or wait 7 days or until paint is cured. I actually didn't have any problems in the 5 day range, so I believe that is the key. I think it all was Krylon

Ahhh that’s good to know. I’d be nervous clearing within the hour too. Appreciate it. I’ve read mixed reviews on 2k over 1k but looks like it is possible so I’ll give it a try