Exterior window trim turning color
#26
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So does this stuff offer UV protection and is that what protects the trim or is the discoloration a result of oxidation and this stuff protects the trim from getting in contact with the air?
#27
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For the record, the vinyl that I originally mentioned, is like a tape, eg. vinyl graphics used on cars...not a spray on thing.
#28
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I removed my trim and painted it with SEM trim paint, specifically designed for automotive trim. It has a nice low-gloss black finish, and has not peeled or scratched after 2 years. I also masked and painted the vertical trim strip on the rear door windows. This paint features maximum adhesion on all trim without the need for a primer. Check it out: http://sem.ws/Catalog.asp?prod=133
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2003 E500 Sport
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2006 MB R350
Does anyone know if the black exterior window trim is aluminum or? and is it painted or anodized? I have the stained / tarnished problem with my R350 and looking for a way to fix this.
#31
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it's an anodized finish I believe...so aluminum. I had Don Nguyen vinyl wrap it when he made a visit up to NorCal to do some work. He wrapped the trim for my E500 effortlessly in about 20 min. Shouldn't be too difficult to find a place that does vinyl graphic wrapping in your area. Use a black glossy vinyl as it matches the factory gloss black trim.
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