[jbird88]

Has anyone who has painted their side molding had any trouble getting a good color match? When I went to get an estimate today the guy said he couldnt guarantee a color match on the side moldings, because it was made of a different material...

Any help/comments would be great.

thanks

 

[SuperGLS]

There are a few members with painted moldings. All the ones I have seen look pretty good. Scrooge (I think) is one that comes to mind. Try running a search in the archive or looking through the old Appearance section. Good luck.

 

[04 elantra cvvt]

Matching the color could prove difficult. Because it is a different material, it will absorb paint and light differently. The only real way to do it would be to have the shop seal the plastic with resin. Then the color match would be as close as you are likely to get.

 

[watson80]

I didnt paint them myself but the guy that does all my work never said anything about a tough match.