Has anyone had luck with painting the plastic trim on the rear bumper and side base door trim of an XC90. I know it is possible, but how long would it stand up before flaking off? I assume a body shop would do a light sanding to prep the surface prior to painting.

Any feedback is appreciated.

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I would not consider painting the plastic. I do not know what could be done to insure that the paint would be durable and stay on. I would expect it to start to flake away in time.

 

Thanks for the feedback - I figured it would be an issue - just looking for ideas

 

Have you checked with HEICO Sportive? They show pictures of theirs painted on http://www.heicosportivna.com/mainfr...=en&e1=249

 

You would think, but they don't offer the skirt kit for the side of the vehicle

 

You could always just use Forever Black on the plastic.. it turns it from a light black to jet black... works awesome!

~jon

 

another forever black vote for me too, I love that stuff.

 

Forever Black - who makes it? where can it be found?

 

http://www.foreverblack.com/locator.htm

you can find it going to this web site, click on your state and it will tell you where to get it.

K.