Set the screws in an area where you won’t forget them. If you’re removing all of your trim at once, keep the screws for each part separate from one another so you don’t accidentally mix them. Don’t try to paint plastic trim from your car’s interior if it cannot be removed.
You can also use a commercial degreaser to clean the trim on your vehicle. As long as you use a scouring pad, you shouldn’t have to sand your trim.
It may take more or less time for your trim to dry depending on the weather conditions.
You can buy drop cloths at paint supply or hardware stores.
You can buy masking paper and painter’s tape from home improvement stores or online. Don’t spray paint any trim inside your car that you can’t take out.
You can buy adhesion promoter from a painting or hardware store.
You only need to paint the side of the trim that’s visible when it’s on your car. You can paint the back side of the trim if you want.
If you can still see the plastic underneath your paint after your second pass, then apply a third coat once the trim is dry again.
It may take more or less time for the paint to dry depending on your climate.
You can buy clear coat enamel from paint supply or hardware stores. You don’t need to apply a clear coat if you don’t want to.
