Re: Painting trim

["POWELL"<jim.powell@xxxxxxx>]

     Sorry I'm late on reading digests....
     
     Duane advises:
     
     Tips: If you decide to do this, you cannot have any Armor-All type 
     residue whatsoever on the trim. Most the time its advisable to start 
     with brand new trim.  Any silicone traces on the trim will make the 
     paint fisheye and/or not adhere well.  So, if you've been treating the 
     trim with a product, you'll want to let it go natural for 4 to 6 
     months before you consider painting it, or replace with new.
     
     So I'll add on:
     
     I really don't know how these particular pieces are made, but in 
     general, new plastic molded pieces have a release agent residue on 
     them.  Maybe even integrated into the plastic formula.  I would 
     suggest letting a pro clean them before painting.
     
     Jim Powell
     '98 M3/4

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