Painting Rub Rails - anyone ever use rocker guard?

[towelman613]

I'm looking to paint my fancy purple rub rails on my '93 GTX. I tried to use Plasti Dip in black, but that lasted 1-2 rides and started to peel.

I read some reviews on Krylon - but of course any paint will come off during rubbing at the dock etc.

Has anyone ever used rocker guard? Rubberized rocker guard that's used for truck bed's etc.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/autom..._source=RatingsAndReviews&utm_content=Default

 

[racerxxx]

Krylon fusion. If you do it right you can touch it up with out any problems.

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[Dr Honda]

The problem is... the rub rails are a Poly-Ethylene type plastic. Most things won't stick to it. (Sorry)


If you want to go black... I would try to dye it. Use Rit dye, and follow the instructions.

 

[racerxxx]

Well, here's 2 seasons with krylon fusion. The back has "some" wear from bumping docks and what not. Not one sign of flaking or peeling what so ever. When I painted the front bumper I let it dry and twisted the nose probably 360 degrees, no problem. Fusion is amazing, I wouldn't put anything else on them.



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[racerxxx]

The yellow is not painted, that is genuine yellow insert.

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[Dr Honda]

Hummm....


Looks good. I may have to give that a try myself.

 

[racerxxx]

Doc,

The fusion is some amazing stuff. I had the rub rail completely off my HX when I painted it. I wiped it down real good with lacquer thinner and then sprayed it on. It actually looks nicer than my black rub rail that isn't painted. It comes in satin only I think, or at least that was all I could find.

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