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Question
What is the simplist way to handle the key scratches you find on the
black trim ring which surrounds to key lock on the door of a 1990 928? Does
everybody get these scratches? Maybe my the PO had bad key aim but the black is
half gone on the driver's side.
Gary Pearce
Answer
SEM makes a paint called Satin Black Trim Paint. It duplicates the anodized
look perfectly and doesn't require primer. A little scuffing with steel wool or
600 grit and some creative masking and you will have a brand new look. Can be
done on the car or off. I did mine off cause I was replacing locks anyway...
Jay Kempf
I bought some Wurth Satin Black spray paint form Larry Reynolds (www.carcareonline.com)
several years ago and painted mine on the GT.
Remove the screw that holds the lock in place and you'll be able to move the
outer part of the lock away from the door and seperate it from the rubber
gasket. This will also facilitate you being able to tape everything off and put
plastic over the car to protect it from overspray. I also taped off the key hoe
area. Next, sand it, prime it and paint it. Very simple and it will make it
look brand new.
Good luck.
Chuck Zachman
I used a paint pen from the local art supply store myself. I also used these
to do the crest on my spider.
After going through several brands I found some that stick well to bare
aluminum. The brand is: Painters Calligraphy and Painters Metallic. I had poor
results with Testors and Zip brands.
A wash then a wipe down with mineral sprits to remove any wax makes sure the
paints sticks properly.
The Wurth products are *really* great also.
Larry Ware