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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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Rain Gutter Repair

Has anybody refinished their rain gutter/channel? Mine is looking a bit worn and faded. Thinking of masking it off, sanding it down and re-painting it but not sure what would be best to use. Anybody with any ideas or proven fixes?

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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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The black part? It's not painted, it's solid plastic.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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rain gutter?

i would dye it black:

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1


griot's says "My All Time Favorite For Making Old Tired Parts Look New Again."

i think TMI...
 
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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I do not know what year your car is, but I was able to get my faded gutters replaced under warranty.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Figured it could be solid plastic but wasn't sure. The texture is wearing away on the front edges and it's looking a bit faded. I'll try the warranty thing 1st and if that fails I'll get some of the stuff from Griots. If it works good on my car I might use it on my own old tired parts. WTH!
 
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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I use Black Wow on mine, keeps them nice and black!
 
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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Another option is the infamous Plasti-dip rattle can. The stuff is easy to spray on, has a nice rough texture, and very chip resistant.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 07:25 AM
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Has anyone got any results to post on this?
Mine looks like what ever is on it, is starting to come off!


 
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 10:06 AM
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If they really look bad, I think they're only about $55 each for left and right, and $15 for the
hatch top gutter, plus some clips and screws if necessary.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 10:59 AM
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$65 a piece from Pelican... Then $20 to ship!
Think I'll spray them with bedliner for that price!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 04:19 PM
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The prices I saw were from ECSTuning. Shipping quote is under $8 for all 3 pieces to my
zip code, but I'm only about 320 miles away.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2015 | 07:25 AM
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Gen 1 Hardtop gutter trims right here. Also fixes those front ears , that are not separate part #.

#10 for each side.

Link to those and other common replacement trim parts.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ent-parts.html




Rain Gutter Repair-q2kig.jpg

Roof Molding / Rain Gutter - Left Part# 51137112079


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51137112079/ES78109/







&

Roof Molding / Rain Gutter - Right part # 51137112080

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51137112080/ES78110/






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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 08:35 AM
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Now, can anyone tell/show me how the replacement is accomplished on a Gen 2?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 01:07 PM
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I sprayed mine with plastidip three years ago and they still look great !
 
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