Yellowing Spirit R/T door molding.. whats the fix?

[yogurt_slinger]

just got this nice shiney spirit r/t and its bright white with yellowing door moldings... Is there a fix for this? should I just paint them? white vinyl over them? Can you still buy spirit es moldings from the dealer? (es moldings with r/t decals maybe?)

Thanks
Bryan

[yogurt_slinger]

The molding looks more yellow in person , but you get what I mean.

[CoolV300C]

No fix. Gotta paint it.

[BadAssPerformance]

Wonder if some chemical might strip th outer layer off? prolly lose the lettering tho.

[j4278h]

repaint the whole car yellow

problem solved

[yogurt_slinger]

repaint the whole car yellow

problem solved

HAHA! well, that would be different I guess.. HAPPY TURKEY!

[bradp]

Sell the car to me for $1500 and I'll fix it.

[Team Canada]

I had the exact same problem on my spirit. It was actually the clear coat from the factory turning yellow, not the actual moulding color changing..
I used acetone to remove all of the clear coat as well as all of the lettering as the factory letters were painted stencils.
It came out looking like new and after putting on new decals from FWD, I shot a coat of clear over to keep the decals on better.

[JohnnyIroc]

you also need some clean headlights and turn signal lights i can do that for ya

[yogurt_slinger]

I had the exact same problem on my spirit. It was actually the clear coat from the factory turning yellow, not the actual moulding color changing..
I used acetone to remove all of the clear coat as well as all of the lettering as the factory letters were painted stencils.
It came out looking like new and after putting on new decals from FWD, I shot a coat of clear over to keep the decals on better.

I'm gonna try that. It almost looks like the lettering is *molded* into the molding.. We'll see how it works, then I can turn my attention to the yellow headlight and turn sigs.

[JohnnyIroc]

i can send you a set a fresh ones or you can bring me yours

[yogurt_slinger]

side moldings or headlights/turnsignals??

how much?

[Directconnection]

For the headlights.... all you need is a buffing wheel and some very fine polish to look new again.

The moldings.... I am not sure if buffing them might work, as well. I'd try it on a spare set if you had some.

[turbo84voyager]

unfortunately I cannot see the pictures on this PC (blocked), but an old trick on white cars is to wash them with a sponge and Bonami ( sp?) cleanser. Its the one "has not scratched yet". I would give it a try on the molding in a spot. Then buff it with some mild compound, or even with a little more work a cleaner wax will do. I honestly doubt it will work but if you have the stuff laying around its worth a try. My guess it is the rubber / urethane in the molding that you are seeing.

[bradp]

You didn't want to take me up on my offer?

[Lotashelbys]

Best bet is white vinyl with the DOHC intercooled multi-valve printed on it. Those moldings are hard to get paint to stick to after a while and the vinyl will stay "flexible" like the molding forever.....

[j4278h]

get all the moldings off that white es in the lkq by jacksons. tossed your black dohc decals on it and your good to go.

[yogurt_slinger]

I'm gonna try cleaning them first as stated above, as that the easiest route, then I'll try the ones that Jason is sending me (my BFF ) .
I don't wanna paint them like Jackson said it prob won't adhere, so we'll try the acetone next, if that doesn't work it vinyl..

[j4278h]

and if all of those fail.

canary yellow spirit r/t. I'll even toss in a big bird costume for you race in.

[yogurt_slinger]

yah know.... it would throw everyone off at the track....