SC tail light finish

[markus]

What is the finish supposed to be on shelby charger tail lights, the sides and the ridges (the non red part)? It appears to be a matte black on my car. What have you guys used also to restore your tail lights?

[jaysshelby]

I used PPG satin black trim paint. bought a quart of it for all the areas needed. you should be able to get want you need at a automotive paint supply store.

[supercrackerbox]

I used an SEM satin black. I don't remember the part number, but TurboDave and Spoolinhard know it.

Also, hit up a paint/body supply store or a well equipped hobby store, and see if they have any 10mm wide masking tape. It beats having to cut regular masking tape up with a razor. I had both of mine masked and ready to paint inside 20 minutes.

[markus]

Any special primer needed on the plastic?

[Turbodave]

SEM Trim Black gives a nice matte finish and adheres great to plastic, no primer needed.

As far as prep, I would go over it with a scotchbrite pad, then clean it really well and you should be good.

[supercrackerbox]

Yep, pretty much what I did.

[markus]

Thanks a bunch.