Quarter Window: paint, replace and paint?

[99TurboBrick]

How do folks typically handle this situation?

My detail guy has offered to paint this quarter window trim moulding. So, I could go that route.

Or, I see that I can purchase the trim part, but then it would seem that it needs to be painted anyway.

Any thoughts? Thank you!

Part number is 9151614 for the driver's side.

https://www.volvopartswebstore.com/prod ... 51614.html

[99TurboBrick]

Well, web site just responded that the part is unpainted (I guess that was obvious), and also that the part is backordered 4-8 weeks.

So, cost of part ($115 w shipping) plus touch up paint (about $65) = $180.

[scot850]

v's just getting the old one painted saving the $115 parts cost? Either way the trim has to be removed and if it is just clear coat peel, it should paint up like new.

Neil.

[MoVolvos]

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That's just clear coat. Watch a few UTube vids and just mask and don't remove. May create more problems.
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[99TurboBrick]

v's just getting the old one painted saving the $115 parts cost? Either way the trim has to be removed and if it is just clear coat peel, it should paint up like new.

Neil.

Versus the $300 the detail guy is charging me to have it painted. (He's doing the roof trim moldings too for another $150).

I'm sure folks will say that's crazy money, and just diy it, but I'd prefer a pro do it. I don't really have the time or expertise.

[Sveedy]

I don't think that money is out of line. There's a bit of work just in the roof trim.

[MoVolvos]

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