Post by Dad Rambles on Jun 16, 2017 4:06:09 GMT -8
So, I know this sound like a dumb question, but I am having the toughest time deciding on this. I have seen it done both ways. The rail put on and then painted, and the rail put on after paint (either polished or mill finished). '62 Shasta
I just can't decide which is better. I have a few screws reinstalled in my top (awning) rail (prior to painting), but am now debating on if I want it painted or not.
The main things are this:
Rail up before paint:
1. Trimming the putty tape, it is going to look right where the putty tape is painted along the outside edge? Is that going to flake off later and look like crap?
2. What If i remove the rail to retape later on? I'm thinking the paint is going to crack and not go back together correctly.?
Rail up after paint:
1. My rail is in good shape, but not perfect. I don't know that I can get it looking as good as I want to.
Maybe I am just worrying about this/ being too anal about it. I tend to do that... especially about the trim and others details that notice on trailers.
Thoughts from the group? Good/bad experiences from either approach?
I just can't decide which is better. I have a few screws reinstalled in my top (awning) rail (prior to painting), but am now debating on if I want it painted or not.
The main things are this:
Rail up before paint:
1. Trimming the putty tape, it is going to look right where the putty tape is painted along the outside edge? Is that going to flake off later and look like crap?
2. What If i remove the rail to retape later on? I'm thinking the paint is going to crack and not go back together correctly.?
Rail up after paint:
1. My rail is in good shape, but not perfect. I don't know that I can get it looking as good as I want to.
Maybe I am just worrying about this/ being too anal about it. I tend to do that... especially about the trim and others details that notice on trailers.
Thoughts from the group? Good/bad experiences from either approach?
