I have a 88 Jetta that I am trying to sort of fix up. This was my kids car which he almost ruined farting around with stuff he didn't understand. I am in process of fixing it up for possible sale, kid is off to the east coast working and gave me his Jetta. I looks pretty good in dark blue but has the unattractive chrome trim pieces on the bumpers and the door handles. Question is: Has anyone blackened out the chrome trim on these regular A2 trim packages? What procedures were used and what type of semi-gloss paint to use?
I am thinking that light sanding and priming would be helpful to help paint stick but I don't know. I don't want to just half-ass it, I want something that will last. I suppose the bumper trim pieces can be removed but this may look tacky. Small Euro bumpers would be nice but I can't find a source for the rear bumper on Jettas - anybody? Rich Blake 88 GTi16v 88 Jetta 8v
