Trim Black Semi Gloss

Trim Black Semi Gloss from EASTWOOD is a professional-grade automotive trim paint engineered for restoring, detailing, and customizing exterior trim components on vehicles of all eras. Whether you're reviving faded door handles, moldings, window trim, or emblems, this semi-gloss formula delivers the factory-correct finish that separates a quality restoration from a rushed job. As a mechanic and enthusiast who has tackled countless trim restoration projects, I can confirm that using the right trim paint is non-negotiable if you want results that hold up under UV exposure and weathering while maintaining that clean, subtle sheen that defines professional automotive work.

This semi-gloss formulation strikes the balance between flat-finish practicality and glossy durability, offering superior adhesion to plastic, metal, and rubber trim surfaces without requiring exotic surface prep. The semi-gloss sheen resists showing dust and fingerprints better than flat finishes while avoiding the plastic look that high-gloss trim can create, making it ideal for OEM-correct restoration work and modern detailing applications. EASTWOOD's proprietary chemistry ensures UV resistance and flexibility, preventing the chalking, cracking, and peeling that plague budget trim paints exposed to intense sunlight. The compact 9.5-inch canister (weighing 1.208 lbs) is engineered for controlled application with minimal overspray—critical when painting trim components mounted near glass, rubber seals, and adjacent panels.

This product excels for full restorations, detail-oriented enthusiasts, and professional technicians masking and refinishing trim as part of larger bodywork projects. It performs equally well on classic car trim restoration, modern vehicle detail touch-ups, and custom modifications where trim color matching or accent painting is part of your vision. Installation is straightforward: light scuffing of glossy trim surfaces with 400-grit sandpaper, a thin primer coat on bare plastic or metal, then 2–3 light coats of Trim Black Semi Gloss, allowing proper flash-off time between coats. Compatibility spans all vehicle types—trucks, cars, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles—making it a shop staple for anyone serious about finishing work that looks factory-correct and lasts.