What can I do to this trim?

[Irecruitfish]

Ideally I want it black. Any tips? Tank is from 2001 and this trim looks awful.

 

[deeda]

Lightly sand with sandpaper, wipe to remove dust, let dry, mask the glass and paint with your choice of paint color without getting paint or overspray in the tank.

I used black matte latex wall paint and it looked great. I used a brush and multiple coats of paint. Do not paint the lip the glass lids set on as moisture accumulation tends to loosen the paint.

 

[Irecruitfish]

Lightly sand with sandpaper, wipe to remove dust, let dry, mask the glass and paint with your choice of paint color without getting paint or overspray in the tank.

I used black matte latex wall paint and it looked great. I used a brush and multiple coats of paint. Do not paint the lip the glass lids set on as moisture accumulation tends to loosen the paint.

So I thought this trim was not real wood trim since it's on a plastic piece?

 

[Fat Homer]

Could be a veener strip cover, but easiest bet would be the probably paint it??

 

[Davidiator]

sand
wipe with rag
paint

 

[deeda]

It is plastic with a wood grain look. Proper prep of the surface will allow paint to stick well.

 

[Gill Blue]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T56NV6...F8&tag=pda0d8-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Duck-283981-...43750&sr=8-5&keywords=pattern+vinyl+tape&th=1

 

[Irecruitfish]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T56NV6...F8&tag=pda0d8-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Duck-283981-Printed-Diamond-Inches/dp/B00V7Z5OS0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1520543750&sr=8-5&keywords=pattern+vinyl+tape&th=1

Never thought I'd see bacon tape! Ha

 

[Irecruitfish]

sand
wipe with rag
paint

Any particular grit I should buy? Or doesn't matter?

 

[Davidiator]

Smaller
You just want it to make a place for paint to hold...