Piping 1948 MK IV Saloon

Am I correct that piping between body and fenders was plastic. Opinions? Would it have been painted if it is black and going onto a Black Saloon. Have plastic and would think not painting would be more efficient.

Regards,
Gust Nelson

Mine was rexine wrapped and sewn over cord, and painted Gunmetal. Rexine was an early form of vinyl. You can get it from Moss Motors and others.

Technically the Rexine sold for Jaguars is the post war style with what appears to be an embossed grain. The original looked more like cloth material that had been soaked in a plastic.
It is still available in some colours. friend gave me a sample the other day in a suede green. Ut that wasn’t an exact match to the old sued green hide i have. But they can quite effective recolour to match

I have black plastic piping unpainted. Think I will use it that way and not paint. Thanks for help.

Regards,

Gust