'70 'Cuda Rocker Molding Restoration

[70_440-6Cuda]

Just picked up a set of really nice original (as far as I know) 'gill' style rocker moldings for my '70 'Cuda.  The ends need a bit of repair, and I am looking for any restoration tips or tricks.  I don't know why, but I always thought these were metal....

Any advice for making minor repairs and painting is appreciated.  Also, they have some minor pitting or "texture", is that factory or do I need to smooth them out prior to painting?  Any pics of your restored set is appreciated - thanks

[57Fury440]

They are supposed to be textured.

[cuda hunter]

@wayne has a restoration thread on his red on red cuda.
I think page six has a bunch of details about fixing these moldings. 

[benguin]

Not sure how well you can zoom in- but here's a picture I took of a low mile survivor which shows the painted texture...  I'll try to IM you the full sized pic, as this really doesn't show the detail.
   Ben

[FE5CUDA]

The texture is not in the paint, it's in the part.  The black is close to a satin black and the argent silver is dull aluminum.