SEM, Which one???
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SEM, Which one??? I know what color, that isn't the problem. I am looking to dye my dash, steering, et al, but I ran across what looks to be a problem. I looked at the "Color Coat," but online at some stores, it says "this is not a dye." I thought certainly the "Color Coat" was what I wanted.
Am I wrong?
If so, what SEM dye do I want?
Thanks in advance!
Am I wrong?
If so, what SEM dye do I want?
Thanks in advance!
It doesnt really matter . Vinyl is not porus like cloth material and therefore cannot be dyed . Vinyl dye is generic term used in the industry , when in reality all things reffered to as dye for vinyl is just a topcoat . SEM products are about as good as your gonna get in a rattle can . Also if u want a more matte finish like when the car is new , they also make a matte(satin) clearcoat . Landau black comes out a bit shiney , the satin black is a bit better but still comes out a lil shiney .
Option 2 .... Any automotive paint store will stock Dupont , ppg ect. interior paints and will have a color sample book to look at that is searchable by year , make , and model of almost any car made . Pick your color , and they can mix it with the proper flex additives ect . If you dont have a paint gun to spray it , the same paint shop should sell a kit that consist of a glass jar and a aerosal cannister that screws on top of it . That will allow you to spray the paint the paint shop mixed . Its a sweet option for small stuff if u want more options than a rattle can can provide .
To get it to last make sure its scrubed clean soap and water and rinsed then use a plasic adhesion promotor for the plastic panels and vinyl prep for the dash .
Option 2 .... Any automotive paint store will stock Dupont , ppg ect. interior paints and will have a color sample book to look at that is searchable by year , make , and model of almost any car made . Pick your color , and they can mix it with the proper flex additives ect . If you dont have a paint gun to spray it , the same paint shop should sell a kit that consist of a glass jar and a aerosal cannister that screws on top of it . That will allow you to spray the paint the paint shop mixed . Its a sweet option for small stuff if u want more options than a rattle can can provide .
To get it to last make sure its scrubed clean soap and water and rinsed then use a plasic adhesion promotor for the plastic panels and vinyl prep for the dash .
It doesnt really matter . Vinyl is not porus like cloth material and therefore cannot be dyed . Vinyl dye is generic term used in the industry , when in reality all things reffered to as dye for vinyl is just a topcoat . SEM products are about as good as your gonna get in a rattle can . Also if u want a more matte finish like when the car is new , they also make a matte(satin) clearcoat . Landau black comes out a bit shiney , the satin black is a bit better but still comes out a lil shiney .
Option 2 .... Any automotive paint store will stock Dupont , ppg ect. interior paints and will have a color sample book to look at that is searchable by year , make , and model of almost any car made . Pick your color , and they can mix it with the proper flex additives ect . If you dont have a paint gun to spray it , the same paint shop should sell a kit that consist of a glass jar and a aerosal cannister that screws on top of it . That will allow you to spray the paint the paint shop mixed . Its a sweet option for small stuff if u want more options than a rattle can can provide .
To get it to last make sure its scrubed clean soap and water and rinsed then use a plasic adhesion promotor for the plastic panels and vinyl prep for the dash .
Option 2 .... Any automotive paint store will stock Dupont , ppg ect. interior paints and will have a color sample book to look at that is searchable by year , make , and model of almost any car made . Pick your color , and they can mix it with the proper flex additives ect . If you dont have a paint gun to spray it , the same paint shop should sell a kit that consist of a glass jar and a aerosal cannister that screws on top of it . That will allow you to spray the paint the paint shop mixed . Its a sweet option for small stuff if u want more options than a rattle can can provide .
To get it to last make sure its scrubed clean soap and water and rinsed then use a plasic adhesion promotor for the plastic panels and vinyl prep for the dash .
It doesnt really matter . Vinyl is not porus like cloth material and therefore cannot be dyed . Vinyl dye is generic term used in the industry , when in reality all things reffered to as dye for vinyl is just a topcoat . SEM products are about as good as your gonna get in a rattle can . Also if u want a more matte finish like when the car is new , they also make a matte(satin) clearcoat . Landau black comes out a bit shiney , the satin black is a bit better but still comes out a lil shiney .
Option 2 .... Any automotive paint store will stock Dupont , ppg ect. interior paints and will have a color sample book to look at that is searchable by year , make , and model of almost any car made . Pick your color , and they can mix it with the proper flex additives ect . If you dont have a paint gun to spray it , the same paint shop should sell a kit that consist of a glass jar and a aerosal cannister that screws on top of it . That will allow you to spray the paint the paint shop mixed . Its a sweet option for small stuff if u want more options than a rattle can can provide .
To get it to last make sure its scrubed clean soap and water and rinsed then use a plasic adhesion promotor for the plastic panels and vinyl prep for the dash .
Option 2 .... Any automotive paint store will stock Dupont , ppg ect. interior paints and will have a color sample book to look at that is searchable by year , make , and model of almost any car made . Pick your color , and they can mix it with the proper flex additives ect . If you dont have a paint gun to spray it , the same paint shop should sell a kit that consist of a glass jar and a aerosal cannister that screws on top of it . That will allow you to spray the paint the paint shop mixed . Its a sweet option for small stuff if u want more options than a rattle can can provide .
To get it to last make sure its scrubed clean soap and water and rinsed then use a plasic adhesion promotor for the plastic panels and vinyl prep for the dash .
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Verdad Gallardo It all depends on how much shine you like . If you really wanna attain a matte finish like a new car , go with option 2 . Use Dupont interior paints . And then follow up with a top coating to Dupont Velvasheild . Velvasheild is clear topcoat you can have mixed to be flat or satin . This is the stuff VW/Audi and alot of other manufactures use on their plastic and vinyl interior parts . Its very scratch resistent and creates a surface thats soft to the touch . Cool stuff .
Like alot paints , I wouldnt mix . Should u choose to use velvashield , I wouldnt spray it over a rattle can paint for fear of it reacting wrong and bubbling or orangepeeling .
Like alot paints , I wouldnt mix . Should u choose to use velvashield , I wouldnt spray it over a rattle can paint for fear of it reacting wrong and bubbling or orangepeeling .
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Wow, just wow. I have had helpful posts, I have seen helpful posts, but HOLY ****. This takes it!
Thanks for the info. I'll be heading to the automotive paint store this week!
Thanks for the info. I'll be heading to the automotive paint store this week!
Subscribing! I am about to do the same with my dash, console and doors. I found ebony parts for most of the rest of the car. Please update on the brands, paint codes, and results with photos! Also, please ask what the acceptable temperature range is for spraying. We are lucky to get highs in the 50's lately.
Thanks!
Thanks!
96 Monte Carlo steering wheel
Last edited by LT4vert; Feb 21, 2010 at 07:28 PM.
