Painting the interior problems
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Kabuki_notch
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I just redid my interior using SEM paint, it's all in the prep, i washed each part with warm water and dish soap, and let it air dry. Then I used the SEM Vinyl Prep it's supposed to soften the plastic, remove any contaminants and basically prep for the paint. these pics are before I did the dash which i did a couple days ago also don't mind the ecu hanging this was before mounting it.
**edit found an old pic at the bottom of the day i got the car
**edit found an old pic at the bottom of the day i got the car
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I've used SEM paint on a few panels (the cupholder console) with good luck and little wear. The key is prep.
Soap and water, scuff the panel, vinyl prep and paint.
Soap and water, scuff the panel, vinyl prep and paint.
I went from porno red to black and like the others have said it's all in the prep. I used SEM and had good results. You cannot get it too clean. I washed and scuffed mine several times. Before applying the vinyl prep I wiped it down with rubbing alcohol to make sure it was clean. Wax and grease remover should also work or may not be necessary. I think there is a different prep to use when doing hard vinyl like a console versus the soft, like your door panels. I could be wrong on that but the label should say. I wore latex gloves to make sure my oily fingers didn't get on it.
Pay attention to the humidity as well. I had to redo one of my rear panels that looked weird and I think it was the humidity. Good luck.
Pay attention to the humidity as well. I had to redo one of my rear panels that looked weird and I think it was the humidity. Good luck.
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91TwighlightGT
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A big problem is that people put things like Armor All on their interior pieces. You have to clean the surface of all contaminants or it will not adhere well. As the others said, clean the panels several times. I used Dawn dish soap, I had the water as hot as I could stand it (I used rubber gloves) and then I hit it all with a gray scotchbrite pad to scuff the surface. I wouldn't use anything more harsh than the gray scotchbrite because if you over sand the surface you could remove the texture. Once you have done that it will not look right.
After that, just make sure that you spray it in good weather conditions - low humidity, 70 degree days are perfect. I don't recommend spraying in direct sunlight. Build up light coats, pay attention to the recommended flash times, and try not to handle things for at least 24 hours if possible. I've also had good experiences with the SEM branded paint as others have mentioned.
After that, just make sure that you spray it in good weather conditions - low humidity, 70 degree days are perfect. I don't recommend spraying in direct sunlight. Build up light coats, pay attention to the recommended flash times, and try not to handle things for at least 24 hours if possible. I've also had good experiences with the SEM branded paint as others have mentioned.
Look on SEM's web page. It gives you the steps. Remove and disassemble all panels you want painted. Wash and I mean get ALL of everything off of it including any paint/dye that's already on it (and that can be a real bear) Sandfree. Wax and grease remover. Adhesion promoter then color. If you take your time and be VERY thorough, it'll turn out great but that is the key-you have to follow through each step. It is not a spray and forget deal, there is a lot of work to do.
I did most of my interior and actually it was fairly easy once the panels are all out of the car. Dash, everything. My problem--I bought a cup holder console and it needed to be titanium (90-92 color only). Great, did some researching and found that SEM "Ladera" is real close-and it is, but it's not perfect and that bothered me. Next thing I did was the console itself so it matched the cup holder. Great. Now the console doesn't match the faded armrest and then there's a little bit of mismatch at the dash. So out everything came and I went ahead & did everything but the door panels which I ain't figured out if I'm gonna try to fix these or get some decent used ones. The rest of the interior is nice but the door panels are kind of an eyesore
I did most of my interior and actually it was fairly easy once the panels are all out of the car. Dash, everything. My problem--I bought a cup holder console and it needed to be titanium (90-92 color only). Great, did some researching and found that SEM "Ladera" is real close-and it is, but it's not perfect and that bothered me. Next thing I did was the console itself so it matched the cup holder. Great. Now the console doesn't match the faded armrest and then there's a little bit of mismatch at the dash. So out everything came and I went ahead & did everything but the door panels which I ain't figured out if I'm gonna try to fix these or get some decent used ones. The rest of the interior is nice but the door panels are kind of an eyesore
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They are attached with the metal clips. Just got to get it started and pull down evenly. Gotta pull kinda hard to get them out.
SEM Landau Black (#15013) is what I used to paint my cupholder console. It's pretty close to OEM black, but you'll never get it to match 30 year old panels perfectly. SEM also has Satin Black (15243) and Gloss black (15233)
The only painted peice in this photo is the cupholder top plate in the console. The main console and everything else is original black. As you can see it matches quite well.
The key is prep. Soap and water, let it dry. Scuff with scotch brite pad, then repeat soap and water wash and let dry. Handle with gloves to avoid human oils being transferred. Paint with thin light coats 15-20 min apart in conditions indicated on the can. Let dry for an extended period of time.
I can take my fingernail and try and scratch the cupholder piece and it won't. I've very impressed and I used to not be a fan of painted interior parts.
The only painted peice in this photo is the cupholder top plate in the console. The main console and everything else is original black. As you can see it matches quite well.
The key is prep. Soap and water, let it dry. Scuff with scotch brite pad, then repeat soap and water wash and let dry. Handle with gloves to avoid human oils being transferred. Paint with thin light coats 15-20 min apart in conditions indicated on the can. Let dry for an extended period of time.
I can take my fingernail and try and scratch the cupholder piece and it won't. I've very impressed and I used to not be a fan of painted interior parts.
I mean how do u paint it? Same steps like the plastic & vinyl? Or something different
Hopefully i have your luck. 5th time should be the charm lolSEM Landau Black (#15013) is what I used to paint my cupholder console. It's pretty close to OEM black, but you'll never get it to match 30 year old panels perfectly. SEM also has Satin Black (15243) and Gloss black (15233)
The only painted peice in this photo is the cupholder top plate in the console. The main console and everything else is original black. As you can see it matches quite well.
The key is prep. Soap and water, let it dry. Scuff with scotch brite pad, then repeat soap and water wash and let dry. Handle with gloves to avoid human oils being transferred. Paint with thin light coats 15-20 min apart in conditions indicated on the can. Let dry for an extended period of time.
I can take my fingernail and try and scratch the cupholder piece and it won't. I've very impressed and I used to not be a fan of painted interior parts.
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As stated, clean is the keyword. I also like to use Bulldog adhesion promoter prior to top coating with SEM colors.
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