door panels gloss os satin

[lowrodderchev]

Hey guys I scored some brand new maroon door panels cheap im painting them black I can't decide on flat or gloss. I know everyone uses SEM but moneys tight so im going for whatever they sell at oriellys but back to main question what's nicer gloss or flat for interior thanx

[closer9]

Satin!!!
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[lowrodderchev]

sorry i ment flat black not satin but is that the same thing?

[kwin]

Originally Posted by lowrodderchev

sorry i ment flat black not satin but is that the same thing?

Flat is absolutely no sheen at all, satin is half way between gloss and flat.

Flat would show marks from oils in your skin resting on the arm rest.

I'd use satin given the choice between the two.

[lowrodderchev]

yea i prob gonna go with SEM instead of the cheap stuff . i believe its the landou black which is if i read correct there semi gloss color. i plan on taking the top off my full convertable k5 so if its gonna be in the sun i better get the good stuff. thanx guys. BTW being that these are brand new door panels should i just hit it with some alcohol and spray? dont seem like its necesarry to go threw the whole scrubbing them down routine.

[Nothinghead]

Good question. I too would like to know for my maroon interrior. That Color is terrible.

[68Timber]

Spraying NOS doorpanels with black rattlecan is an option, but you could probably trade someone for good used ones + cash and spray the used ones with bed liner in a can. It works well and you'll come out money ahead.

[lowrodderchev]

this is true but i that these are plain and i dont have to worry about missing chrome or any stuff like that. i'm going to use vinyl spray for them didnt know if regular rattle can would do the job either way doubt anyone is looking for maroon door panels pretty ugly

[68Timber]

That color is stock to the military trucks and Blazers and plenty of guys are restoring those trucks. But if you want to paint them, I've only used the SEM paint. It's $8 a can but works well. If you want some cheaper paint, I'd use Krylon Fusion. It's made for plastic and should work great. Don't do matte black, it's harder to clean than satin or gloss.

[TheApocalyptican]

Originally Posted by BRUISER

That color is stock to the military trucks and Blazers and plenty of guys are restoring those trucks. But if you want to paint them, I've only used the SEM paint. It's $8 a can but works well. If you want some cheaper paint, I'd use Krylon Fusion. It's made for plastic and should work great. Don't do matte black, it's harder to clean than satin or gloss.

Yea, you're only gonna be spending a little bit more to use SEM. The only other thing to consider(IMO) is the duplicolor interior spray. I've had good luck with it, but it's barely cheaper than the SEM which has way more color choices.