Door Panel vinyl paint/dye color match - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jlmerie** · 05-29-2014, 10:57 PM

I have tried to go back and read existing threads about getting a color match for SEM or Dupli-color for my door panels. It seems they always end up at the same place which is nowhere. I am trying to redo a set of 1984 door panels in the factory color "Dark Charcoal". You are probably familiar with it, it is not black and it is not charcoal gray. I talked with the NAPA folks and they can match it for me but only in regular paint not the vinyl dye. GM used this same color for years in the mid 1980's I would think there would be a real demand for this product and color. Has anybody ever successfully got this color or does anyone have an idea how to get this?

**Corts60** · 05-30-2014, 09:14 AM

I can't help, but I too am interested in getting color matched dye for my Holly Green interior.

86shawtbed · 05-30-2014, 01:27 PM

The color is sem graphite check my other post for pics

**hatzie** · 05-30-2014, 01:39 PM

SEM vinyl coat can be color matched.

**jlmerie** · 05-30-2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 86shawtbed

The color is sem graphite check my other post for pics

Thanks!! I hope that works. I just went out and ordered the SEM Graphite. Thanks again.

68Timber · 05-30-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hatzie

SEM vinyl coat can be color matched.

In rattle can?

**jlmerie** · 06-04-2014, 02:56 PM

I wanted to finish up my experience with the SEM Graphite. I was excited to order it and got the correct Graphite color. It arrived yesterday and I went out and tried the color on some old dark charcoal door panels I have. Unfortunately, it did not work out well for me. I don't know why, but the Graphite color is noticeably lighter. I have been trying to get a good set of door panels so I have three sets of factory dark charcoal panels. They are all the same color and they are all darker than graphite. I am glad it has worked for other guys, but my search continues.

neatoldstuff · 06-06-2014, 09:36 PM

I too have an '87 Silverado with the dark charcoal interior. I tried to get a color match at the locale Dupont paint supplier here in Virginia Beach but to no avail. However, I have 2003 Silverado with the dark Charcoal interior it appears to be a dead on match. I'm going to pursue that route in order to dye my new dash.

**jlmerie** · 06-07-2014, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by neatoldstuff

I too have an '87 Silverado with the dark charcoal interior. I tried to get a color match at the locale Dupont paint supplier here in Virginia Beach but to no avail. However, I have 2003 Silverado with the dark Charcoal interior it appears to be a dead on match. I'm going to pursue that route in order to dye my new dash.

Thats a good thought. Please let us know how that turns out.

**hatzie** · 06-07-2014, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

In rattle can?

No.

05-29-2014, 10:57 PM	#1
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,077	Door Panel vinyl paint/dye color match I have tried to go back and read existing threads about getting a color match for SEM or Dupli-color for my door panels. It seems they always end up at the same place which is nowhere. I am trying to redo a set of 1984 door panels in the factory color "Dark Charcoal". You are probably familiar with it, it is not black and it is not charcoal gray. I talked with the NAPA folks and they can match it for me but only in regular paint not the vinyl dye. GM used this same color for years in the mid 1980's I would think there would be a real demand for this product and color. Has anybody ever successfully got this color or does anyone have an idea how to get this? __________________ James

05-30-2014, 09:14 AM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Door Panel vinyl paint/dye color match I can't help, but I too am interested in getting color matched dye for my Holly Green interior. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

05-30-2014, 01:27 PM	#3
86shawtbed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clay,AL Posts: 6	Re: Door Panel vinyl paint/dye color match The color is sem graphite check my other post for pics

05-30-2014, 01:39 PM	#4
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Door Panel vinyl paint/dye color match SEM vinyl coat can be color matched. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

06-04-2014, 02:56 PM	#7
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,077	Re: Door Panel vinyl paint/dye color match I wanted to finish up my experience with the SEM Graphite. I was excited to order it and got the correct Graphite color. It arrived yesterday and I went out and tried the color on some old dark charcoal door panels I have. Unfortunately, it did not work out well for me. I don't know why, but the Graphite color is noticeably lighter. I have been trying to get a good set of door panels so I have three sets of factory dark charcoal panels. They are all the same color and they are all darker than graphite. I am glad it has worked for other guys, but my search continues. __________________ James

06-06-2014, 09:36 PM	#8
neatoldstuff neatoldstuff Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 65	Re: Door Panel vinyl paint/dye color match I too have an '87 Silverado with the dark charcoal interior. I tried to get a color match at the locale Dupont paint supplier here in Virginia Beach but to no avail. However, I have 2003 Silverado with the dark Charcoal interior it appears to be a dead on match. I'm going to pursue that route in order to dye my new dash.



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