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**ScottH** · 08-14-2005, 11:14 PM

Just picked up a 76 C10 and interior is in great shape except the door panels are faded (surprize). I'd like to redo them back to original but not sure what color they were (truck is green) exactly and where to get the dye that would be correct.

If anyone can tell me where to get the proper dye I would really appreciate it.

Thanks.

**Captkaos** · 08-15-2005, 12:19 PM

You need SEM paint. I think Eastwood carries it.

75stepside · 08-15-2005, 01:04 PM

SEM's stuff by eastwood is the best! Jeff (bigblock73) recommended it to me and i used it... dyed my dash, headliner trim with it... mostly satified with the results... the only complaint i had was (as Jeff advised me) is to make sure that you do your last coat w/ a mostly full can... otherwise, the color may vary a little bit. otherwise, if you can front the $9/can, and follow the directions, you'll do well!

check this link out for some pics of my tan to grey process!

bigblock73 · 08-15-2005, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 75stepside

the only complaint i had was (as Jeff advised me) is to make sure that you do your last coat w/ a mostly full can... otherwise, the color may vary a little bit.

I learned that trick the hard way, don't know why id does it, but it does. Did it actually happen to you too?

Even so, I am also a happy SEM customer, and will use their products again when I restore the center console.

75stepside · 08-15-2005, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Did it actually happen to you too?

ya - i could tell a noticiable difference as the cans got low... i was fortunate enough to find it @ my local paint supply for the same price as eastwood... and no shipping!

**N2TRUX** · 08-15-2005, 04:22 PM

Does anyone have the past few threads on this subject bookmarked? I did a search and couldn't find them. If no one has it, I will go into detail again...

Scrubby · 08-15-2005, 04:37 PM

Yeah. I believe that most autobody/paint places carry the SEM dye. Look for it there before ordering off eastwood and save yourself some shipping.

Eyegore · 08-15-2005, 05:05 PM

Just for information sake I have found that upholstry supplies stores also carry SEM if you cannot find it anywhere else.

08-14-2005, 11:14 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Need some info on door panel restoration Just picked up a 76 C10 and interior is in great shape except the door panels are faded (surprize). I'd like to redo them back to original but not sure what color they were (truck is green) exactly and where to get the dye that would be correct. If anyone can tell me where to get the proper dye I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

08-15-2005, 12:19 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	You need SEM paint. I think Eastwood carries it. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-15-2005, 04:22 PM	#6
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08-15-2005, 05:05 PM	#8
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Just for information sake I have found that upholstry supplies stores also carry SEM if you cannot find it anywhere else. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

08-15-2005, 01:04 PM	#3
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	SEM's stuff by eastwood is the best! Jeff (bigblock73) recommended it to me and i used it... dyed my dash, headliner trim with it... mostly satified with the results... the only complaint i had was (as Jeff advised me) is to make sure that you do your last coat w/ a mostly full can... otherwise, the color may vary a little bit. otherwise, if you can front the $9/can, and follow the directions, you'll do well! check this link out for some pics of my tan to grey process!

08-15-2005, 04:37 PM	#7
Scrubby Check out GMTrucks.org Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise, Id Posts: 284	Yeah. I believe that most autobody/paint places carry the SEM dye. Look for it there before ordering off eastwood and save yourself some shipping.



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