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lowchevytrucks8503 · 08-31-2009, 02:30 PM

Whats the best product out there for arm rest and door panels and stuff?
I used Color Bond from LMC. The arm rest came out shiney black and the door panels are kind of flat and spotty. Anything better?

Prong · 08-31-2009, 03:10 PM

SEM works great. I get it from Eastwood, although many places carry it.

fiddy9apache · 08-31-2009, 03:13 PM

ive used both sem and duplicolor, i used duplicolor flat black dye in my 86 and it looks 100% factory

ShowSS12 · 08-31-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Prong

SEM works great. I get it from Eastwood, although many places carry it.

x2... i get mine from the material supplier keystone brothers but i have seen it at car quest

lowchevytrucks8503 · 08-31-2009, 03:34 PM

Thanks guys.....Does it peel real easy? the ColorBond is peeling off my armrest

fiddy9apache · 08-31-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lowchevytrucks8503

Thanks guys.....Does it peel real easy? the ColorBond is peeling off my armrest

its all in the prep work, red scotch brite pad works good.

lester622 · 09-01-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lowchevytrucks8503

Thanks guys.....Does it peel real easy? the ColorBond is peeling off my armrest

Need to use adhesion promoter on the felxible parts like that.

Dapper Dan · 09-01-2009, 09:53 PM

I have done my door panels and arm rests three times. The first two times with color bond and it peeled. To be fair I skimped on the prep work, stupid. The third time I used dupli-color (I was out of the color bond and did not want to re-order) and really cleaned and prepped well, I tried in a inconspicuous spot to scratch or peel it and I couldn't. Just go easy on the scotch brite pad or you can damage the grain

Justins76 · 09-01-2009, 11:41 PM

I used SEM and it seemed fine.

ShowSS12 · 09-02-2009, 12:36 AM

They way I apply it is just wash the panel with soap and water and let it dry in the sun, the apply the SEM coat.

**N2TRUX** · 09-02-2009, 08:33 AM

Please read this article- LINK

fiddy9apache · 09-02-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Please read this article- LINK

i have to say, your interior is sexy. along with the rest of your truck.

**N2TRUX** · 09-02-2009, 10:17 PM

Why, thank you sir...

lowchevytrucks8503 · 09-08-2009, 05:15 PM

Thanks for the link. Love your truck btw

jchav62 · 09-08-2009, 07:01 PM

I have great luck with Duplicolor...

85Bowtie · 09-09-2009, 01:15 AM

The only thing I have to add is apply LIGHT coats. Don't just spray it on. Get your prep work done and clean and a few light coats should make it look how you want it.

ECU PIRATE · 09-09-2009, 07:11 AM

I just bought some SEM over the weekend ( # 15173 - Camel) based on the recommendations of some other members. I will give it a try and post some pics of the finished product.

bigblock73 · 09-09-2009, 08:34 AM

SEM is the best.

**N2TRUX** · 09-09-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ECU PIRATE

I just bought some SEM over the weekend ( # 15173 - Camel) based on the recommendations of some other members. I will give it a try and post some pics of the finished product.

Make sure you use an adhesion promoter as well. That's very important.

harnalien · 09-09-2009, 08:51 PM

I used Duplicolor for a quick fix. I am pleased with the results.

lowchevytrucks8503 · 09-09-2009, 10:48 PM

I've decided to buy 0EM dash pad and door panels from Classic Parts outta Kansas. I haven't found OEM parts else where......Everything I've got from Classic has been scratched all to heck.

08-31-2009, 02:30 PM	#1
lowchevytrucks8503 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita Falls,TX Posts: 60	Dying interior parts? Whats the best product out there for arm rest and door panels and stuff? I used Color Bond from LMC. The arm rest came out shiney black and the door panels are kind of flat and spotty. Anything better?

08-31-2009, 03:10 PM	#2
Prong Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: CO Posts: 475	Re: Dying interior parts? SEM works great. I get it from Eastwood, although many places carry it.

08-31-2009, 03:13 PM	#3
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: Dying interior parts? ive used both sem and duplicolor, i used duplicolor flat black dye in my 86 and it looks 100% factory

08-31-2009, 03:34 PM	#5
lowchevytrucks8503 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita Falls,TX Posts: 60	Re: Dying interior parts? Thanks guys.....Does it peel real easy? the ColorBond is peeling off my armrest

09-01-2009, 09:53 PM	#8
Dapper Dan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Middle River, MD Posts: 171	Re: Dying interior parts? I have done my door panels and arm rests three times. The first two times with color bond and it peeled. To be fair I skimped on the prep work, stupid. The third time I used dupli-color (I was out of the color bond and did not want to re-order) and really cleaned and prepped well, I tried in a inconspicuous spot to scratch or peel it and I couldn't. Just go easy on the scotch brite pad or you can damage the grain

09-01-2009, 11:41 PM	#9
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: Dying interior parts? I used SEM and it seemed fine. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

09-02-2009, 12:36 AM	#10
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: Dying interior parts? They way I apply it is just wash the panel with soap and water and let it dry in the sun, the apply the SEM coat. __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

09-02-2009, 08:33 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Dying interior parts? Please read this article- LINK __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-02-2009, 10:17 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Dying interior parts? Why, thank you sir... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 09-02-2009 at 10:17 PM.

09-08-2009, 05:15 PM	#14
lowchevytrucks8503 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita Falls,TX Posts: 60	Re: Dying interior parts? Thanks for the link. Love your truck btw

09-08-2009, 07:01 PM	#15
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09-09-2009, 01:15 AM	#16
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Re: Dying interior parts? The only thing I have to add is apply LIGHT coats. Don't just spray it on. Get your prep work done and clean and a few light coats should make it look how you want it. __________________ '69 Dodge Charger R/T 440, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '68 Plymouth Road Runner 383, 727, 3.23 Sure Grip '89 Dodge Diplomat ex cop car 408, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '77 Dodge Monaco ex cop car 440, 727, 2.71 '79 Dodge 'Lil Red Express pickup 360, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '12 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, M6, 3.92 '85 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 2wd 305, TH350, 2.73

09-09-2009, 07:11 AM	#17
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: Dying interior parts? I just bought some SEM over the weekend ( # 15173 - Camel) based on the recommendations of some other members. I will give it a try and post some pics of the finished product. __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

09-09-2009, 08:34 AM	#18
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09-09-2009, 08:51 PM	#20
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09-09-2009, 10:48 PM	#21
lowchevytrucks8503 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita Falls,TX Posts: 60	Re: Dying interior parts? I've decided to buy 0EM dash pad and door panels from Classic Parts outta Kansas. I haven't found OEM parts else where......Everything I've got from Classic has been scratched all to heck.

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