SEM dye ?

[Aceshigh]

How well does the SEM paint hold up to general abuse???

I've been wanting to redye my center console but don't want a cheap looking
aftermath with scuffs and chips everywhere showing. Just curious.....

[protour73]

Originally Posted by Aceshigh

How well does the SEM paint hold up to general abuse???

I've been wanting to redye my center console but don't want a cheap looking
aftermath with scuffs and chips everywhere showing. Just curious.....

all depends on how well your preperation is!!!! crappy prep = crappier results

[Patrick73RS]

I think he meant when properly applied how well does it last? Correct me I am wrong Ace. I have the same questions as well

[blk brd]

These spray cans are $10.00+ at the outlets, mail order etc. Find a local paint supply that MIXES SEM brand paint and buy a quart of the color you need. If the paint store can't mix the color you specify(meaning custom colors too) they are not up to par with what you are doing. $45.00 for a quart or $11.99 per spray can, and you don't get the results that you will from a gun. If you need to "spot in" an area, the spray cans are great. A reputable store can even do their own aerosol cans with the color you want in it for touch-ups.

[motionwannabe]

ACE, SEM makes what they call a high traffic are high abuse clear coat for heavily used interior parts. Its not high gloss it maintains a satin finish if applied right. They sell a product called vinyl prep that you can wipe down vinyl and plastic with its a water based chemical works great, then you use their XXX adhesion promoter, then if you are changing a color the recommend a primer surfacer that they make which also bonds well, thenm you spray your color and use their clear if you want. I did my lower door panels about 15yrs ago and its still on there and its nice!!!!

[Aceshigh]

Originally Posted by Patrick73RS

Correct me I am wrong Ace

You're correct.

Originally Posted by motionwannabe

ACE, SEM makes what they call a high traffic are high abuse clear coat for heavily used interior parts. Its not high gloss it maintains a satin finish if applied right.

That's what I'm lookin for. Ultra durability. I want to do this ONCE.
Now I just gotta find the part # for this one.

[motionwannabe]

ACE,
The number is SEM 13018 satin clear. It comes in pints and is to be sprayed through a gun. I'll go down to my distributor tomorrow and see if he still has the kit. If he does I'll get you a price on it. I know he used to have it in a spray can you can buy most of SEM PRODUCTS either way in an aerosol can or gun sprayable. Spraying through a gun definately holds up longer and is more durable

[Aceshigh]

So I need to use a HVLP setup to do this in my home ??

Thanks, PM me what you find in case I miss this.
Google came up with nada with that part # for me.

[motionwannabe]

Go straight to SEM. I'll see what I can find out tomorrow
You dont have to use a gun but they say that is the best way. Im sure if you take your time and do it right and its super clean either way would work