paint for kick panels and back quaters

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  1. bLaH_hA

    bLaH_hA Member

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    what paint should i use for the those?
     
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    SEM makes a great product, many people here have used it, myself included and the end result is fantastic. Just be sure to de-grease and clean them up really good before you spray.
     
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    do you have any pictures of the finish product. i just watch a comerical about a paint that is for plastic that doesnt need sanding or primering but its for outdoor stuff like lawn chairs i wonder if that would work
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Don't use that, it's not for cars.
    http://www.semproducts.com/
     
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    When I was originally going to paint my gold panels to change the interior over to black, Jean Doll suggested SEM products to me. I've seen her car and the interior looks amazing. I bought original black panels instead but I may still use the SEM product to freshen up the finish. :thumbs2:
     
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    http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=65957&highlight=SEM

    This is a link to the pics I took when I repainted my interior panels.

    And I agree, don't use the lawn furniture crap...The SEM only cost me about 12 bucks a can, and I used 2 cans for the entire job, they have a range of colors that match most interiors and you can order custom colors as well for extra $$
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Those panels came out sweet (y)

    That 8 Track brings back memories - memories of the tape player eating my tapes :cry:

    Never knew why - I bought the best 8 Track players that "Unclaimed Freight" had for sale :rofl:
     
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    Thanks Bob, I was pretty impressed by how well they turned out....The 8-track hasn't eaten any tapes yet, but it was in pristine condition when I got it, not in the box, but only used a couple times to test it. A steal for 15 bucks. I've got a whole box of 8-tracks that need restoring though, I'll look you up when I need advice on how to repair them, sounds like you've got some experience in that field:rofl2:
     
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    No - didn't fix them - actually we have a bridge that spans the Susquehanna River here in PA. and I used to toss them out the window as I went over the bridge. I'm sure that there is a beaver dam, somewhere down river near Harrisburg, that has a little Zepplin and Sabbath built into it. :biglaugh:
     
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    Jean Doll Maverick Restoration Tech

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    SEM is the only product I would ever use on plastic interior panels or vinyl. I have always had excellent results and highly recommend it. It's not really a paint. It's actually a dye made just for plastic and vinyl. For best results you really need to follow the directions to the letter. The plastic must be absolutely clean and SEM plastic adhesion promoter used to insure the plastic dye will bond to the surface you are spraying. I don't know what condition your rear panels are in. Those panels are exposed to sun quite a bit and over the years the plastic can get very dry and flakey. If you can scratch the plastic off with your fingernail, then it's vital that as much of the flakey plastic is removed or in time the dye will peel off. If your panels are not dry and flakey then you should have no problem prepping them to be sprayed.
     

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