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[Dave C]

Sorry about whoring the boards guys... but for some reason I can't send JoeyK a PM, and I noticed he's posted here a couple times recently.


JoeyK... When searching for interior stuff, I found a pic you posted a while ago and wondered something. Is this silver vinyl for the door inlays, and if it is, where did you get it? If not, what is it?

link to old post (http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25597&highlight=interior+light)
http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=292014


Thanks

[JoeyK]

Ah yes,... that would be the SEM bumper coater paint. There's a thread on it somewhere w/ the same pic. Maybe it was deleted though. Anyways, it's a paint specifically formulated for urethane bumper trim & heavy truck bumpers. Not a huge color variety but there are alot of diff. hues of silvers & greys, along with black & white. There may be more but I havn't seen any. Sorry I don't have the can anymore to post a pic of it but on that thread I mentioned there is a pic of it. Just look for a can that's predominately white w/ "SEM bumper coater " on it.
It's hold to very soft vinyls & plastics w/out any problems, which that's what it's formulater for in the first place. Just make sure you clean the surface to be sprayed good & scuff it lightly w/ a very fine scuff pad. Any course scuff pads will likely dig up soft vinyls. Also, if you need to do any masking with this stuff make sure you seal the tape down tight as this paint is very thin & will seep under loose masking tape. That brings me to my fianl pointer, tkae your time w/ it. These types of paint are generally pretty thin by nature, they are usually just about as much thinner contents as there are pigment. So since it's so thin you'll wanna put a light wet coat on (Just enough to get the surface wet with it & no more) this will soften the vinyl or plastic & get it actually biting in or sinking in a bit, if you will. &Then just keep building lightly dusted on coats (Not too dry mind you, you don't want it all grainy & dusty) untill it covers with about 5 to 10 minutes flash time between coats. And of coarse, make sure you car is a good 70 to 85 degrees inside & out
Hope that helps & answers any questions you may have about it.:)
4got to mention, this is a spray paint. You can also buy a similar product by the quart to spray in a professional conventional spray gun.

EDIT; Holy ??? I just looked at your car domain page! Your interior is painted almost exactly like mine! lol, Good taste!:) So you're the guy that got tricky w/ the screen behind the vents & such. I like that!

[Dave C]

Thanks a LOT!! I think this will probably be a future project, but not til summer when I have more time.

Yea, I didn't even see you interior before I painted... then when I saw it, I went "holy crap." Sorta ironic that I come across it when searching for something else you've done to yours, I guess great minds think alike! Also, thanks for the comments about the vents :D

[matts]

good looking car dave. i really like the mirror's. that's pretty pimp tastic right there. gives me some ideas for some future projects i've got in mind. i've never etched anything before.......is it hard? it doesnt sound it with your directions. any pointers? regrets?

[Dave C]

matts... Thanks! :D

the etching was really easy. get the white contact paper so you'll be able to see what you cut out, and get the design as perfect as possible because little mess-ups will show. follow the directions on the back of the etch cream closely. I used an old toothbrush and made sure to have protective eyewear/gloves on. just take your time, and make sure you really really want to do it, b/c its permanent (actually burns into the glass). no regrets at all!

if you want to go the not-permanent route, they have some etch-spray stuff. it comes in a spray can, almost like spray tint... and you can scratch it off.

and make sure to post some pics when you're done!

[matts]

i will, but a couple of the projects is going to be in a while. after i get some bucket seats in my truck......which is going to be after i sink about another $5,000 in the motor :D, which will hopefully be by the end of the summer.

but i think im gonna try and put a bowtie on my rear view mirror this weekend.

[Dave C]

sweet... that'll look good I think
again, just make sure its really straight when you cut the contact paper, or it will really show

[matts]

gotcha. are these supplies very expensive? and how long does it take for everything to be ready to put back in the vehicle?

[Dave C]

the contact paper and etch cream should be like $10, no more than $15... plus you'll need an old toothbrush thats laying around the house (throw away after)

the majority of the time will be cutting out the design, then like 10 mins letting the cream set. you rinse off the cream with water and the mirror/glass is ready to be put back in.

[JoeyK]

Originally posted by Dave C
... plus you'll need an old toothbrush thats laying around the house (throw away after)


Why on earth would you wanna throw it away then??? I'll bet it'd clean your teeth like never before w/ the etch cream in it?!?:lol:

[99GrandAMSE]

Hey Joey ... send me an email so that I can respond with a question :)