SEM is a great product. I did a color change on my seats (yes... I said seats!) several years ago, it hasn't worn off at all... still looks great!

@AutoRestoMod

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

As a FYI, another way to 'refurbish' the medallions is with an item you can find in hobby stores and online called Bare Metal Foil. It's a lot thinner than the metal duct tape, and comes in different colors. May not always work where there's a lot of wear from human contact, but for dashes and other areas it's okay. Really appreciate all the work that you put into these videos. I've picked up a lot of good info to use in restomodding my '69 Z.

Thanks for the kind words John, yeah the bare Metal is great for low wear areas like the dash, We've just found that the door panels, with the scuff and buff that they get (those medallions are RIGHT in the "knee line" of the car) that the foil tape is plenty tough, works great, and is quickly and easily replaced.

great work as always

Great video.

Good stuff, guys.

Unbelievable, just finished having the paint work done on my 1969 Fairlane 2-door. The interior has been completely removed. Starting to assemble my interior parts a knew I would dying my door panels. Thank you for the info.

If they are cloth seats we have never found a dye that we like for the fabric. Jeff owned an '86 LTD LX with the same type of material (though the seats were grey) and the same fade problem. The dye stuck well after cleaning but was mighty crunchy for a long while. You can go to the parts store and see what they offer for spray on dye, though the red may be tougher to find.

We appreciate the kind words guys! Thanks for watching!

When I do vinyl flooring and I have a bubble I will pop it with a needle and then work the bubble out. Do this while your glue is still tacky, just a idea that may work on your next panel job.

We hope that what we have offered will help. SEM has some really good products.

love the video keep them coming later

Dang I just got a dashpad like that one for my ranchero thanks for the info on the products

@AutoRestoMod

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

good episode :) the dash pad looks amazing and the door panel didn't look as bad as jeff thought it did :P

Great stuff

@AutoRestoMod

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

use a dremel rotory tool they make polishing scotch bite type 1/8 shank shaft miny tools i got a bunch of assorted on amazon good fer the hard to get places that need ruffing like the fake stitching / recesses

Nice, I hang higher so I don't kick dirt or dust on it and I can easily paint the edges

hi I have a 86 mustang with the red interior and my seats are faded with the sun is the some way off dyeing them as the seats are good thanks

So how long did this last? Really would love to see a long term review of these products

@AutoRestoMod

6 жыл бұрын

The dye job is still looking great four years on!

Jeff is hyper critical of his work. He got over it though when he thought about having to go and source another panel...

Liquid Chrome paint (available as paint pens - about $10 each on Amazon and paint pen refill - about $30) works amazingly well for re-chroming and looks pretty much like real chrome. I used a the finest point pen for tight areas and the wider pen for larger areas. Airbrushing larger areas will work and a paint brush will probably work too. It's tricky to work with in that you have to cover it once, all at the same time and work quickly. Then DO NOT TOUCH IT AGAIN! You cannot touch it up when it's wet. You can work it while it's wet, but the window is very short (less than 1 minute). A heavy coat while it's still wet seems to provide the best results. Wait THREE DAYS before trying to touch it or applying Alclad Klear Kote, or you will ruin the finish. Touching it at all before it's clear coated is not recommended. You CANNOT use just any clear coat. All clear-coats except Alclad II Gloss Klear Kote will turn your mirror shiny chrome to dull silver. Many have tried other clear coats, only to have shiny Liquid Chrome finish turn to dull silver. No, I don't work for Alclad. Just trying to save others time, $ and frustration. I refinished some faded 1996 Volvo emblems and they look factory new.

@AutoRestoMod

2 жыл бұрын

I have it used those paint pins in a couple years I'll have to go back and see how they work. Nice tip I really appreciate it.

AWESOME !! Videos guys..I've got a project to tackle as well. The only thing is I'll be using white for my door panels..can you buy these products in auto stores or online only?

@AutoRestoMod

3 жыл бұрын

Most automotive paint stores will have them.

Good video guys, and entertaining! How is the durability of such dye / paint products? Will it peel, flake, or rub off over time?

@AutoRestoMod

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! If properly applied the paint will last a long time. Keep in mind that in high wear areas yoou will experience a wearing away. But that would happen even with unpainted vinyl.

I can see why you were not satisfied with the panel but, once the trinkets get added I think it will look fine. If you were going for 100 point restoration/show car then no they wont work. Oh and had no idea Vinnie was familiar with the wonderful world of wet work. Maybe you should not startle him while he is resting his eyes as from the previous episode. Great Vid as usual.

SEM also sells adhesion promoter. Do you ever use it on your interior panels or dashes?

@AutoRestoMod

10 жыл бұрын

We have some in the shop. But haven't used it on vinyl yet. We have used it on parts off camera and liked the results.

So I've watched this 3 times now within a 1.5 year span and I have a few questions. Shouldn't the steps be: SEM soap, prep, adhesive promoter, primer, then paint? If not, what can I get away with just doing plastic interior panels? They are all navy blue and some dried and brittle, however I plan to use a heat gun to bring some rigidity back to them before I work them to black.

@AutoRestoMod

4 жыл бұрын

No primer. You want to have the SEM paint right on the surface.

Great video! Do you know if that dye works on carpet? I have a 77 vette with grey interior and I'm thinking of going black. But the door panel has a little bit of carpet on them.

@AutoRestoMod

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! We did a repair and dye video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/epyq07akdau7e6w.html

@andycindi420

9 жыл бұрын

Beaverj420 Sure does. See Features here: www.semproducts.com/refinish-flexible-coatings/color-coattm-aerosols

i have a vinyl dash and plastic door panels can i use all 3 of these for the door panels as well? does sem make the same color in vinyl and plastic?

@AutoRestoMod

8 жыл бұрын

+budget_ build Yeah, but what I'd do is call SEM to make sure. Some plastics do not take kindly to paint, meaing the paint will simply peel off. SEM's tech department is really good about helping with these issues. The SEM USA tech line is: 800-831-1122

i want to dye a vinyl rag top do you think this sem products will do the trick like an outdoor flexible dye

@AutoRestoMod

9 жыл бұрын

Honestly Jamie, I'd contact SEM directly for that info.While the products we used worked awesome, we aren't qualified to address that. SEM products tech line: tech@semproducts.com Tell them you saw it here on Autorestomod.

What would you recommend for after market kick panels that are made out of hard plastic or abs?

@AutoRestoMod

5 жыл бұрын

Check out Rhino fabrication, they have a section on painting ABS: rhinofabrication.com/dash-pad-articles-and-info/abs-color-change/

can u use any interior detailer on the panels or dash pad (meguiar's or eagle one) after it's been dyed ??

@AutoRestoMod

5 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I stay away from the glossing products. I will use furniture polish to clean, keep a sun shade in the window if the car sits outside.

@jacobmiller5304

4 жыл бұрын

If you have done that I would love to know if detailer works

Jeff, what is this "White Board" that you are using for backing. Is it a paper product or wood and where to purchase? Thanks in advance.

@AutoRestoMod

5 жыл бұрын

It is available at most home improvement centers. Lowe's, where we got ours from, lists it as "Smooth White Hardboard Wall Panel".

@williamcharles9480

5 жыл бұрын

@@AutoRestoMod Jeff, I'm stymied by your rapid response. I wasn't even finished with the video and I had your answer. Thanks a bunch!

What do you use to clean it after dying the dash

@AutoRestoMod

2 жыл бұрын

I just use a damp cloth or some furniture polish. Stay away from the "dressings".

this guy looks like Dean Norris (actor who played Hank on Breaking Bad) except he has hair. it's almost uncanny.

@AutoRestoMod

10 жыл бұрын

LOL. We can see how you'd see that. Jeff does bare a resemblance to Dean.

No clear?

@AutoRestoMod

8 жыл бұрын

+lee gaspard No, we consulted with the guys at SEM and they didn't make any recommendations for clearing the panels.

You never wipe the SEM soap in all directions. One direction only.

LOL Jeff is too obsessive about things like that, the car is going to be our car-to-car shoot vehicle and our "troop carrier" for shows so we aren't worried about perfect...well, everybody accept Jeff.

@royward1952

6 жыл бұрын

AutoRestoMod Car Restoration Modification "Well everybody accept Jeff" Damn it guys... the word you want is "except". Have some pride.

Wow, too long, to wordy, and too much non relevant info...

@AutoRestoMod

9 жыл бұрын

Well we're sorry that you feel that way. We hope that you find the info that you seek!

@mikel2283

3 жыл бұрын

KZread has this great innovative feature called "click ahead"... I used it successfully on this video and the results were fantastic... Great video guys! Good work!