Post by Jer on Jun 29, 2008 13:24:34 GMT -5
Hey Jer which is the correct surface prep? There are two kinds of SEM Plastic/Leather Prep 38354 and 38353. They both seem to have the same cleaning and prep qualities. which did you use? From the link you gave all the SEMS products are there. Did you use the clear coat for added protection? I'm also going to look here at paint suppliers to find it local.
The price of 200.00 for door panels sounds about what I thought or at least hoped it would be around. My wife THANK GOD supports my habit concerning cars. I told her before we got married " I don't have VERY MANY vices I just NEED a place to park the ones I do have " Thankfully she supports our hobby 100% she used to salvaging with me before she had 2 disks fused in her back.
No I don't mind you hi-jacking the thread for a bit especially when it's to an old friend. #2Thumbs# Because old friends are good for the soul #2Thumbs# ;D
Congratulations on a mate that "really gets it!" I know mine does,
and the fact that she supports my addiction really makes my life
easier (maybe because she knows I would be single before I would be "charger-mania" free!!)
Okay, as to the SEM products:
38343-VINYL prep......................Aerosol....obviously for vinyl
38353-LEATHER & PLASTIC prep...Aerosol
38354-LEATHER & PLASTIC prep...Quart (for spray gunning)
13023-Low Luster Flexible Clear...Aerosol
And when you ARE doing the plastic pieces (lower door panels,
A-pillar post trim, kick panels, etc.) use this AFTER the plastic prep,
but before the color coat (dye)::
39133-Flexible Primer Surfacer...Aerosol
On the door pull straps, I cleaned them, prepped them
(with 38343 aerosol Vinyl Prep), then applied 3 coats of 15233 Gloss Black Vinyl Dye,
then finished them off with one coat of 13023 aerosol, the Low Luster Flexible Clear.
Some people prefer the 15013 Landau Black, or even the 15243
Satin Black....I used the Gloss in this case, because I figured the pull straps
would be exposed to sunlight, heat, and handling, so I would give them a "jump" on staying nice for a longer time.
The colors are just a matter of personal preference....one has to
experiment with the various shades to get the color they like.
Hope that "clears" it up for ya!!
When you get the products, the instructions are fairly easy to
follow, but to be honest, I learned most of the procedure by spending some time on Levine's website, clicking on nearly ALL
of their SEM product line.
Oh, and in case I didn't mention it, let whatever piece(s) you dye "hang out" in the air for a few days....the odor is fairly intense for awhile after dyeing them!!
Good luck.
Jer.