Going to paint my kick panels with SEM .
Do I need to primer, original is Turquoise?
Should the panels be Satin or Gloss Black?

Thanks,
Jack

I would go with couple of coats of Landau Black Search it at VinylPro.Com.

Prep is key, make sure you clean the plastic very well. I like to use denatured alcohol before I spray the vinyl.

Going to paint my kick panels with SEM .
Do I need to primer, original is Turquoise?
Should the panels be Satin or Gloss Black?

Thanks,
Jack

Not sure if landau comes as "gloss" or "Satin", but I think gloss would be too shiny anyway...

No "primer" needed, but I did get the SEM Vinyl/Plastic Prep, and their "sand free" prep... I guess it was cheap insurance... the "prep" takes the place of a primer, giving a good surface for the paint to adhere...

I usually wipe things down first with laquer thinner, but NOT always the best for plastics...


I actually washed the parts well with soap and water first (and a softer nylon brush, to get in the grain), than after they were dry, I used the "sand free" and "prep" as directed and sprayed the panels... Most of my panels were Black or Dark Green, and I sprayed them "white", and it covered quite well... I sprayed the dash face with landau black, and it turned out nice...

The landau is the one you want, it is a satin and pretty much dead on to factory look. :thumbsup:

Jerry

SEM Landau Black is right on the money. In addition to the prep work, I shot a coat of self etching primer before the topcoat. Still looks good 11 years later.

Just get a can of Bulldog Adhesion Promoter at O'Reilly's and use it on there first. Then SEM Landau Black SEM PN 15013. Read the instructions on the Bulldog spray can.

Boy,you guys are great, quick resposnes.
Thanks for all the info.
Jack

I LOVE MAR-HYDE Satin Black (bumper / trim paint). sticks to ANYTHING....even frames.