martinjg98
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I've also purchased SEM Medium Camel 5020 spray paint based on this thread for my interior restoration project. Will post photos in a few weeks to let you guys know how close the color match is.
Looking great. You painting the whole interior?I've been painting my interior using SEM color coat aerosol 15173 (Camel) that I picked up on eBay. Here's a shot of the speaker grille, next to my soft top (which is Bestop/Pavement Ends "spice" color). I'm painting over grey, so I can't compare to the Sahara factory color. Hopes this helps give you an idea of what to expect.
The "palamino" 15323 was a bit too yellow-y and brighter than the Bestop Spice color BTW.
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I am! I ran out of paint and will finish after I get another! I'll post a before and after...Looking great. You painting the whole interior?
Looking forward to it.I am! I ran out of paint and will finish after I get another! I'll post a before and after...
It came out looking great!Before and after. Note the seat cover is the Bestop Spice color. Hope that gives you an idea of the color match. I used an adhesion promoter before applying the SEM paint. Whole job was two and half cans, but that was to go from grey to camel.
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That is awesome.I've been painting my interior using SEM color coat aerosol 15173 (Camel) that I picked up on eBay. Here's a shot of the speaker grille, next to my soft top (which is Bestop/Pavement Ends "spice" color). I'm painting over grey, so I can't compare to the Sahara factory color. Hopes this helps give you an idea of what to expect.
The "palamino" 15323 was a bit too yellow-y and brighter than the Bestop Spice color BTW.
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Everyone says they will follow up on this thread if the paint matches, but no one does, haha.
I am going to just assume it does. Maybe martinjg98 will confirm since he post just a few days ago.
Before and after. Note the seat cover is the Bestop Spice color. Hope that gives you an idea of the color match. I used an adhesion promoter before applying the SEM paint. Whole job was two and half cans, but that was to go from grey to camel.
I was debating whether or not to paint the shroud. I think it looks alright, but it would have been easier to leave it grey. And I did not remove the airbag cover, just masked everything up and painted in place.Amazing job, @intheSFValley. I didn't know it was possible to change the color of your interior panels so dramatically. You even painted the steering wheel shroud, which gives your interior a unique touch. You now have a one-of-a-kind color combination overall.
I'm curious for my own project: how did you remove the airbag cover? Or did you just paint everything in place?
Check out SEMproducts.com. I just ordered some paint and spoke with their customer service. Their resources page has videos and detailed info for painting or refinishing many different materials.No takers? Someone must have painted these before and know what to properly prep them with.
I didn't clear coat it, though it's not a bad idea.Hi @intheSFValley ,
I'm planning on doing this myself so I wanted to ask you a question. Did you use color coat or sure coat paint that @martinjg98 has mentioned as a weaker?
I see that exact paint you used is available as color coat. I am concerned about the longevity of the dash after I repaint it. Did you put any clear coat over it?
Also, other guys who went with Camel 5020 can you please post some pictures? I think it would be of a great valuet to this topic.
Thanks!
There are matte clear coats available to avoid that glossy/shiny look. I’m not sure if SEM makes any, but I used one a few years back to finish an old motorcycle in a Ducati matte pearl white and it turned out perfect.Thank you for your reply @intheSFValley.
I'm thinking that could give it an extra layer of protection but I'm wondering would it be too shiny then.