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Old May 5th, 2013, 06:36 PM
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Sem or duplicolor

I know you get what you pay for but is duplicolor just as good as a product for re painting my 71 cutlass console and dash ans kick panels. If I use an adhesive promoter and clean the parts well can I get the same results with the duplicolor as I would with SEM. help
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Old May 5th, 2013, 06:57 PM
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SEM is da bomb. I doubt the DupliColor would give you as good a result.

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Old May 5th, 2013, 07:04 PM
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I used Duplicolor...

I just used Duplicolor gloss black on my 72 cutlass. I am pleased with how it came out but was told that SEM Landau black was a perfect match for the GM black. I'm not a "pureist" so it works for me.

I used Duplicolor gloss black, Adhesion promoter, and prep spray...

Attached are some before and after. I can post more if you want to see examples of what I bought
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Also here is a link to the thread I posted asking the same question a few days ago...Hope it helps!

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-match-gm.html
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I have used Duplicolor and it works very nicely ,i just painted all my windlace and it goes on nice and dries quickly,highly recommended.
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Old May 5th, 2013, 07:47 PM
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Duplicolor examples

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Old May 5th, 2013, 07:57 PM
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Rookie question:
Where do you buy SEM (or Duplicolor for that matter)?
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Old May 5th, 2013, 08:57 PM
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You can find the SEM products at most any auto paint store, or online. Duplicolor is sold by many of the Auto Parts stores. I have used them both and found them both to work well. I like the SEM the best as it blends and covers very well so you don't have to worry about lighter and darker areas. (as in rattle can blotches).
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