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

 

SEM is da bomb. I doubt the DupliColor would give you as good a result.

- Eric

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

A few more pics

 

Rookie question:
Where do you buy SEM (or Duplicolor for that matter)?

 

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).