I'm looking to paint/dye my dash pad. It is not cracked but is very faded and extremely brittle. I've read other's post about using SEM products to change the color of interior parts, but I'm confused about which SEM product would be best to use on the dash pad:



SEM 39143 Trim Black



SEM 15013 Landau Black



SEM 15243 Satin Black Color Coat



SEM 17093 Black Classic Coat

 

I’ve use the Landau black on my interior parts and it’s great. I would try that with the adhesion promoter and clean the crap out of it.

 

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Make sure you get the adhesion promoter and degreaser from an auto body supply store. You'll want to use a tack cloth too before spraying.

 

I have used SEM flexible coatings many times and does really good. Landau black is what I used as well on a console and looked really nice. I would second using the adhesion promoter. it really does help.

 

X4 on the SEM in Landau Black. SEM also makes a vinyl cleaner which not only cleans but tends to soften the vinyl.

 

Thanks for all the replies! I pulled the trigger today on the Landau Black, Plastic Prep & the Adhesion promoter. I'll report back with some before & after photos of my experience.

Rodney

 

Older thread I know. Just for future reference, I find that Sem satin black is perfect for under hood parts, grills and such. Sem trim black has a slightly flatter finish, perfect for consoles. Sem landau black is a vinyl dye, good for interior items like dash pads, kick panels, armrests, door panels.