SEM Trim Black for dash?

[Dreamcar]

Anyone use SEM paint for the steel dash frame? Is there a bid difference in texture vs. the original paint?

I want to have my dash blasted soon, then I'll spray epoxy and black paint. If there's not much difference between the SEM that I can get locally vs paint from someplace like Autocolorlibrary.com that I'll have to pay shipping and duties on, I rather just stick with SEM. However, if there's a big difference, I'll order that "correct" stuff.

Thanks

[oldcarnut]

I just painted 2 dashes with it.  You can see them here. Like most that have used it on other threads,  you can hold off a little more distance on last coat and give it dry dust coat and it will give some texture.
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,114013.0.html

[Dreamcar]

I just painted 2 dashes with it.  You can see them here. Like most that have used it on other threads,  you can hold off a little more distance on last coat and give it dry dust coat and it will give some texture.
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,114013.0.html

Thanks!! I'm actually thinking of trying the rattle can too since my compressor is put away in my shed for the winter. If it doesn't work, no big deal. 

[oldcarnut]

The 69 frame I blasted and painted.  The 70 just needed cleaning and recoat as mostly the 69 did but I didn't feel like going all through the blasting again.  Good luck 

[timmycharger]

I used SEM trim black on my dash, very happy with the result. Did the dry spray technique too. 

[Dreamcar]

I used SEM trim black on my dash, very happy with the result. Did the dry spray technique too. 

Looks great!!!

[Monziac]

I like SEM trim black, but what I dont like is how easy it is to wipe off with laquer thinner, brake cleaner etc. If you ever have to touch the dash with any solvemt, plan on respraying it. I used a single stage urethane with flattener.

[Dino]

SEM trim black looks great and I absolutely love it, but it's not the most durable.  You can however follow it up with a few coats of flat clear and it'll look the same and add durability.

[Dreamcar]

Thanks for the replies...I think I'll be sending my dash to the blaster soon!

[Dreamcar]

SEM trim black looks great and I absolutely love it, but it's not the most durable.  You can however follow it up with a few coats of flat clear and it'll look the same and add durability.

Flat clear or semi-gloss??

[Monziac]

Its your preferenfe really. I dont like the flat look so I sprayed mine satin / semi gloss.

[Dino]

I like flat because it always has a minor sheen in it anyway and will look the same as just having trim black.  I would also use flat because satin may reflect the light onto your windshield.

[Monziac]

Yes, I sprayed flat on the windshield exposed side. Remainder had more of a gloss, transition point was the dash pad.

[Dreamcar]

Thanks again guys!!

[bill440rt]

SEM trim black on mine as well, used the dry-spray technique for texture. More than happy with the results.
Most rattle can paints will not hold up to solvents, anyway. If you decide to clear it you will lose the texture if you replicate it.

[Dreamcar]

SEM trim black on mine as well, used the dry-spray technique for texture. More than happy with the results.
Most rattle can paints will not hold up to solvents, anyway. If you decide to clear it you will lose the texture if you replicate it.

Does the spray yours I version of SEM hold up better?

[bill440rt]

SEM trim black on mine as well, used the dry-spray technique for texture. More than happy with the results.
Most rattle can paints will not hold up to solvents, anyway. If you decide to clear it you will lose the texture if you replicate it.

Does the spray yours I version of SEM hold up better?

I've had no need to clean my dash with something as strong as solvent, but it's held up fine to normal interior cleaners (glass cleaner, vinyl cleaner, etc).
Gave it two medium coats, then while the 2nd coat was flash drying I dry-sprayed the paint giving it the texture. Hold the can away lightly misting the paint on evenly. Very closely matches the original.

[Dreamcar]

SEM trim black on mine as well, used the dry-spray technique for texture. More than happy with the results.
Most rattle can paints will not hold up to solvents, anyway. If you decide to clear it you will lose the texture if you replicate it.

Does the spray yours I version of SEM hold up better?

I've had no need to clean my dash with something as strong as solvent, but it's held up fine to normal interior cleaners (glass cleaner, vinyl cleaner, etc).
Gave it two medium coats, then while the 2nd coat was flash drying I dry-sprayed the paint giving it the texture. Hold the can away lightly misting the paint on evenly. Very closely matches the original.

I just noticed my typo in my last post. Stupid auto correct! Anyways...Bill, if I understand correctly, you did use the rattle can?

[bill440rt]

Sorry, yes just SEM trim black in a rattle can.

[Dreamcar]

Sorry, yes just SEM trim black in a rattle can.

I'm certainly going to try it then. I saw the pics of your car and it's amazing!!