Faded 72 door panel restoration question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chewychevy67 · 02-23-2019, 03:19 PM

Just curious if there is a way to restore the color on these panels that other than readying them? These red ones I just bought are in nice shape and the right color just wanted to know what others have done. You can tell exactly where the handles were when you move the wood grain pieces. They weren't originally on these panels.

**landarts** · 02-23-2019, 04:28 PM

Here is a link to a pair of door panels I refreshed recently.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=778753

The key is using the right products and cleaning the surface properly before treating. I used all SEM products, the adhesion promoter and the colors SEM has it a mach for our trucks. Also important that they are the right sheen. I used a carpet scrub brush and simple green to make sure it was really clean, then I rinsed and did it again. After all was dry I tack it down and applied adhesion promoter, then followed with three coats of color.

Here is a before and after image.

chewychevy67 · 02-23-2019, 05:56 PM

That does look awesome. What did you do with the armrests? Mine are real decent but a small imperfection on the inside of drivers one. I am scared repos won't fit properly.

**landarts** · 02-23-2019, 11:40 PM

I would patch that with a flexable filler. Then shoot with SEM adhesion promoter, the I would do a couple of layers of SEM texture spray. The follow with two to three coats of SEM color. I had two spots on each panel that I did this with and it is impossible to tell where I did the repair.

**jocko** · 02-24-2019, 12:25 AM

I didn't think GM ever made red panels in 72(?) Are they aftermarket or dyed? If the latter, might want to be careful with how harshly you scrub/clean them, that's why I wanted to mention. What's the back look like? I'm interested to know if these are no-kidding original GM panels that came that way. Very interesting! They sure look original - and they look great, I love red interiors in several different color trucks.

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-24-2019, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

I didn't think GM ever made red panels in 72(?) Are they aftermarket or dyed? If the latter, might want to be careful with how harshly you scrub/clean them, that's why I wanted to mention. What's the back look like? I'm interested to know if these are no-kidding original GM panels that came that way. Very interesting! They sure look original - and they look great, I love red interiors in several different color trucks.

Just like mentioned above, the red was only found in the bigger trucks. Mine were found in a old Coca Cola C60. My guess is that they were a big fleet order to make the red panels.

chewychevy67 · 02-24-2019, 12:28 AM

They are 100% gm panels. They are standard panels and came out of a c50. Only way to get red ones were from the big trucks. Gm part number is on the back. That's why I don't want to dye them if I don't have to.

**jocko** · 02-24-2019, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewychevy67

They are 100% gm panels. They are standard panels and came out of a c50. Only way to get red ones were from the big trucks. Gm part number is on the back. That's why I don't want to dye them if I don't have to.

That is very cool, did not know that, thanks chewy!

Coley · 02-24-2019, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewychevy67

They are 100% gm panels. They are standard panels and came out of a c50. Only way to get red ones were from the big trucks. Gm part number is on the back. That's why I don't want to dye them if I don't have to.

Damn..there are always more, new bits of interesting information on this site all the time....and that is really interesting info!...who knew.
Thanks for posting.!

**Blazerowner** · 02-24-2019, 02:24 AM

Black or white with red interior is one of my favorites. I wonder if SEM makes a matching red dye.

**special-K** · 02-24-2019, 10:21 AM

I sold a fine pair of Parchment panels I had stored since the early '80s (no chalking) to Mike Chopp in MI he used in the Black & White SWB BBC Cheyenne Super he built to sell... $35k 5+ years ago (username 67-72 Trucks?). He said he used recycled glass bead. I also sold him N.O.S. woodgrain panels. I'm telling all these details because that truck was absolutely top shelf ultimate none finer because everything he did really mattered/counted and it showed

chewychevy67 · 02-24-2019, 10:24 AM

I was thinking about something like that and that's why I posted. I figure the panel is the same color right thru but I don't want to wreck them experimenting.

chewychevy67 · 02-24-2019, 07:58 PM

Here is the back side with the gm markings

02-23-2019, 03:19 PM	#1
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,535	Faded 72 door panel restoration question Just curious if there is a way to restore the color on these panels that other than readying them? These red ones I just bought are in nice shape and the right color just wanted to know what others have done. You can tell exactly where the handles were when you move the wood grain pieces. They weren't originally on these panels. Attached Images

02-23-2019, 04:28 PM	#2
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,375	Re: Faded 72 door panel restoration question Here is a link to a pair of door panels I refreshed recently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=778753 The key is using the right products and cleaning the surface properly before treating. I used all SEM products, the adhesion promoter and the colors SEM has it a mach for our trucks. Also important that they are the right sheen. I used a carpet scrub brush and simple green to make sure it was really clean, then I rinsed and did it again. After all was dry I tack it down and applied adhesion promoter, then followed with three coats of color. Here is a before and after image. Attached Images __________________ Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

02-23-2019, 05:56 PM	#3
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,535	Re: Faded 72 door panel restoration question That does look awesome. What did you do with the armrests? Mine are real decent but a small imperfection on the inside of drivers one. I am scared repos won't fit properly. Attached Images

02-23-2019, 11:40 PM	#4
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,375	Re: Faded 72 door panel restoration question I would patch that with a flexable filler. Then shoot with SEM adhesion promoter, the I would do a couple of layers of SEM texture spray. The follow with two to three coats of SEM color. I had two spots on each panel that I did this with and it is impossible to tell where I did the repair. __________________ Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

02-24-2019, 12:25 AM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Faded 72 door panel restoration question I didn't think GM ever made red panels in 72(?) Are they aftermarket or dyed? If the latter, might want to be careful with how harshly you scrub/clean them, that's why I wanted to mention. What's the back look like? I'm interested to know if these are no-kidding original GM panels that came that way. Very interesting! They sure look original - and they look great, I love red interiors in several different color trucks.

02-24-2019, 12:28 AM	#7
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,535	Re: Faded 72 door panel restoration question They are 100% gm panels. They are standard panels and came out of a c50. Only way to get red ones were from the big trucks. Gm part number is on the back. That's why I don't want to dye them if I don't have to.

02-24-2019, 02:24 AM	#10
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,954	Re: Faded 72 door panel restoration question Black or white with red interior is one of my favorites. I wonder if SEM makes a matching red dye. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

02-24-2019, 10:21 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Faded 72 door panel restoration question I sold a fine pair of Parchment panels I had stored since the early '80s (no chalking) to Mike Chopp in MI he used in the Black & White SWB BBC Cheyenne Super he built to sell... $35k 5+ years ago (username 67-72 Trucks?). He said he used recycled glass bead. I also sold him N.O.S. woodgrain panels. I'm telling all these details because that truck was absolutely top shelf ultimate none finer because everything he did really mattered/counted and it showed __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-24-2019, 10:24 AM	#12
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,535	Re: Faded 72 door panel restoration question I was thinking about something like that and that's why I posted. I figure the panel is the same color right thru but I don't want to wreck them experimenting.

02-24-2019, 07:58 PM	#13
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,535	Re: Faded 72 door panel restoration question Here is the back side with the gm markings Attached Images

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