Refinished my console w/Color Bond - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

diamondjimtwo · 01-09-2010, 04:23 PM

Thought I would share this:

I just finished up this morning refinishing my console. It was a very faded from sitting in one spot for about 10 years. Instead of one solid color, I optioned for a two-tone. Bought some Color Bond from LMC, disassembled & cleaned. I applied 4-5 coats letting each dry about 10-15 minutes. I think it turned out pretty good and would recommend this stuff if you have thought about using it. Here are some before and after pics.

sdelmar · 01-09-2010, 04:28 PM

looks good! i like the two-tone!!!

rdm1208 · 01-09-2010, 07:47 PM

I second that, turned out nice!

fastforce · 01-09-2010, 11:35 PM

good looking&easy i like it

russgt · 01-10-2010, 02:52 AM

How well does the color bond hold up over time? Does it slowly rub off? I need to do the same thing and am just curious if it will need to be touched up from time to time.

diamondjimtwo · 01-10-2010, 12:14 PM

This is my first time using it, so I can't really say. It is supposed to be pretty durable from what I read and it doesn't feel like it would come off that easy. Maybe some others can comment.

tvblazer78 · 01-10-2010, 01:36 PM

Nice job man! Like the two tone..

diamondjimtwo · 01-10-2010, 01:49 PM

Thanks!

CLASSIC87' · 01-10-2010, 06:09 PM

NICE job man...

blazn79 · 01-11-2010, 12:57 AM

I used the same stuff to do my console but did it red w/ the top center strip in dark red and when it was done I used the clear coat from color bond to protect it.

justpball · 01-11-2010, 02:43 PM

Nice!

stevieB · 01-11-2010, 04:19 PM

looks awesome man! thats why I love this site, it is great insperation!

78-5.3 · 06-29-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieB

looks awesome man! thats why I love this site, it is great insperation!

i know this is an old thread but i painted my door panel with colorbond and it scratches really easy i clean and used a prep cleaner but it didnt seam to not hold well at all anyone else have a problem its a shame coz it does look good!! oh i waited till the next day and it seams to wanna flake of it was dry and very clean !!!

USSkoval · 06-29-2010, 06:57 PM

I like the SEM Color Coat, it's good stuff. If the surface is properly cleaned and prepped, it will last a good long while.

junkyardjohn · 06-29-2010, 11:20 PM

I've had pretty good luck with duplicolor. It's gotta be really clean, & i wipe it down with laquer thinner before i spray it. John

american revolution · 06-30-2010, 04:29 PM

looks great!! need to do my door panels...hows the durability?

bigblock73 · 07-03-2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by american revolution

looks great!! need to do my door panels...hows the durability?

Did you read the entire thread? Look up at post #13

american revolution · 07-04-2010, 10:24 AM

read that anyone else have problems?

heavymetal'73 · 07-06-2010, 12:53 PM

wow, that looks really nice! I wasnt thinking about doing that before, but I think that you just sold me on the idea. Especially because is is in the same color theme as my '73 Thanks for the project/pics!

Davidmichael · 07-06-2010, 08:01 PM

wow that came out really good. nice job man

01-09-2010, 04:28 PM	#2
sdelmar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 60	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond looks good! i like the two-tone!!! __________________ 2007 Sierra Denali 1995 Sierra 4x4 (426,000 miles and counting) 2002 Acura TL-S (how did THAT get here????)

01-09-2010, 07:47 PM	#3
rdm1208 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 62	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond I second that, turned out nice!

01-09-2010, 11:35 PM	#4
fastforce Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: greene co va Posts: 1	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond good looking&easy i like it

01-10-2010, 02:52 AM	#5
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond How well does the color bond hold up over time? Does it slowly rub off? I need to do the same thing and am just curious if it will need to be touched up from time to time.

01-10-2010, 12:14 PM	#6
diamondjimtwo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: fayetteville, pa Posts: 20	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond This is my first time using it, so I can't really say. It is supposed to be pretty durable from what I read and it doesn't feel like it would come off that easy. Maybe some others can comment. __________________ 1979 Blazer 1991 Jimmy (Sold)

01-09-2010, 04:23 PM	#1
diamondjimtwo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: fayetteville, pa Posts: 20	Refinished my console w/Color Bond Thought I would share this: I just finished up this morning refinishing my console. It was a very faded from sitting in one spot for about 10 years. Instead of one solid color, I optioned for a two-tone. Bought some Color Bond from LMC, disassembled & cleaned. I applied 4-5 coats letting each dry about 10-15 minutes. I think it turned out pretty good and would recommend this stuff if you have thought about using it. Here are some before and after pics. Attached Images

01-10-2010, 01:36 PM	#7
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond Nice job man! Like the two tone.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

01-10-2010, 01:49 PM	#8
diamondjimtwo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: fayetteville, pa Posts: 20	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond Thanks! __________________ 1979 Blazer 1991 Jimmy (Sold)

01-10-2010, 06:09 PM	#9
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond NICE job man... __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

01-11-2010, 12:57 AM	#10
blazn79 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lowell, Massachusetts Posts: 126	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond I used the same stuff to do my console but did it red w/ the top center strip in dark red and when it was done I used the clear coat from color bond to protect it.

01-11-2010, 02:43 PM	#11
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond Nice! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

01-11-2010, 04:19 PM	#12
stevieB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: phoenix az Posts: 141	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond looks awesome man! thats why I love this site, it is great insperation!

06-29-2010, 06:57 PM	#14
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond I like the SEM Color Coat, it's good stuff. If the surface is properly cleaned and prepped, it will last a good long while. __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

06-29-2010, 11:20 PM	#15
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond I've had pretty good luck with duplicolor. It's gotta be really clean, & i wipe it down with laquer thinner before i spray it. John __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

06-30-2010, 04:29 PM	#16
american revolution Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: san francisco Posts: 446	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond looks great!! need to do my door panels...hows the durability?



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07-04-2010, 10:24 AM	#18
american revolution Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: san francisco Posts: 446	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond read that anyone else have problems?

07-06-2010, 12:53 PM	#19
heavymetal'73 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central PA Posts: 6	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond wow, that looks really nice! I wasnt thinking about doing that before, but I think that you just sold me on the idea. Especially because is is in the same color theme as my '73 Thanks for the project/pics!

07-06-2010, 08:01 PM	#20
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: Refinished my console w/Color Bond wow that came out really good. nice job man

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