What's the best vinyl die/paint? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cheyguy · 07-09-2005, 04:35 PM

I just got a new dash and need to paint it, but the local parts stores just have one shade of blue, brown or red generic vinyl paint bombs. What kind do I need to look for and where? Thanks, Mike

unixadm · 07-09-2005, 05:15 PM

I like products from SEM. I've used them a lot, spraying leather, vinyl, plastic, etc with a cheapie HVLP gravity fed sprayer from Harbor Freight.

http://www.vinylpro.com is a great source for SEM products. They are a top notch place to order from. I've probably done 10 orders through them in the past year.

gator2511 · 07-09-2005, 05:19 PM

I used NAPA parts store. They custom mixed the colors I needed and sold me the flexible and hard base to mix the color with. It aint cheap but you can paint the soft and rigid vinyl. It went on easy and lasted very well.

cheyguy · 07-09-2005, 05:46 PM

Thanks guys! That will get me headed in the right direction. Are their spray can products good? My gun skills are poor at best and I would hate to screw up a brand new dash, or have to do it again.

unixadm · 07-09-2005, 06:29 PM

Yep. I've used both and they work well - but prep is key. Also spraying the stuff is easy. It's actually easier to spray with the HVLP than it is with the spray can IMO. You can check out my site at http://www.dmwtech.com/gallery/v/k20/?g2_page=2 for a picture of some door panels I sprayed white with SEM. If you do go with the bottled stuff, buy the SEM Crosslinker that you mix into the bottle, shake it well and then you can pour it right into your gun. It makes the finish much more durable.

fastwillie 696969 · 07-09-2005, 07:52 PM

krylon

72MARIO · 07-09-2005, 10:48 PM

V.H.T is really good also. It's Dye not a paint. Yet you still spray it on.

70c10 · 07-09-2005, 11:35 PM

SEM

super72bb · 07-09-2005, 11:47 PM

Sem!

powell72 · 07-09-2005, 11:50 PM

Another vote for SEM.

07-09-2005, 04:35 PM	#1
cheyguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 215	What's the best vinyl die/paint? I just got a new dash and need to paint it, but the local parts stores just have one shade of blue, brown or red generic vinyl paint bombs. What kind do I need to look for and where? Thanks, Mike __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super '80 Custom Deluxe '75 Blazer

07-09-2005, 05:15 PM	#2
unixadm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 61	I like products from SEM. I've used them a lot, spraying leather, vinyl, plastic, etc with a cheapie HVLP gravity fed sprayer from Harbor Freight. http://www.vinylpro.com is a great source for SEM products. They are a top notch place to order from. I've probably done 10 orders through them in the past year. __________________ - '72 Chevy C20 4x4 LWB Fleetside, 350/SM465, NP205, '73+ Axles (D44/14B FF 8-lug), 4 Wheel Discs - Updated Pics

07-09-2005, 05:19 PM	#3
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Vinyl paint I used NAPA parts store. They custom mixed the colors I needed and sold me the flexible and hard base to mix the color with. It aint cheap but you can paint the soft and rigid vinyl. It went on easy and lasted very well.

07-09-2005, 05:46 PM	#4
cheyguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 215	Thanks guys! That will get me headed in the right direction. Are their spray can products good? My gun skills are poor at best and I would hate to screw up a brand new dash, or have to do it again. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super '80 Custom Deluxe '75 Blazer

07-09-2005, 06:29 PM	#5
unixadm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 61	Yep. I've used both and they work well - but prep is key. Also spraying the stuff is easy. It's actually easier to spray with the HVLP than it is with the spray can IMO. You can check out my site at http://www.dmwtech.com/gallery/v/k20/?g2_page=2 for a picture of some door panels I sprayed white with SEM. If you do go with the bottled stuff, buy the SEM Crosslinker that you mix into the bottle, shake it well and then you can pour it right into your gun. It makes the finish much more durable. __________________ - '72 Chevy C20 4x4 LWB Fleetside, 350/SM465, NP205, '73+ Axles (D44/14B FF 8-lug), 4 Wheel Discs - Updated Pics

07-09-2005, 07:52 PM	#6
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	krylon __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

07-09-2005, 10:48 PM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	V.H.T is really good also. It's Dye not a paint. Yet you still spray it on. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-09-2005, 11:35 PM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	SEM __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-09-2005, 11:47 PM	#9
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	Sem! __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

07-09-2005, 11:50 PM	#10
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Another vote for SEM. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html



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