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Nightster09 · 11-29-2012, 02:53 AM

How well would painting a set of door panel pockets hold up? I am going to paint my door panels and want a new set of pockets, found a set i like not the right color. Just wanted some input on how well painting them would be.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 11-29-2012, 03:11 AM

It will work. For two weeks lol
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**78 Big10 454** · 11-29-2012, 03:18 AM

Two weeks? Insidious, you are an eternal optimist!

To answer your question, Nightster, you'd be better off going to an upholstery shop and have them fab up a set to match. I've tried the dye/paint route with the door pockets on my square and it was a complete and utter failure.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 11-29-2012, 03:36 AM

The nice thing about being a pessimist is your either right or pleasantly surprised lol

Two weeks is about what mine lasted. Lol
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tucsonjwt · 11-29-2012, 04:59 AM

i used SEM paint on my 83 C20 Silverado and it worked out fine. You likely won't use those pockets very much, so they won't get much wear. I also pulled the elastic strap taught on the back to make them close better. If you disassemble the pockets and lay the vinyl flat prior to painting them it will work.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 11-29-2012, 06:21 AM

I haven't tried sem yet but I hope it works good
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gGMC DOG · 11-29-2012, 06:56 AM

SEM is what a upholstery shop would use

http://semproducts.com/

INSIDIOUS '86 · 11-29-2012, 07:00 AM

I have to get it online so I really haven't bothered.
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6772fan · 11-29-2012, 09:44 PM

SEM products is the way to go. Painted mine about 6 years ago and still look very good. Preparation prior to painting is the key.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 11-29-2012, 09:56 PM

I just used vinyl spray found at oreillys. I cleaned up real good but it just flakes off. I hope the sem stuff is WAY better. I don't want lmc door panels....
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Metalshapes · 11-30-2012, 12:29 AM

I painted/dyed mine 3 yrs ago and they still look great, had no issues with them. As stated in a previous post, they get no use and just hang out there on the door panel looking good.

Skunksmash · 11-30-2012, 05:57 AM

Im gonna make some out of leather some day. I think it would be pretty cool.

BigMike608 · 11-30-2012, 09:54 AM

painted mine with SEM back in the summer and still looks perfect today

bigguns · 12-01-2012, 04:26 AM

Hard to beat sem just make sure it;s nice and clean.Have had mine painted for a few years now still looks good.Repops dont look right.just my .02 good luck.

Nightster09 · 12-01-2012, 06:02 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Looks like i'm gonna have to order the SEM i can't find it around me.

BLUE SQUARE · 12-04-2012, 03:59 PM

I actually snaked my out of a newer suburban in the junkyard. Exact same color and fit; however, the suburban ones have a flap that keeps the pocket closed. They maintain a low profile against the door too.

Blue Square.

motornut · 12-04-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUE SQUARE

I actually snaked my out of a newer suburban in the junkyard. Exact same color and fit; however, the suburban ones have a flap that keeps the pocket closed. They maintain a low profile against the door too.

Blue Square.

keeps stuff better hidden too
89s in a 78

11-29-2012, 02:53 AM	#1
Nightster09 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Big Sandy, Tn Posts: 22	Door panel pockets How well would painting a set of door panel pockets hold up? I am going to paint my door panels and want a new set of pockets, found a set i like not the right color. Just wanted some input on how well painting them would be.

11-29-2012, 03:11 AM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Door panel pockets It will work. For two weeks lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

11-29-2012, 03:18 AM	#3
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: Door panel pockets Two weeks? Insidious, you are an eternal optimist! To answer your question, Nightster, you'd be better off going to an upholstery shop and have them fab up a set to match. I've tried the dye/paint route with the door pockets on my square and it was a complete and utter failure. __________________ 1978 Chevy SWB C-10 2WD 454/400

11-29-2012, 03:36 AM	#4
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Door panel pockets The nice thing about being a pessimist is your either right or pleasantly surprised lol Two weeks is about what mine lasted. Lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

11-29-2012, 04:59 AM	#5
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Door panel pockets i used SEM paint on my 83 C20 Silverado and it worked out fine. You likely won't use those pockets very much, so they won't get much wear. I also pulled the elastic strap taught on the back to make them close better. If you disassemble the pockets and lay the vinyl flat prior to painting them it will work.

11-29-2012, 06:21 AM	#6
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Door panel pockets I haven't tried sem yet but I hope it works good Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

11-29-2012, 06:56 AM	#7
gGMC DOG Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Over yonder Posts: 259	Re: Door panel pockets SEM is what a upholstery shop would use http://semproducts.com/

11-29-2012, 07:00 AM	#8
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Door panel pockets I have to get it online so I really haven't bothered. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

11-29-2012, 09:44 PM	#9
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: Door panel pockets SEM products is the way to go. Painted mine about 6 years ago and still look very good. Preparation prior to painting is the key. __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

11-29-2012, 09:56 PM	#10
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Door panel pockets I just used vinyl spray found at oreillys. I cleaned up real good but it just flakes off. I hope the sem stuff is WAY better. I don't want lmc door panels.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

11-30-2012, 12:29 AM	#11
Metalshapes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 114	Re: Door panel pockets I painted/dyed mine 3 yrs ago and they still look great, had no issues with them. As stated in a previous post, they get no use and just hang out there on the door panel looking good. __________________ Rally 'round the family....with a pocket full of shells.

11-30-2012, 05:57 AM	#12
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Re: Door panel pockets Im gonna make some out of leather some day. I think it would be pretty cool.

11-30-2012, 09:54 AM	#13
BigMike608 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 432	Re: Door panel pockets painted mine with SEM back in the summer and still looks perfect today __________________ 1977 SWB C10 - "Woodson": 5.3 Vortec LS Swap, 4L60e Trans, 4.5/5 drop

12-01-2012, 04:26 AM	#14
bigguns Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Richland oregon Posts: 27	Re: Door panel pockets Hard to beat sem just make sure it;s nice and clean.Have had mine painted for a few years now still looks good.Repops dont look right.just my .02 good luck.

12-01-2012, 06:02 AM	#15
Nightster09 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Big Sandy, Tn Posts: 22	Re: Door panel pockets Thanks for the info guys. Looks like i'm gonna have to order the SEM i can't find it around me.



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12-04-2012, 03:59 PM	#16
BLUE SQUARE Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fontana California Posts: 97	Re: Door panel pockets I actually snaked my out of a newer suburban in the junkyard. Exact same color and fit; however, the suburban ones have a flap that keeps the pocket closed. They maintain a low profile against the door too. Blue Square. Attached Images

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