Center console paint

[EScanlon]

I don't think the issue is my application. I think the material I am using is designed to provide some texture. I used it on the dash and got the same result.

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I really think the material is designed to have a some texture since it is used to repaint bumpers and trim parts. Regardless, I really like it the way it is and I think it looks good, but if you are looking to "re-paint" it is maybe not the right product.

Not trying to quibble over tiny details, as you pointed out you may be using a slightly different SEM product than the one I'm referring to.

I used Landau Black (Color Coat #15013) for the interior plastic pieces. I also know they have various "shades" of satin and flat black, as well as different formulations. They have a Plastic, Vinyl, and Cloth formulation (Color Coat: http://www.sem.ws/product.php?product_id=190) as well as the Bumper Coater aerosol ( http://www.sem.ws/product.php?product_id=205). Each of these have shades within their product family. While one will/may not exhibit texturing, another will/may.

That is why I cautioned on the product used by PanamaRed. While that metallic sparkle was what he wanted, it might not be for someone else. Same with the Bumper Coater product you used, it might be perfect colorwise, but may not be agreeable for it's texture.

This is why it is so important to point out these subtle differences. Not too long ago we had a long thread regarding the correct color for the tail-light finishers...and a heated debate by one member WHO WAS USING HIS COMPUTER MONITOR AS THE COLOR "SWATCH" TO MATCH TO HIS FINISHERS AND TO THE PHOTOGRAPHS HE HAD FOUND. He couldn't understand why they didn't match and was arguing the advise he was being given.

FWIW

E

[five&dime]

Finally created my own profile. My pops is Diseazd.

I thought someone said that it had silver flakes in it. I am sure it is a good product, but the ultimate litmus test would be to ask a pro which they prefer. Every pro I have ever talked to swears by SEM.

If you have access to an air compressor and an HVLP gun than SEM would be the only way to go.

Maybe the fusion is better than the SEM in a spray. My only experience has been with the SEM through a gun. I did some of my BMW interior with the interior dye and the front headlight grills with SEM trim paint. Both in satin black

Just my $.02

[zbane]

Juan purchased a variety that had the flakes in it. Krylon makes several different types of the fusion product. Some are textured, some are matte, some glossy, some red, orange, gray...

I've seen the stuff at walmart, you would just need to choose the one that appealed to you the most.