The plastic interior pieces on my car have yellowed and don't match the vinyl. Any suggestions on what I can apply to the plastic to whiten it to better match the vinyl? Thanks. Steve
Nothing will "whiten" it. You'll need to remove the pieces, prep them properly and then go through a paint/dye process. You may be able to find a off-the-shelf color match in the SEM Products line of interior plastic and vinyl paints. They have at least a couple white colors...Sail White and Super White. The Super White is actually not a bright white but slightly off-white.
Thanks Pglade. I was afraid that was going to be the case. I know sometimes the plastic gets brittle over time too...looks like I'm in for some "fun". Steve
Another problem with white is it flakes off. I have used SEM sail white on my 68 with white interior.
I'm going thru the same thing with my 73 right now. Using the SEM plastic paint with Bulldog adhesion promoter.
telriv is correct. For some odd reason white interior parts chalk up and disintegrate way faster than darker colors. Best to locate darker color parts and then paint them white.
Underdog, Have you painted any of the pieces yet? If yes, wondering how the color match worked out with the SEM? Which SEM color are you using?
Yes have painted the A pillar trims. Used SEM super white 15103. It matches pretty good. If the plastic is sound enough scrub the parts with the recommended cleaner, rinse and let dry. Then use the Bulldog adhesion promoter or recommended SEM adhesion promoter, then paint. Let it dry at least 24 hours before handling.
Thanks Steve. I guess you found the super white was a closer match than the sail white? In any case, this is an all or nothing proposition...would look just as bad painting only some of the pieces as none at all. Did you have to locate parts to replace the flaked pieces? If yes, were they somewhat available or was it needle in the haystack tough? Steve
Yes super white is the closest match. Parts are needle in a haystack. The a-pillar trim is reproduced and very nice. Go to Elcamino MFG. Parts Place has door panels without provision for the carpet insert. They also have armrest pads. REM makes the package tray. From my research nothing else is offered as repo. I have not found any of the rear side trims. For now I'm going to paint mine and try to get them back in without destroying them. Long term if they are not made I am going to form my own panels from sheet aluminum and glue matching vinyl to them.
On plastic trim if you take thinner in a spray bottle and mist a lit coat followed by Bulldog then directly hit it with color you cant claw the color off it kinda becomes one if you will. But line Steve said you gotta have some what healthy plastic to work with. Also warm the part up with a heat gun first
Some photos of my plastic painted with super white. Where there is cracking in the plastic you can spray on lots of paint and it will cover. You almost can't make this stuff run.
