interior color change

[Tom Carter]

So I am changing everything that is green on the interior to blue. The car was originally green when I bought it. I changed the exterior color many years ago. Just replaced the carpet and the seat belts. Had the seats redone last winter. Custom covers were installed and I couldn't be happier with difference. I will update with more when it happens. The pictures don't have the kick panels installed because I still need to paint them. I plan on replacing the dash and painting the dash pad. I still need to change the color of the steering column. Not sure quite how I am going to do that but it will happen. I have the carpet replacements for the door panels as well. That maybe next weekends project. 

[cbolt]

I switched my interior to blue a long time ago. SEM products, properly applied, work very well for changing the plastic and vinyl stuff.

[Tom Carter]

Nice. Appreciate the information. The plastic painting is something I haven't done before

[cny first gen 71]

Hey Tom use a plastic prep on first after cleaning real good. I have some if you need it. Looks great so far. And the SEM products atr available at saves autobody supply on st. Fair boulevard.

[Tom Carter]

Nice...do you know if they have a color chart or can they mix base on year and model

[Leghome]

The SEM products can not be mixed that I know of but they do have a good selection in their color charts. I have used a lot of SEM products and have yet to have a complaint on any of them. A lot of times a Automotive paint store can make a match to what you have but you need to take in a piece that is larger than a business card in good shape and the color that you want. We have a device we call a camera that will scan the piece you  bring in and get a close match. One of our gals where I work is really good at tinting something close to be a perfect match.

[Stamminator]

Good info and pics.  I, too, plan to change interior colors - from green to black.

[Rob Peters]

19 minutes ago, Stamminator said:

Good info and pics.  I, too, plan to change interior colors - from green to black.

Hi Jeff,

I see this was your first post here on the FGMCC message boards.  Welcome to the club as one of our newest dues paying members of the club.  We look forward to hearing about your Monte and seeing some pictures.

rob

[willie]

Hey Tom, Car looks fantastic!!!   I just used it on some of my stuff and it looks great. The SEM color that I used was (15013 landau black).  Also on the pre spray do NOT spray it on anything directly, spray it on a cloth and then clean.   

[Tom Carter]

Thanks for the advice. I plan on doing a test piece to see how everything goes. I also checked out the SEM paint selections. I think i am going to go with Shadow Blue for the trim. Its a darker blue and it think it would look good against the other colors. 

[cny first gen 71]

Tom I have about 1/2-3/4 of a can of this stuff your welcome to it if you want. 

[Tom Carter]

YOUR THE MAN...i just ordered two cans from amazon. There was two kinds.  the kind i ordered was 38363 ( SEM sand free) I appreciate your offer though. 

[cbolt]

Shadow blue is the color I used for my plastic and dash. It will look great. Order more than you need because eventually it will need touch up and you want to be sure to have the same lot number of paint so it will match perfectly later on.

[Tom Carter]

That is a good idea. Do you have any pictures. I would love to see what it looks like as a finished product

[cbolt]

The pic I posted above was taken when I was mocking up the console install. Note the console color, shadow blue, and the seat back color, also shadow blue. Also, those head rests are shadow blue as well.

 

This one gives a glimpse of the dash. If you need me to I can go out and take some better ones, maybe tomorrow morning.

[Tom Carter]

Well that is just perfect. That is just what I was looking for. Your seats look amazing.  I notice that you are using the kick panels with the speakers molded in. How do you like those. I was considering them myself

[cbolt]

I would advise against the kick panel speakers in favor of the dash speakers. In the kick panel you really cannot hear them, but it very well could be the terrible stereo I had before. I am also running a 4 channel amp, but that doesn't seem to help. Your legs vibrate, but otherwise not much sound comes from the kick panel area. If I had to do it all over again I would mount speakers in the dash like the factory did.

[Tom Carter]

Well ok then. I'm glad I didn't go that way then. I figured the speaker size would be better in the panel. The dash speakers I have don't seem to do much compared to the rear. I am using the USA radio with the pre outs to an amp. I plan on switching to a four channel amp to see if that helps. The system works really well as is. Always looking to get better.

[Tom Carter]

So changing the door panel carpets where actually easier then i thought it would be. Time consuming and it makes a mess but it was worth it. I think the blue and the sandelwood are a great combination. I would recommend replacement to anyone that is thinking about it

[Tom Carter]

The dash and kick panels are hopefully next weekend

 

[Michaelc28081]

How did you change the headliner color? I have the green interior and can't get it gone fast enough but doing my research first.

[Tom Carter]

I had to replace the head liner to change the color. The trim in the ceiling was able to be painted same as the dash and kick panels. Take the front windshield out when you change the liner. It isn't necessary but it does make life easier 

[Tom Carter]

I need to update my pictures. My dash and kick panels are done. It came out great