Painting interior plastic with SEM
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Hi all,
I'm adding tweeter pods to my a-pillars and trying to figure out which way would be best to finish them within my skill level. I can do a couple of different things:
1) Cover them in vinyl or leather- but stretching either may be tough over the pod.
2) Paint just the built out pod differently than the rest of the trim
3) Repaint the whole piece with SEM
I want to do either 1 or 3, but have never worked with SEM and have heard it's more of an art then just spraying.
Anyone worked with SEM before and know what color they have that would match the dark grey/ black interior plastic?
Thanks.
I'm adding tweeter pods to my a-pillars and trying to figure out which way would be best to finish them within my skill level. I can do a couple of different things:
1) Cover them in vinyl or leather- but stretching either may be tough over the pod.
2) Paint just the built out pod differently than the rest of the trim
3) Repaint the whole piece with SEM
I want to do either 1 or 3, but have never worked with SEM and have heard it's more of an art then just spraying.
Anyone worked with SEM before and know what color they have that would match the dark grey/ black interior plastic?
Thanks.
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I don't know what speakers you are getting, but I picked up some Polk MOMO 6500's for the front which have a seperate tweeter. The tweeter housing is finished in aluminum which exactly matches the Z's interior trim. I surface mounted them on the plastic sails and they look factory. Just an idea that kinda goes around all the pushups you're looking at going through. I'll see if I can grab a couple of pics.
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SEM is the way to go. I would use the Satin Black color. I have used it many times in various projects and I would say it is easier than spraying a can of paint. The only thing I would recommend is using Bulldog adheseive promoter for plastic. Repaint the whole thing in SEM
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So I've got one vote for vinyl and one for SEM. ![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Here's a quick pic for quicksilver.
I was going to post the whole set together when I was done... that way I could be sure I didn't screw them up too bad before I started posting pics. ![Big Grin](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Be nice, I've never done anything like this before.......
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Here's a quick pic for quicksilver.
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Be nice, I've never done anything like this before.......
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Oh, and I'm using DLS IR1 tweeter. The goal is to get them to face the middle of the opposite side window. So driver side tweeter faces the middle of the passenger's window.
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Originally Posted by NoahzBurnt
those DLS are huge tweeters....i say suede and do your head liner while your at it!
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I'm not sure how it work with your interior, but have you thought about painting the whole thing a flat black? Maybe even trim black? Obviously there would be prepping involved.
Vinyl looks good when done right. Horrible when done wrong.
Vinyl looks good when done right. Horrible when done wrong.
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Originally Posted by Mr X
Where did you buy the oem match vinyl?
Mike you my friend are in a bit of a dilemma.
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Dom (Mr X) is my installer and good friend.... He'll be building the Kwame (with Dom flair) box in a couple of weeks. If this works as we are hoping, my sub stage is going to be outright ridiculous.... in a good way.
I have a contact on 350zmotoring who is going to check on vinyl. Here is what he did:
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Mine will be very similar but angled back more.
Kwame- would love to talk with you. I'll be in a meeting from 10:00am (my time) until about 12:00. But otherwise will be free.
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I have a contact on 350zmotoring who is going to check on vinyl. Here is what he did:
![](http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o147/dvflyer/350z/350z%20stereo/Tweeter_2.jpg)
Mine will be very similar but angled back more.
Kwame- would love to talk with you. I'll be in a meeting from 10:00am (my time) until about 12:00. But otherwise will be free.
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Originally Posted by kwame@z1
^^^ I like that setup right there. Your using top of the line equipment no need to make it more noticeable than necessary. Wrapping it in the stock looking vinyl will look superb.
Now where am I going to put all this purple **** carpet I was going to use?
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