66gtk Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 Repaired some broken tabs and such on the fragile map pockets. Acetone is your friend! Door panels have been repainted as there are scratch marks revealing the faded finish underneath. Still, the back of the panels looks like they haven't been painted (why would they) and the color seems to match well. The map pockets show no signs of painting except that they match the painted door panels perfectly -sheen and all. The arm rest you can see wrapped underneath does not look painted as I see no tape line or paint line, yet the color still matches the rest. Trying hard to find out what color this exactly is so I can get some spray dye for repairs and to dye the new dash when I get one. It's an '83. I figured since it's been repainted there is no telling if the original color is still represented or not. Let alone where/how to get some in a spray can. I thought I got lucky with this Duplicolor as the can's cap seems to match my color very very well! However, I tested the contents on the cap and it's NOT EVEN CLOSE. I tried another can from a different LOT # just to be sure and the results are the same. Major Bummer!! Part numbers from my map/door pockets My front parking lenses were cloudy and faded and now looked a bit rough next to the newly painted and polished surrounds. I cleaned them up good and then proceeded to compound them (not easy due to the textured finish) with the buffer and some Meguiars Ultimate Compound. They turned out great, I think! No pics of that, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Repaired some broken tabs and such on the fragile map pockets. Acetone is your friend! Door panels have been repainted as there are scratch marks revealing the faded finish underneath. Still, the back of the panels looks like they haven't been painted (why would they) and the color seems to match well. The map pockets show no signs of painting except that they match the painted door panels perfectly -sheen and all. The arm rest you can see wrapped underneath does not look painted as I see no tape line or paint line, yet the color still matches the rest. Trying hard to find out what color this exactly is so I can get some spray dye for repairs and to dye the new dash when I get one. It's an '83. I figured since it's been repainted there is no telling if the original color is still represented or not. Let alone where/how to get some in a spray can. I thought I got lucky with this Duplicolor as the can's cap seems to match my color very very well! However, I tested the contents on the cap and it's NOT EVEN CLOSE. I tried another can from a different LOT # just to be sure and the results are the same. Major Bummer!! Part numbers from my map/door pockets My front parking lenses were cloudy and faded and now looked a bit rough next to the newly painted and polished surrounds. I cleaned them up good and then proceeded to compound them (not easy due to the textured finish) with the buffer and some Meguiars Ultimate Compound. They turned out great, I think! No pics of that, yet. Most of us swear by SEM Color Coat. I really don't know what your interior color is but you can post a pic of your door sticker. Even if it is some really odd color many auto body suppliers can read the sample and match SEM, then put it in a spray can for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Most of us swear by SEM Color Coat. I really don't know what your interior color is but you can post a pic of your door sticker. Even if it is some really odd color many auto body suppliers can read the sample and match SEM, then put it in a spray can for you. SEM's Shadow Blue is #15043. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66gtk Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 SEM's Shadow Blue is #15043. The color for my 83 truck is Dark Harbor Blue. I spent 45 minutes at the only paint store in town who can make custom paint cans and brought in an entire door panel. Complete waste of my time. They could not help me. Nobody in my area sells/mixes SEM interior paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 The color for my 83 truck is Dark Harbor Blue. I spent 45 minutes at the only paint store in town who can make custom paint cans and brought in an entire door panel. Complete waste of my time. They could not help me. Nobody in my area sells/mixes SEM interior paint. Or they would not help you. 😐 Are you very rural, or is it just that all the body shops have gone to mixing their own, like around here? I know the local chain close to me will mix to a colors formula. Levine's are pretty good at it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 The color for my 83 truck is Dark Harbor Blue. I spent 45 minutes at the only paint store in town who can make custom paint cans and brought in an entire door panel. Complete waste of my time. They could not help me. Nobody in my area sells/mixes SEM interior paint. This place in Georgia says it will mix Color Coat to a formula or 1/2" swatch, for $29.95 http://www.vinylprovinyl.com/page/1246158 Dark Harbor Blue was trim B for 1983. The Sherwin Williams code for that is 34-32958 (B-R-TK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 This place in Georgia says it will mix Color Coat to a formula or 1/2" swatch, for $29.95 http://www.vinylprovinyl.com/page/1246158 Dark Harbor Blue was trim B for 1983. The Sherwin Williams code for that is 34-32958 (B-R-TK) There are places that will mix the SEM and ship it. And the SEM code is shown here: http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/interior-paint.html. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66gtk Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 There are places that will mix the SEM and ship it. And the SEM code is shown here: http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/interior-paint.html. Thanks guys - trying to avoid repainting ALL the plastic in my cab. It's all in good shape except the dash pad and a couple scratches here and there. I have no way of verifying if the current color is Dark Harbor Blue vs how it came from the factory. The easiest way would be to match what I have so I can make small spot repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Thanks guys - trying to avoid repainting ALL the plastic in my cab. It's all in good shape except the dash pad and a couple scratches here and there. I have no way of verifying if the current color is Dark Harbor Blue vs how it came from the factory. The easiest way would be to match what I have so I can make small spot repairs. Well, first I'd try whatever SEM is close (since that's likely what was used) Having it color matched by the vinyl place would pretty much assure a match for what you have. But that means waiting, and paying $30 for a spray can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Well, first I'd try whatever SEM is close (since that's likely what was used) Having it color matched by the vinyl place would pretty much assure a match for what you have. But that means waiting, and paying $30 for a spray can. There's a remote chance I can crossref the #'s on the back of your parts to a part # that would give the color. Remote. But I'd need good shots of those numbers, especially including the suffix info as that's where the color info will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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