Trim paint

Helltime · 02-09-2009, 07:41 PM

What kind of paint and color would i want to use to paint the trim on my 85 GT. The trim around windows and such is faded and doesnt look the greatest, i was going to paint it black, but now i don't want to. I want to keep it the charcoal or grey or what ever the color is called. What is the best way to do this? Is there a rattle can color that is close or right on? What brand? I'm just curious because everytime i go over to the other garage and see my dad's clean vert i all of the sudden want to focus on making mine look better.

negusm · 02-09-2009, 08:12 PM

SEM. Charcoal Bumper Color.

Dark Smoke os very close as well as Medium smoke.

You can go with Dark Smoke if you want it a bit darker than stock but still stand out like it's supposed to.

Use SEM.

-Mike

Capriman86 · 02-09-2009, 08:15 PM

Yep SEM Charcoal 39153 is what I used on my whole capri.

Lower body, moldings, trim, mirrors, cowl, around windows, bulge scoop, wing, tail light housings, you name it.

Helltime · 02-09-2009, 08:53 PM

Thanks for the quick replies, Where can i find this and how much does it usually cost?

Ken Newman · 02-09-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capriman86

Yep SEM Charcoal 39153 is what I used on my whole capri.

Lower body, moldings, trim, mirrors, cowl, around windows, bulge scoop, wing, tail light housings, you name it.

That is one sweet car! I also used SEM on all the exterior black parts and the interior trim plastic. Most automotive paint stores carry it.

Capriman86 · 02-09-2009, 08:57 PM

Cans are around $10-12 bucks a can.

Here is a locator.
http://semproducts.com/cms/Where+To+Buy/13.html

I get mine from a local Autobody Supply shop.

Helltime · 02-09-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capriman86

Cans are around $10-12 bucks a can.

Here is a locator.
http://semproducts.com/cms/Where+To+Buy/13.html

I get mine from a local Autobody Supply shop.

Awesome, thanks for the locator link. And Wow, nice car capriman. I love the looks of the capris. Almost had one for my first car, but my dad said no (even though it was only a 4 cyl auto).

blueskin · 02-16-2009, 01:38 AM

This is exactly the info i was looking for, thanks Capriman86!!

sowaxeman · 02-16-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capriman86

Yep SEM Charcoal 39153 is what I used on my whole capri.

Lower body, moldings, trim, mirrors, cowl, around windows, bulge scoop, wing, tail light housings, you name it.

Hey Jeff - is this also an acceptable match for the Marchal covers? Looks to be dead on!

Another question.....my '85 GT has the lower TT charcoal treatment like your car. As far as I can tell it is all original, but my driver door has an area that is faded....almost like it has been "over polished". Drives me nuts! If the lower TT is indeed all original do you think this 39153 paint would be a close enough match to paint just the lower door area without having to paint all of the lower?

blueskin · 04-13-2009, 12:22 AM

I just painted the hatch trim using SEM Charcoal 39153 and it's dead on! It's not very forgiving though as far as filling so make sure you have your trim as smooth as can be!!

Capriman86 · 04-13-2009, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sowaxeman

Hey Jeff - is this also an acceptable match for the Marchal covers? Looks to be dead on!

Another question.....my '85 GT has the lower TT charcoal treatment like your car. As far as I can tell it is all original, but my driver door has an area that is faded....almost like it has been "over polished". Drives me nuts! If the lower TT is indeed all original do you think this 39153 paint would be a close enough match to paint just the lower door area without having to paint all of the lower?

Oops sorry I missed this.

I use the 39153 on the covers I restore and they come out very very close.
I think you might see where you touched up if you try the SEM on a factory finish...not really sure on that.

And yes, you must get your trim SMOOTH or used a high build primer first.

arvak · 04-13-2009, 02:02 PM

86capriASC · 04-26-2009, 01:50 PM

Any one ever try this paint?

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

negusm · 04-26-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86capriASC

Any one ever try this paint?

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

Why would you buy paint from them?

ALWAYS go straight to FMR or Metro Finishes or even SEM.

Yes, I have used that exact paint and it matches NOTHING. Back before FMR got into business in a big way, my last order with LMR included a can of that...and it was a weird grey. Didn't match the NOS exterior mouldings I had or even the interior grey.

-Mike

86capriASC · 04-26-2009, 10:03 PM

Didn't say I was going to buy from them!

Just asking a simple question because I had not seen it mentioned in any other response.

negusm · 04-26-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86capriASC

Didn't say I was going to buy from them!

Just asking a simple question because I had not seen it mentioned in any other response.

It's come up before a few times but I doubt you'd be able to search it out of this message board.

I also got some of the interior black. That was also flatter than I cared for.

-Mike

86capriASC · 04-26-2009, 10:26 PM

When I do buy some I will get the SEM paint from the local Body Shop Supply.

02-09-2009, 07:41 PM	#1
Helltime FEP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Des Moines, Ia Posts: 123	Trim paint What kind of paint and color would i want to use to paint the trim on my 85 GT. The trim around windows and such is faded and doesnt look the greatest, i was going to paint it black, but now i don't want to. I want to keep it the charcoal or grey or what ever the color is called. What is the best way to do this? Is there a rattle can color that is close or right on? What brand? I'm just curious because everytime i go over to the other garage and see my dad's clean vert i all of the sudden want to focus on making mine look better. __________________ Garage 1983 Mustang GLX convertible 5.0 5speed (father's) 9.42 @ 76mph 1985 Mustang GT 5speed (project, mine) 9.05 @ 77.43mph I won the grugde match =)

02-09-2009, 08:12 PM	#2
negusm Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 14,721	SEM. Charcoal Bumper Color. Dark Smoke os very close as well as Medium smoke. You can go with Dark Smoke if you want it a bit darker than stock but still stand out like it's supposed to. Use SEM. -Mike __________________ CLICK HERE FOR A TROVE OF FACTORY CAPRI LITERATURE!

02-09-2009, 08:15 PM	#3
Capriman86 Needs Capri Monies Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N.Smithfield, RI Posts: 11,697	Yep SEM Charcoal 39153 is what I used on my whole capri. Lower body, moldings, trim, mirrors, cowl, around windows, bulge scoop, wing, tail light housings, you name it. __________________ ~Jeff 1986 Mercury Capri 5.0 T-Top 5spd 1988 Ford Mustang GT 1998 Chevy S10 (Daily Driver) 2003 PT Loser My Rides - Past and Present -- My FQuick Garage Come check out The Lost & Found Four Eyes

02-09-2009, 08:53 PM	#4
Helltime FEP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Des Moines, Ia Posts: 123	Thanks for the quick replies, Where can i find this and how much does it usually cost? __________________ Garage 1983 Mustang GLX convertible 5.0 5speed (father's) 9.42 @ 76mph 1985 Mustang GT 5speed (project, mine) 9.05 @ 77.43mph I won the grugde match =)

02-09-2009, 08:57 PM	#6
Capriman86 Needs Capri Monies Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N.Smithfield, RI Posts: 11,697	Cans are around $10-12 bucks a can. Here is a locator. http://semproducts.com/cms/Where+To+Buy/13.html I get mine from a local Autobody Supply shop. __________________ ~Jeff 1986 Mercury Capri 5.0 T-Top 5spd 1988 Ford Mustang GT 1998 Chevy S10 (Daily Driver) 2003 PT Loser My Rides - Past and Present -- My FQuick Garage Come check out The Lost & Found Four Eyes

02-16-2009, 01:38 AM	#8
blueskin FEP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: S/E Michigan Posts: 127	This is exactly the info i was looking for, thanks Capriman86!!

04-13-2009, 12:22 AM	#10
blueskin FEP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: S/E Michigan Posts: 127	I just painted the hatch trim using SEM Charcoal 39153 and it's dead on! It's not very forgiving though as far as filling so make sure you have your trim as smooth as can be!!

04-13-2009, 02:02 PM	#12
arvak FEP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 117	__________________ My 5 Mustangs: 64.5 K Coupe 66 A fb 82 GT w/T-top 86 SVO 93 Cobra Last edited by arvak; 04-15-2009 at 11:17 AM.

04-26-2009, 01:50 PM	#13
86capriASC FEP Super Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Edgerton,WI Posts: 2,874	Any one ever try this paint? http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS __________________ Mike She's good from Far but far from Good. BUT getting there. 1986 ASCMclaren #108 stock short block, Bread Box intake, 65mm TB, Equal length headers, 3.73s, cat-back, 76mm MAF conversion, Gt-40 heads, TFS1 cam, 30lb injectors, 9PSI Powerdyne Supercharger and AFM Power Pipe. http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/v...6capriasc/108/

04-26-2009, 10:03 PM	#15
86capriASC FEP Super Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Edgerton,WI Posts: 2,874	Didn't say I was going to buy from them! Just asking a simple question because I had not seen it mentioned in any other response. __________________ Mike She's good from Far but far from Good. BUT getting there. 1986 ASCMclaren #108 stock short block, Bread Box intake, 65mm TB, Equal length headers, 3.73s, cat-back, 76mm MAF conversion, Gt-40 heads, TFS1 cam, 30lb injectors, 9PSI Powerdyne Supercharger and AFM Power Pipe. http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/v...6capriasc/108/

04-26-2009, 10:26 PM	#17
86capriASC FEP Super Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Edgerton,WI Posts: 2,874	When I do buy some I will get the SEM paint from the local Body Shop Supply. __________________ Mike She's good from Far but far from Good. BUT getting there. 1986 ASCMclaren #108 stock short block, Bread Box intake, 65mm TB, Equal length headers, 3.73s, cat-back, 76mm MAF conversion, Gt-40 heads, TFS1 cam, 30lb injectors, 9PSI Powerdyne Supercharger and AFM Power Pipe. http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/v...6capriasc/108/

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