[Ozzmann]

I need to respray my seat back and sides, what paint should I use, flat black or satin, semi satin.....?
For a 69 goat.

[68gtoMN]

I don't recommend "paint". These are vinyl so you should use a vinyl dye. It comes in what looks like a paint can, but it is a dye. Different. SEM makes a vinyl dye product that is very good.

http://semproducts.com/?home=1

[webfoot]

I redyed my console with SEM's landau black and it turned out awesome.

[68gtoMN]

Originally Posted by dxeven

Aren't the backs and sides plastic?

Sorry - I misread the parts in my mind. Yes, they are plastic but the answer is exactly the same. You need DYE not paint.

[dxeven]

I saw that after I looked at SEM link. Thanks for the info as I may need this product in near future.

[P Glade]

SEM or another good brand of vinyl/plastic paint will do the job. As already mentioned, SEM's Landau Black has the right sheen for these plastic parts. A few tips:

>Get the parts CLEAN...SUPER CLEAN!! Don't use any sandpaper or other things that are real abrasive, but hot, hot water and good dishwashing soap like Dawn and a good stiff nylon bristle brush will help. SEM and others make special soaps (SEM-Soap I think they call it) and you can also use those but not absolutely necessary.

Even an initial scrubbing with something like Comet and a brush will help. I always follow it up with the hot water and Dawn-type soap process.

DON'T use things like lacquer thinner, etc to clean the parts.

>Adhesion Promoter---You can get one of SEM's (or whoever's product you use) or you can use Bulldog Adhesion Promoter. It'll work great under SEM and other paints. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BULLDOG CAN!!

>SPRAYING---If you use SEM in the spray can form...BE AWARE!!!!---the cans seem to be very sensitive to the position that you hold them. Position the parts so you can spray them with the can held upright (or very close to it). Otherwise you can get a "dry edge" look sometimes.

---You don't need to HOSE the stuff on....it's very, very thin stuff (SEM and other vinyl paints) so you'll only just end up causing a bunch of runs if you do. Being so thin, the runs will likely disappear when the solvents in the paint flash off, but no use in worrying about runs. With the can held upright you should be able to get medium-wet coats on the part.

---Spray Can vs. Quarts---consider buying a quart if you have access to a spray gun and air compressor. On larger parts like the seatbacks you will have much better control over how the paint lays out, etc and a lot less chance of creating any sort of "pattern" in the paint once it's dried.

---Temperatures---Temps in the high '70's, 80's are best. Low humidity also. If it's cold then wait until it warms up. Make sure the part itself isn't real cold (ie if it's been sitting in a real cold garage, etc before spraying).

Again, GET THE PARTS CLEAN!!!

There is some variation in the sheen/gloss level between the various spray can vinyl paints like SEM, Krylon, etc. SEM seems to have good "natural plastic" look to it in terms of sheen (as long as you spray it in good temperatures). The others, from my experience, have a bit more gloss to them.

[Aus Goat]

Ozz
i just painted mine ( 2pack ) the plastic had been repaired / painted so many times.
They sanded back 2pack primer / sand / paint 1 coat semi gloss black . Then we did one coat hammer tone ( very light ) to get the finish on the seat.
I dont know how it will wear but looks like new. Rechromed the buttons and all sweet.
cost me 250 for both seats including sides.
Get new chrome trim ex the states to set off the new backs. It comes in a roll with end clips .

picture not the best quality.

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...1&d=1297251801