Below you will find the most common questions we are asked at SEM.
How is Sure Coat applied?
- It can be applied with a paint spray gun with a 1.4mm tip or can be applied
with our 05500 Poly Brush Applicator.
Can I thin Sure Coat?
- Yes, with 16754 Sure-Coat Reducer.
I am trying to match the interior of my 1975 Mercedes Benz. I don’t know what the color is called and I don’t have an interior trim code. What can I do?
- Consult the 70034 Fleet and Foreign Color Selector. Here you may find a color that
matches or is close enough for your application. If there is a color that is close, you or your
jobber can mix the formula and tint it to match what you need.
I am trying to match the interior of my 1997 Chrysler. I don’t know the trim code or the name of the color. What can I do?
- Take a look at the CCCC-97 Interior and Exterior Automotive Vinyl & Plastic
Colors chip card. Here you may see the color you need and its corresponding SEM
Intermix number. If it is not here, try the 70034 Fleet and Foreign Color Selector.
I applied Sure Coat to some plastic parts on my car. If I scrape that part, the coating comes off.
- Sure Coat is designed to be a durable and permanent coating that won't flake, peel or
crack. A quality job begins with quality preperation. Please refer to the technical
document, RAP-1 in the product section of the web site for detailed preperation and
application.
Can I paint my convertible top with your products?
- Yes, if it is a vinyl convertible top. We don’t recommend to coat canvas or cloth tops. See
the RAP-1 under product information for detailed prep and application procedures.
Can I paint my leather seats with Color Coat?
- We don’t recommend using Color Coat on leather. Use our water-based system, Sure
Coat, or Classic Coat aerosols which are designed for leather. See the RAP-1 under
product information for detailed prep and application procedures.
Can I brush on Color Coat?
- No, Color Coat must be sprayed.
I applied Color Coat to some plastic parts on my car. If I scrape that part, the coating comes off.
- Color Coat is designed to be a durable and permanent coating that won't flake, peel or
crack. A quality job begins with quality preperation. Please refer to the technical
document, RAP-1 in the product section of the web site for detailed preperation and
application.
Can I buy 15163 Presidio in something other than an aerosol?
- We don’t sell this particular color in factory-packaged quarts or gallons; however, many
Color Coat aerosols may be mixed by your local jobber for application with a
paint spray gun.. The SEM Intermix formula number for 15163 Presidio is 4171.
Can I buy 15013 Landau Black in something other than an aerosol?
- Yes, it is available in ready to spray quarts and gallons. 15011 = gallon, 15014 = quart, and
15016 = cone top quart.
What can I use to tint the 39650 Tintable Truck Bed Liner or 40660 Pro-Tex Tintable Truck Bed Liner?
- Use a base coat or single stage automotive paint, without binders or reducers to tint the
bed liner resin. Do not use lacquer or water based paints to tint.
What ratio do you tint the resin in your tintable bed liner systems?
- 8:1. Use one pint of unreduced colorant to one gallon of resin. Then catalyze according to
the instructions.
When sanding my truck bed for application of Pro-Tex bed liner, I sanded through the paint to bare metal. Do I need to prime the metal first before applying the Pro-Tex?
- Yes, wherever there is bare metal, use a 2K primer and allow it to fully cure before applying
Pro-Tex. Do not use a Self-Etching Primer under Pro-Tex. Self-Etching primer is only
acceptable to use under our 39630 and 39650 Truckbed Liner systems.
What product do I use to fill a repair area on a TPO bumper?
- 39767 or 39768 Problem Plastic Repair Material. 68422 Mini Max Bumper
Repair is the same product in a 1-oz. cartridge. See the RAB-2 under product information
for detailed information about plastic repair.
What do I use to bond fiberglass to metal?
- 39747 Multi-Purpose Panel Adhesive or 39337 Door Skin & SMC Adhesive.
What product to fill a repair area on SMC or fiberglass?
- 39542 Carbo-Fill or 39492 No Swell Plastic Panel Filler.
What’s the difference 39542 Carbo-Fill or 39492 No Swell Plastic Panel Filler?
- 39542 is based on the same technology as the 39492, but is enriched with carbon fiber
for added strength and durability.
What is the part number for the static mixers that go on our Dual Mix cartridges?
- 70011 Integral Nut Square Static Mixers (6 pack) and 70012 Integral Nut Square
Static Mixers (50 pack) are for use with all 7oz Dual-Mix cartridges, except 39997
Rigid Urethane Foam. Use 70049 Long Static Mixers (50 pack) when dispensing
39997.
Do you have a color chip card for your Color Horizons products you can send me?
- 01003 is the part number for the Color Horizons Chip Card. It can be ordered from your
jobber or warehouse.
What is the difference betweenRust Shield, Rust Mort and Rust Seal?
- The main difference between Rust Mort and Rust Seal is that Rust Mort must be top
coated and Rust Seal may be left exposed. Both will neutralize and convert the rust to a
permanent protective coating. Rust Shield is a rust and corrosion control coating
available in 14 different colors that can be intermixed. Rust Shield may be brushed, rolled,
or sprayed. 38008 Hardener and Gloss Enhancer may be added to Rust Shield to
increase the durability and add gloss.
I painted the frame of my vehicle with Rust Shield and now I want to top coat it. How long do I need to wait?
- While we don’t recommend this practice, as long as Rust Shield has fully cured (3-7
days), it can be sanded and top coated. If the hardener has been added to the Rust
Shield, it cures quicker and may be sanded and top coated when it is dry to the touch.
Again, we discourage sanding and top coating Rust Shield as it is a finish coat and not a
primer. If you have already applied the Rust Shield and intend on painting over, it must be
fully cured and it isn’t recommended.
I would like to buy a can of (insert product). Can I purchase directly from you?
- We sell to warehouse distributors and a few jobbers. Please see the “Where to Buy”
section of our site for local listings. Please contact Customer Care with any questions at
cust_care@semproducts.com.
If you have further questions please contact our technical department at technical@semproducts.com
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