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Old Feb 12, 2024 | 08:52 PM
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Hey guys! This summer I plan on repainting the cargo area plastics in my fb. I purchased this brown spray paint (pictured below) as it looks close to the brown in my interior. I thought maybe you all could give me some pointers and advice? Anything would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Old Feb 12, 2024 | 09:23 PM
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Don't use anything but SEM paint. Rust-oleum may actually end up flaking rather than adhering or penetrating into the plastic.

SEM makes a brown that matches fairly close to most OEM browns.
Be sure to clean the parts well with soap and water. Follow up with a prep-all (wax and grease remover)
Use a good adhesion promoter for plastics. Follow the instructions closely.
A few light coats with SEM should be enough for good coverage.

You can checkout my interior redo on my T2 here
https://www.rx7club.com/build-thread.../#post12588977
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Old Feb 12, 2024 | 09:29 PM
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Thanks! I appreciate it! I’ll go get some of that paint and give it a try!
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Old Feb 16, 2024 | 02:40 AM
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Nothing but SEM. Using it for years. Professionals use it but they buy it in a can to run through a spray gun which ends up nicer and last longer then the spray can. But spray can works very well too if prepped right.
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Old Feb 16, 2024 | 05:05 AM
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That’s what I’ve been hearing… you wouldn’t know by chance the right color of brown for the fb interior from SEM would you?
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Old Feb 23, 2024 | 08:25 AM
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No I only know that graphite works pretty good for the grey interior. A little on the lighter side
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