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| Re: [GMCnet] Which is the recommended product for inside end caps? [message #217276 is a reply to message #217274] |
Wed, 07 August 2013 11:18   |
Len Novak
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Kryon Fusion, off white as I remember, picked it up at the hardware store in
Fallbrook. I find the exact color and post later.
Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry Engelbrecht
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Subject: [GMCnet] Which is the recommended product for inside end caps?
Is it Krylon fusion, and who sells it? Also, will that work for vinyl (I'm
guessing) upholstery? Thanks.
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San Diego, CA
'73 26' ex-Glacier
TZE063V100319 03/07/73
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www.bdub.net/novak/
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| Re: [GMCnet] Which is the recommended product for inside end caps? [message #217277 is a reply to message #217274] |
Wed, 07 August 2013 11:24 |
kelvin
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On 8/7/2013 8:44 AM, Larry Engelbrecht wrote:
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> Is it Krylon fusion, and who sells it? Also, will that work for vinyl (I'm guessing) upholstery? Thanks.
Some have had good luck with Fusion. I haven't.
I'm a fan of SEM products.
http://www.semproducts.com/index.php/product-catalog/flexible-coatings/color-coat/
I get it locally at an auto upholstery shop but there are a number of
places that stock it around town. Or the Interwebs, of course.
Used it on my dash - the soft parts and the hard parts. Also used it on
the door panels of my car. I covered a bright, 70s-vintage blue vinyl
with a light gray. My left knee rests on one spot while driving and it
hasn't worn thru to the blue in 7 years.
The fact is, I painted both upper caps in my coach with plain old Krylon
white about 8 years ago. It's not like they get any wear, after all.
Kelvin
'73 23' in Eugene, OR
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| Re: Which is the recommended cleaning and dye product for inside end caps? [message #217292 is a reply to message #217287] |
Wed, 07 August 2013 15:23 |
LarryInSanDiego
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...which is another part of my question. Seems the PO must have cleaned the rear end cap with some kind of solvent based cleaner because it was crumbling everywhere. I was fortunate to get another end cap but am scared to clean it for fear of having the same thing happen again. So, what common household/garage cleaners do I use and which to avoid like the plague?
Larry Engelbrecht
San Diego, CA
'73 26' ex-Glacier
TZE063V100319 03/07/73
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| Re: Which is the recommended cleaning and dye product for inside end caps? [message #217293 is a reply to message #217292] |
Wed, 07 August 2013 15:28 |
Carl S.
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| LarryInSanDiego wrote on Wed, 07 August 2013 13:23 |
...which is another part of my question. Seems the PO must have cleaned the rear end cap with some kind of solvent based cleaner because it was crumbling everywhere. I was fortunate to get another end cap but am scared to clean it for fear of having the same thing happen again. So, what common household/garage cleaners do I use and which to avoid like the plague?
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Larry,
I've always had really good luck with "Simple Green" It is mild but thorough. While I like and have used Krylon Fusion extensively (available at most hardware stores) I think SEM Trim Paint might be a better choice. You may have to go to an automotive refinishing supplier for this, but it seems to be a better product. Plus, you can ask for advice from a specialist who (hopefully) knows the product line better than the average "Helpful Hardware Man".
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Which is the recommended product for inside end caps? [message #217310 is a reply to message #217277] |
Wed, 07 August 2013 19:07 |
Len Novak
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Krylon Fusion for Plastic
Dover White
Any hardware store should carry it.
Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 9:25 AM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Which is the recommended product for inside end caps?
On 8/7/2013 8:44 AM, Larry Engelbrecht wrote:
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> Is it Krylon fusion, and who sells it? Also, will that work for vinyl (I'm
guessing) upholstery? Thanks.
Some have had good luck with Fusion. I haven't.
I'm a fan of SEM products.
http://www.semproducts.com/index.php/product-catalog/flexible-coatings/color
-coat/
I get it locally at an auto upholstery shop but there are a number of
places that stock it around town. Or the Interwebs, of course.
Used it on my dash - the soft parts and the hard parts. Also used it on
the door panels of my car. I covered a bright, 70s-vintage blue vinyl
with a light gray. My left knee rests on one spot while driving and it
hasn't worn thru to the blue in 7 years.
The fact is, I painted both upper caps in my coach with plain old Krylon
white about 8 years ago. It's not like they get any wear, after all.
Kelvin
'73 23' in Eugene, OR
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1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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| Re: Which is the recommended cleaning and dye product for inside end caps? [message #217337 is a reply to message #217293] |
Thu, 08 August 2013 03:30 |
Ken Burton
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I had my front cap out of the coach and repaired some cracks about 10 years ago. I scrubbed the entire cap with Simple Green and rinsed it thoroughly. I then painted it with Krylon Fusion. 10 years later it looks just liked it did the day I painted it.
I do not know how you would clean it in the coach since it takes a lot of water to thoroughly rinse off all of the Simple Green.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Which is the recommended product for inside end caps? [message #217402 is a reply to message #217379] |
Thu, 08 August 2013 13:45 |
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Stick,
You are very lucky to have a dash that is in good shape, however, be careful when you decide to paint it and don't put a lot of
pressure at any one point you may find that it is bit brittle and wind up with a crack.
Depending on the angle the windshield intersects the dash you may or may not have to remove it. If it is a very tight angle you'll
play merry hell trying to mask off the windshield and / or clean off any overspray.
Taking the windshield out (without breaking it) may or may not be a big deal, talk to a professional windshield installer about what
you want to do and see what he says.
Regards,
Rob M.
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Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 12:39 PM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Which is the recommended product for inside end caps?
I'm also interested in this product. I drive a '96 Cadillac with an enormous dash and windshield. Most you see are cracked from the
sun but mine is in great shape except for discoloration. I've tried liquids and pastes to try to bring the color back out but I
think the answer would be to repaint. I suppose this would require removal of the windshield but I don't think that is a big deal.
Question: does either product have any protective chemicals in them or would just the coating prevent sun damage(like painting a
house)? The dash is made of unobtanium and I really want to keep it from cracking.
I plan on using this on my GMC - (GMC content) :)
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'78 Royale
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
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