Black Paint for interior

[CFL]

Hey guys I'm changing the color of my interior trim from brown to black on my 71 barracuda convertible but some parts I cannot find so am hoping to paint them but do not know what the best type, brand, or shade of black paint to use. Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[floyd]

Most people with experience will recommend SEM products. Excellent quality. They offer multiple products specifically for interior color applications (prep, primer, paint) in both aerosol and liquid. “Landau Black” is the one you want.

Color Coat™ Aerosols | 15013 | SEM Products

 

[CFL]

Thanks Floyd. In addition to the plastic parts, I have a brown metal ashtray and glove box door. This Landau Black paint doesnt indicate use on metal so would you recommend something different for these parts or use it on everything?

 

[floyd]

I used SEM “Trim Black” on my dash frame, glove box door and ash tray door.

I used the following technique to get the slight texture on the dash frame and doors. Strip to bare metal, prime with SEM self-etching black primer; follow with a super light dusting/fogging using Rustoleum textured black paint; then top with SEM Trim Black. All done with aerosol cans.

You can get SEM online from multiple sources but I see you’re in Ellicott City. These guys carry the full line of SEM and are great to deal with:

Nyquist Paints, Inc 303 Najoles Road Suite 110 Millersville, MD 21108 410-987-0200

SEM is pricey, but you get what you pay for.

Rustoleum textured black is easy to find at any hardware store.

 

[Ronbo73]

I agree with Floyd, SEM makes great interior paints. The paint that they have can be used to change color of carpet also.
I have also used the link I am adding for other paints and they are top notch paint in spray cans and match perfectly.
MOPAR Automotive Restoration Paint

 

[CFL]

Thanks Floyd. I appreciate the guidance. Time for a field trip to Nyquist paints.

And Rondo, thanks for hooking me up with the Mopar Restoration paints website. This site will come in handy for color matches on other parts of my project.

 

[SFEbody]

Thanks Floyd. In addition to the plastic parts, I have a brown metal ashtray and glove box door. This Landau Black paint doesnt indicate use on metal so would you recommend something different for these parts or use it on everything?

@CFL Powdercoat them satin black, You willbe much happier. I have done many and its more durable and last like no other. Just did a complete dash frame including glove box door, ash tray and headliner trim bits. They look better than new

 

[MoparCarGuy]

Show some pics of this "brown" interior. Are you changing a factory T7 - Tan interior to X9 - Black?
I love the rare non-black interiors. Properly done, these are very desirable.

 

[roadrunninMark]

I am going back to white interior, which is the original color. I have black pieces now. Which white is the correct SEM color?

 

[MMoparDan]

I agree with everyone else SEM

 

[Ronbo73]

I am going back to white interior, which is the original color. I have black pieces now. Which white is the correct SEM color?

My car has a white interior and I had to refinish my interior hard parts, back window trim, headliner trim at the doors and qtr windows and the upper windshield trim. I did not use SEM for those parts because I wanted to match the color and SEM didn't have a white that looked close. I used Herb's. The paint matched perfectly.
Herb's Parts: HERBS PARTS INTERIOR PAINT, Interior Paint, PAINT
For other paints I used 877 Paint.
MOPAR Automotive Restoration Paint

 

[roadrunninMark]

My car has a white interior and I had to refinish my interior hard parts, back window trim, headliner trim at the doors and qtr windows and the upper windshield trim. I did not use SEM for those parts because I wanted to match the color and SEM didn't have a white that looked close. I used Herb's. The paint matched perfectly.
Herb's Parts: HERBS PARTS INTERIOR PAINT, Interior Paint, PAINT
For other paints I used 877 Paint.
MOPAR Automotive Restoration Paint

How many coats are needed and how long will a can last? Can I get by with cans? I am thinking of getting new front door panels but will paint the rest.

 

[Ronbo73]

How many coats are needed and how long will a can last? Can I get by with cans? I am thinking of getting new front door panels but will paint the rest.

I used Herb's for the interior white paint and used 2 cans to paint my older white moldings. I had no paint left after the second can so if I were you, I would buy three cans. Herb's paint matched perfectly.
I bought my door panels, qtr panels and A-pillar moldings from Vansauto on E-bay and free shipping. The panels were great and very happy with the quality and fit.
Vans Auto LLC | eBay Stores

 

[pschlosser]

My car has a white interior and I had to refinish my interior hard parts, back window trim, headliner trim at the doors and qtr windows and the upper windshield trim. I did not use SEM for those parts because I wanted to match the color and SEM didn't have a white that looked close. I used Herb's. The paint matched perfectly.
Herb's Parts: HERBS PARTS INTERIOR PAINT, Interior Paint, PAINT
For other paints I used 877 Paint.
MOPAR Automotive Restoration Paint

I'd welcome seeing a photo of that restored interior. Maybe its in another post, but I welcome seeing your work.