straight6pwr Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 9 hours ago, Earl said: I used it for my trunk handle on the compact. That stuff is great but very unforgiving if you have any nicks or imperfections very true. by 'coats well' i meant it lays flat and even, no wrinkle or orange peel. i even had a couple of pretty good size paint spatters on the plate filler that just evened out all on their own. also, if its up to earl's standards, you know its good. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattY Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Do you have any alpinweiss ii parts you need to paint? I was gonna order a primed front valance and spoiler in the near future (i'd rather have a white on white lip) and we could cut down on paint costs if we tag team it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 16 minutes ago, MattY said: Do you have any alpinweiss ii parts you need to paint? I was gonna order a primed front valance and spoiler in the near future (i'd rather have a white on white lip) and we could cut down on paint costs if we tag team it. I'd potentially be interested as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 i do have to paint a front valance, but I don't trust myself to get that done right - going to the professionals for that. i don't have spray equipment either, just using rattle cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 we are rolling now. the SEM stuffs have arrived. door panels done. here's a comparison photo for reference. its hard to find direct comparisons online so hopefully this helps someone else down the line. i couldn't be happier with the color and coverage. covers the old color, but all the vinyl texture is all still there. the final test will be how it holds up in the long run. KaiserRolls, Boris3, Bassboy3313 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 I lack the patience for things such as this Dan. +1 to you andyhundley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 I used a product called Rub N' Restore from a mom and daughter shop in California when I did the sport seats for the e21. Heard great reviews about them, so I gave it a try. Loved how it applied and the final look is perfect. https://www.rubnrestore.com/ The SEM products you used were second on my list. Glad to see someone used it and has a positive outcome. Definitely keep it in mind for other projects for sure. Looks great Dan!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 The optimism displayed in previous posts will now be balanced: Pearl Beige is stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 I used a product called Rub N' Restore from a mom and daughter shop in California when I did the sport seats for the e21. Heard great reviews about them, so I gave it a try. Loved how it applied and the final look is perfect. https://www.rubnrestore.com/ The SEM products you used were second on my list. Glad to see someone used it and has a positive outcome. Definitely keep it in mind for other projects for sure. Looks great Dan!! Rubnrestore Definitely not clicking that link at work. Nice try fishface jc43089, B C and MattY 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, KaiserRolls said: Rubnrestore Definitely not clicking that link at work. Nice try fishface lol. will definitely click at home though. 1 hour ago, Snap said: Pearl Beige is stupid oh, no doubt about that. silver is better, natur is better, its the bastard child in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattY Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 On 2/28/2017 at 6:42 PM, straight6pwr said: but I don't trust myself to get that done right jokes on you, this is how i feel every waking moment of my life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 carpet is here! great tonal match to the palomino. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Please please please let me know how you're going to get that to lay nicely. I have the same stuff in my car and for the life of me can't get it to lay flat everywhere lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Pro tip: install on a very warm sunny day. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Pro tip: install on a very warm sunny day. I did. Also let it sit out for a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 i dont know, never done this before. I have it out and am walking on the floor pan bit to hopefully get that part nice and flat. maybe heat gun to get out the wrinkles? KaiserRolls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris3 Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Does the replacement carpet have the same foam backing like the original? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Does the replacement carpet have the same foam backing like the original? Mine did not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted March 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 there is foam on the back of this brand. i have also trained the cats to sleep and play on the carpet to help with the flatness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Also did not have holes for the seat bolts/belts. That was annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 How about ironing it? Likely on the "Nylon" or low heat setting due to the plastic content of the fibers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 there is foam on the back of this brand. i have also trained the cats to sleep and play on the carpet to help with the flatness. Post pic I am curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted March 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 10 hours ago, KaiserRolls said: Post pic I am curious ok, whiskers. KaiserRolls, Bassboy3313, visian and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hahahahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Those eyes are awesome! Carpet looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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