all black interior - The Ford Focus Forum

**huskybruiserjr** · 10-22-2009, 03:56 PM

im trying to get my interior to all black but have it last
ive seen a few that just spray painted it but it eventually chips off
how can i make it last or what would be a reasonable price to pay to have it done?

**Kauai Guy** · 10-22-2009, 07:15 PM

In order to make it last you Have to prep it properly. The best paint to use would be SEM Colorcoat Landau Black. There's a thread somewhere a out this that's a couple weeks old, you should go check that thread out.

**waxon_waxoff** · 10-22-2009, 10:59 PM

Kauai is right about that.... prep is everything, i can vouch for that considering my several crap paint job mistakes. if it's prepped properly and painted with the right primer/paint you won't have any chipping, fer sure.

**focusonthis420** · 10-22-2009, 11:09 PM

Best bet is to use SEM's prep materials along with their Landau Black like Kauai Guy suggested.

SEM Soap first, Vinyl Prep or World Class Vinyl/Plastic Prep, then SEM Sand Free (adhesion promoter). I did my door panels and dash almost 2 years ago, with only a few touch ups in high traffic areas (like the bottom of the B-pillar inside the door and kick panels). One thing I strongly suggest, when actually painting, do 2-3 light coats followed by 1-2 medium coats. I would also look into their Low Luster Clear for any parts that see a lot of wear.

I have 3 cans of Landau Black and Low Luster Clear sitting in my room to redo a few of my parts. I may tackle that tomorrow (after being let go from my seasonal job, I have plenty of free time lol).

**zx360** · 10-26-2009, 03:41 PM

the black i used in mine has held up over a year strong... then again i dont abuse it, but its taken some hits from my bikes and never chipped... i posted pics in the "black visors" thread

10-22-2009, 03:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
huskybruiserjr TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: wisconsin, germany, iraq Posts: 147	all black interior im trying to get my interior to all black but have it last ive seen a few that just spray painted it but it eventually chips off how can i make it last or what would be a reasonable price to pay to have it done? __________________ rockin an 04 ford focus svt thats sonic blue with AEM cold air intake, CFM 67mm throttle body, BORLA cat back, FocusSport strut tower bar, msd coil pack and wires also rockin a black 2000 zx3 thats stock except for the full obx exhaust catless with a fart can(came with the car bought it for 3k last time home on leave)

10-22-2009, 07:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kauai Guy TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kauai, Hawaii Posts: 221	Re: all black interior In order to make it last you Have to prep it properly. The best paint to use would be SEM Colorcoat Landau Black. There's a thread somewhere a out this that's a couple weeks old, you should go check that thread out. __________________ [anti]-kit [pro]-retrofit!

10-22-2009, 10:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
waxon_waxoff TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: toronto Posts: 148	Re: all black interior Kauai is right about that.... prep is everything, i can vouch for that considering my several crap paint job mistakes. if it's prepped properly and painted with the right primer/paint you won't have any chipping, fer sure.

10-22-2009, 11:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
focusonthis420 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 342	Re: all black interior Best bet is to use SEM's prep materials along with their Landau Black like Kauai Guy suggested. SEM Soap first, Vinyl Prep or World Class Vinyl/Plastic Prep, then SEM Sand Free (adhesion promoter). I did my door panels and dash almost 2 years ago, with only a few touch ups in high traffic areas (like the bottom of the B-pillar inside the door and kick panels). One thing I strongly suggest, when actually painting, do 2-3 light coats followed by 1-2 medium coats. I would also look into their Low Luster Clear for any parts that see a lot of wear. I have 3 cans of Landau Black and Low Luster Clear sitting in my room to redo a few of my parts. I may tackle that tomorrow (after being let go from my seasonal job, I have plenty of free time lol). __________________ "On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero." - Fight Club WE ARE..... PENN STATE!

10-26-2009, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
zx360 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clayton, WI Posts: 687	Re: all black interior the black i used in mine has held up over a year strong... then again i dont abuse it, but its taken some hits from my bikes and never chipped... i posted pics in the "black visors" thread __________________ FocusNation FocusRevolution

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