Thread: super mod that i have not seen anyone do yet

Originally Posted by s1795so2

Write up + pics or else! haha jk.

since i see you're a custom upholsterer, perhaps you might be able to assist me with the project just a bit. i think i am going to have to dye/paint the montana console so it matches the light grey of the GP console. SEM makes their Classic Color oe matching colors, but i'm not sure which one to use! (online color chart are teh sux0rs)

and stick to the sem brand, I have been told by a few upholsterers about issues with other brands

Originally Posted by s1795so2

I am not really sure which color to use, since I havent done any 97-03 gp's, only 04+. BUT, In my experience the regular color coat is the way to go. It is what I use everytime, unless it is a 100k+ show car, then I get them professionally painted.

here is a link to where to get it, plus the online chart doesn't suck ba**s. SEM Color Coat For Vinyl, Leather, & Plastics

hmmm interesting. i had thought that the classic coat line was like the regular color coat, but in OE matched colors.

what colors do you use for the 04+ (not the graphite, but the lighter gray)

Originally Posted by archemedes

and stick to the sem brand, I have been told by a few upholsterers about issues with other brands

for this, i intend to use SEM since i should be able to match factory colors. On other projects (PC related) i've used the duplicolor vinyl/fabric dye with excellent results, but i think it depends on what you're trying to cover.


what do you think about the people that have been using the flexible bumper coating on the leather seats??

it works for a week or 2

Originally Posted by s1795so2

Do you really have to ask me that??! haha No seriously, personally I don't think it should ever be done. EVER. But hey to each is own.

heh... i suppose it depends on what type of seats they are how well it would stick, but i can see it working, at least for awhile.

Originally Posted by s1795so2

I have never seen a light gray interior on an 04+ so I really wouldn't know. sorry, bro. Only graphite, and tan/multicolor.

i'm actually talkin about the light grey on the A-Pillar/roof ---

yeah, it's possible that that color in the 04's is more 'neutral' rather than grey. i may have to take a piece into the local place that sells the SEM colors and hold it up to the chart.

Originally Posted by s1795so2

I wish you lived close because I have a chart for sem, and to bad mine is wrapped or else I could've went out there and checked.

-- eh, i'm only 4 hours from you-- you wont bring it to me? hahaha


did you cover all the plastic pieces in the headliner? dome light, etc etc?? that would let you compare to that at least.

Originally Posted by 04DetroitLS

try an 04 impala. the color in my galaxy silver one loks damn close to that,and it has a DICw/ homelink

i see the color similarity... but that dic/homelink won't fit in the oem gp console.

got dremel? lol

Originally Posted by archemedes

got dremel? lol

eh, it's the wrong shape. but anyway, i got the console coming to me. it might be the right color, but im prepared for it to not be.

from what i can seem to narrow down, the 97-03 grand prix's have a medium grey color listed in the interior, gm code 9779 -- and since we know that most everything else inside the gp is charcoal, the medium grey must be up top.

the montana vans have this color listed also, but not sure where that color is, but i bet it's close.