94 - 96 Roadmaster or Caprice Ruby red C pillar cover

Yes, I know it will be a PITA to find, remove in one piece, and ship.  Name your price.  I want one in Ruby Red for the passenger side, in good condition.

Santa... if you are listening I'd like this for Christmas. If not, does anyone else have one of these, or know where I can get one?

Plan B, get one any color and SEM paint it.

Tom

What year? I think the 93s are different from the 94-96. I believe the 94-96 does not have the hole for the seat top bumper stop.

Mine is a 1996 Caprice, so anything that would fit that year would be perfect. I've tried painting the existing piece, which was an off-color replacement, but it must have some type of super-slime silicone on it, as nothing wants to stick in certain areas. I've tried detergent, alcohol, and organic solvent washes. Nothing seems to help. So, if you can find one the right color and year, I'll buy it. Heck, I'll be in Tampa in two weeks.... I'll pick it up.

"Plan B, get one any color and SEM paint it."

Enlighten me: what is SEM paint and can they produce a plastic-compatible satin finish that's a color-match a ruby red interior. Also, is this a once-and-done repair, or am I looking at periodic touch ups?

SEM is a paint company, Vinyl pro is about the only place that will make custom colors in the brand "Color Coat". The paint is plastic compatible, and is a satin finish. The color code is on the forum somewhere. It is pretty much a one time satin finish, but if you constantly rub on it, it will eventually wear through.

Here you go Dave:

SEM codes:  http://www.semproducts.com/resources/15-formulas

then call:  VinylPro:  http://www.vinylpro.com/

they can custom mix any fomula, if I remember correctly it's around $25 to $30 plus shipping.  They also sell a prep and cleaner.  They are good, but not cheap.

Here is a posting from Texas Mike, who is as fussy as they come:  https://gmlongroof.4umer.com/t3813-maroon-interior-paint-dye

No exactly your color but it gives you the idea.

I have used SEM for the best part of 10 years, it works.

Tom

Search the forum for ruby red SEM.