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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 03:25 PM
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Can you tell me if the seat backs are supposed to be semi gloss or gloss in terms of finish. I am about to refinish the black seat backs in my '73.

They are gloss black now and I don't think that's correct.
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Semi; they are not a true gloss.
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Hi Joe,
I believe they would have a similar degree of 'gloss' as the other hard plastic parts in the interior like the e-brake console.
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Perfect...thanks!!
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Early C3's had backs that were the same color as the other interior components. Those were a satin finish; semi-gloss would be too glossy. And you should use vinyl dye (SEM ColorCoat), not paint.
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Originally Posted by 7T1vette
Early C3's had backs that were the same color as the other interior components. Those were a satin finish; semi-gloss would be too glossy. And you should use vinyl dye (SEM ColorCoat), not paint.
If they are black SEM Landau Black spray dye is perfect.

Bill
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