door panel rehab

[67-72 Sub K20]

Hi there,

Looking for help with door panel rehab. All four original panels for my '72 burb are in good shape except for the fact that that the PO sprayed some type of black paint on them, probably many years ago. Original color was white/Parchment. Much of the black is coming of with air, washing, and a little acetone. The rear panels are looking almost brand new. The front both have some yellowing areas. Not sure what this is. Cannot seem to get the yellow off and the more I wash/ scrub it seems that the color in the grooves of the texture is being removed. Does any one have experience cleaning these panels?
I could paint them properly but would rather get the black paint off and keep original if possible.
Thanks for any help!
-Mike

[LockDoc]

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Moving this here in hopes he will get some help.

Thanks,
LockDoc

[Bhelton]

I would try a hard bristle brush and goof off from your local hardware or paint store

[DaHos]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555492

Just finished these for a customer......

[67-72 Sub K20]

Originally Posted by Bhelton

I would try a hard bristle brush and goof off from your local hardware or paint store

Thanks for the reply. Ended up power washing and scrubbing with degreaser and acetone. Came out looking very good. Rear panels look brand new but the fronts have some yellowing as pictured. Not sure if its sun damage or?? If I could get rid of the yellow they would be good as new.

[67-72 Sub K20]

Originally Posted by DaHos

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555492

Just finished these for a customer......

Those sure are purdy! Did you paint them or were you able to get the original plastic clean? Are the woodgrain inserts original or repop?

Mine came out very nice except for some yellowing I don't know what to do with as seen in picures

Thanks

[67-72 Sub K20]

Originally Posted by 67-72 Sub K20

Those sure are purdy! Did you paint them or were you able to get the original plastic clean? Are the woodgrain inserts original or repop?

Mine came out very nice except for some yellowing I don't know what to do with as seen in picures

Thanks

Ok just noticed the link to another thread, im new here, slow learner

[DaHos]

Originally Posted by 67-72 Sub K20

Those sure are purdy! Did you paint them or were you able to get the original plastic clean? Are the woodgrain inserts original or repop?

Mine came out very nice except for some yellowing I don't know what to do with as seen in picures

Thanks

The SEM "paint" is more of a dye......Id pick up a few cans of the SEM #15103 Super White and freshen them up. I have also stopped using the adhesion promoter and now use SEM flexible primer/surfacer.

When I do the door panels I WILL NOT do a color change, white-white, green-green etc.....The inserts are the aluminum aftermarkets.

[67-72 Sub K20]

Originally Posted by DaHos

The SEM "paint" is more of a dye......Id pick up a few cans of the SEM #15103 Super White and freshen them up. I have also stopped using the adhesion promoter and now use SEM flexible primer/surfacer.

When I do the door panels I WILL NOT do a color change, white-white, green-green etc.....The inserts are the aluminum aftermarkets.

Thanks! I Was trying to stay away from putting anything on the panels. They really look good, wanted to keep original if I could. Will try working on the yellow a little more. If I cant make it go away I will try the SEM.

Why didn't you like the adhesion promoter? I was going to use that if I need to coat these. Primer just work better for you?

Thank you!

[Ol Blue K20]

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[Foot Stomper]

I agree with DaHos! SEM products are the ONLY products designed for car interior parts. They have been around for a very long time and know exactly how to restore interior parts. Give them a call on their tech line as I know them to be very helpful.
Good luck!!

[67-72 Sub K20]

Originally Posted by Foot Stomper

I agree with DaHos! SEM products are the ONLY products designed for car interior parts. They have been around for a very long time and know exactly how to restore interior parts. Give them a call on their tech line as I know them to be very helpful.
Good luck!!

Thank for the reply. I plan to use SEM if needed. Was hoping to not need to use anything. Panels look brand new for the most part after cleaning. Just a little yellowing on one. A lot of other stuff to worry about before i get to install the panels!