I have been under the impression (correct or not) that SEM produces a
flexible “paint.” If that is true it would be fine for vinyl, as vinyl is
a synthetic material that is surface coated to start with and responds well to
such a material. Leather is a natural material that needs to “breathe”
and, as I understand it, needs to have a treatment that sufficiently penetrates
the leather fibers for proper adhesion and durability but still allows the
leather to breathe. A “paint” type of material, it seems to me, might give
satisfactory visual results but dramatically reduce the lifespan of the
leather. I may be completely wrong; so I am interested in further
education.
The original finish on 300 leathers was a surface sprayed lacquer with
plasticizers added, typically done on all leather back in the day. The
plasticizers evaporate over time and the lacquer cracks. New technology
using water based dyes over the last 25 years or more has improved that issue
considerably.
Products such as Leatherique or Color-Plus (same stuff) are co-polymer
water based dyes alleged to be the same material used by new car manufacturers
on leather interiors. I can say from 30 years of personal experience that
Leatherique is permanent and doesn’t degrade old original leather. I
would be concerned about an aerosol “paint” product on old leather; so hoping
that the SEM material is something different.
Carl B
From: Keith Boonstra
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 12:57 PM
To: C
Bilter
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] J interior dye Hi Johnnie,
I just got off the phone talking to Dave in Tech at SEM Products in South
Carolina (800-831-1122). They make several products along thcarpet, vinyl,
fabric and leather refinishing line - some of which, such as "Classic Coat", I
have used quite successfully on my C. I had contacted them now as I need a very
custom saddle color for a '61 Mercedes, and they were extremely
accommodating.
Yesterday they had me send a sample of the color to Anne Zoelle there. The
plan is that her lab will conjure up a formula for making my exact color up in
their product called Sure-Coat. The formula will be forwarded to a dealer near
me so he can mix it and put it in aerosol cans for my use. Sorry, I did not ask
the price as I want it badly enough to pay whatever they ask.
A few minutes ago Dave told me that he was quite confident they could come
up with a formula for producing the Sure-Coat in the metallic red you need to
put a new finish on your J seats. Perhaps you might like to get a sample off to
Anne and see what SEM can do. Better you should contact her direct than through
me. Here is the direct contact info:
Anne Zoelle
SEM Products
1685 Overview Drive
Rock Hill, SC
Anne's email address is azoelle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Good luck to us all.
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