Interior panel dyed but no sheen?

[MKA]

My rear interior panels were chipping old paint so I went about dying them but I have either missed a step or done something wrong as they have no sheen. 

I prepped the panels first by cleaning and using a 3M light scuff pad to remove the old paint.  I cleaned after this with the duplicolor prep wax and grease remover.  I used herbs adhesion promoter and black interior paint 3 coats.   My end goal was consistency but I was never going to be able to remove the scratches or nicks which there weren't that many anyway.

I was initially happy as the panels came out with a nice consistent black.   But.   As I put them next to the panels in the car that did not require a refinish, it's clear I am missing the sheen.  What have I done wrong or missed?

TIA

[FE5CUDA]

No matter what you're using for dye, if you want all the plastic to match perfectly, you'll have to do all of it with the same dye.

[anlauto]

I've never used Herb's paint for their black, I've always used SEM Landau Black, which has a nice sheen to it....but I agree, the only way to get a perfect match is to do all the panels with the same process.

[Cuda_mark]

No matter what you're using for dye, if you want all the plastic to match perfectly, you'll have to do all of it with the same dye.

I agree - if you're going to do one, you need to do all.

[MKA]

Thanks all.  agreed on the overall matching.  Was just surprised at the lack of sheen, but that all makes sense.   

Thanks for the recommendation Alan.  I will give that a test. 

[usraptor]

I did my rear in the SEM black Landau and they match the repo front door panel perfectly.  Just saying.

[Spikedog08]

So is this what you are recommending? https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/COLOR-COAT-Landau-Black-P37404.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NTW+-+0+-+Smart+Shopping+-+All+Products+-+660&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq4CYk8qe9QIVliqzAB186QXCEAQYBiABEgLrrPD_BwE

Do you use the spray can or buy a quart and spray the panels with something else?    How much is necessary to do all the panels? 

[anlauto]

That's the stuff...if you're refreshing black, it takes only two light coats....changing colors, maybe more...I've had great results with rattle cans 

[Spikedog08]

That's the stuff...if you're refreshing black, it takes only two light coats....changing colors, maybe more...I've had great results with rattle cans 

Rattle cans are easier as don't have a sprayer.  2 cans enough for the entire interior? 

[anlauto]

"entire interior " ?  I think 4 cans would do the six plastic panels and maybe the seat backs as well....if you're getting into do the dash pad, A pillars, sunvisors etc...you might want to pick up six..

[MKA]

@Spikedog08

On Amazon 2 cans $30 or 3 cans $43 includes shipping.  Idk, maybe cheaper elsewhere but seemed like a good price.  Ordered earlier today already shipped. 

https://www.amazon.com/SEM-15013-Landau-Black-Color/dp/B07ZQNTQ19/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DM7CTBAI08NP&keywords=Sem%2Blandau%2Bblack&qid=1641533026&s=hi&sprefix=sem%2Blandau%2Bblack%2Ctools%2C127&sr=1-1&th=1

[torredcuda]

You could give the panels a light buff or polish to get the sheen up - 3M, Meguirs, Mothers all have products for that.

[MKA]

You could give the panels a light buff or polish to get the sheen up - 3M, Meguirs, Mothers all have products for that.

Agreed. Had that thought and did a small test area where the seat meets the panel.  Got it close, but figured I have the panels out what's another coat or 2 and I'll probably be doing the front seat rear panels next anyway.   

[cuda hunter]

I agree with using the sem product.  Much better sheen.

Be careful putting more layers on.  Eventually all those layers will fill in the texture and make them look different. 

Personally, I would clean them again, adhesion primer them again and then spray the landau.

However, I've seen way better results with a spray gun and not the rattle cans.   
I've only used the rattle cans unfortunately. 

[Burdar]

Rattle cans are easier as don't have a sprayer.  2 cans enough for the entire interior?

It depends if you are trying to change the color or just freshening up an existing black panel.  If the panels are already black, 2 cans should be more than enough to spray 4 interior panels, kick panels, seat backs IMO.  You are just misting light coats on the pieces...you aren't spraying them heavily.  A 3rd can might be nice to keep around for touch-ups and if you are spraying a console, dash exc...