So I would like to add to this thread with some results. Not my results, but some well documented ones nonetheless.
I'm sure some of you are familiar with
Redneck Garage. He's a charismatic guy that, while having a chaotic way of doing things, seems to know his stuff (his garage gives me anxiety lol). He restores a TJ from the ground up and by the end of it all, it looks beautiful. He restores the interior to the Camel (tan) color that came on the 99-02 models using SEM Color Coat Med. Camel Tan (5020).
I've compiled a list of videos documenting what paints he used to restore not just the tan colors, but the agate colors as well. I've never seen a TJ factory new, but I would bet that his results are pretty close to what new would look like.
This video he discusses which color paints and brands he uses. Here he mentions SEM Color Coat Med. Camel Tan (5020),
Colorbond LVP Agate, and
Colorbond Satin Clear (NOT gloss clear). He paints the center air vents and they turn out perfect in both color and sheen.
Skip to 6:00 for paint details. This video he touches a little more on the SEM paint and proper prep. You can see Med. Camel Tan on the label of the SEM can. He smears a little bit on a faded dash piece and after it's finished drying, it looks pretty close.
This video he paints the steering wheel and components, and the multifunction stalks. This is the first time he mentions using and adhesion promoter, which is important if you're painting vinyl or plastic. He specifically uses
Colorbond Clear Adhesion Promoter, then hits the rest with the Colorbond LVP Agate, and the actual black pieces with SEM black, finishing it all off with Colorbond Satin Clear. He does something that I had considered doing few years ago, and that is to hit the multifunction stalks with the satin clear coat to prevent fading and the lettering rubbing off. I would like to do this to my cruise control buttons and my door locks.
Skip to 2:15 for paint details. This is where he begins to actually paint the dash pieces. Using Colorbond Adhesion Promoter, SEM Med. Camel Tan, and Colorbond Satin Clear to finish the tan pieces off. He then goes on to the radio bezel and hits it with the adhesion promoter, Colorbond LVP Agate, and the satin clear coat. The results look phenomenal, and especially on the dash vents.
Skip to 3:55 for results. This video he reinstalls the dash into the Jeep. It's not all put together, but you can see the results of his work and it looks very good. Especially the steering wheel.
Skip to 2:20 for a brief look at his painted door panels. I assume he used the same process on these as he did the rest of the dash. If you skip to 5:30 you can see he also paints his sun visors tan.
This is the video after he installed some new carpet (Seatz I believe?). He goes through and restores the center console from a horribly neglected state and it comes out looking brand new, and matching the dashboard perfectly. Colorbond Adhesion Promoter, SEM Med. Camel Tan, and Colorbond Satin Clear. He also hits the airbag switch cover with some satin clear to freshen it up. As a side note, I don't think he has any idea what "shmegma" actually means lol.
I haven't found any finished results shots of the interior, so here are a couple of videos that seem to indirectly have a couple brief shots of what the inside looks like. Looks awesome IMO.
I hope this helps for anyone really wanting to tackle this project!
