SEM News

[mikester]

This was a shock.
Ive been using SEM Euro Black Trim Paint in an aerosol for painting small parts like nuts and bolts. I found it to be a close match to Hot Rod black. I went to buy another can the other day and I found out it was discontinued. When I called the tech support line to find out if anything took its place I told the guy that I told a lot of people about their free color matching service. He went on to tell me that the woman that did it wasnt with the company anymore. Needless to say I was surprised.
Turns out SEM was bought out by PPG. They no longer do color matching in house and Anne's position was eliminated. I was also told not many customers are happy with that decision.
Another small business gobbled up by an empire. I wonder how long SEM will remain a quality product.

 

[pagrunt]

I'm shocked to hear, more to see it happened last year.

PPG Completes Acquisition of Automotive Refinish Products Manufacturer SEM Products, Inc.

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of SEM Products, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized automotive refinish products. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina with a staff of approximately 80 employees, SEM is a...

news.ppg.com

 

[fleming442]

😡 That sucks. I never used it, but it was nice knowing things like that were available. I guess I'll never know the joy now.

 

[Injectedcutty]

Dayum, I literally just ran out of it yesterday! I was gonna grab a can at the paint store the other day but they didn't have any...now I know why!

 

[mikester]

Dayum, I literally just ran out of it yesterday! I was gonna grab a can at the paint store the other day but they didn't have any...now I know why!

FYI, they have a color caller Trim Black Ultra in different glosses but its not really close to the Euro Black.

 

[mikester]

😡 That sucks. I never used it, but it was nice knowing things like that were available. I guess I'll never know the joy now.

Im sure Color Coat will still be made but I hope PPG doesnt change the system.

 

[fleming442]

Im sure Color Coat will still be made but I hope PPG doesnt change the system.

Well, they fired the match girl and don't offer the service anymore. Here's your sign....

 

[Longroof79]

I just recently picked up a can of SEM Trim Black. What's the difference between the Euro trim black and the regular trim black? Is it a matter of gloss levels?

That is bad news indeed. PPG is a conglomerate that has it's hands into many products. That sucks!!

 

[Injectedcutty]

I just recently picked up a can of SEM Trim Black. What's the difference between the Euro trim black and the regular trim black? Is it a matter of gloss levels?

That is bad news indeed. PPG is a conglomerate that has it's hands into many products. That sucks!!

Jack, the Euro jet is satin and has just a smidge more sheen than the regular trim black. My grilles, taillight and reverse light surrounds, many bolts and brackets are painted with it. I'm gonna go hunting next week to see if I can find some remaining cans to snatch up.

 

[Longroof79]

Jack, the Euro jet is satin and has just a smidge more sheen than the regular trim black. My grilles, taillight and reverse light surrounds, many bolts and brackets are painted with it. I'm gonna go hunting next week to see if I can find some remaining cans to snatch up.

Scott,
Thanks for explaining the difference between the two products. I guess it won't make much of a difference to me if some of these products will be discontinued. By all means, if you can still locate some of the original stock....go for it.
In my case, the regular Trim Black suits my purpose.