SEM Color Coat Santa Fe Aerosol — Flexible Vinyl, Plastic & Carpet Coating (15123), 12 oz

Built for surfaces that flex

The elastomeric formula is what separates Color Coat from a standard paint or dye. Vinyl seats, dash pads, door panels and armrests flex constantly with use. A rigid coating cracks at the seams and creases. Color Coat is formulated to stretch and recover with the substrate, which is why it's commonly used on seating surfaces and interior trim rather than flat panels alone.

Formulated for multiple interior substrates

One product covers most interior materials: vinyl, flexible and rigid plastics, carpet and velour, and properly prepped and primed metal. That matters when a single restoration project spans several surfaces. The correct surface preparation — and the correct adhesion promoter for the plastic type — determines how well the coating bonds. The TDS lays out specific prep sequences for each substrate, and the FAQ below summarises them.

A note on colour matching

Santa Fe is not a generic tan. SEM's own formula reference lists 15123 Santa Fe as Color Coat formula 4943, matching GM 1995 trim code TC16. That makes it a targeted OEM-match colour rather than a best-guess neutral, which is exactly what you want when refreshing one panel next to an original one.

Two practical cautions. First, sprayed colour is the true colour — SEM's TDS notes that “dabbing the paint will not accurately reflect its color,” and forum users working with this exact colour have reported the sprayed result reading lighter than the can cap after multiple coats. Second, if sheen is the thing you're trying to match, Color Coat offers three companion clears — High Gloss, Satin Gloss and Low Luster — to adjust the final sheen rather than changing colour. The SEM colour chip card (VCS-CC) is the authoritative reference; this listing is for Santa Fe specifically.

Not recommended for drastic colour changes

Color Coat is a coating, not a dye. Hiding power is finite. Going from a dark base to Santa Fe may require multiple coats, and SEM's own guidance is that some colours will need more coats to cover than others. It is best suited to restoring a similar colour, refreshing a faded surface, or making a moderate colour change on a compatible substrate. On carpet and velour, SEM is explicit: use it “only to enhance the color of carpet and velour, not to drastically change its color.”

Safety first

This is a Danger-classified aerosol. The SDS lists it as extremely flammable, a pressurised container that may explode if heated, suspected of causing cancer, suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child, and capable of causing damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. It is harmful if swallowed and enters airways, causes skin and serious eye irritation, and may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Use in a well-ventilated area, wear gloves and eye protection, keep away from heat, sparks and open flame, and read the full SDS before use.

Key Features & Benefits

Product Highlights

• Elastomeric coating — flexible, will not crack on high-flex surfaces

• Not a dye — a permanent, fade-resistant paint coating, not a penetrating colourant

• OEM reference: GM 1995 trim code TC16; Color Coat formula 4943

• Substrates: vinyl, flexible and rigid plastics, carpet, velour, properly prepped and primed metal

• 16 oz aerosol can with 12 oz net fill — ready to spray, do not thin

• Recoat time: 5–10 minutes between light coats

• Cure time: 24 hours at 70 °F (21 °C)

• Coverage: 10 sq. ft. per aerosol can

• VOC — Regulatory (aerosols): 616.8–630 g/L; Actual: 387.6–405.6 g/L

• Shelf life: 5 years, stored cool and dry

• Colour options: 50 aerosol colours plus 3 clears in the Color Coat line

• Country of origin: US

• UPC: 646786151231

• Current replacement SKU: SEM 85123 (Color Coat 3, Santa Fe)

Use Cases

• Automotive interior restoration: recolouring or refreshing vinyl seats, dash pads, door panels, armrests, console lids, kick panels and headliner trim

• OEM-match panel work: refreshing one worn panel where the colour has to sit beside untouched original GM trim — the GM 1995 TC16 reference is the reason to choose Santa Fe over a generic tan

• Automotive carpet and velour: restoring faded or stained carpet and velour where a spray-on coating is appropriate — SEM recommends using it to enhance colour, not to drastically change it

• Motorcycle seats: the manufacturer and retailers both list motorcycle seat restoration as an application

• Marine and RV interiors: interior vinyl and plastic surfaces where UV stability and flexibility matter

• Plastic trim pieces: rigid plastic interior trim, with the correct adhesion promoter for the plastic type

• Small spot repairs: individual panels or sections where a full quart or gallon system is unnecessary

• Moderate colour changes on compatible substrates: refreshing a similar colour or making a limited colour shift

Who Is This For?

DIY automotive restorers refreshing a faded or mismatched interior without replacing panels or upholstery. Body shop and interior specialists who need a flexible coating in a known OEM-match colour rather than a generic tan. Motorcycle, marine and RV owners restoring seats and interior vinyl. Anyone matching a GM 1995 TC16 interior who has confirmed Santa Fe against a SEM colour chip card. It suits buyers who understand that surface preparation is required — this product rewards correct prep and adhesion-promoter selection. It isn't suited to anyone expecting a permanent dye that will fully hide a drastically different base colour, anyone wanting a guaranteed exact match without a test card, or anyone unwilling to follow the prep steps the TDS specifies.

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