Dip Your Car
By
fardhan alief
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Sunday, March 18, 2018
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Dip Your Car
Some areas were to the steel as well as we intended to do something about it before it got any even worse - Dip Your Car.
We discovered Plasti-Dip *. Plasti-Dip is immune to sunlight fading, winter season ice, cold, and salt. It is likewise a resilient yet removable substance that will certainly peel off when we choose to pay for an actual paint work.
* We picked plasti-dip because: IT'S NOT PERMANENT. I have not repainted an auto before and also really did not want to evaluate out doing a "actual paint task" on our CLASSIC. I'm satisfied with the result (however momentary it might be) it's offering its function well: safeguarding the AUTOMOBILE while we decide if we will certainly select silver in the future
Dip Your Car
Step 1: PRO AUTOMOBILE PACKAGE
We bought a large pro VEHICLE package on dipyourcar.com
The kit features the DYC DipSprayer ™ System, 4 Gallons of Rubber Dip Spray, tape, DipWasher ®, Decals, mixing stick, Dip Guard, Paint Stirrer and also Microfiber Towels.
We made use of Plasti-dip shade: Aluminum for the base as well as Silver Metalizer for the leading layer.
Plasti-dip is additionally readily available in a spray can.
Step 2: SURFACE PREPARATION
Due to the fact that our old paint had not been standing up any longer we invested a great deal of time prepping our CAR to ensure an even surface.
Utilizing an electrical orbital sander we sanded the rough spots then covered them with a spray on automobile guide that filled out small imperfections.
We additionally removed the symbols, lights as well as reflectors from the body of the VEHICLE.
Step 3: TAPE OR NOT?
Plasti-Dip can be quickly removed areas (such as fronts lights) after you have actually ended up using the last layer ... Nonetheless: prepping the location reduces the trouble of getting rid of plasti-dip later.
Making use of painters tape as well as papers, cover home windows and also areas that you do not wish to obtain plasti-dip on.
We covered the wheels with 40 gallon sized trash bags.
Step 4: CLEAN IT FIRST!
Prior to using the plasti-dip to the VEHICLE it SHOULD be clean.
Plasti-dip is an overlay that will create a separate layer on top of any type of surface area- including dirt as well as dirt ... so get the surface REALLY CLEAN.
After cleaning up the area completely dry it with a towel.
Step 5: IDEAL PAINTING LOCATION?
Discover an area that is exceptionally ventilated as well as from straight sunshine. We painted the very first coat on outside in the color- it was not a perfect area- the smallest amount of wind developed a great deal of overspray accumulation. The very best area would certainly be an open garage.
Step 6: SPRAY ON THE PLASTI-DIP
Put on a mask. It is useful if you have somebody that will certainly follow you lugging the paint wind turbine as you go. Painting in sections as you work your method around the VEHICLE. COVER EVERYTHING! Even lay on the ground to obtain the hard to see locations along all-time low of the CAR!
The initial layer is your bonding layer- It is extremely important that this is a light cleaning (50 -60% openness). This will certainly enable the remainder of the layers to bond and also stick to the paint. Spray in a clean sweeping movement, making sure to hold the sprayer 6-- 8 inches away from the location. Permit plasti dip to dry 15-30 minutes in between each layer.
We repainted six layers of Aluminum plasti-dip and also three layers of Silver Metalizer.
Action 7: ELIMINATE THE TAPE
After the last layer is applied, right away remove any type of tape or paper from the AUTOMOBILE prior to plasti-dip dries.
Step 8: HEAL IT!
At this moment the plasti-dip will take 4 hrs to fully heal. DON'T TOUCH IT. And also in any way costs, avoid any kind of material that may cause damage to the location.
Tip 9: FINISHING TOUCHES
After it healed we put the symbols, etc. back on, replaced our sill-plates, center caps, antenna and seat covers and also added the C-Stripe sticker.
This is a large task. Take your time and do it well. It took three people servicing it every open opportunity seven weeks to complete.