Plasti Dip Cars
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fardhan alief
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Thursday, March 8, 2018
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Dip Your Car
Some areas were down to the metal and also we intended to find a solution for it before it obtained any type of worse - Plasti Dip Cars.
We uncovered Plasti-Dip *. Plasti-Dip is immune to sunlight fading, winter season ice, cool, and also salt. It is likewise a sturdy yet removable compound that will remove when we decide to spend for a real paint task.
* We selected plasti-dip because: IT'S NOT PERMANENT. I haven't paintinged an automobile before as well as didn't want to examine out doing a "genuine paint job" on our CLASSIC. I'm satisfied with the result (nonetheless temporary it might be) it's serving its function well: protecting the AUTOMOBILE while we make a decision if we will go with silver in the future
Plasti Dip Cars
Step 1: PRO AUTOMOBILE PACKAGE
We bought a big pro CAR package on dipyourcar.com
The set features the DYC DipSprayer ™ System, 4 Gallons of Rubber Dip Spray, tape, DipWasher ®, Decals, blending stick, Dip Guard, Paint Stirrer and also Microfiber Towels.
We made use of Plasti-dip color: Aluminum for the base and also Silver Metalizer for the leading coat.
Plasti-dip is likewise available in a spray can.
Step 2: SURFACE PREP
Since our old paint wasn't standing up anymore we invested a great deal of time prepping our CAR to ensure an even surface.
Utilizing an electric orbital sander we sanded the rough spots after that covered them with a spray on auto guide that filled out tiny flaws.
We likewise got rid of the emblems, lights and reflectors from the body of the VEHICLE.
Step 3: TAPE Or Otherwise?
Plasti-Dip can be easily removed locations (such as headlights) after you've ended up using the last layer ... Nonetheless: prepping the location lowers the inconvenience of eliminating plasti-dip later on.
Utilizing painters tape and papers, cover windows and areas that you do not want to obtain plasti-dip on.
We covered the wheels with 40 gallon sized trash bags.
Tip 4: WASH IT FIRST!
Prior to using the plasti-dip to the AUTOMOBILE it SHOULD be clean.
Plasti-dip is an overlay that will form a different layer in addition to any surface area- consisting of dirt as well as dust ... so get the surface area REALLY CLEAN.
After cleaning up the location dry it with a towel.
Tip 5: EXCELLENT PAINTING AREA?
Locate a location that is incredibly aerated and also out of direct sunlight. We repainted the very first coat on outside in the color- it was not an ideal area- the tiniest quantity of wind produced a lot of overspray accumulation. The most effective location would be an open garage.
Action 6: SPRAY ON THE PLASTI-DIP
Wear a mask. It is useful if you have somebody that will follow you lugging the paint generator as you go. Painting in sections as you work your method around the VEHICLE. COVER WHATEVER! Also lay on the ground to obtain the tough to see locations along the bottom of the VEHICLE!
The very first layer is your bonding layer- It is extremely important that this is a light cleaning (50 -60% openness). This will certainly enable the rest of the layers to bond as well as stay with the paint. Spray in a tidy sweeping movement, making certain to hold the sprayer 6-- 8 inches away from the location. Enable plasti dip to completely dry 15-30 mins between each layer.
We repainted 6 layers of Light weight aluminum plasti-dip and three layers of Silver Metalizer.
Action 7: REMOVE THE TAPE
After the final layer is used, right away eliminate any type of tape or newspaper from the AUTOMOBILE before plasti-dip dries.
Step 8: HEAL IT!
Now the plasti-dip will take 4 hours to completely treat. DON'T TOUCH IT. And in any way prices, prevent any kind of compound that could trigger damage to the location.
Tip 9: COMPLETING TOUCHES
After it cured we placed the symbols, etc. back on, changed our sill-plates, hub caps, antenna and seat covers as well as included the C-Stripe sticker.
This is a large work. Take your time and do it well. It took three of us working with it every open opportunity 7 weeks to complete.