Plasti Dip Car

We have actually had our '68 for over a decade as well as have viewed its paint discolor, split and chip.
Some areas were to the steel and also we wished to do something about it prior to it got any worse - Plasti Dip Car.

We discovered Plasti-Dip *. Plasti-Dip is immune to sunlight fading, winter months ice, cool, and also salt. It is likewise a durable yet removable material that will remove when we determine to spend for a genuine paint work.

* We selected plasti-dip since: IT'S NOT PERMANENT. I haven't painted a cars and truck before and really did not intend to evaluate out doing a "genuine paint task" on our CLASSIC. I recommend the result (nevertheless short-lived it might be) it's offering its objective well: protecting the AUTOMOBILE while we make a decision if we will choose silver in the future


Plasti Dip Car


Action 1: PRO CAR PACKAGE

We acquired a big pro CAR set on dipyourcar.com

The package includes the DYC DipSprayer ™ System, 4 Gallons of Rubber Dip Spray, tape, DipWasher ®, Decals, mixing stick, Dip Guard, Paint Stirrer as well as Microfiber Towels.

We made use of Plasti-dip color: Light weight aluminum for the base and also Silver Metalizer for the top coat.

Plasti-dip is likewise available in a spray can.

Step 2: SURFACE PREPARATION

Since our old paint had not been holding up anymore we spent a great deal of time prepping our AUTOMOBILE to make sure an even surface.

Utilizing an electrical orbital sander we sanded the rough spots then covered them with a spray on vehicle guide that filled out small imperfections.

We additionally removed the symbols, lights as well as reflectors from the body of the CAR.

Action 3: TAPE Or Otherwise?

Plasti-Dip can be quickly peeled off locations (such as fronts lights) after you have actually completed using the last coat ... Nonetheless: prepping the location lowers the inconvenience of getting rid of plasti-dip later.

Utilizing painters tape and also papers, cover windows and also locations that you do not want to get plasti-dip on.

We covered the wheels with 40 gallon sized trash can.

Step 4: WASH IT FIRST!

Prior to applying the plasti-dip to the CAR it SHOULD be tidy.

Plasti-dip is an overlay that will form a different layer in addition to any kind of surface area- consisting of dust and dirt ... so get the surface REALLY CLEAN.

After cleaning up the area completely dry it with a cloth.

Step 5: IDEAL PAINT AREA?

Locate a location that is extremely aerated as well as from straight sunshine. We repainted the initial coat on outdoors in the shade- it was not an excellent area- the smallest quantity of wind created a lot of overspray build-up. The best location would certainly be an open garage.

Action 6: SPRAY ON THE PLASTI-DIP

Use a mask. It is practical if you have someone that will certainly follow you carrying the paint wind turbine as you go. Repaint in areas as you work your method around the AUTOMOBILE. COVER EVERY LITTLE THING! Even lay on the ground to obtain the difficult to see locations along the bottom of the CAR!

The very first layer is your bonding layer- It is crucial that this is a light cleaning (50 -60% transparency). This will enable the rest of the layers to bond and stick to the paint. Spray in a tidy sweeping movement, making certain to hold the sprayer 6-- 8 inches away from the area. Permit plasti dip to dry 15-30 minutes in between each layer.

We repainted six layers of Aluminum plasti-dip as well as 3 layers of Silver Metalizer.

Step 7: REMOVE THE TAPE

After the final layer is used, right away remove any kind of tape or paper from the CAR before plasti-dip dries.

Step 8: HEAL IT!

At this point the plasti-dip will take 4 hours to completely cure. DON'T TOUCH IT. As well as in all expenses, prevent any type of material that may create damage to the location.

Tip 9: COMPLETING TOUCHES

After it healed we put the emblems, and so on back on, replaced our sill-plates, center caps, antenna and seat covers and included the C-Stripe decal.

This is a big job. Take your time as well as do it well. It took three of us working on it every open opportunity seven weeks to complete.