Dip My Car
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Pelengkap Bangunan
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Friday, May 25, 2018
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Dip Your Car
Some locations were down to the steel and we wanted to find a solution for it prior to it got any type of worse - Dip My Car.
We uncovered Plasti-Dip *. Plasti-Dip is resistant to sunlight fading, winter months ice, cold, and also salt. It is also a durable yet detachable compound that will peel when we choose to spend for an actual paint task.
* We picked plasti-dip because: IT'S NOT PERMANENT. I haven't paintinged a cars and truck prior to and also really did not intend to check out doing a "actual paint task" on our CLASSIC. I'm satisfied with the result (nevertheless temporary it may be) it's offering its function well: protecting the CAR while we decide if we will certainly go with silver in the future
Dip My Car
Step 1: PRO VEHICLE SET
We purchased a large professional CAR package on dipyourcar.com
The package comes with the DYC DipSprayer ™ System, 4 Gallons of Rubber Dip Spray, tape, DipWasher ®, Decals, mixing stick, Dip Guard, Paint Stirrer and Microfiber Towels.
We used Plasti-dip color: Light weight aluminum for the base and also Silver Metalizer for the top coat.
Plasti-dip is likewise offered in a spray can.
Step 2: SURFACE AREA PREPARATION
Since our old paint wasn't holding up anymore we invested a lot of time prepping our VEHICLE to ensure an also surface.
Utilizing an electrical orbital sander we sanded the rough spots then covered them with a spray on vehicle primer that filled out small blemishes.
We likewise removed the symbols, lights and reflectors from the body of the VEHICLE.
Action 3: TAPE Or Otherwise?
Plasti-Dip can be conveniently peeled locations (such as headlights) after you've finished using the last layer ... Nonetheless: prepping the location minimizes the headache of eliminating plasti-dip later.
Making use of painters tape and newspapers, cover home windows and locations that you do not want to obtain plasti-dip on.
We covered the wheels with 40 gallon sized trash bags.
Tip 4: CLEAN IT FIRST!
Before applying the plasti-dip to the CAR it MUST be clean.
Plasti-dip is an overlay that will develop a different layer in addition to any surface area- including dirt and also dust ... so obtain the surface area REALLY CLEAN.
After cleansing the area completely dry it with a cloth.
Step 5: BEST PAINTING LOCATION?
Locate an area that is extremely aerated and also from straight sunlight. We paintinged the very first coat on outdoors in the shade- it was not an excellent location- the smallest amount of wind created a great deal of overspray build-up. The most effective location would certainly be an open garage.
Action 6: SPRAY ON THE PLASTI-DIP
Use a mask. It is valuable if you have a person that will certainly follow you bring the paint generator as you go. Paint in sections as you work your way around the CAR. COVER WHATEVER! Also lay on the ground to get the tough to see areas along all-time low of the CAR!
The initial layer is your bonding layer- It is very important that this is a light cleaning (50 -60% transparency). This will allow the rest of the layers to bond as well as adhere to the paint. Spray in a clean sweeping motion, ensuring to hold the sprayer 6-- 8 inches away from the location. Enable plasti dip to completely dry 15-30 mins in between each layer.
We painted 6 layers of Aluminum plasti-dip and also 3 layers of Silver Metalizer.
Step 7: GET RID OF THE TAPE
After the last layer is used, right away eliminate any tape or newspaper from the CAR prior to plasti-dip dries.
Tip 8: CURE IT!
Now the plasti-dip will take 4 hrs to fully treat. DON'T TOUCH IT. And whatsoever costs, stay clear of any compound that could create damages to the location.
Step 9: ENDING UP TOUCHES
After it treated 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 huge task. Take your time and do it well. It took 3 people dealing with it every open chance seven weeks to finish.