Plasti Dip Cars
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Pelengkap Bangunan
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
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Dip Your Car
Some areas were down to the steel and we wanted to do something about it prior to it got any type of worse - Plasti Dip Cars.
We uncovered Plasti-Dip *. Plasti-Dip is immune to sunlight fading, winter season ice, cold, and salt. It is also a long lasting yet detachable compound that will remove when we choose to pay for an actual paint task.
* We picked plasti-dip because: IT'S NOT PERMANENT. I have not repainted a vehicle before and didn't intend to check out doing a "genuine paint work" on our STANDARD. I'm satisfied with the end result (nonetheless momentary it could be) it's offering its purpose well: safeguarding the VEHICLE while we choose if we will opt for silver in the future
Plasti Dip Cars
Action 1: PRO AUTOMOBILE KIT
We acquired a large professional VEHICLE kit on dipyourcar.com
The package has the DYC DipSprayer ™ System, 4 Gallons of Rubber Dip Spray, tape, DipWasher ®, Decals, blending stick, Dip Guard, Paint Stirrer and Microfiber Towels.
We utilized Plasti-dip color: Light weight aluminum for the base as well as Silver Metalizer for the top coat.
Plasti-dip is also available in a spray can.
Step 2: SURFACE AREA PREP
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 also surface area.
Utilizing an electric orbital sander we sanded the rough spots then covered them with a spray on car primer that completed little imperfections.
We additionally removed the emblems, lights and also reflectors from the body of the CAR.
Action 3: TAPE OR NOT?
Plasti-Dip can be conveniently peeled areas (such as fronts lights) after you have actually finished applying the last coat ... However: prepping the location lowers the problem of removing plasti-dip later on.
Using painters tape as well as papers, cover home windows and also locations 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!
Before applying the plasti-dip to the CAR it MUST be clean.
Plasti-dip is an overlay that will create a different layer on top of any type of surface- including dirt and dust ... so obtain the surface REALLY CLEAN.
After cleaning up the location dry it with a towel.
Step 5: EXCELLENT PAINTING LOCATION?
Locate an area that is exceptionally ventilated and also out of straight sunlight. We paintinged the initial layer on outdoors in the color- it was not an optimal place- the tiniest amount of wind developed a great deal of overspray accumulation. The most effective area would certainly be an open garage.
Step 6: SPRAY ON THE PLASTI-DIP
Put on a mask. It is practical if you have someone that will follow you carrying the paint turbine as you go. Repaint in areas as you work your means 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 very first layer is your bonding layer- It is very important that this is a light dusting (50 -60% openness). This will allow the remainder of the layers to bond and also adhere to the paint. Spray in a tidy sweeping movement, seeing to it to hold the sprayer 6-- 8 inches away from the area. Allow plasti dip to dry 15-30 minutes between each layer.
We paintinged 6 layers of Aluminum plasti-dip and 3 layers of Silver Metalizer.
Action 7: ELIMINATE THE TAPE
After the final layer is used, immediately remove any type of tape or newspaper from the AUTOMOBILE prior to plasti-dip dries.
Tip 8: HEAL IT!
At this point the plasti-dip will certainly take 4 hrs to fully cure. DON'T TOUCH IT. And in all costs, prevent any compound that could cause damages to the location.
Tip 9: COMPLETING TOUCHES
After it healed we put the symbols, and so on back on, changed our sill-plates, hub caps, antenna and seat covers as well as added the C-Stripe sticker.
This is a big job. Take your time and do it well. It took three people servicing it every open chance 7 weeks to finish.