Dip Your Car
By
Alfian Adi Saputra
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Monday, June 4, 2018
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Dip Your Car
Some areas were to the steel as well as we wanted to do something about it before it got any even worse - Dip Your Car.
We discovered Plasti-Dip *. Plasti-Dip is resistant to sun fading, winter ice, cold, and also salt. It is additionally a long lasting yet removable substance that will certainly peel when we choose to pay for a genuine paint task.
* We picked plasti-dip due to the fact that: IT'S NOT PERMANENT. I have not painted a vehicle prior to and didn't intend to check out doing a "genuine paint task" on our CLASSIC. I recommend the result (nevertheless short-term it might be) it's offering its objective well: shielding the AUTOMOBILE while we decide if we will go with silver in the future
Dip Your Car
Step 1: PRO VEHICLE SET
We bought a big pro CAR package on dipyourcar.com
The kit 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 utilized Plasti-dip color: Aluminum for the base and Silver Metalizer for the leading coat.
Plasti-dip is likewise available in a spray can.
Step 2: SURFACE PREPARATION
Since our old paint had not been standing up anymore we spent a lot of time prepping our VEHICLE to ensure an also surface area.
Making use of an electric orbital sander we fined sand the rough spots after that covered them with a spray on vehicle guide that completed tiny imperfections.
We likewise eliminated the emblems, lights and also reflectors from the body of the CAR.
Action 3: TAPE Or Otherwise?
Plasti-Dip can be conveniently peeled off areas (such as headlights) after you've finished using the last coat ... Nonetheless: prepping the location decreases the problem of eliminating plasti-dip later.
Utilizing painters tape and also newspapers, cover home windows as well as areas that you do not wish to obtain plasti-dip on.
We covered the wheels with 40 gallon sized trash can.
Tip 4: WASH IT FIRST!
Prior to using the plasti-dip to the AUTOMOBILE it MUST be tidy.
Plasti-dip is an overlay that will certainly form a separate layer in addition to any surface area- consisting of dust and dust ... so obtain the surface REALLY CLEAN.
After cleansing the location dry it with a towel.
Tip 5: EXCELLENT PAINT AREA?
Find an area that is incredibly ventilated and also from straight sunlight. We repainted the very first layer on outdoors in the color- it was not an ideal area- the tiniest quantity of wind developed a great deal of overspray accumulation. The most effective location would be an open garage.
Step 6: SPRAY ON THE PLASTI-DIP
Wear a mask. It is helpful if you have a person that will follow you carrying the paint turbine as you go. Repaint in areas as you work your way around the CAR. COVER EVERYTHING! Also lay on the ground to obtain the hard to see areas along the bottom of the AUTOMOBILE!
The first layer is your bonding layer- It is crucial that this is a light cleaning (50 -60% transparency). This will certainly permit the rest of the layers to bond and stay with the paint. Spray in a tidy sweeping activity, making certain to hold the sprayer 6-- 8 inches far from the area. Permit plasti dip to completely dry 15-30 minutes between each layer.
We paintinged 6 layers of Aluminum plasti-dip as well as three layers of Silver Metalizer.
Action 7: GET RID OF THE TAPE
After the last layer is applied, promptly get rid of any type of tape or paper from the CAR prior to plasti-dip dries.
Tip 8: HEAL IT!
At this point the plasti-dip will take 4 hours to totally cure. DON'T TOUCH IT. As well as in any way costs, prevent any kind of material that might trigger damage to the area.
Step 9: FINISHING TOUCHES
After it treated we put the emblems, etc. back on, changed our sill-plates, hub caps, antenna and seat covers as well as added the C-Stripe decal.
This is a huge task. Take your time and also do it well. It took three of us working with it every open opportunity seven weeks to complete.