It's your car 2. You like it 3. I don't see them posting pics of their work. I think you did a great job and you have my vote.
I think alot of people have missed what troberts8 said why he choose to Plastic-dip his car and if you have a classic or any car for that matter, when you do decided to paint your car, you want the color to be something you'll love for the life of your car.
We have a 69 fastback VW that seriously needs a paint job, What a great idea! We have put off doing a real paint job for all the same reasons that you used the plastic dip. Our biggest reason is we can't decided what color scheme to choose. We really want to do something different but then your stuck with it. This just seems like a great way to be able to try some thing maybe a little outrageous that you wouldn't if you know that you'll be stuck with it if if comes out crappy. We also plan to do our on paint scheme on that ,too.
What we have done so far to protect the steel until we get to a place to do a full paint job is we used " Rust Oleum" by the gallon that we rollered on the bus is 40' long and 13' high in black and that has worked fantastic so far and you really can't tell that it's just a primer coat. We never imagined that the rust-oleum would come out so well and they have a ton of colors I sound like a commercial When I saw Plasti-Dip I was thinking of the thick, yellow, blobby stuff used on tool handles.
I wasn't aware it came in a medium capable of being sprayed on. Great job! Yes, the work you put into prepping your car was a lot but when you're ready for a professional paint, it'll be that much less work to be done. One thing to look into is PlastiDip's glossy finish. I'm not sure when you did your spraying if it was available but I think it's out now.
I personally haven't used it but I hear it gives a nice shiny top coat. I also wonder if you could spray your dipped car with a glossy finish that is typically used when finishing a car. It would give a hard coating and protect it better to. Great 'ible! Much more forgiving and easier to fix if you mess up. And yes I have paint and body experience, and have owned 92 different cars and trucks over the last 35 years, mostly classics.
Sometimes you just need to cover it until you can do what you want with it. Reply 6 years ago on Introduction. Thank you for commenting! I have to admit it isn't flawless, but I'm still pleased with the outcome.
I think it will be even more awesome in the future when we have it done with automotive paint. Plasti-Dip is a neat product - but it is not smooth or mega shiny like the real thing. One thing to add is when you wash your car it helps to clay it to get any wax off of it, the dip doesn't like to hold to anything with wax on it. Also it takes about 24 hours to fully cure. There are many instructional videos on YouTube showing how to Plasti Dip your car, car badges, wheel rims, do pinstriping and more see a few links below.
This was the first time they had tried to spray a vehicle and are very happy with the end results. Pre-thinned Plasti Dip 3. Average Usage: 2 x 3. Black or other colours available. Our customer sent us these photos of their vehicle which has it's wheels sprayed with Matt Red Plasti Dip gram Aerosol. Plasti Dip. Use naphtha, xylene xylol , or toluene toluol for cleanup.
To greatly increase non-skid properties, sprinkle a generous amount of grit onto wet surface of first coat. Apply at least two additional coats of Plasti Dip.
For best results, use a pumice crystalline silica grit. Results may vary with other grit additives. Plasti Dip Spray and Plasti Dip Spray 50 come in a gallon-sized container to be used for automotive purposes only.
Apply using electric turbine style spray system or an HVLP spray gun with pressure pot system. All surfaces to be coated must be free of oils, grease, dirt, wax, and loose rust. For best results the surfaces being coated must have a smooth unbroken OEM finish. Keep spray gun inches away from surface, applying wet overlapping coats. Allow 10 minutes dry time dry to the touch before applying additional coats.
A minimum of 5 coats is recommended for best performance and easy removal. Mix Plasti Dip Spray thoroughly before each use and refilling of spray equipment. A dry coating thickness of 10 mils minimum is recommended for best performance and easy removal. Allow 4 hours cure time for each coat applied before using.
Avoid excessive air movement, heat and humidity while applying. Always use proper ventilation. Plasti Dip Spray Colors — suitable for application over most cast or calendered vinyl, cast vinyl with Poly Urethane clear laminated or Poly Urethane clear top coat finish, as well as most Poly Urethane protective films. Plasti Dip Spray Clear — suitable for applications over cast vinyl, cast vinyl with Poly Urethane clear laminated or Poly Urethane clear top coat finish as well as most Poly Urethane protective films.
Plasti Dip Spray 50 can be used and sold in all areas except in the following counties and areas within the state of California:.
Plasti Dip Spray 50 Colors and Clear — suitable for application over most calendered vinyl, cast vinyl with Poly Urethane clear laminated or Poly Urethane clear top coat finish as well as most Poly Urethane protective films.
Plasti Dip Spray 50 Colors and Clear — not recommended for applications over cast vinyl! Must be used in a well-ventilated area. Apply using HVLP spray system. Keep spray gun inches away from surface, applying wet over lapping coats. Allow 10 — 20 minutes dry time before applying additional coats if needed.
Refill spray system frequently. Avoid running empty which can draw air into spray system. Mix thoroughly before each use and refill. Apply additional coats as needed. Allow 4 hours cure time. Always use proper ventilation and protection. Allow 30 minutes dry time before applying additional coats if needed. Allow 4 hours cure time, depending on temperatures and humidity. Avoid any changes in temperature or humidity while coats are drying to avoid blushing.
Also, allow each coat to fully dry before applying more product. Use naphtha, xylene xylol or toluene toluol for cleanup. Seller cannot control use of this product and will not accept liability for more than product replacement. While Plasti Dip with a Primer undercoat can be removed with a great deal of effort, the Primer itself cannot be removed from the original surface once it has dried. Use care when applying Plasti Dip Primer.
Not intended for use with any other product. Plasti Dip Enhancers are specially designed to make our already outstanding Plasti Dip Colors even better.
These kits come with a spray gun for applying the product and a handheld compressor for air supply. That means it can be done in your garage without a large financial investment of tools like air compressors. The after-care and maintenance for the Plasti Dip is a major reason why I had chosen this option over several others.
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