I've always read about people plastidipping everything so I bought a can. Nothing I do lasts more than a few weeks. For example, my center caps on my wheels started peeling off after two car washes. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong?
you have to have everything absolutely clean to help it stick longer.
real good wash, probably with Dawn
then after it's dry use alcohol or some body shop prep stuff to get it totally grease/wax free & ready
Hi...
i have good things to say about plasti dip...i have use it for long time now and i love it...
I have had it on wheels,grills,spoilers, taillights, fuel doors and i will drive it in winter with no problems at all...
what i do its prep the area real clean and have it spray in small quantity at a time....making sure first 3 coats really stick to the item....but if u go and try to cover the area at the first time most likely it will peel since it didnt really stick to the item.....
take your time...and you be fine....and if you want to match your black gloss wheels theres a glossifier can too....
How does he clean or keep the wheels clean? My SRT drops brake dust like nobody's business. Chemicals, rubbing, scrubbing, you name it is what it takes to clean my YJ wheels and they aren't dipped with the plasti stuff. Granted I DD my car...it's not a garage queen.
Here's how I did mine, just keep in mind it takes a little while.
Step 1: Wash whatever your going to plastidip.
Step 2: Spray the plastidip lightly onto whatever your painting. Should be barely noticeable. Wait 15 minutes.
Step 3: Spray the plastidip again lightly onto whatever your painting, should "smoke" anything you're dipping. Wait 15 minutes.
Step 4: Repeat Step 3, should be starting to form a solid layer. Wait 15 minutes.
Step 5: Spray again, this time you should have a nice layer and you can't see a bit of whatever the original color was. Wait 15 minutes.
Step 6.: Spray one more time to reinforce the dip from step 5. Wait 15 minutes.
Step 7: Spray as much as you'd like, but be careful not to overspray so that it drips. Between each layer wait 15 minutes. More spraying equals thicker layers obviously, which will increase longevity of the coat.
Here's how I did mine, just keep in mind it takes a little while.
Step 1: Wash whatever your going to plastidip.
Step 2: Spray the plastidip lightly onto whatever your painting. Should be barely noticeable. Wait 15 minutes.
Step 3: Spray the plastidip again lightly onto whatever your painting, should "smoke" anything you're dipping. Wait 15 minutes.
Step 4: Repeat Step 3, should be starting to form a solid layer. Wait 15 minutes.
Step 5: Spray again, this time you should have a nice layer and you can't see a bit of whatever the original color was. Wait 15 minutes.
Step 6.: Spray one more time to reinforce the dip from step 5. Wait 15 minutes.
Step 7: Spray as much as you'd like, but be careful not to overspray so that it drips. Between each layer wait 15 minutes. More spraying equals thicker layers obviously, which will increase longevity of the coat.
Also, aside from increasing longevity, it's crucial for easy removal. If you've ever tried removing plastidip that wasn't sprayed thick enough, you'll know the importance of making sure you get good coverage. 4-5 coats at least to make it easier to remove (once the time comes).
if you use few coats it will come out thin. You really need to go over your area quite a few times to develop a thick coat. A successful application will not come off even with a hi-pressure wash.
I did many wheels,stripes, and even my entire car
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