Plasti Dipped GMC - Take #1

[Grimes]

Plasti Dipped GMC - Take #1 & #2

I say Take #1 because this is not exactly "pretty" compared to some other black on chrome emblems I've seen, but hey, it was my first use of Plasti Dip.

The Job:




Supplies:

Tape on:


Done: (sorry for slight blur, slow shutter due to lighting, will take a pic in the day if it doesn't look even more rough)




All in all, I will be redoing it when I get a chance. Perhaps tomorrow evening. One issue, seen on the M and C, I only sweeped the can horizontally. Although all the guides I read said this was ideal, I realized when I redid the G (oh yeah, it ripped so I did it after the M and C were done) that going vertical for the last layer made a huge difference. I think the issue was that I was letting the coats dry too long, resulting in them sticking to the tape and not peeling easily enough. Guides said 15-30 and the can said 30 minutes between coats, so I did 20, but I think I could've managed 10 if not 5 minutes. My process was 1st coat, 20 minutes, 2nd coat, 20 minutes, 3rd coat, tape off. Next time I'll try 5-10 minute intervals instead, with vertical motion included.

I guess I'm posting this to give others an idea of what can go wrong Good thing its cheap and simple. If anyone has any suggestions for the next time, please feel free to post 'em. I do have one question.. is there a specific way to remove the tape to allow for better peel (pulling a certain direction) or should it not matter because the plasti dip shouldn't be completely dry?

Thanks guys!

Edit For Take Two:
See post #18 for more info and more pics.

 

[yates ™]

Do lighter coats and take the tape off while still wet.

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

as for pulling the tape the best way to do it is take a razor blade and cut the line ( I did my whole truck )

and as for a tip Use VERY light coats and allow for ample time to dry. Looking at your pics I think you need to hold the can a little bit farther away as well to prevent the runs.
This may require you to tape more off

 

[yates ™]

there is no need to even tape off the chrome.

 

[Grimes]

Yates: Agreed, that's on the board for next time.

Donnie: The razor blade is a good idea. I was considering it, but wasn't smart enough to go at it. I will for sure get the box cutter out for that one. Also, yes, my very first coat I had the can at about 8" like a normal spray. Quickly realized Plasti Dip didn't work like that! Back up to 12-15", but still tended to go in closer in habit. And lighter coats, makes sense. I just want it to be durable. Honestly its the tape that is a pain in the rear to do, moreso than the spray.

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

another note it will come out bubbly as god knows what but Just take your time

 

[Big Buttons]

I have ALOT of things dipped on my truck and I do 5-6 light coats and have had no problems with the dip for the 1+ year I've had the things dipped.

 

[Grimes]

Just to get a mark on what "light coat" indicates... Starting from scratch, would a light coat be the moment that no red is visible at all? Then just repeat every 5-10 minutes for 3-5 times?

 

[NathanJax]

Just to get a mark on what "light coat" indicates... Starting from scratch, would a light coat be the moment that no red is visible at all? Then just repeat every 5-10 minutes for 3-5 times?

no... light mean you can barely see the black from the dip on the red (25% dip, 75% red)... then another light coat should be 50% black from the dip and 50% red emblem. Then next would be 75% black with just a hint of red showing 25%. Then last coat all black, no red

 

[Big Buttons]

First coat still able to see red. 2nd coat barely able to see red 3rd no red 4-5 building up for durability.