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Rangore · 04-07-2012, 09:07 PM

Couldn't you lay down multiple layers of tape and pull off a layer of tape with each coat? Brainstorm idea.

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Alain · 04-08-2012, 12:26 AM

That's a good idea, the only problem is that I think it would be hard to pull one layer of tape off at a time without pulling off all the layers.

liquidsmoke · 04-08-2012, 02:54 AM

What are beauty rings?

liquidsmoke · 04-08-2012, 02:55 AM

Also this thread should be a sticky

dekan513 · 04-08-2012, 09:08 AM

try a sharp razor blade and dont go to deep tho just kinda scar it worked for me but i didnt have much to mask off

timmy35 · 04-08-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kornabakk7

I just used basic masking tape from lowes. You just can't let the stuff dry. Pull it off as soon as possible after your last coat. And I waited maybe 15-30 seconds between coats. They're are still places mine pulled because I wasn't fast enough, but the front fascia turned out so good ( and was much larger ). I have to try it again.
Another tip: use a fresh can or clean the nozzle well. When I tried a redo the next day the nozzle was clogged & I got huge drops of paint coming out.

when you are done spraying each coat, it is best to turn the can upside down and spray until only air is coming out. this helps with the clogging. learned that the hard way lol.

Mattie2011 · 04-09-2012, 12:35 AM

I love this thread! Can't wait to PD my rims now, saves me so much from getting them professional powder coated!! Thanks guys!

fsusmithc2 · 04-09-2012, 10:51 AM

I'm going to be on the hunt for some dip as well. This thread is fantastic. My car is black so the only thing I aim to dip are the rims but who knows, dipping other areas might create an interesting gloss/flat contrast.

Anyway, how many cans would you guys think for just the rims (RS 20")?

The Stig · 04-09-2012, 10:54 AM

I used 4 cans on my rims - and I laid the plasti-dip pretty heavily too.

fsusmithc2 · 04-09-2012, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

I used 4 cans on my rims - and I laid the plasti-dip pretty heavily too.

Cool beans. Thanks! Saw this thread where the person actually had a wheel machine (must work at the shop) and popped the bead to get behind the edge (http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123422). I'm hoping that won't be necessary for a seamless job.

The Stig · 04-09-2012, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fsusmithc2

Cool beans. Thanks! Saw this thread where the person actually had a wheel machine (must work at the shop) and popped the bead to get behind the edge (http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123422). I'm hoping that won't be necessary for a seamless job.

I did the same thing as the guy in that other thread, except I used painters tape.

fsusmithc2 · 04-09-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

I did the same thing as the guy in that other thread, except I used painters tape.

If by "same thing" you mean popping the tire bead to get good coverage of the lip edge of the rim, you guys have access to some combination of tools, money, or friends which unfortunately I do not. I live in an apartment and don't even own a jack, stands, or a ramp (used to when I had more room in another apartment but not now).

I'm just going to see how good I can do with the wheels on the car and go from there.

Trailbreaker77 · 04-09-2012, 01:27 PM

Wow, I've been wanting to black out the chin on my SS for a while now and I've had no luck in finding a piece of vinyl to do this. Looks like a lot of other people have done it with this product, I've got plenty of the blue painters tape from home depot. However spraying on my makes me nervous, I'll have to see if I have something I could practice on.

The Stig · 04-09-2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fsusmithc2

If by "same thing" you mean popping the tire bead to get good coverage of the lip edge of the rim, you guys have access to some combination of tools, money, or friends which unfortunately I do not. I live in an apartment and don't even own a jack, stands, or a ramp (used to when I had more room in another apartment but not now).

I'm just going to see how good I can do with the wheels on the car and go from there.

Oh no. By "same thing" I meant that I used painters tape to mask off the tires.

04-07-2012, 09:07 PM	#253
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04-08-2012, 02:54 AM	#255
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04-08-2012, 02:55 AM	#256
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04-08-2012, 12:26 AM	#254
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	That's a good idea, the only problem is that I think it would be hard to pull one layer of tape off at a time without pulling off all the layers.

04-09-2012, 12:35 AM	#259
Mattie2011 Drives: 2011 LT2 RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Morgan City, Louisiana Posts: 2 View My Garage	I love this thread! Can't wait to PD my rims now, saves me so much from getting them professional powder coated!! Thanks guys!

04-09-2012, 10:54 AM	#261
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I used 4 cans on my rims - and I laid the plasti-dip pretty heavily too. __________________

04-09-2012, 01:27 PM	#265
Trailbreaker77 Drives: 2010 Transformers Edition Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 678	Wow, I've been wanting to black out the chin on my SS for a while now and I've had no luck in finding a piece of vinyl to do this. Looks like a lot of other people have done it with this product, I've got plenty of the blue painters tape from home depot. However spraying on my makes me nervous, I'll have to see if I have something I could practice on. __________________

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