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DIY - Matte Black Emblems - Plastidip, no emblem removal required!
02-22-11, 08:52 AM
#769
Pole Position
Just be sure not to spray too heavy on the sides. Otherwise it'll come off in one piece when you try to peel and you'll have to use a toothpick to excise the overspray.
02-22-11, 12:50 PM
#772
I did mine in the SF Bay Area on Saturday when it was cold and raining! Although I did it in the garage it was still 40 degrees outside. Turned out fine.
Just be sure not to spray too heavy on the sides. Otherwise it'll come off in one piece when you try to peel and you'll have to use a toothpick to excise the overspray.
Just be sure not to spray too heavy on the sides. Otherwise it'll come off in one piece when you try to peel and you'll have to use a toothpick to excise the overspray.
I'm certain I sprayed too much and it was too thick. I'll try again this weekend.
02-22-11, 01:05 PM
#773
Pole Position
What went wrong when you removed it? It wouldn't seperate at the emblem?
02-22-11, 02:05 PM
#775
^^^ nairb has done some testing in earlier pages of this thread.
Originally Posted by nairb
Did some tests today!
Items tested: Spoon, small metal cap for a bar bell, plastic band aid dispenser
Procedure: Spray each with 1 coat, let it sit for roughly 1 minute, then sprayed once more with another coat. Total 2 coats
After I let them sit for roughly 45minutes I put them through some tests and this is what I found.
Tests:
1) Rub/press hard with tip of finder for 10 seconds
2) Place a burning match on top/in direct contact with object
3) Scrub with the rough side of a sponge
Results:
Circular Metal: Peeled right off like electric tape when I dug with my nail at the corners. There was a little bit of particle spray left over that was easily cleaned off with a sponge.
1) No problems found. Plastidip spray did not wear or discolor in any way
2) Did NOT catch on fire or burn/discolor in any way **Warning, fire is bad...please don't hurt yourself or blame me if something happens, I am just reporting my results, nothing more!**
3) Scrubbing with the rough side for more than 10 seconds with moderate pressure caused the rubber to come loose but NOT peel (kind of like an air pocket in a pizza). This was more pressure than you would everrrrr use while washing your car and needless to say you don't wash your car with rough items.
Spoon: *note, due to the odd geometry of the spoon more coats are needed to do proper testing, 2 coats on a spoon is too thin.
1) No peeling when rubbed
2) Did not test with fire because I assume it would behave similarly to the circular metal.
3) Came off easily with the sponge.
Plastic: The plastidip bonded COMPLETELY with this. I was not even able to dig it off with my nail or knife as I was the metal circle. I do not suggest spraying major pieces, like the bumper, with plastidip. Although this post shows that is easily is removed from metal, the front and back bumper are NOT metal. They are polyurithane or something like that so TEST. DO NOT assume that it will react with plastic the same way it does metal, even though there is paint as a buffer, a $20 project shouldn't threaten a $200 paint job.
1) No problems detected
2)Did not test with fire because I assume it would behave similarly to the circular metal.
3) Did not come off or alter in any way.
Conclusion: Works great on metal with a normal shape, but ample coats are needed. I would venture to guess 3-5 coast for heavy duty parts would suffice (like rims) but maybe 1-2 for a grille or accent pieces.
I would not use these for your break calipers however or exhaust due to the high temperatures / friction. Your breaks I would venture to guess would omit large amounts of CO and smell like *****.
Hope this helps! I know I was on the fence about trying this without testing so hopefully those of you like me will use this to continue with your projects or not haha.
I am definitely moving forward with my project to spray my stock rims with this in the coming weeks (gotta find a good time that I won't need to be anywhere for 4-7 hours).
Items tested: Spoon, small metal cap for a bar bell, plastic band aid dispenser
Procedure: Spray each with 1 coat, let it sit for roughly 1 minute, then sprayed once more with another coat. Total 2 coats
After I let them sit for roughly 45minutes I put them through some tests and this is what I found.
Tests:
1) Rub/press hard with tip of finder for 10 seconds
2) Place a burning match on top/in direct contact with object
3) Scrub with the rough side of a sponge
Results:
Circular Metal: Peeled right off like electric tape when I dug with my nail at the corners. There was a little bit of particle spray left over that was easily cleaned off with a sponge.
1) No problems found. Plastidip spray did not wear or discolor in any way
2) Did NOT catch on fire or burn/discolor in any way **Warning, fire is bad...please don't hurt yourself or blame me if something happens, I am just reporting my results, nothing more!**
3) Scrubbing with the rough side for more than 10 seconds with moderate pressure caused the rubber to come loose but NOT peel (kind of like an air pocket in a pizza). This was more pressure than you would everrrrr use while washing your car and needless to say you don't wash your car with rough items.
Spoon: *note, due to the odd geometry of the spoon more coats are needed to do proper testing, 2 coats on a spoon is too thin.
1) No peeling when rubbed
2) Did not test with fire because I assume it would behave similarly to the circular metal.
3) Came off easily with the sponge.
Plastic: The plastidip bonded COMPLETELY with this. I was not even able to dig it off with my nail or knife as I was the metal circle. I do not suggest spraying major pieces, like the bumper, with plastidip. Although this post shows that is easily is removed from metal, the front and back bumper are NOT metal. They are polyurithane or something like that so TEST. DO NOT assume that it will react with plastic the same way it does metal, even though there is paint as a buffer, a $20 project shouldn't threaten a $200 paint job.
1) No problems detected
2)Did not test with fire because I assume it would behave similarly to the circular metal.
3) Did not come off or alter in any way.
Conclusion: Works great on metal with a normal shape, but ample coats are needed. I would venture to guess 3-5 coast for heavy duty parts would suffice (like rims) but maybe 1-2 for a grille or accent pieces.
I would not use these for your break calipers however or exhaust due to the high temperatures / friction. Your breaks I would venture to guess would omit large amounts of CO and smell like *****.
Hope this helps! I know I was on the fence about trying this without testing so hopefully those of you like me will use this to continue with your projects or not haha.
I am definitely moving forward with my project to spray my stock rims with this in the coming weeks (gotta find a good time that I won't need to be anywhere for 4-7 hours).
02-22-11, 02:11 PM
#776
When I try this weekend I'm going to do more coats but less plasti dip per coat. It'll take longer for me, but I think it will do the trick.
02-22-11, 04:28 PM
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i was wondering has anyone over-sprayed on the car? and howd they get it off? i was lazy and didnt mask off a lot =( shoulda did it right the first time.. also howd you get it off the emblems if you messed up
02-23-11, 06:57 AM
#780
I was able to pull it off of the emblem. It pulls right off with a little time and fingernail/tooth pick. Just be careful. I'll be making my 2nd attempt this weekend and this time it should go right. LOL.