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[Bishop]

I doubt it, you have to peel it up at the edge, and even then its kinda a pain to get it started.... its just easy once you get it going.....
The only way i see you nicking it bad enough in the middle of the trim is with alot of force.... and even then the OEM trim is prolly not gonna look too pretty.... this stuff is awesome

[Gokart3]

Originally Posted by Bishop

I doubt it, you have to peel it up at the edge, and even then its kinda a pain to get it started.... its just easy once you get it going.....
The only way i see you nicking it bad enough in the middle of the trim is with alot of force.... and even then the OEM trim is prolly not gonna look too pretty.... this stuff is awesome

Cool. I'm on the fence between using Krylon semi-flat black or the stuff you used. I did my Defi hood in Krylon and it came out really good. Hmmmmm.....

Although, the fridge took a big $h!t last night and the wife and I spent most of our evening packing food into coolers and putting them on ice. By the time we pay for tax, delivery, extended warranty..... that focker's gonna eat up damn near 3 grand. That's coilovers AND tires! Well almost. Damn appliances.

[Bishop]

Ouch dude, fridges suck lets just all eat salted and cured meat

As for what to choose, i would say since you know the finish of the Krylon, why not try the plasti-dip then choosing? You'll only spend like $5 bucks on a can i think and if you dont like it, then you can always store it for a rainy day... The stuff is actually supposed to be used on tool handles and such for grip, never know where else you could use it

[Gokart3]

Originally Posted by Bishop

Ouch dude, fridges suck lets just all eat salted and cured meat

As for what to choose, i would say since you know the finish of the Krylon, why not try the plasti-dip then choosing? You'll only spend like $5 bucks on a can i think and if you dont like it, then you can always store it for a rainy day... The stuff is actually supposed to be used on tool handles and such for grip, never know where else you could use it

Yeah, salted and cured FTMFW!!! I hate Whirlpool.

I do know exactly what you mean about the "rubberized" paints attracting dust. I guess that's my only hold back. But I may give it a shot. Interesting application tho, gotta give you props for that!

[Bishop]

Thanks and to be honest, i havent noticed a large accumulation of dust on the surface..... I'm not getting down and really looking, but i dont think it attracts as much as one may think... like i said, you could try it and always peel it off if ya didn't like it

[Gokart3]

True.... true....

[Nick Mc]

great write up bishop i recently did my center console and a pillars and just finished the last coat on my b and c pillars they will go back in the car tomorrow morning ill post pics soon. I'm in the golden area so maybe we can meet up sometime

[Bishop]

Yeah that would be cool, how tough was it to get the B and C pillars out? i havent tried yet but looks like ya gotta remove the seat belts... also did you do the vent rings by chance? those things are still a mystery to me how to get em out

[gosu]

Finally bought some Plastidip

Going to spray the center in a couple of weeks!

Just dont like the dust thing accumulating... I live in AZ and its dirty down here

[Bishop]

ah, yeah AZ might get a little dusty

[Nick Mc]

yes you do have to remove the seat belts but over all easy to do i used a flat head screw driver to pop off the top piece of the seat belt cover then just unscrew the one bolt and the seat belt is off then to get the actual pillar piece of i started at the top and pulled towards the center of the car and it was pretty easy. still trying to figure out the vent rings i'm gong to try that today so ill let you know how it goes

[Gokart3]

Originally Posted by gosu

Finally bought some Plastidip

Going to spray the center in a couple of weeks!

Just dont like the dust thing accumulating... I live in AZ and its dirty down here

You might wanna consider using Krylon Semi-flat black. I did my Defi hood with it and it came out very nice. Doesn't seem to attract dust any more than the rest of the dash does. I know exactly what Bishop is talking about with the dust thing and "tacky" finishes. For some reason, it can be a dust magnet.

Sorry I don't have any good pix of the hood up, this is the closest thing I have...


I've been using Krylon Semi-flat black probably about as long as most of the members on this board have been alive. Good stuff. As long as you do a really nice job prepping the parts, they should come out very nice. A couple hints....

1) Don't sand. You'll see the sanding marks. Use a Scotchbrite pad to *scuff* the surface.

2) Plastic paint prep. Go to a paint store that handles automotive paint and tell them that you're painting some plastic parts. They should have some plastic prep you can pick up. I usually use that instead of "Wax and Grease Remover" which is my favorite, because wax and grease can sometimes be a little too aggressive on the plastic. DuPont™ Plas-Stick® Plastic-Prep 2319S would be perfect, or equivalent.

3) Get some tack cloths. These are cheese cloth like things which have a sticky coating which picks up all remaining dust/particles before you paint.
Something like this>> https://www.expresspaint.com/product...idproduct=6960

4) Get your parts up in the air somehow. Either hang them, or put them on small pieces of wood or something. If you paint them sitting on the ground or sitting on a piece of paper, they may stick... plus they're on the ground where all the dust is headed.

5) If you want to get really anal about it, you can make yourself a makeshift paintbooth. What you do is take a small area of the garage and clean the $h!t out of it so it's as sanitary as you can make it. Then you can hang a tarp, kind of like a shower curtin, to isolate your area. If you're SUPER anal, you spray the floor down with water before you start painting.

6) DON'T get carried away with the paint. Numerous thin coats is much better than one big fat gooey coat that's gonna have drips all over the place.

7) Heat lamp. I have an aluminum mini-scaffolding that I put up and hang a couple heat lamps from. Not too close to the plastic. (That ends badly) Aimed at your paint work, but not too close to that either. You just want to get some nice radiant heat aimed towards the work. Helps the paint cure and speeds up your process.

8) Get away from your paint work between coats. Although it's tempting to keep working in the garage away from your painting, you're just stirring up dust which will make it's way toward your paint like an uninsured driver will make his way into the side of your car. Resist.

Brad

[Gokart3]

Originally Posted by Nick Mc

yes you do have to remove the seat belts but over all easy to do i used a flat head screw driver to pop off the top piece of the seat belt cover then just unscrew the one bolt and the seat belt is off then to get the actual pillar piece of i started at the top and pulled towards the center of the car and it was pretty easy. still trying to figure out the vent rings i'm gong to try that today so ill let you know how it goes

I haven't done the vent rings, but I *think* either a slim plastic trim tool or tape wrapped screwdriver at the 3 or 9 o'clock position on the vent ring will pop it off. You just have to be super gentle with them, or the tabs will snap off.

[Bishop]

i tried the 3 or 9 position and gave up cause i was already applying ALOT of force.... for the defi hood, it would probably be better off using krylon cause i dunno about anyone else, but my dash attracts ALOT of dust, and the krylon would just be easier to wipe down...
I'll tackle the B and C pillars this weekend along w/ my front and rear shifter bushings and linkage bushings.... maybe throw the cat back on as well but im trying to resist the temptation