Plasti Dip On Interior Parts?
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Dont mean to be critical but, it looks like it needs a few more coats of paint? Also I would have thought it needed at least 12 hours for the paint to fully dry and harden. Did you lacquer it?
Looks better than standard though.
Looks better than standard though.
No I didn't I dint want too much of a shine with sun glare and I used a dryer to dry it quicker
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I'm in a little bit of a rut about what to do, whether or not to PlastiDip the interior or paint it, as I did a test run of the Plasti Dip on my plastic lunch box lid (the closest thing to me to test on at the time) and it came out nice, very smooth and even, no bumps etc. But when I put a finger nail to it, it left a white streak/scratch so I'm worried it wont last long on the interior before it scuffs up. So what would you guys suggest out of these two scenarios:
1. PlastiDip the interior, see how it comes out and how long it lasts and if it comes out bad or scuffs up after a few days peel it off and spray paint it instead. Although I'd be wasting 2 cans of PlastiDip, roughly £30!
2. Use the Plastidip on exterior parts such as my wing mirrors, badges and grille surround, as I reckon it would hold up better against my novice spray painting skills on exterior pieces?, and leave the interior for a spray paint job instead. Although I've never done any spray painting before and I'm not sure how it would come out as I don't know how difficult it is so it could be risky.
What would you guys suggest? Money is fairly tight but I would like something that's going to last. Is spray painting difficult? Is spray painting exterior objects harder than interior as they have to face up to weather conditions, chippings, dirt, debris etc? I just don't know at the moment and could do with a shove in the right direction so all your input is greatly appreciated!
Thanks.
1. PlastiDip the interior, see how it comes out and how long it lasts and if it comes out bad or scuffs up after a few days peel it off and spray paint it instead. Although I'd be wasting 2 cans of PlastiDip, roughly £30!
2. Use the Plastidip on exterior parts such as my wing mirrors, badges and grille surround, as I reckon it would hold up better against my novice spray painting skills on exterior pieces?, and leave the interior for a spray paint job instead. Although I've never done any spray painting before and I'm not sure how it would come out as I don't know how difficult it is so it could be risky.
What would you guys suggest? Money is fairly tight but I would like something that's going to last. Is spray painting difficult? Is spray painting exterior objects harder than interior as they have to face up to weather conditions, chippings, dirt, debris etc? I just don't know at the moment and could do with a shove in the right direction so all your input is greatly appreciated!
Thanks.
The interior does look better sprayed mate but as I have done I've sprayed it black and as I was putting it all back in I scratched abut of the paint :/ so that bit looks a mess so I'm taking mine to be hydro dipped soon,, but I reckon doing the exterior bits e.g badge, grill surround, rear badge, wing mirrors.
So I'd go with No. 2
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So I'd go with No. 2
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Just buy a can of matt black/satin black spray paint. Can be had for £4 from a local motor factors. I sprayed all my interior plastics satin black, took a few hours and didn't scratch any of it putting it all back. You can get away with a lot more using matt/satin black plus it doesnt need laquering like gloss does.
The interior does look better sprayed mate but as I have done I've sprayed it black and as I was putting it all back in I scratched abut of the paint :/ so that bit looks a mess so I'm taking mine to be hydro dipped soon,, but I reckon doing the exterior bits e.g badge, grill surround, rear badge, wing mirrors.
So I'd go with No. 2
Thanks for the advice mate.
Did you not use primer or prep the surfaces first and how has it lasted, any cracking/flaking? Do you have any pics also? Not sure whether to go satin/matte or gloss.
Thanks mate.
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Yeah mate primered too and prepped....... it's lasted fine, I'm not new to spraying so it was a doddle
how many cans it take you and what do you reckon to Halfords paint?
Yeah mate primered too and prepped....... it's lasted fine, I'm not new to spraying so it was a doddle
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Looks excellent, much better.
nah I don't really rate Halfords paint
this is what I have used for years on wheels, interior stuff etc
they do gloss, matt, satin and primer/laquer
Cheers mate, ordered some Matt black and grey primer of the Hycote stuff you recommended. £2.40 a can from Amazon.
I painted a rocker cover a few years back with rattle cans
Just goes to show what you can achieve with £10 worth of paint and a roll of masking tape.
The black,interior parts look good
Have I seen this over on OJC or am I going mad?
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