How to practice plasti dipping?

dP3NGU1N

Start with small things first. Scuff up a plastic water bottle and practice on that. Try to get an even coating, close enough not to get overspray everywhere but far enough not to cause runs. Find out how many coatings you want to apply for best coverage, etc. figure out proper drying times for your area. See if dust gets on it easily, if it does, you'll want to cover it with a cardboard box or something.

Remember, if you mess up, let it dry first. You'll cause a bigger mess if you try to fix it before the paint has dried.

Make sure you do it in a wide open area or, if you're going to construct a make shift paint booth, make sure to wear a mask. Actually, wear a mask (with proper filters, not those cheesy paper masks) anyway, they're $30 at homedepot.

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louiey370z

I've watched videos from DipYourCar on how many coating is good for rims, etc. but my worry is maybe it being uneven?? I mean, it sounds simple to do, but if it were really that simple, why don't people dip it themselves? And yeah I planned on doing it in my driveway. I might give it a shot. If I end up ******* up, should I continue spraying to get a heavier coat for it to be easier to peel off?

dP3NGU1N

It doesn't need to be that even. plastidip self levels rather well. What you really want is coverage, as in none of the original color showing through (the water bottle is good for this since you can shine a light through it and see where you might be thin). The other thing you need to make sure of is to avoid runs. This is why light coats are better than a single thick coat. Not only does the thick coat take exponentially longer to dry, you also run the risk of runs as well as welling (gathering of material) near corners.

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louiey370z

Do you suggest I get it professionally done and pay a lot more than me doing it? Is it a rather easy task or should I get it professionally done? I could save good money if I do it myself, however, I want it to look nice. Thing is, I'm making less than 10$ an hour, and on top of that, I have school work to do, so me saving money is my top priority now in customizing my car.

JARblue

My is plastidip never looks nice. It looks like plastic sprayed out of a can. Because that's what it is. It looks average at best. Consider paint or powdercoat - they look much, much better.

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