Paint question

[TommyV]

I'm gonna paint the rear valance black. What do I do to prep the paint. I'm thinking some superfine sand paper, then wipe it down with alcohol?

 

[Ford1288]

Why don't you try plastidip? Couple guys have used it and loved it.


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[sdsubzero4]

I plastidip my lower valance. I think it came out pretty good. No special prep needed.

 

[TommyV]

Ha, I did, but when I went to pull the masking tape off, it pulled up the PD! It did look good though, Is there a secret to using masking tape with this stuff?

 

[wickedstangs]

Have you tried painters tape?

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[TommyV]

I was using that Green Frog stuff, maybe I didn't let it dry long enough.

 

[sdsubzero4]

Peel it off when its still a little wet. I made the mistake the first time, I waited for it to dry completely and it rip the PD off. Peel it when it is still a little wet.

 

[TommyV]

Okay, thanks.

 

[TommyV]

Well, I used 400 grit to rough the paint, then primed it and painted it. I also tinted the side markers and third brake light. Oh yeah, new gas door.

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After:

 

[sdsubzero4]

Very Nice!

 

[TommyV]

Thanks!