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Can I apply Plasti DipŽ Glossifier over non-dipped areas?
Glossifier can be sprayed over non-coated areas to add a glossy finish. And it also will peel off afterwards, just like regular Plasti DipŽ. However, because Plasti Dip Glossifier is specially formulated to bond with the unique chemical structure of Plasti Dip coatings, it’s not generally recommended for other surfaces.
They also sell one call Sanitizer to make things Satin
hmmm....interesting. did not see that info anywhere. i wonder how it holds up then in weather (rain etc) if not applied over a Plasti Dip coating.
EDIT: upon further reading, it looks like they do make a 'clear' Plastidip that is not the 'glossifier'. Doing more reading.
If you apply multiple coats, when do you remove the tape? as when the first coat dries, then you apply the second, let it dry, apply the third etc....roughly 20-30 min intervals between coats (what I read online)-but if you pull the tape at the end it starts to pull off the dried coats underneath.
Tried this on my fairing today, but pulling the tape around the headlight (masked off the headlamp) it started to pull off the dried coats. So I think I'm going to have to let it dry, remove all of it and try again.
Thoughts?
If I only need to apply ONE coat, I'd spray it and pull the tape no issue, but from reading you need to apply multiple coats and wait 20-30 mins between coats?
if you have it taped off, you remove it immediately after you are done spraying while its still very wet.
If it dries, you will pull up the dip with the tape
so do all 5 coats or whatever, but right after the 5th, take that tape off
Thanks, though thats kinda my point. 5 coats....30 mins between coats, thats 2.5-3 hours later one is pulling the tape off. By then the undercoats have dried and its pulling off those dried coats removing the Plastidip.
OR, are you only waiting 5 mins between coats or something? Thanks again.
Have sprayed the fairing w/ a different product in the past, but it only required ONE coat at which time I pulled the tape after spraying and all was well. Here you need to 'wait' between coats for it to dry etc....that ties into the problem it seems.
Thanks, though thats kinda my point. 5 coats....30 mins between coats, thats 2.5-3 hours later one is pulling the tape off. By then the undercoats have dried and its pulling off those dried coats removing the Plastidip.
OR, are you only waiting 5 mins between coats or something? Thanks again.
Have sprayed the fairing w/ a different product in the past, but it only required ONE coat at which time I pulled the tape after spraying and all was well. Here you need to 'wait' between coats for it to dry etc....that ties into the problem it seems.
First, I believe you are waiting too long between coats. Each coat should be so thin that it "dries" fairly quickly.
Second, if I understand correctly from my son who has done significantly more jobs than I have, a new coat essentially "reactivates" the undercoat upon which it is sprayed. Consequently, the finished layer and all underlying coats are "wet" for a brief time after your final coat. Remove the tape immediately and there will be no "dried coats" stuck to your tape.
First, I believe you are waiting too long between coats. Each coat should be so thin that it "dries" fairly quickly.
Second, if I understand correctly from my son who has done significantly more jobs than I have, a new coat essentially "reactivates" the undercoat upon which it is sprayed. Consequently, the finished layer and all underlying coats are "wet" for a brief time after your final coat. Remove the tape immediately and there will be no "dried coats" stuck to your tape.
Thanks. Interesting the new coat activates the undercoat, had not heard that before.
Maybe I am waiting to long between coats then. I watched multiple videos on this and they all said 20-30 mins between coats.
Will look at shortening the spray intervals w/ next round and see if that helps. Thanks again. Def an art to it.
So I have these white cloudy patches....that aren't going away. Can someone enlighten me? I sprayed 4-5 coats and this time only waited 5-10 mins between coats so I could remove the tape (unlike last round)
It also has the orange-peel texture, is that normal? I'd prefer not to have that.....input appreciated.
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I doubt it is similar to Flex-seal considering that is designed to be applied as a "bead"; however, yes Plasti-Dip is a thin, spray-on, rubberized coating. Thickness is controlled in the application depending on the number of coat. BTW, the thicker the application, generally the easier the removal.
Well, according to the information from Flex-Seal; "Flex Seal is a liquid rubber sealant in a spray can which claims to be able to fill cracks and holes in everything from roofs to gutters to skylights with a waterproof seal once it has dried for 24 hours." Sounds to me to be very similar to Plasti-Dip, although the later is probably thicker and may work better as a sealant, as this review didn't give it a good recommendatioin (https://www.todayshomeowner.com/vide...roduct-review/). As we're just "covering" parts, I think either one should work just fine, and they also should peel back off, IF done in enough layers. However, with Flex-Seal costing about $13 per 14oz. can, and Plasti-Dip 11oz. can is closer to $6, I think I'll probably get the Plasti-Dip.
So, instead of doing several "thin" layers, you suggest using less or only a few "thicker" layers? Or were you just referring to overall thickness? Just wanting to be sure I understand you on this.
Well, according to the information from Flex-Seal; "Flex Seal is a liquid rubber sealant in a spray can which claims to be able to fill cracks and holes in everything from roofs to gutters to skylights with a waterproof seal once it has dried for 24 hours." Sounds to me to be very similar to Plasti-Dip, although the later is probably thicker and may work better as a sealant, as this review didn't give it a good recommendatioin (https://www.todayshomeowner.com/vide...roduct-review/). As we're just "covering" parts, I think either one should work just fine, and they also should peel back off, IF done in enough layers. However, with Flex-Seal costing about $13 per 14oz. can, and Plasti-Dip 11oz. can is closer to $6, I think I'll probably get the Plasti-Dip.
So, instead of doing several "thin" layers, you suggest using less or only a few "thicker" layers? Or were you just referring to overall thickness? Just wanting to be sure I understand you on this.
Overall thickness - multiple thin coats. Trying to accelerate the process by spraying fewer, thicker coats is an invitation for disaster.
Just an FYI on the taping, when you apply a fresh layer of plastidip down, the base layers technically react to, making them like a wet coat again. So... lay down those heavy later coats and pull the tape. F150HD need to lay it on thick after first two light coats
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