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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 08:25 AM
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2016 Limited Ultra. I had the fuel door powder coated because of the annoying glare in my windshield. It's not dangerous, just annoying sometimes. It helped, but I'm still seeing the glare of the un-powder coated chrome all around the fuel door. Looks like a circle in my windshield. Anybody know if Plasti Dip will work on that chrome around the fuel door? Will it stick? Do I need a primer?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 08:33 AM
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What do the directions on the can say? For best results, prep to manufacture's specs.
 
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Originally Posted by Geezr Glidr
2016 Limited Ultra. I had the fuel door powder coated because of the annoying glare in my windshield. It's not dangerous, just annoying sometimes. It helped, but I'm still seeing the glare of the un-powder coated chrome all around the fuel door. Looks like a circle in my windshield. Anybody know if Plasti Dip will work on that chrome around the fuel door? Will it stick? Do I need a primer?
I plastic dipped the fuel door. I just sprayed it. Cleaned it first. I am going to do the whole console assembly this summer some time. No primer. Plastic dip clear coat may help it last longer.
 

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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 08:38 AM
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It will work, but try not to get any fuel spilled on it - that will inhibit the adhesion of the Plasti Dip. If you don't want the flat or matte appearance, spray a coat of Plasti Dip Glossifier on as your final coat(s).
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 12:11 PM
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i did my whole console. just clean real well then spray. no primer. gas willl eat it right away so dont spill!
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 01:30 PM
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i did my whole console. just clean real well then spray. no primer. gas willl eat it right away so dont spill!
Correct gas will eat it up. Clean parts with alcohol first, put at minimum four coats for easy removal when you want it off.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 02:42 PM
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Got it. Thanks all.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Geezr Glidr
2016 Limited Ultra. I had the fuel door powder coated because of the annoying glare in my windshield. It's not dangerous, just annoying sometimes. It helped, but I'm still seeing the glare of the un-powder coated chrome all around the fuel door. Looks like a circle in my windshield. Anybody know if Plasti Dip will work on that chrome around the fuel door? Will it stick? Do I need a primer?
Maybe some black 1/8" pin striping is all you need to see if eliminating the rim will cure your dilemma.
 
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Maybe some black 1/8" pin striping is all you need to see if eliminating the rim will cure your dilemma.
Now, that's not a bad idea right there. This might be the winner. Thanks!
 
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