Plasti Dip Pearl project begins...!

jra007

So i started dipping the cart today. Only had time for the front cowl. I did a black base with a clear mixed with C2 Chameleon pearl (green-yellow-blue-purple). But its seems very muted. Looked great when it was wet, but kinda lost its vib when it dried. I did about 4 coats of black and 4 coats of the pearl.

I have a theory in that because the cowl is rounded in shape that there isnt enough surface to reflect the light. Because when i crouch down and get level with the flat surface near the bumper it has alot more effect. I guess that question will be answered when i do the body since its almost all flat surfaces.

Black base coat:
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps7b0625ed.jpg

Here is a pic after about 3 coats when it was still wet:
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...psc321532a.jpg

www.youtube.com/embed/Wd9jIYheO64

Ill post some updates once i get the body done.

BGW

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mazdawg(Mikey)

that color is pimp! i cant wait to see the rest painted

jra007

Thanks... im looking forward to it too. Hoping to have it done in a week or so. Weather pending.

Jmunk

Where are you gettin the dip from ? What system (gun) are you using to spray it?

jra007

I get the black (unthinned) from Homedepot. Its $6 for 14.5oz... roughly a quart once thinned. Then clear (gloss and matte clear) i get from dipyourcar.com... only comes in gallons. Then chameleon pearl i get from Didspademetalflake.com, they have the best selection of candy and chameleon pearls.

Though i will admit i peeled the hood today, as i wasnt in love with my choice of pearl. It was just too light colored... im doing the C7 color now, basically the same just all around darker with more punch to it.

I just use a cheap $39 HVLP automotoive spary gun from TCP Global. with a 1.8 nozzel ( i think its the G6600 model?) and a 30 gallon homeowner style air compressor. Its the only spary gun i could find that only needs about 5cfm. To be honest it works great! Dont think i could do a car with this compressor, but golf cart no problem as its running 50% of the time im spraying. The one nice thing about automotive type spray guns is they are easier to clean and typically all metal. Then electric sprayers always seem to break down and clog up, i guess the benefit is they put down more product faster.

jra007

Here's an update to this project...

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...ml#post1023304