how soon after i paint my calipers and i use a stencil and paint on the cars logo?
2031395
I waited a couple of hours before I re-mounted my wheels. The paint was dry to the touch by then, so I figure it ought to have been dry enough to accept paint. By the way, we had a harsh winter here in SE Pa. and the caliper paint held up great. Still as bright as they were the day I painted them.
1240744
You dont need anything as it has adhesive on one side but there is a proper way to do it and if you dont know I suggest you either google it or get someone who knows to do it for you. It is not as easy to do as it looks believe me. It involves water with dishwash in it Isopropyl alcohol mix and a rubber applicator. Area should be cleaned with meths and dried before application of material. Fingers should not touch the adhesive side or will leave marks. Heres how Spray adhesive side and area to be covered with water mix 1 Tablespoon to 1 L. Apply material Start in middle and wipe downward to tack it. Work out toward ends making sure you get all the air out. The alcohol mix is to spray under it if you need to stick a bit to hold it while you work the rest around.. Put plenty of water mix on to allow to shift it into place Have fun. Only put it on where original paint is I did one car that had been touched up badly and had to pull some off and it removed the paint as well.
2070441
I use a single edge razor blade or X-Acto knife. The cut tips will be black, so you plan to have the tips end up touching another surface that hides the tip. The cut ends will look as good as you are able to cut them, so take your time. Wipe the surface with lint-free rag and rubbing alcohol first to be certain it is clean before peeling of the red tape and applying. Use a metal yardstick held by masking tape to the car as a guide to run the molding along straight sections. It will make 90 degree turns if the molding is warmed with a hair dryer first, as long as the surface is clean to make a good bond. I use a single edge razor blade or X-Acto knife. The cut tips will be black, so you plan to have the tips end up touching another surface that hides the tip. The cut ends will look as good as you are able to cut them, so take your time. Wipe the surface with lint-free rag and rubbing alcohol first to be certain it is clean before peeling of the red tape and applying. Use a metal yardstick held by masking tape to the car as a guide to run the molding along straight sections. It will make 90 degree turns if the molding is warmed with a hair dryer first, as long as the surface is clean to make... » Read More I use a single edge razor blade or X-Acto knife. The cut tips will be black, so you plan to have the tips end up touching another surface that hides the tip. The cut ends will look as good as you are able to cut them, so take your time. Wipe the surface with lint-free rag and rubbing alcohol first to be certain it is clean before peeling of the red tape and applying. Use a metal yardstick held by masking tape to the car as a guide to run the molding along straight sections. It will make 90 degree turns if the molding is warmed with a hair dryer first, as long as the surface is clean to make a good bond. « Show Less
1983212
Automotive Painters tape worked just fine, you pull it before it sets up completely, but not too early. Just follow the instructions.
1009047
Use Goof Off, will take it right off. Careful with that stuff, if you rub hard enough it will take paint off your car.
1172943
Letter by letter. If you measure and start out with a plan then it is easy. You do have to individually rub each letter to make sure it adheres and well as possible to your surface. I applied to painted Sheetrock so my surface had a little texture to it (not completely smooth) so I applied a lot of pressure to each letter. I don't think it took more than about 45 minutes to apply. It seems to be holding well. It has been about 3 months. I started out with a newly painted and dried surface, so clean.
210103
Yes. Not much. It took me less than 15 mins to aassemble it and apply the decals.
1803529
I would ask a car dealer or body shop or even a Pep Boys... because I do not know! Or try inside door where the paint is and see what happens...
540365
It takes about 10 seconds. You are going to have the stickers on the car. This is to protect your paint and show you where to put them back.
2011616
I cleaned the underside of the seat with windex first. Then, I put masking tape to hold the decal in place while I removed the back side paper slowly. Lastly, I took my drivers license (it was the closest thing to me lol) and I slowly used the license to push down the letter from the front. I worked from the middle to the right then the middle to the left. It turned out amazing!!! Too bad the honey seems to not be able to read it sometimes lol!
1912468
You need to scuff the surface with a scotchbrite pad, remove all the grease with a tac rag, then apply createx base coat sealer - white or black. leave 24 hours, come back, and clear coat it. wait 24 hours, come back, scuff it with the pad again and remove all the dust etc, paint your design, clear coat it 3-4 coats, leave 24 hours. voila!
169893
Clean the smooth area with a cleaning cloth or class cleaner, then peal the clear protective coating off the decal apply to the surface and smooth with a flat object like a credit card till all bubbles are removed hope this helps
1234015
This is stuff is great, you will want to sand the chips out . I used 220 grit sandpaper- for the application I actual sprayed the panels- It looks like factory- This paint will dry very fast - It is hard after a few days- I would not brush it If you want a perfect look- I used two double wet coats -
1291556
I have used this product twice now. In another week it will be rock hard, but you can use whatever you painted by now.
57549
I have built 3 of this model, and everyone of them has taken me more than 60 hours to paint,build,and do the things it needs to make it look like the 1-1 original car. I also am pretty anal about doing these cars! Time and patience is a gift, so use them!
1320346
About 5-10 minutes. From the time you put the color in until it dings that it is ready. After you still have to get it out of mold, put on chassis, and decorate with stickers.
398826
I have a colleague that used it on his car and it sat too long and removed the paint. If you use it, I would wipe it down and wash it with soap and water soon after it is applied. It may have been a fluke but thought I would share their experience.