Evo Front Plastiderp

[curriej]

Well, I just recently bought my 1.4L Sonic LTZ earlier this week and have seen a few people with the Evo painted front. I'm wanting to do this myself but I have not been able to find any threads on how to actually do it. I've seen how it is taped off but do you need to keep taping over it? I know as soon as the plastidip dries you will pull the paint off with the tape and not get a clean edge from what I have read and experienced myself. I am probably going to be attempting it within the week but if anyone has any tips or how to's it would be much appreciated.

 

[RobbyS]

Well, I just recently bought my 1.4L Sonic LTZ earlier this week and have seen a few people with the Evo painted front. I'm wanting to do this myself but I have not been able to find any threads on how to actually do it. I've seen how it is taped off but do you need to keep taping over it? I know as soon as the plastidip dries you will pull the paint off with the tape and not get a clean edge from what I have read and experienced myself. I am probably going to be attempting it within the week but if anyone has any tips or how to's it would be much appreciated.

I'd definitely do that mod to my Sonic if it wasn't black. Anyways, you want to spray multiple coats until it's a flat black that is the same color throughout. I suggest using a larger spray nozzle than what the cans come with. Nothing looks worse when plastidip is uneven in texture/color. I'd do about 4-5 coats.
In order to get the best edge, peel the tape off right after you spray your last coat and then peel it at a sharp angle.

Edit: Here's a pic I just took as an example of the sharp angle.

 

[Natesriv]

paint and peel tape off when it's still wet...don't cut it or wait for it to dry.

Plus a good tape with a clean edge against the surface, no gaps!

 

[Natesriv]

several thin layers, then when at final coat, peel it THEN when it's wet.

 

[curriej]

Thanks for the help guys. I am going to try it out tomorrow.

 

[SouthFLSonic]

Doesn't hurt to warm your can in a bucket of warm water or sink for a few minutes either. When you do this it makes the Dip spray much MUCH more even and not spit and give you dry spots.