Painting Plastic
A plastic bumper is in need of painting starting from the raw plastic. Multiple steps are required including cleaning, priming / adhesion promoter & paint.
How to Prepare and Paint Plastic Parts
How to prepare and paint plastic parts. plastic parts are among the highest improperly refinished substrates. Setting good prep routines are critical for achieving proper adhesion on raw plastic. Determine if primed by rubbing a hidden area with some 600 grit paper. If the bumper rubs off a coating on your paper (usually black) then…
How to Shave a License Plate
Here we have a beautiful brand new Dodge Ram pickup truck. Unfortunately human error has caused the bumper some discomfort. Due to some sort of confusion the holes for the license plate were incorrectly drilled. I have a hard time understanding how it happened personally, especially since there is a pair of divots indicating…
Paint Prep Cleaning Practices
Surface washing is an important part of any refinishing work. Prior to starting any job, you should initially wash the old paintwork with a mild detergent to remove dirt and other water soluble contaminants that may hide another problem. The initial wash will remove bugs, bird droppings, sap, coffee, pop, grime, dirt, dust, blood, salt…
Basic Cross linking Explained
Cross Linking is used in many different parts of the auto body process. From the bumpers being manufacturer to the clear being applied, cross linking exists in some form or another to provide superior durability. Cross linking in a basic sense is mixing A + B together to make a finished chain A-B-A-B-A-B-A-B….repeating to…
Tips for Successfully Painting Plastic Parts
Plastic parts can be challenging to paint, as the manufacturing process and surface tension of plastic can make adhesion difficult. However, by following these tips, you can achieve a long-lasting, professional finish on your plastic parts. By establishing good practices for plastic refinishing, you can avoid common failures such as peeling and excessive stone chipping….