For those of you who have done it on a 14-15 trail, did you remove the valence or just mask and spray? Going to be doing them this weekend and want to get everything set. The front looks pretty accessible, but the rear looks like it would be difficult to get good coverage around the hitch. Thanks!
Dipping Front & Rear Valence
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Dirty Brigade
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nguyenn
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BeachRunnerSD
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I tried this and it came out not so hot, so second go around I peeled when it was wet, and I got a nice clean line. The valences you can let dry completely, however.
F1scher
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It is generally recommended to remove your tape immediately after your final coat. Once dried, pulling your tape cleanly is much more difficult, and can "tear" or cause rough edges. This is pretty common practice for anyone using dip. I would also recommend 3-4+ light coats of even coverage as opposed to heavy coats. Dip will run like paint if sprayed too thickly or if it is not shaken properly.
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cbielat
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I have. It was a pain in the ass trying to get behind them with the can. The backside of my driver's door handle is peeling but you can't notice it.
Looks great! Is that Anthracite metallic on your valences? That is what I was planning on doing, along with black on the flares.
So if I spray 4 coats, allowing about 10 minutes between each coat, then take the tape off immediately after the last coat - it should come off cleanly? Won't the dried coats underneath the last one still want to grab the tape and peel? Or does the last coat re-soften the underlying coats and allow for a clean edge once the tape is removed? I have watched numerous videos online and am getting conflicting info. Thanks!
So if I spray 4 coats, allowing about 10 minutes between each coat, then take the tape off immediately after the last coat - it should come off cleanly? Won't the dried coats underneath the last one still want to grab the tape and peel? Or does the last coat re-soften the underlying coats and allow for a clean edge once the tape is removed? I have watched numerous videos online and am getting conflicting info. Thanks!
It is generally recommended to remove your tape immediately after your final coat. Once dried, pulling your tape cleanly is much more difficult, and can "tear" or cause rough edges. This is pretty common practice for anyone using dip. I would also recommend 3-4+ light coats of even coverage as opposed to heavy coats. Dip will run like paint if sprayed too thickly or if it is not shaken properly.
I would spray 5 coats. Thicker coverage is easier to remove if you need to. You are correct on removing the tape as soon as the final coat is on. The last coat will re-wet the previous coats. Good luck.
BeachRunnerSD
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anyone done the front badge and back badges? it seems a little tricky to get into those small spaces
front badge is easily removed. rear is removable but you gonna need to retape it after
