46 www.plastidip.co.uk Sales +44 (0) 1730 823 823 SECTOR Plasti Dip PREPARATION The essential criteria is to ensure the surface is squeaky clean, grease, dirt and debris free and thoroughly dry before coating. On vehicles or irregular shaped items, particular attention should be paid to the sills, trim, gutters, grills, any tight or hard to get to corners and gullies that you would not normally concentrate on n Wash only with hot water as some soap detergents contain residues that Plasti Dip may not adhere to n Never use any petroleum-, alcohol-, citrus- or solvent-based cleaning or care products with Plasti Dip. n Do not use car care cleaning products such as wheel shines, paint wipes etc, as these often leave trace residues which could cause adhesion problems n Remove all traces of previous wax, silicone, oil or grease residue from previous cleaning products using the correct de-greaser, particularly for metal and plastic surfaces n Clean large areas with Plasti Dip Panel Wipe degreaser n Small areas can be cleaned with Plasti Dip “Dip Care Prep Degreaser” n Ensure all water is removed and the area thoroughly dry before coating DIPPING For this application you can dilute with Plasti Dip Thinners up to 25% as required Gently mix before each use without introducing air bubbles Insert into the solution at a rate of 1" every 5 seconds and remove at the same rate to avoid sagging or dripping Allow 30 to 40 minutes drying time (touch dry), before applying another coat A metal or polyethylene airtight container should be used as a dipping/storage tank (NOT galvanised steel or aluminium) Maintain the level of liquid material in the tank at least 160 mm below the top of the tank to minimize skimming Suggested Racking system for dipping more than one item at a time: Wire or string, magnetic strip, spring clips, wire rod, metal strips, hooks, clamp, jig. 1 Avoid dipping flat Instead, angle the object and insert and remove it slowly, the last part being removed should be an edge or corner 2 For sharp edges apply two coats Grinding and buffing the edge prior to application improves coverage 3 Rods and Tubes: for short sections dip end to end Long sections, dip flat, but at a slight angle from one end to the other 4. Plasti Dip tends to web over small holes and punch-outs In some cases dipping slowly avoids this problem The webbed part can be punctured immediately after dipping using a sharp object or cut away once completely dry 5 If completely coating the item, fasten with thin wire or strong thread Remove it once dry or leave it embedded in the coating SPRAYING For best results, temperature of the spraying area should be between 10°C and a maximum of 27°C. For this application only, dilute with Plasti Dip Thinners up to 50% by weight as required Pressure pot may be used, but Siphon cup NOT recommended Gently mix before spraying without introducing air bubbles Apply wet overlapping coats, holding gun 150–300 mm from surface, using a 125 mm pattern Allow minimum 30 minutes drying time between coats up to desired thickness (see Best Practice section) If experiencing sagging or dripping move the can further away and apply a lighter coat n If you wish to remove the coating at a later date it is advisable to apply at least five coats and, for vehicles, a minimum of seven n Apply the first coat as a mist coat and gradually build up the layers n White contains less pigment, therefore will require more coats for an even coverage n Please see our blog on the website for further details Please see page page 48 for spray gun settings HINTS, TIPS AND FAQS FOR APPLYING PRODUCTS
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