Any how too guides on plastI dipping headlight tops

[Ds3norwich]

Hey guys anyone know any guides or instructions to plasti dip the top half of your headlights I can't get a straight edge on the bottom piece thanks

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[Gazski66]

I am no expert but have you tried masking tape?

[Ds3norwich]

I tried that the top has a gap so it peels off well I masked right to the edge with the masking Tao at the bottom and it went all jagged

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[Chris_Blue]

I left the bonnet down, newspaper taped about 2 foot round the whole area you gonna spray
Any spray spill comes off with Autoglym adhesive remove- easily, just wipe

The bottom edge is just masking tape. The key to a good job is spend a long time prepping IMO

Clean with methalayted spirits first (Water based cleanser) and do about 8 coats every 45 mins- its a start of day job

[Ds3norwich]

I did spend about half an hour prepping jut wanted any tips on the bottom edge it pulled away with the masking tape :/

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[Chris_Blue]

Ah right. with you
I used a razor blade, very carefully. to slice the plastidip away from the masking tape, without cutting into the Perspex headlight cover
A delicate job

[Ds3norwich]

Ahh I just peeled it off lol

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[Chris_Blue]

Yes- it truly is plastic, and doesn't come away in a fine line easily.
Gonna spray my complete roof soon, on top of a large decal, and see how that looks

I then fancied pulling off the large decal to leave an imprint of it in shiny black, to contrast with the Plastidip matt black
But as you have found, it doesn't tear easily, so I cant.

[Gazski66]

Have you got a pic of your lights Chris?

[Chris_Blue]

There is a pic if you go to my profile and look in my album
Quite happy to post on here if Norwich wants me too?

[Ds3norwich]

Course you can mate

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[Chris_Blue]

Cant steal your thunder- yours looks great
Post one up in this thread

[Ds3norwich]

My finished article , just don't do it in the dark like I did haha

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[MadMan0]

Looks good :-)
Just as an note (better late than never - didn't see this thread until now)
If you peel the masking tape off just after the final coat of plastidip is applied - While it's still wet, then you get a clean edge when it drys. :-)

[Chris_Blue]

Even with dried out plastidip underneath?