nib1980
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 09:17 AM |
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sticky back plastic body work???
Morning all,
Now I've had an idea, and want to run it past you.
As I'm tight, and not good at painting, I was wondering about covering the ali panel of my car with sticky back plastic to give them some
colour. I Know the risk of bubbles etc, but has this ever been done and what were to results?
Many thanks on your opinions
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splitrivet
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 09:28 AM |
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Why bother just polish her up.
Cheers,
Bob
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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joneh
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 09:28 AM |
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I would use a colour fast vinyl as plastic will fade quick.
HTH.
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02GF74
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 09:37 AM |
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interesting idea but my gut feeling is it will cost more than paint.
to get a good finish spraying needs a biut of practise but people have achieve acceptable results (on land rovers) using a fine foam roller (for
radiators).
you would need to use etch primer for best results.
if your sitcky placcy works out cheaper give it a go - there an many buses & cars covers with this stuff for advertising; not sure how durable it
would be and it if falls off, then you can always paint it.
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nib1980
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 09:42 AM |
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Hi all,
I've found a company that supplies exterior colour fast plastic (sticky), durable for a minimum of 7 years, @ £18 a roll, so I'm very
tempted to try it, unless you know some where to get cheap etch primer and paints from? (please)
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Tangerine Scream
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 09:49 AM |
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Something like this?
linky
ISTR it's all done with the same stuff they use to stick decals on yachts
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RazMan
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 10:13 AM |
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In the trade it is called a 'wrap' and uses a 10 year plastic film. To get a good, bubble free finish takes a lot of practice but is
possible, although some compound curves will be a challenge to say the least.
If plain coloured panels are required then paint 'em. 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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bernie955
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 01:53 PM |
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They do it on taxis all the time. Can't see a problem.
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Maradona
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 02:28 PM |
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Here in Argentina is a new fashion, put to new expensive cars these sticky vinyl plastic material, here I see most and most Audis, Mercedes, BMW with
these material in black opaque, loks really nice.
chhers
Maradona
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RazMan
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 03:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bernie955
They do it on taxis all the time. Can't see a problem.
They do indeed - and it's never a problem until you have a try yourself
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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froggy
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| posted on 28/7/06 at 05:11 PM |
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it certainly works but i wouldnt like to have a go myself, there is a sign place opposite my garage and they do vans with fully covered sides ie;sky
vans and its one of those jobs that need many hands
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