Interior Dye / Masking Question
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Racer
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From: Lake in the Hills IL
Interior Dye / Masking Question
So I've been trying to dye the interior roof panels (halo ones behind your head) on my 78 SA on/off for a while now. I have the Corvette America dye in a spray can.
Here's my problem. I have an oyster interior and there is a maybe 2-3 inch black trim line on the back of them. No matter what I do, I run into 2 problems.
1) Masking tape (I've used various types of painters tape and even specialty tapes that supposedly won't lift off paint). I'll get a crisp line and then when I go to peel the tape it lifts off the dye of the other color (either black or oyster depending on what area was masked). I've let it dry for days or in some cases months with the same issues.
2) Tried using cardboard and whatnot to shield the area and get overspray bleed across.
I've also tried spraying some of the black into a container and using a brush, but I'm not getting the results I want.
Anyone have any ideas since I'm clearly not a paint expert? I'm almost at the point where I say screw it and buy a new set, but I'd rather not spend over $200 on an issue that should cost me next to nothing at this point. I can spent it elsewhere on the car for sure.
Here's my problem. I have an oyster interior and there is a maybe 2-3 inch black trim line on the back of them. No matter what I do, I run into 2 problems.
1) Masking tape (I've used various types of painters tape and even specialty tapes that supposedly won't lift off paint). I'll get a crisp line and then when I go to peel the tape it lifts off the dye of the other color (either black or oyster depending on what area was masked). I've let it dry for days or in some cases months with the same issues.
2) Tried using cardboard and whatnot to shield the area and get overspray bleed across.
I've also tried spraying some of the black into a container and using a brush, but I'm not getting the results I want.
Anyone have any ideas since I'm clearly not a paint expert? I'm almost at the point where I say screw it and buy a new set, but I'd rather not spend over $200 on an issue that should cost me next to nothing at this point. I can spent it elsewhere on the car for sure.
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peel the tape when the paint is still wet or tacky. or wait until it drys and carefully run a sharp razor blade along the tape line
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So I've been trying to dye the interior roof panels (halo ones behind your head) on my 78 SA on/off for a while now. I have the Corvette America dye in a spray can.
Here's my problem. I have an oyster interior and there is a maybe 2-3 inch black trim line on the back of them. No matter what I do, I run into 2 problems.
1) Masking tape (I've used various types of painters tape and even specialty tapes that supposedly won't lift off paint). I'll get a crisp line and then when I go to peel the tape it lifts off the dye of the other color (either black or oyster depending on what area was masked). I've let it dry for days or in some cases months with the same issues.
2) Tried using cardboard and whatnot to shield the area and get overspray bleed across.
I've also tried spraying some of the black into a container and using a brush, but I'm not getting the results I want.
Anyone have any ideas since I'm clearly not a paint expert? I'm almost at the point where I say screw it and buy a new set, but I'd rather not spend over $200 on an issue that should cost me next to nothing at this point. I can spent it elsewhere on the car for sure.
Here's my problem. I have an oyster interior and there is a maybe 2-3 inch black trim line on the back of them. No matter what I do, I run into 2 problems.
1) Masking tape (I've used various types of painters tape and even specialty tapes that supposedly won't lift off paint). I'll get a crisp line and then when I go to peel the tape it lifts off the dye of the other color (either black or oyster depending on what area was masked). I've let it dry for days or in some cases months with the same issues.
2) Tried using cardboard and whatnot to shield the area and get overspray bleed across.
I've also tried spraying some of the black into a container and using a brush, but I'm not getting the results I want.
Anyone have any ideas since I'm clearly not a paint expert? I'm almost at the point where I say screw it and buy a new set, but I'd rather not spend over $200 on an issue that should cost me next to nothing at this point. I can spent it elsewhere on the car for sure.
Burning Brakes
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From: Kissimmee Florida
Try using an adhesion promoter like Bulldog ! After everything is clean and dry all you do is spray it ( comes in a can as well ) make sure that you clean with wax and grease remover ,let dry , spray lite coat of Bulldog , let dry , spray color , tape , spray color again ! Hope this helps , I do custom paint for a living!
Melting Slicks
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From: Centerville Louisiana
Try using an adhesion promoter like Bulldog ! After everything is clean and dry all you do is spray it ( comes in a can as well ) make sure that you clean with wax and grease remover ,let dry , spray lite coat of Bulldog , let dry , spray color , tape , spray color again ! Hope this helps , I do custom paint for a living!
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Lake in the Hills IL
Adhesion promoter or lack of is likely my issue on why it just lifts with the tape. I even bought ultra low tack tape and it lifted. I'll grab a can of bulldog and give it a shot.
One other question for you guys... on the areas where it lifted from tape, do I build up layers to fix that or use superfine sandpaper and knock the edges to blend it or acetone on a cotton ball (or is acetone not worth the risk)? I also want to make sure I don't lose the fake leather graining in the piece if at all possible.
Thanks!
One other question for you guys... on the areas where it lifted from tape, do I build up layers to fix that or use superfine sandpaper and knock the edges to blend it or acetone on a cotton ball (or is acetone not worth the risk)? I also want to make sure I don't lose the fake leather graining in the piece if at all possible.
Thanks!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,054
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From: Kissimmee Florida
Adhesion promoter or lack of is likely my issue on why it just lifts with the tape. I even bought ultra low tack tape and it lifted. I'll grab a can of bulldog and give it a shot.
One other question for you guys... on the areas where it lifted from tape, do I build up layers to fix that or use superfine sandpaper and knock the edges to blend it or acetone on a cotton ball (or is acetone not worth the risk)? I also want to make sure I don't lose the fake leather graining in the piece if at all possible.
Thanks!
One other question for you guys... on the areas where it lifted from tape, do I build up layers to fix that or use superfine sandpaper and knock the edges to blend it or acetone on a cotton ball (or is acetone not worth the risk)? I also want to make sure I don't lose the fake leather graining in the piece if at all possible.
Thanks!
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