I read somewhere that in some installations a heat gun was needed to manipulate the plastic for a proper fit prior to painting. I realize it is too late in your case but for anyone else, including myself, it is something to consider when applying something like this. The thing is, where can you get a heat gun for a day? Cause I sure as heck don't use one enough to buy one.
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The arch/bow was less than 1/4 inch so I assumed that the tape would hold it down without issue (And it is holding on the driver side scoop) but on that side of the scoop the tape was applied by the manufacturer incorrectly as well.. It was shifted inside the scoop so I'm sure the tape isn't making correct contact with the hood..
The 5 gallon water containers didn't cut it so I just bought a roll of 3M Acrylic Plus tape and I'm gonna rip up the one troublesome scoop and try again. Its pretty hard to find a wax stripper for automotive use that is safe for clearcoat finishes.. So far I havnt found anything so if I cant find anything soon ill probably try a clay bar on the hood and then wash it with some form of dishwashing liquid, then alcohol again.
Well.. The scoops looked good until I had the dumb idea to put jugs on the car to keep the scoops down... cause theyre all scratched up now so im probably gonna pull them wetsand them using 2000 grit then rebuff em or maybe reshoot another coat of clearcoat.
I bought 7/8" 3M Acrylic plus tape (3M Part # 06383) this time so I should get better adhesion plus I think im going to use an adhesion promoter (3M Part # 06396) on top of stripping the wax..
Just thought I would post the tape info in case someone wants to get better tape than the scoop manufacturer provides.
I really am trying to cut down on talking to myself in the forums but I just wanted to post another update :)
The scoop scratches and small imperfections were annoying me so I masked off the hood scoops and dry sanded them using 1500 grit paper while on the car, then used Meguires ScratchX to buff them back to a shine. The process of sanding then buffing left the scoops with a mirror finish Which is probably something I should have mentioned in my previous posts in which if you have any imperfections in your paint don't be afraid to use a fine grit sandpaper to sand them smooth (Which if you have never sanded a fresh dry paint job can be scary as you are making it look hazy and scratched but you will be suprised how fast they return to a perfect shine when you start buffing them.. About 1 minute of hand rubbing should bring the shine back) then buff them using a clearcoat polish/compound.
If you are still in the process of painting then wait till the paint is dry, sand the imperfections, wipe your project with alcohol then continue painting / clearcoating (Compounds will make the paint not stick). When you have sprayed your last coat of clearcoat and want a mirror finish then wait until the paint is dry and sand the entire area then buff it back to a shine.
The results are amazing and now look way better than they did before. Although the finish is so flat and shiny it now no longer matches the car's paint finish (Which looks crappy in comparison to the scoops now).
I was planning on removing the hood scoops and then retaping them but the scoop that is coming up a little is actually stuck on there pretty good.. So I think I will just leave them for now since they re not going anywhere and deal with the small space. My main concern was I didn't want them flying off while I was driving but I was pulling on them pretty hard to try and remove the scoops but they are stuck on there pretty damn good.. So on second thought I think I will just leave them for now or if they start coming loose I'll remove them but so far they're not going anywhere.
Maybe if I get bored one day Ill make it a point to remove them and tape them on perfectly but for now I think its "Good enough".
< Message edited by futil -- 10/31/2007 9:59:05 AM >
I really am trying to cut down on talking to myself in the forums but I just wanted to post another update :)
The scoop scratches and small imperfections were annoying me so I masked off the hood scoops and dry sanded them using 1500 grit paper while on the car, then used Meguires ScratchX to buff them back to a shine. The process of sanding then buffing left the scoops with a mirror finish Which is probably something I should have mentioned in my previous posts in which if you have any imperfections in your paint don't be afraid to use a fine grit sandpaper to sand them smooth (Which if you have never sanded a fresh dry paint job can be scary as you are making it look hazy and scratched but you will be suprised how fast they return to a perfect shine when you start buffing them.. About 1 minute of hand rubbing should bring the shine back) then buff them using a clearcoat polish/compound.
If you are still in the process of painting then wait till the paint it dry, sand the imperfections, wipe them with alcohol then continue painting / clearcoating (Compounds will make the paint not stick). When you have sprayed your last coat of clearcoat and want a mirror finish then wait until the paint is dry and sand the entire area then it buff back to a shine.
The results are amazing and now look way better than they did before. Although the finish is so flat and shiny it now no longer matches the car's paint finish.
I was planning on removing them and then retaping them but the side that is coming up a little is actually stuck on there pretty good.. So I think I will just leave them for now since they re not going anywhere and deal with the small space. My main concern was I didn't want them flying off while I was driving but I was pulling on them pretty hard to try and remove them but they are stuck on there pretty damn good.. So on second though I think I will just leave them for now or if they start coming loose Ill remove them but so far they're not going anywhere.
Maybe if I get bored one day Ill make it a point to remove them and tape them on perfectly but for now I think its "Good enough".
I'm listening. Sometimes it does seem like that when we post things lol I like learning different things whether it's how good or how bad someone's experience is with something. So keep posting!!
Well, I'm here to tell you that the new Avenger looks like a beefed up Neon. I'm not impressed at all. I think whoever owns a beefed up neon (avenger) is gay.......lol
Well I'm here to tell you who give's a shit. lol You sure have clocked in alot of minutes on here for someone who thinks the Avenger is a gay car. I guess you're a closet hillbilly asshat.
< Message edited by SueK -- 11/1/2007 11:16:42 AM >
Well you must be quite the retard, cause they don't even look remotely similiar. Way to try and get people going. You fail miserably. Good to see that is what you use your first post to say. Welcome to the forums, jerk.
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It turns out that Snidedawg is my brother in law and apparently posted that junk to mess with me after he found out from my wife that I post here.. In reality he thinks the Avenger is a really nice car and had earlier asked me to trade cars with him..
On the up side you guys called it.. He pretty much is an in the closet hillbilly retard as confirmed by his post.. :)Pretty good that you had him figured out without ever meeting him :)
Sorry about that everyone.. It's annoying when people disrupt the forums with stupid crap like that.. Even worse when its done by someone you know..
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