Painting plastic valance
#2
I might be an idiot cause i dont really understand what ur asking....the paint will make the valence look the same as what it does now, only with a diffent color. if your talking about the actuall color of the paint, the paint should look the same on the plastic. it just depends on what color ur using. like if your valence is black and you paint it white some of the black may show through if you dont apply enough coats. An not trying to sound like a smart@ss, just trying to help and good luck with your project
#3
Get an edge valence if you want to color match it to the truck......it's the exact one that's on your truck now, but is smooth and not textured like yours is now. Plus, you get to upgrade to have foglamps as well. It will bolt right up.
The paint that is used on edge/sport valences are special paint.....just like the front bumpers on mustangs. It's a paint that is flexable.....becausethe piece is flexable.
The paint that is used on edge/sport valences are special paint.....just like the front bumpers on mustangs. It's a paint that is flexable.....becausethe piece is flexable.
#5
Well, because the peice is plastic, it can build a static electricity charge, and can affect how the metallic in the paint lays. And actually, they dont use a "special" paint, its the same paint used on the truck, they just add some flex additive to keep the paint flexable. Its most likely used only in the clear coat, but I cant say for sure.
#6
Originally Posted by SouthernMudSlinger
Well, because the peice is plastic, it can build a static electricity charge, and can affect how the metallic in the paint lays. And actually, they dont use a "special" paint, its the same paint used on the truck, they just add some flex additive to keep the paint flexable. Its most likely used only in the clear coat, but I cant say for sure.
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#11
Just FYI do not use Plasti-kote black bumper coating, i bought that stuff, applied three coats, it would chip here and there, so I would touch it up, no biggy. When I i went through a high pressure car wash most of it was gone by the time i got out. I roughed the surface up and prepped, but jut crappy paint. I might go with an edge valance, or try a different kind of paint, I like the look of a black valance.
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