[Grabber]

I was one of the first ones to get a Dash Plaque and I put it on as soon as it arrived. Then all the talk about sealer took place. Several members applied sealer and the ink on Carroll's signature smeared. I was glad that I did not try that. Then over the next few months several members found that Krylon 1309 UV-Resistant Matte finish was working very well on the plaques if they applied it in 10 very light coats.

Well, I bought a can of the stuff last winter, and have been to scared to try it until today.

This is what my plaque looked like before I started.

[Grabber]

I taped off the the Dash Plaque with blue painters tape.



I then took a big piece of light clear plastic and tucked it in, on top of the visors and flded the visors up to hold the plastic. I punched a couple holes in the plastic so I could pin the plastic to the windshield in a couple places. I folded it out over the seats and consol. I then cut a hole in the plastic around the Dash Plaque and taped the plastic edges down to the blue tape to seal the perimeter.

[Grabber]

I then shook my can of Krylon 1309 UV-Resistant Matte finish sealer for 2 minutes after I let the can set in the sun for 10 minutes to warm up. The temp in my shop was 87.

[Grabber]

I sprayed 10 coats on the Dash Plaque and let each coat dry 5 minutes inbetween each coat. The first 3 coats were real light. Here is how it turned out.

[Grabber]

I have a video that consists of 10 clips spliced together of the spraying of each coat so you will know how to apply the sealer with out making the signature smear or run. The video is 3 minutes and 24 seconds long.

[kevhead20]

Well done Grabber.

Do you think having the signature "set" for the length of time that you did aided in the process? I'm wondering by letting it sit untreated for a period of time might just let the sig cure and resist running rather than treating it right away?

I'll probably do mine this winter, letting the plaque "cure" for about six months.

This post has been edited by kevhead20: 23 August 2008 - 06:09 PM

[Grabber]

kevhead20, on Aug 23 2008, 07:08 PM, said:

Well done Grabber.

Do you think having the signature "set" for the length of time that you did aided in the process? I'm wondering by letting it sit untreated for a period of time might just let the sig cure and resist running rather than treating it right away?

I'll probably do mine this winter, letting the plaque "cure" for about six months.

I do think that the ink being totally cured out is a good idea. Your winter comment worries me. Please make sure the temp is no lower that 70-80 out or you are going to have problems. It says so on the can.

One other thing I thought of. If you have ever sprayed stuff before with a rattle can you know that if the item you are spraying is laying flat on the floor, you have more risk of a drip hitting the item. I did not have this risk since my Dash Plaque was vertical in my car....but it was kind of a pain to mask off.

This entire job took me 1-1/2 hours. Don't rush it.

This post has been edited by Grabber: 23 August 2008 - 06:27 PM

[6-Speed]

Grabber:

I figured you'd find a way to seal the plaque. The only suggestion I would have for others who might do this is to wait a little longer between coats; can says drying time is 10 to 15 minutes. Perhaps with the warmer temperatures, drying time can be quicker.

[kevhead20]

yeah right....winter


well it's been naked 'til now, I can wait until next summer. I am glad I waited though.

[6-Speed]

kevhead20, on Aug 23 2008, 07:08 PM, said:

Well done Grabber.

Do you think having the signature "set" for the length of time that you did aided in the process? I'm wondering by letting it sit untreated for a period of time might just let the sig cure and resist running rather than treating it right away?

I'll probably do mine this winter, letting the plaque "cure" for about six months.

I sprayed mine right away with no issues.

[6-Speed]

Oh and keep the windows rolled down for a while or you might start to feel a little light headed.

[Grabber]

6-Speed, on Aug 23 2008, 07:31 PM, said:

Grabber:

I figured you'd find a way to seal the plaque. The only suggestion I would have for others who might do this is to wait a little longer between coats; can says drying time is 10 to 15 minutes. Perhaps with the warmer temperatures, drying time can be quicker.

Agreed. It was 90 out here today, and I did this at 4pm during the heat of the day. My car was warm from sitting in the warm shop.

I also suggest lightly blowing on the surface right after each coat. That's what I did and as you can see by my video the sealer went on pretty light. Practice on a piece of cardboard first to get the hang of the spray tip. Keep the can moving and use short bursts of sealer when you spray it.

This post has been edited by Grabber: 23 August 2008 - 07:07 PM

[KiefferGT500]

Had to be a little unerving spraying a paint can inside your car. I have decide to spray mine before mounting it.

Good work...

[Grabber]

KiefferGT500, on Aug 23 2008, 07:57 PM, said:

Had to be a little unerving spraying a paint can inside your car. I have decide to spray mine before mounting it.

Good work...

The scarey part was worrying about a run or shooting a drip/blob onto the Dash Plaque. The tape and plastic was easy.

[GT500FLYBOY]

As usual, Rob - this is just what I was looking for. I have been hesitant to do anything with my CS sig on my air bag cover.

[Grabber]

John,

The air bag cover is a different story. I have not seen anyone spray those yet. I would not want to be the first one to do it. That surface is different, and needs to be pretty clean for the sealer to stick.

I suggest you find a cover in a junk yard that has been blown off in a crash, and do a spray test on it.

[Torch40]

The plaque is held in place with double back tape. Why didn't you just peel it off the dash, spray it, then put it back?
I'm to paranoid to spray in the car. Not trying to criticize just curious.

[Grabber]

AndyP, on Aug 23 2008, 08:41 PM, said:

The plaque is held in place with double back tape. Why didn't you just peel it off the dash, spray it, then put it back?
I'm to paranoid to spray in the car. Not trying to criticize just curious.

Andy,

Once the Plaque is on. It's on good.

You will play hell getting it off.

Trust me on that.

[txcobra]

Grabber, thanks for posting this up, I think I will steal shamelessly. One question, it looks like in the first couple of pics there were multiple strips of tape that you worked in around and under the edges of the plaque, but in the video and pics of the plastic on, the blue stuff around the plaque appears to be one piece? If I am correct, how did you do that?

[msmap]

Thanks Rob. I am chicken to do mine but this helps.


Also, just an fyi, I only peeled the ends of the tape protection off and stuck it on just in case I ever wanted or had to remove it.

This post has been edited by msmap: 24 August 2008 - 06:56 AM