spraying Raptor bed liner on interior vinyl with HVLP gun

[@mred9335]

I used my Sharpe primer gun with a 2.3 , mixed it 4:1:1 . At 45-50 psi The finish was was a very light texture, which was what I was looking for. Thanks for the video.

[@zepereira6195]

Hi there, can you explain the mixe please ( 4:1:1) , thanks

[@mred9335]

@@zepereira6195 raptor : reducer : hardner

[@CabinetmanJeremy]

I found this video by accident. You have no idea how much you helped me. I was also wondering about drilling that tip for various thicker materials and gun being so cheap. With the side work I do this is going to save me alot of money

[@TylerChristoher]

Starting to do this for my bosses, And we're all learning! Thanks for being thorough dude!!

[@MrknuckleHD]

FYI aside from a good cleaning U-Pol also makes a great adhesion promoter for plastic call U-Pol #4, that should be used on all plastic applications before putting the finish on.

[@dtperformance256]

Ed, a tip that I use when spraying Raptor to keep the edges from chipping is to wrap the Raptor liner around the edges when you spray it. For example where your hole chipped away, try spaying the back side of the hole making sure that the Raptor joins together in the hole. This eliminates an edge for it to chip away. Same with side pieces, hoods, etc.... always spray around the edges to the back sides to eliminate the edges that allow for chipping. Enjoyed the video and try this to see if it helps you out.

[@EdontheBeach]

Good advice. It's something I learned early on in this process and should've iterated in the video. Glad you brought it up.

[@dtperformance256]

@@EdontheBeach thanks for the response. I learned this too, this and use Raptor’s adhesion promoter. Good stuff! Take care.

[@martinbowers852]

ever hear about Mr. Clean ha ha,. thanks very much for the tips

[@insectivoreessentials]

Best video on raptor liner so far thanks alot! Just received my raptor liner in anvil metallic grey with titanium metal flake cant wait to spray in on!

[@gasworkstaranaki4260]

How did that turn out?

[@11green11]

Gorgeous ! You made that stuff work well for you👍 thanks for taking the time to post your work 😎🙏

[@jr303official]

I clean with degreaser use 180 grit, then clean with alcohol or acetone not lacquer thinner, then spray with adhesion promoter.

[@EdontheBeach]

just to note: acetone would melt this particular plastic, I tried it on another piece before I settled on lacquer thinner. it's worked pretty well, almost 4yrs later it looks like the day I put it back in!

[@jr303official]

@@EdontheBeach I was told lacquer thinner leaves a film, to use acetone, alcohol or a surface prep. The thing that real is key besides clean surface is adhesion promoter tho for plastic.

[@randalljohnson9300]

your results are amazing. you have perfected raptor liner on interior pieces

[@me7229]

So glad I found this guy's video. Super helpful. Probably the most helpful and I've watched tons on the raptor liner.

[@whatyaworkingontoday5018]

Ed you would be better off using Dawn on that second clean instead of Simple Green. Avoid degreasers with any kind of scent, it's just another chemical that attracts crap back to it. Also hook your garden hose to your hot water heater, along with a Home Depot bucket to keep your scrub brushes rinsed clean.

[@dooo679]

i used valve lapping compound to set the needle in the driled out nozzle. i haven't sprayed it yet.

[@luisvalde914]

The end result is fantastic

[@EdontheBeach]

thanks, buddy

[@The_Hip_Vet]

I know you’re obviously an expert but put a 12mm nut in the bottle. Makes it mix much better.

[@EdontheBeach]

that is a GREAT idea!

[@michaelrobertson5207]

Very good vid. Wanted to use a HVLP gun for a fine texture, but didn't understand how.

[@thesociallyresponsibleanar2882]

What were you thinking? wiping lacquer thinner off the table and spreading the contaminants back onto the plastic and melting them into the plastic with thinner? Dont use thinner at all. First use a wax/grease cleaner such as por15 marine clean, then sand , rounding edges, then wipe off, and clean with prepsol or cleansol in one direction. Then spray the plastic with adhesion promoter, then either spray direct with raptor, of if theres a colour difference with the rest of the car , spray with a 2K epoxy primer then with Raptor. If you spray around the edges and around masking tape edges with adhesive promoter first then you wont get peel back. prep is the key. Be carerful with prepsol do not get it on your skin, its hazardous gear and be really careful of the fumes of grip4

[@EdontheBeach]

for your edification, this plastic does not melt with lacquer thinner...acetone will melt it though - yes, I tried both before I began. the process you outline will definitely work (prepsol and POR15 marine clean are both great and effective products), and for this project I didn't want those primer layers. I wanted to 'reflect' the original texture and was concerned that too many base layers would result in me having to then try to 'replicate' that texture. also, there was adhesion promoter applied, I didn't go over it because I assume anyone who would contemplate doing this procedure would, even if just out of habit, automatically do that just before they sprayed Raptor.

[@charleswittmer2477]

perfect description but I do use wash laquer thinner on a rag that has started to dry a little so it is not real wet as a last wipe down. 2k epoxy is a great first coating under any finish.

[@garyliljebeck6209]

Thank you for the demonstration. I am working with some similar parts and I was excited to see the raptor product lay down so flat with a proper spray gun!

[@EdontheBeach]

good luck...clean, clean, clean, CLEAN the plastic well before you spray

[@nickmeffinludwig]

Great video. Thank you for being so thorough on the explanation.

[@mainjw81]

Hey Ed, GREAT video brother. Would suggest that you add how to prepare plastic(s) for raptor liner. I have spent days looking for what you shown here. Thank you for doing this!

[@GT705]

Puts "spraying" in the title then says near the end of the video "I'm not going to do a video of me standing around spraying." 🤣

[@carlball8590]

Have you ever tried this on a dash pad like from a Chevy truck 1985 . My dash pad has some cracks in it. What would you recommend to repair the cracks with. Any Help

[@mrjoltcola7587]

You can buy 2.0 and 2.2 mm tips for most name brand HVLP guns. I have DeVilbiss guns, and I special order 2.0 and 2.2 tips for my primer guns although the tips alone ($30 each for Starting Line model) are more than a Harbor Freight gun, so depends on your budget and availability. I think 2.2 mm might be just right for this. thanks for the video.

[@mrjoltcola7587]

also harbor freight use to sell a gun with a 2.0 tip, I have one but never used it.

[@jdimeo1966]

HF has some newer guns on the market now that have various tip sizes

[@charleswittmer2477]

more than likely someone used that silicon shiney spray on the parts. you will never see that stuff in a paint shop. it is very hard to get off. I use laquer thinner not real wet to go over plastic first. then a dawn soap then wax and grease remover.

[@michaelseidenberg2323]

Get in it, get on it, get it all, got it, good

[@brandonhamrick3491]

How bout this cleaning video

[@rikujkoivisto]

Good job! I did wait to see you spraying.. 😯

[@ProjectsPat]

Very Nice, i was about to order a leather glue on dash cover for my project car but i may just do this... Can you please send an update on its durability an if there were any issues with it?

[@EdontheBeach]

after 2yrs I have had no lifting or chipping

[@michaelrobertson5207]

Plan to spray the exterior of my small 4X4 with tinted material. Want a fine texture, with unlimited air from a screw compressor. What air pressure would you suggest? can a wider fan be used for the large surface area. Any other tips ?

[@abc-ed1nr]

With less hardener, does it cure right? Wouldn’t it be “soft”!?

[@EdontheBeach]

No, but it does mean it takes longer to cure out.

[@350Zquicksilver]

Good stuff - 11:45 I have a 5yr old 30G Sanborn V-twin compressor, is that going to work?! I can do my 06 Magnum in sections if it's required. Love HFT. 😁

[@jdimeo1966]

When drilling the gun, you are talking about drilling both tip and air cap, correct?

[@leannakeightley4211]

I know this will be a long shot but I'm gonna ask anyway. I do not have a drill press. So which gun would you recommend buying? Can you make a suggestion?

[@andrewrupp7498]

would you thin less or use more hardener to put it on the exterior of a vehicle?

[@diegogsd]

Impressive

[@weld-deluxltd7635]

Thank you! You answered many of my questions.

[@stumpbumpers]

You know your bad dude if you clean your rear ended with Formula 88🤣

[@EdontheBeach]

HA!

[@brucesmotorcycleshop3729]

Awesome result! Definitely gonna use the same technique on my dashboard. Quick question, you only need 1 coat right?

[@EdontheBeach]

yes and no - I went over it two and, in places, three times but I didn't let it dry in between

[@brucesmotorcycleshop3729]

@@EdontheBeach OK thanks for your answer 😉

[@davidderamo9983]

Would thinning and spraying like this hold up on a exterior paint job?

[@parajeeper]

Yes, it does an amazing job. Pep is key!

[@efcivic4life647]

How does the bed liner hold up on dashboard and plastic

[@EdontheBeach]

it's been over a year now with no chips, no cracks and no fading...i'm pretty much pleased with it

[@chriswallen1]

Are u using a gun filter

[@genoory5090]

Did it ever peel away yet?

[@EdontheBeach]

Nope. Still on after 5yrs

[@genoory5090]

@@EdontheBeach I wanna do this type of work to my 2011 ford ranger. I no longer want the standard grey that all 3rd gen rangers have? So I want it all black & red accent colors, because my truck is all black and my overall look will be black & red

[@medievilassassin]

Did you remove the small filter in the gun before hand?

[@EdontheBeach]

if you refer to the strainer at the bottom of the paint cup, yes I removed that

[@zerocool2977]

Hows she holdin up now?

[@EdontheBeach]

remarkably well actually. it's a bit over 3yrs now, still looks like the day I did it. you are not the first to ask - I may well need to do an update video

[@chriseason2785]

Don't clean parts to be painted with thinner. Clean them with TSP then acetone.

[@EdontheBeach]

I tested first, this particular plastic will melt using acetone - after 2 yrs I've had no lifting or chipping of the bed liner finish

[@hbseth1867]

What a waste! Should have just used a single stage paint, no reason for Raptor Liner if you don't want the texture.

[@EdontheBeach]

FF to 4mins and you'll see why I did it - after 2yrs it's working out well kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWbdg3yNlqaqhqM

[@MartinGarcia-xm9nb]

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