Showing posts with label alcohol. Show all posts
Showing posts with label alcohol. Show all posts

Sunday, August 26, 2018

DIY - Repainting Stock OEM RIms using VHT Paint

This is on a Toyota Rav4 but this can be done to any vehicle . 

Issue was rims were fading so I just wanted something to make it look better - I used Rim VHT paint not just any other brand . ( Very High Temperature )



You can either wash the whole rim with Dawn soap and water , Then I used degreaser , Let is sit dry in the sun . 




I found a scotch brite pad just to scuff it a little , You can get more detailed with sand paper but these rims were faded not ruined completely . Then with alcohol for the final wipe of dust and grease .




You can use business cards to protect your tire from being hit with paint . As you can see in the photo how bad the rims were getting . 





I only did two coats because I needed the vehicle right away but if you want to add more or even clear coat that is fine . But for me this is perfect for what I'm looking for . 



Final look .














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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

DIY - Installing Door Window Vent Visors 2009 Toyota Rav4

This is a DIY on how to install window vent visors on a 2009 Toyota Rav4 





First thing you do is to let the window vent visors lay flat in the sun for at least a hour so that it can be more flexible , Activate the glue cause once you install it and do not put it in the sun the plastic will form and the glue will get reactivated and possibly fall off or shape funny .

You clean the door frame with alcohol to remove and grease or dirt . 





Make sure before you peel the tape that you properly fit the vent visor to make sure it is correct and to know where you will be putting it on . 

Peel strip then press with your finger if you can do it out of the sun , continue pressing area for a few days especially when it is in the sun to make sure the glue sticks real good . 





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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

DIY Installing a Dash Board Mat on a 03 - 08 Corolla

This DIY is for a 03 - 08 Corolla on how to install a Dash Board Mat - The purpose of a dash mat is not for being cool it is to protect your dash board from cracking due to the sun . Even if you have a show car you can use this dash mat with out using the Velcro and tucking the edge under the front window and when it comes to a car show you can take it off . 





Make sure you degreaser first and wipe up any armor all oil and any dust .






Now where you are gonna put the velcro you need alcohol and just spot the area your gonna put the velcro not the whole dash board or it will fade it bad . Once you choose the locations let set dry and if you want to add armor all lightly then you can at this point .



Then you lay your dash board mat and press down where the Velcro was put .

There you have it , If you have day time running lights make sure the whole is cut out by the sensor .
















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