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So I've been doing a lot of research on how I can just paint an MIC top and say the hell with waiting.
Few challenges:
-The texture issue: spoke to some shops, it can be taken down, not an issue
-Plastidip: sure, but that's no fun
-The big one: apparently what makes painting these tops a challenge is there is a mold release agent within the plastic that leaches over time. Paint over, and it will bubble in a few months. Looking through Jeep threads, chemical solutions will not work to remove these release agent. The only option - which is one used at the factory to ensure paint adherence in plastics in general - is to heat treat.
Heat treat is relatively simple. Quickly run a torch over the plastic at approx 10-14 inches per second. Wipe away with an alcohol solution, finish prep, and you should be fine.
Perhaps someone out there can provide more color (no pun intended) on how Ford does this at the factory for items like the mirrors, door handles and grills.
Few challenges:
-The texture issue: spoke to some shops, it can be taken down, not an issue
-Plastidip: sure, but that's no fun
-The big one: apparently what makes painting these tops a challenge is there is a mold release agent within the plastic that leaches over time. Paint over, and it will bubble in a few months. Looking through Jeep threads, chemical solutions will not work to remove these release agent. The only option - which is one used at the factory to ensure paint adherence in plastics in general - is to heat treat.
Heat treat is relatively simple. Quickly run a torch over the plastic at approx 10-14 inches per second. Wipe away with an alcohol solution, finish prep, and you should be fine.
Perhaps someone out there can provide more color (no pun intended) on how Ford does this at the factory for items like the mirrors, door handles and grills.
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