Anybody have any idea about using Monstalliner on plastic? I roamed around their site and all I could find was using it on metal, wood, and fiberglass. My guess is that the Monstalliner itself would probably be OK but was wondering about the chemicals you prep with. I was thinking about using it on the plastic part of some factory running boards for my '00.

 

Two thumbs up on Monstaliner from me, it's a great budget product and really looks good - even my skeptical kids agreed.

my tips:
>prep ahead - I pulled dents, sanded and scuffed the old paint the weekend before.

>read and reread the instructions, especially about going slowly. It's not a project to rush through.

>use Bulldog prep for plastic - I rubbed the plastic trim and roof rack with Bulldog to make sure the M/L had good adherence, no problem.

>buy a lot of extra rollers, 6-8, because they begin to degrade after 20-30 minutes of rolling and do leave behind little pieces.

>buy 4-6 thro away paint brushes for the tight spots.

>cover the glass because the roller slings paint dots.

 

I was thinking of Krylon Fusioning my door molding and putting it back on my '00 and started thinking about the Monstaliner. Could you tell me exactly which Bulldog Product(s) you used for the plastic that you stated above? Jeep is black so I figured Monstaliner is black. Why not? And then started thinking one of the tinted gray Monstaliner colors might look OK too. Also I picked up some factory running boards, she is just a DD, that were green. Was going to have my guy paint them black to match the Jeep but now I am wondering if I should Monstaline those too.

 

I herculined mine. Got it in a whole kit for $69 at lowes. I am happy with the results, but there are places where I know were pepped properly and I can see some pealing. I get a lot of compliments on it and would do it again if I ever get another jeep

 

Ralph it's Bulldog Adhesion Promoter, bought it from Eastwood Paint. Good luck.

 

I went to to the Bulldog site when you wrote about it and would have bet you used the BULLDOG ABRASIVE PREP & CLEAN. So just the adhesion promoter. Thanks for the tip.

I was thinking about substituting Herculiner just because I have access to that cheaper then Monstaliner through the auto parts store I work at. Now to overthink this to death.

 

I like it and looks like your dog approves too lol. Did you remove all the rubber trim around the windows before you painted it?

 

Totally agree with you on this. However, we did not use Bulldog prep.

Basically, in steps:

1) Took lights, cowl, antenna, wipers, and roof rack off (we preferred it w/o - plus was barely on).
2) Sand using 80 grit. Clean surface.
3) Mask, mask, mask. Most time consuming. M/L comes with good quality wide tape. Couldn't hurt to buy extra. We used a really nice epoxy primer from Eastwood. Was excellent. That's the grey in the previous post.
4) After primer dried we used M/L. Started with chip brushes for trimming. Then took our time with rollers. This paint is very forgivable but you MUST buy spare rollers. Better safe than sorry.
5) Waited. Put on second coat. Waited for it to dry. Then masked off trim and bumpers for two tone look. Went ahead and painted rockers as well. Also, I used Hurculiner for this because I was on a budget. Is basically liquid asphalt, ha. But still was pleased with end result. **However, much longer wait to dry. Must have been 5 hours before we attempted 2nd coat. FYI, used a large putty knife to help with lining after removing tape to give it a nice clean look where paints divide.

In between, we primed bumpers, rockers, side mirrors, cowl with Rustoleum rust converter. Then put on Rustoleum black trim spray (one with XJ on label). Was really impressed with trim spray. Put two coats on.

Happy with results and am looking forward to going back to work on my 94. Let me know if you guys have any questions! This is very doable and a great product.

Here is the finished product:

 

I love mine, just wish I wouldn't have done it in such hot Texas weather. I went with factory color.