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Vinyl wrapping my lawn mower hood was a disaster. Rust-Oleum Peel Coat, a peelable rubberized spray, was a lot easier.
Here’s how I color-changed the front of my riding mower with Rust-Oleum Automotive Peel Coat: how far one can went, the mistakes I made, and how the finish turned out. I used a gloss purple; the button goes to the Peel Coat line on Amazon, where you can check current colors.
- A lot easier than vinyl wrapping
- One can covered most of the hood
- Smooth finish where applied correctly
- Runs level out a bit as it dries
- Wipes off skin easily
- Easy to get runs if you lay it on heavy
- Can scratch if you rush unmasking
- Finish looks more satin/matte than gloss
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Why I switched from vinyl wrap
I started by trying to vinyl wrap the hood (Avery Supreme, I think). It looked terrible. God bless the people who do vinyl wrapping for a living. I switched to a spray instead.
How to apply Peel Coat
The can says to clean the surface, mask everything, and lay down a few coats. I only had two cans and was worried about coverage, so my plan was to get thin coats down quickly for full coverage, then build up layers.
- Clean the part.
- Mask off everything you don’t want coated.
- Spray thin coats. Don’t rush.
- Let it dry a few minutes before peeling away the masking.
One can covered most of the mower front.
My mistakes (learn from them)
I’m not a pro. I put some runs in it, because I wasn’t patient enough with thin coats. I also scratched it around the edges while unmasking. I got a little impatient and went hog wild. Patience is the key.
How the finish turned out
After drying a while, it’s smooth. Not quite matte but not shiny either; on a car you’d probably call it matte. Where I did it right, it’s smoother and more finished-looking than I expected, and even the runs are leveling out.
The two-tone black and purple is a little bold, sort of like a Disney Cars car. I got some on my hands by being sloppy and it rubbed off easily. Next up: let it cure and add decals.
FAQ
Is Peel Coat easier than vinyl wrap?
For me, a lot easier.
How much Peel Coat do I need?
One can covered most of my riding mower’s hood.
How do I avoid runs?
Spray thin coats and be patient.
What does the finish look like?
Smooth, between matte and satin.
Does it come off skin?
Yes, it rubbed off my hands pretty easily.
Can I spray it on a lawn mower hood?
Yes. That’s exactly what I did, after cleaning and masking it.
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