plasti-dip - Page 38

rynzilla · 09-20-2012, 12:05 AM

Wow thats an amazing color, also it looks very clean. Do you do this professionally?? I'm planning to have my car dipped, I would really like a new look

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKDunn04

Entire car. Used 3 gallons through the Wagner gun, and will put on at least one more. Its only been on 2 weeks, but its holding up great. No chips in it, and all the bird crap and pollen has washed right off.

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jesseber · 09-20-2012, 12:42 AM

Nice! That's bad ass man. Let us know how it holds up. Does it pose a risk to your factory paint if/when removed?

DKDunn04 · 09-20-2012, 07:38 AM

I dont do it professionally, just took my time. When you take it off, I have found that the paint under it actually looks better than it did before. Its like a stick on clay bar!

Trudd84 · 09-20-2012, 10:28 AM

There are also two videos a few pages back that I posted of removal, and the paint actually looks cleaner than before. Its all about an even thick build-up so you can actually peel it off!

jesseber · 09-20-2012, 11:01 AM

Wow. That's tempting..

Trustkevin13 · 09-20-2012, 11:09 AM

Looks awesome with less chrome back there.

dye.sti · 09-20-2012, 12:38 PM

plasti-dipped my rear badges and side fender badges

BeachZone · 09-21-2012, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKDunn04

I dont do it professionally, just took my time. When you take it off, I have found that the paint under it actually looks better than it did before. Its like a stick on clay bar!

Did you use anything to thin the Plastidip before applying it?

-Beach

DKDunn04 · 09-22-2012, 08:21 AM

I used the pre-thinned gallons from dipyourcar.com. Next time I will buy the dip myself and thin it. Most people use a 1:1 ratio.

BeachZone · 09-23-2012, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKDunn04

I used the pre-thinned gallons from dipyourcar.com. Next time I will buy the dip myself and thin it. Most people use a 1:1 ratio.

Hmmmm... I wonder what they thin it with and whether or not it has long term affects on the paint. I've seen a couple places where people say that it has made their paint somewhat hazy, with the clearcoat ending up not as "clear" as before? IDK just curious

-Beach

Smoke · 09-23-2012, 02:51 PM

Xylene to mix it.

DudeCris · 09-23-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKDunn04

Entire car. Used 3 gallons through the Wagner gun, and will put on at least one more. Its only been on 2 weeks, but its holding up great. No chips in it, and all the bird crap and pollen has washed right off.

Can't say I've been an overall fan of orange but you sir have done a hella good job of showing me some cars do fit it. Looks sick man

mstngturk10 · 09-25-2012, 07:24 PM

My project for the past weekend. Did the stock '06 rims and the grill surround. Painted the calipers while I had the wheels of. Great cheap way to make your car look good. Love this stuff!!

lavid2002 · 09-25-2012, 07:40 PM

You painted your calipers with plasti-dip?

Do you have any idea how hot those bad boys get? Calipers require high temp materials.

bugeye_ry_RI · 09-25-2012, 09:50 PM

My buddies using this stuff to paint his car, i don't know how I feel about it but it seems pretty legit

mstngturk10 · 09-25-2012, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lavid2002

You painted your calipers with plasti-dip?

Do you have any idea how hot those bad boys get? Calipers require high temp materials.

Nah. I got some caliper paint for them. Just did it since I had the wheels off

IceWilly · 09-28-2012, 01:07 PM

Can you guys chime in on how this matches the oem dash in a 05 sti? (black)

I want coat my gauge pod with it, but it has a good bit of crevices that are hard to dust off. Does dust stick to the plasti dip pretty good?

This is actually the same color as mine (and the same gauge pod actually).

It's def not a bad match, but i think the difference is the kicker. Is there a somewhat glossier finish that might match better?

myrt1987 · 09-28-2012, 01:41 PM

If you spray close to the surface the layers will come out more glossy. normally dust sticks pretty good to it. can probably clean it with a brush tho. if you dont like it you can peel it off.

Daniel_DeWitt · 10-10-2012, 01:10 PM

Just ordered a wheel kit from dipyourcar.com

Does anyone have experience with their shipping? How long does it usually take? I'm trying to get my wheels dipped before winter mode.

aliasgx · 10-10-2012, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel_DeWitt

Just ordered a wheel kit from dipyourcar.com

Does anyone have experience with their shipping? How long does it usually take? I'm trying to get my wheels dipped before winter mode.

Would also like to know. Thinking about buying the wheel kit as well.

Decipher · 10-14-2012, 10:26 AM

I'm thinking about dipping my front lip white, but I've read time and again about how the white gets filthy. Anyone try a clear layer on top of the dip to help with clean-up and dirt resistance?

I've read about this matte clear, but I haven't seen it.

Freemanwrx · 10-15-2012, 11:58 PM

Loving the plasti dip!

goob_os101 · 10-17-2012, 03:34 PM

I dipped the chrome grills and bottom of the bumper.

ScoobyBlack · 10-17-2012, 10:39 PM

Can't remember if I posted mine up or not. Did my car a while back.

And did a tutorial on the process:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=h4NUjVh3zTA

It was a fun project. So far it's been about 2,000 miles and two months. I've been on the highway with it quite a bit, and I've scrubbed the hell out of it in the car wash, and it still looks new. Definitely a good investment if you just want to clean up the look of your car (which I obviously had to).

BSP671 · 10-17-2012, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decipher

I'm thinking about dipping my front lip white, but I've read time and again about how the white gets filthy. Anyone try a clear layer on top of the dip to help with clean-up and dirt resistance?

I've read about this matte clear, but I haven't seen it.

You can clear it. But be warned, its gna be a PIA to remove it.

09-25-2012, 07:24 PM	#938
mstngturk10 Scooby Newbie Member#: 331677 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Cary. NC Vehicle: 2006 2.5i Wagon Steel Gray Metalic	My project for the past weekend. Did the stock '06 rims and the grill surround. Painted the calipers while I had the wheels of. Great cheap way to make your car look good. Love this stuff!! Last edited by mstngturk10; 09-25-2012 at 07:35 PM. Reason: wrong links

09-28-2012, 01:07 PM	#942
IceWilly Scooby Specialist Member#: 126081 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: 2005 Sti GT: IceWilly	Can you guys chime in on how this matches the oem dash in a 05 sti? (black) I want coat my gauge pod with it, but it has a good bit of crevices that are hard to dust off. Does dust stick to the plasti dip pretty good? This is actually the same color as mine (and the same gauge pod actually). It's def not a bad match, but i think the difference is the kicker. Is there a somewhat glossier finish that might match better? Last edited by IceWilly; 09-28-2012 at 01:14 PM.

10-14-2012, 10:26 AM	#946
Decipher Scooby Specialist Member#: 262760 Join Date: Nov 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lake in the Hills, ILLnoise Vehicle: 2011 WRX Hatch Limtd Satin White Pearl	I'm thinking about dipping my front lip white, but I've read time and again about how the white gets filthy. Anyone try a clear layer on top of the dip to help with clean-up and dirt resistance? I've read about this matte clear, but I haven't seen it. Last edited by Decipher; 10-14-2012 at 10:35 AM.

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