Plastidip ftw!! Show your creativity! - Page 3

Nikopotomus · 05-11-2012, 06:41 AM

Plastidipped the stockers. I think they turned out pretty decent looking for the price!

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iconone · 05-11-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by itzroger13

What seats are those? If u don't mind me asking.

Sparco monzas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew025

So is this plastidip+paint or just plastidip?

Just Plasti dip

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Originally Posted by NickLFCWRX

Pics please

I couldn't find the wrench this morning but will find it when I get home.

dustincredible · 05-11-2012, 09:08 AM

Plasti dipped the wheels a couple of days ago.

silvercookie · 05-11-2012, 09:24 AM

Was browsing around lowes today and came across the clearance section. Had 4 cans of Plasti-dip for $2 each. F*ck yea.
As some may know i dont have carpet around the walls of my trunk, just some Home depot sound proofing.
Haven't found anyone selling the trunk carpet set and got tired of looking at white protecto-wrap and gray paint.

Here is the outcome. I'm also hoping these couple layers help reduce the sound of my exhaust just a little bit.
Sorry for ****ty pictures. Only had my droid.

DjTrav · 05-11-2012, 10:40 AM

is there a walkthrough to explain the process of plastdipping wheels?

Like do I have to remove my tires?

dustincredible · 05-11-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjTrav

is there a walkthrough to explain the process of plastdipping wheels?

Like do I have to remove my tires?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwUuFUbulw8

subie3429 · 05-11-2012, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustincredible

Plasti dipped the wheels a couple of days ago.

Looks good! i miss mine.

DjTrav · 05-11-2012, 01:45 PM

home depot website says this about it...

"The Plasti Dip 11 oz. Flat Black Vinyl Coating Spray is great for auto, RV and marine applications. The spray comes in a flat black color and dries to the touch in as little as 30 minutes for quick applications. It can be used indoors and outdoors and requires a primer for use. The 11 oz. can works well on areas up to 5 sq. ft."
-http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202261898/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=plasti-dip&storeId=10051

Do I really need a primer for my wheels?

aeion · 05-11-2012, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjTrav

home depot website says this about it...

"The Plasti Dip 11 oz. Flat Black Vinyl Coating Spray is great for auto, RV and marine applications. The spray comes in a flat black color and dries to the touch in as little as 30 minutes for quick applications. It can be used indoors and outdoors and requires a primer for use. The 11 oz. can works well on areas up to 5 sq. ft."
-http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202261898/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=plasti-dip&storeId=10051

Do I really need a primer for my wheels?

Nope. Just spray it on and you'll be totally fine. It doesn't hurt anything to experiment with it either.

snowslide · 05-11-2012, 09:56 PM

Question for those that have this on their exterior: what happens if you get wax in it? Does it come off without destroying the plastidip? If you were to put blue tape on the plastidip to mask it off, would the tape peel it off?

Tony JDM · 05-12-2012, 01:54 AM

Anyone use plastidip that wasn't black?

DKDunn04 · 05-12-2012, 06:33 AM

Black is the most common because thats usually the only color stores stock. You can buy lots of other colors online.

DjTrav · 05-12-2012, 01:20 PM

doing it up, plastidipping the wheels. Slow process because I am doing it one wheel at a time...

-Jack one side at a time
-Take one wheel off
-Clean and dry it
-4 coats plastidip
-Place wheel back on, on to the next one

Good thing about this is I can clean my brembo's, just gonna be a 8 hour process and than let sit over night in the garage when I am done. Started at noon.

silvercookie · 05-12-2012, 01:32 PM

i have found out that if you use a heat gun after each layer of plasti-dip, it finishes much smoother and it is much more durable.

just make sure you dont hold it on one spot too long or it will bubble.

DjTrav · 05-12-2012, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvercookie

i have found out that if you use a heat gun after each layer of plasti-dip, it finishes much smoother and it is much more durable.

just make sure you dont hold it on one spot too long or it will bubble.

I was thinking about that! good pointer... I have a heat lamp but not near me atm, father has it at his place... and my car is not going to make the trip on 3 wheels.

thenewrick · 05-12-2012, 02:25 PM

Did my front lip.

silvercookie · 05-12-2012, 03:59 PM

Also with a heat gun it dries in 3-4 minutes instead of 25-30.

DjTrav · 05-12-2012, 04:58 PM

Well here is my pic's, I am very pleased for 2 reasons...

1, I like black wheels
2, I hate cleaning break dust (refer to 1)

amper · 05-12-2012, 05:12 PM

in a pinch and on a budget.. plastidip is a great alternative for that matte black look and it's rather durable.

i used it on a lot of my chrome trim/front bumper center cap on my sportback and it always stood up to heat/washing exposure.

gizmotron2030 · 05-12-2012, 06:22 PM

Plastic dipped the center console of my car...

JRCrutc · 05-12-2012, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjTrav

doing it up, plastidipping the wheels. Slow process because I am doing it one wheel at a time...

-Jack one side at a time
-Take one wheel off
-Clean and dry it
-4 coats plastidip
-Place wheel back on, on to the next one

Good thing about this is I can clean my brembo's, just gonna be a 8 hour process and than let sit over night in the garage when I am done. Started at noon.

I did the same thing but I utilized my spare tire and then was able to get two wheels done at the same time. Mine turned out great:

DjTrav · 05-12-2012, 08:27 PM

yeah i finished the 4th and its still sitting in my garage waiting to dry while my car is on the jack outside lol.... not enough sunlight damn it all to hell!

Jmadd1 · 05-14-2012, 03:20 PM

Dipped my whole car and rims

NutWagon · 05-14-2012, 06:04 PM

Nice eye lids.

NOw peel it all off~

BXWRX77 · 05-14-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRCrutc

I did the same thing but I utilized my spare tire and then was able to get two wheels done at the same time. Mine turned out great:

Did you clear coat or is that just the PLasti Dip?

05-14-2012, 03:20 PM	#73
Jmadd1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 317134 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: PA Vehicle: 1999 Impreza Black	Dipped car Dipped my whole car and rims

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05-11-2012, 06:41 AM	#51
Nikopotomus Scooby Newbie Member#: 297499 Join Date: Oct 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Orange County / La Mirada Vehicle: 2011 WRX Black	Plastidipped the stockers. I think they turned out pretty decent looking for the price! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

05-11-2012, 09:08 AM	#53
dustincredible Scooby Newbie Member#: 225766 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Newport News, VA. Vehicle: 2006 LGT Spec B	Plasti dipped the wheels a couple of days ago.

05-11-2012, 09:24 AM	#54
silvercookie NASIOC Supporter Member#: 180033 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Queens, NY, 11385 Vehicle: 2005 WRX PSM	Was browsing around lowes today and came across the clearance section. Had 4 cans of Plasti-dip for $2 each. Fck yea. As some may know i dont have carpet around the walls of my trunk, just some Home depot sound proofing. Haven't found anyone selling the trunk carpet set and got tired of looking at white protecto-wrap and gray paint. Here is the outcome. I'm also hoping these couple layers help reduce the sound of my exhaust just a little bit. Sorry for ***ty pictures. Only had my droid.

05-11-2012, 10:40 AM	#55
DjTrav Scooby Specialist Member#: 291264 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pasadena, MD Vehicle: 2011 STI SSM Stage 1	is there a walkthrough to explain the process of plastdipping wheels? Like do I have to remove my tires?

05-11-2012, 01:45 PM	#58
DjTrav Scooby Specialist Member#: 291264 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pasadena, MD Vehicle: 2011 STI SSM Stage 1	home depot website says this about it... "The Plasti Dip 11 oz. Flat Black Vinyl Coating Spray is great for auto, RV and marine applications. The spray comes in a flat black color and dries to the touch in as little as 30 minutes for quick applications. It can be used indoors and outdoors and requires a primer for use. The 11 oz. can works well on areas up to 5 sq. ft." -http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202261898/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=plasti-dip&storeId=10051 Do I really need a primer for my wheels?

05-11-2012, 09:56 PM	#60
snowslide Scooby Newbie Member#: 301106 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Vehicle: 2012 Impreza WRX white	Question for those that have this on their exterior: what happens if you get wax in it? Does it come off without destroying the plastidip? If you were to put blue tape on the plastidip to mask it off, would the tape peel it off?

05-12-2012, 01:54 AM	#61
Tony JDM Scooby Specialist Member#: 207532 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: NE WI Vehicle: 1999 Impreza 2.5RS Black Diamond Pearl	Anyone use plastidip that wasn't black?

05-12-2012, 06:33 AM	#62
DKDunn04 Scooby Specialist Member#: 275640 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Newport News Vehicle: 1968 Corvette-Yellow 2004 STI-Silver	Black is the most common because thats usually the only color stores stock. You can buy lots of other colors online.

05-12-2012, 01:20 PM	#63
DjTrav Scooby Specialist Member#: 291264 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pasadena, MD Vehicle: 2011 STI SSM Stage 1	doing it up, plastidipping the wheels. Slow process because I am doing it one wheel at a time... -Jack one side at a time -Take one wheel off -Clean and dry it -4 coats plastidip -Place wheel back on, on to the next one Good thing about this is I can clean my brembo's, just gonna be a 8 hour process and than let sit over night in the garage when I am done. Started at noon.

05-12-2012, 01:32 PM	#64
silvercookie NASIOC Supporter Member#: 180033 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Queens, NY, 11385 Vehicle: 2005 WRX PSM	i have found out that if you use a heat gun after each layer of plasti-dip, it finishes much smoother and it is much more durable. just make sure you dont hold it on one spot too long or it will bubble.

05-12-2012, 02:25 PM	#66
thenewrick Scooby Specialist Member#: 240649 Join Date: Mar 2010 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tallahassee Vehicle: 2004 WRX STi WRB	Did my front lip.

05-12-2012, 03:59 PM	#67
silvercookie NASIOC Supporter Member#: 180033 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Queens, NY, 11385 Vehicle: 2005 WRX PSM	Also with a heat gun it dries in 3-4 minutes instead of 25-30.

05-12-2012, 04:58 PM	#68
DjTrav Scooby Specialist Member#: 291264 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pasadena, MD Vehicle: 2011 STI SSM Stage 1	Well here is my pic's, I am very pleased for 2 reasons... 1, I like black wheels 2, I hate cleaning break dust (refer to 1)

05-12-2012, 05:12 PM	#69
amper Scooby Newbie Member#: 319373 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Sanjego Vehicle: 2008 GRB DGM	in a pinch and on a budget.. plastidip is a great alternative for that matte black look and it's rather durable. i used it on a lot of my chrome trim/front bumper center cap on my sportback and it always stood up to heat/washing exposure.

05-12-2012, 06:22 PM	#70
gizmotron2030 Scooby Specialist Member#: 145183 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: International Location: Graf Vehicle: 2011 BMW M3 Blue	Plastic dipped the center console of my car...

05-12-2012, 08:27 PM	#72
DjTrav Scooby Specialist Member#: 291264 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pasadena, MD Vehicle: 2011 STI SSM Stage 1	yeah i finished the 4th and its still sitting in my garage waiting to dry while my car is on the jack outside lol.... not enough sunlight damn it all to hell!

05-14-2012, 06:04 PM	#74
NutWagon Scooby Specialist Member#: 230925 Join Date: Nov 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Show Me Ur TT's Vehicle: 04 WRX Wag Stage 4 06 Impreza 2.5I	Nice eye lids. NOw peel it all off~