Plasti-Dip Questions & Projects Thread
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One day you "dippers" will look back in time at all your regrets and mistakes, then youll remember your plast dip adventures and think, "oh god why did I do that.."
BUT HEYYYYY IF YOU GET BORED IT COMES OFF AND YOU CAN GO BACK TO STOCK AGAIN RIGHT?!?!?!
DDDDDDD
The problem with Plastdip isnt the dip itself, its all these kids that get a can to do something small, but end up dipping the rims, door handles, roof, stripes on hood, gas cap, "top of lip spoiler", etc etc. Then it just looks like crap.
BUT HEYYYYY IF YOU GET BORED IT COMES OFF AND YOU CAN GO BACK TO STOCK AGAIN RIGHT?!?!?!
DDDDDDDThe problem with Plastdip isnt the dip itself, its all these kids that get a can to do something small, but end up dipping the rims, door handles, roof, stripes on hood, gas cap, "top of lip spoiler", etc etc. Then it just looks like crap.
I plastidipped my door handles black just to see what it looks like without proper paint.
Didn't like it so I changed it back
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new here: Hmm to plast dip my rims or not to.. That is the ?
Hey everybody. Was wondering about your thoughts on plasti dipping rims to see what it'll look like before powder coating. Or should I just keep them the oem look?
Last edited by garrettxJDM; Sep 30, 2013 at 06:25 AM.
I spoke to my mom too and she said it is worth trying and if you dont like it, just peel it off. I personally have painted my door handles gloss black and installed black pearl badges. Looks much cleaner this way instaed of using plasti dip.
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I was wondering if they had aftermarket badges instead! Do you happen to have a link?
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http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/31-1144
http://www.courtesyparts.com/black-p...z-p-19550.html
These are two quality online stores that have them. They are not cheap but look better than spray painting or plasti dipping. There are other black pearl emblems as well. Just check out the links.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/black-p...z-p-19550.html
These are two quality online stores that have them. They are not cheap but look better than spray painting or plasti dipping. There are other black pearl emblems as well. Just check out the links.
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http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/31-1144
http://www.courtesyparts.com/black-p...z-p-19550.html
These are two quality online stores that have them. They are not cheap but look better than spray painting or plasti dipping. There are other black pearl emblems as well. Just check out the links.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/black-p...z-p-19550.html
These are two quality online stores that have them. They are not cheap but look better than spray painting or plasti dipping. There are other black pearl emblems as well. Just check out the links.
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You remind me of the kids that say "ill get an intake now and turbo later".
Honestly, leave them as is, get 25mm spacers all around and your wheels will look much better than "murdered" out or whatever ricer color you want to paint them.
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Plastidip is good, if you use 1-3 coats then you fail. In order to get the entire sheet of plastidip off in one try is generally 4-6 coats if you even go that deep. Even pressure washed it and never came off, I live in Alaska too.
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PlastiDip is the answer! I used it on my skirts and lower Diffuser on my front end. To get sharp lines I pull my tap about a minute after I spray. Always make sure your pieces are clean, and make sure you dont over apply.... It will bubble or have a wierd texture.
-Cheers!
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PlastiDip is the answer! I used it on my skirts and lower Diffuser on my front end. To get sharp lines I pull my tap about a minute after I spray. Always make sure your pieces are clean, and make sure you dont over apply.... It will bubble or have a wierd texture.
-Cheers!
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Plasti Dipped Wheels Black
Havent posted in awhile but figured Id share my most recent little project.
Now, I know many of you are completely against Plasti Dip and everything it stands for. But, I am not inclined to spend hundreds on new wheels or a new finish, and I enjoy creative projects like this.
That being said, see below for the before/afters...I think it will be hard to argue the results. I was meticulous with the preparation, so Im hoping the durability holds up for awhile. Let me know your questions/comments.
Before
A template to keep from excess overspray
Came out very nicely
Big improvement
Now, I know many of you are completely against Plasti Dip and everything it stands for. But, I am not inclined to spend hundreds on new wheels or a new finish, and I enjoy creative projects like this.
That being said, see below for the before/afters...I think it will be hard to argue the results. I was meticulous with the preparation, so Im hoping the durability holds up for awhile. Let me know your questions/comments.
Before
A template to keep from excess overspray
Came out very nicely
Big improvement
