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PlastiDipped my truck! Flame away

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by sch0enne, Mar 14, 2013.

  1. Mar 14, 2013 at 12:49 PM
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    SilverTaco1096

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    Plastidipped Batman Decal Blacked out emblems Greyed out rear bumper Greyed out grill Blacked out lower valance AVS In-Channel Wind Deflectors Rola Cargo Basket w/Extension
    Same thing on my '11 wheels. With the pressure washer held to them the ends near the tire start to peel off. I need to figure out a way to get it to stick better.
     
  2. Mar 14, 2013 at 12:51 PM
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    RedTacoDriver

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    Utimately our opinions matter little. It is what you feel about it that matters. For all those out there that give kudos or derp, in the end they don't drive it and you do. It just shows your huevos for going out and taking this path. For that I tip my hat to you.
     
  3. Mar 14, 2013 at 12:52 PM
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    StevoNB

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    Looks pretty damn good. Did you just wash your truck then dip it, or did you do any other prep work?
     
  4. Mar 14, 2013 at 12:55 PM
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    sch0enne

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    Yeah I washed it really good using a good degreaser. Before spraying I used a paint prep spray that I got from a local automotive store and from then just started doing coats.
     
  5. Mar 14, 2013 at 12:58 PM
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    Looks gooood
     
  6. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:00 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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    I really like the way it looks.
     
  7. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:02 PM
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    Toyotacrawler

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    It looks pretty good. Nice job OP
     
  8. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:02 PM
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    sch0enne

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    thanks! ive been getting some thumbs up from other Tacomas on the road
     
  9. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:02 PM
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    sch0enne

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    Thanks! ill post more pics as soon as I can
     
  10. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:05 PM
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    jbmccul

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    Buy spray paint
     
  11. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:07 PM
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    Polo II Tacoma

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    $235 dollars for a paint job you can remove when you want isn't bad at all. Looks real good props
     
  12. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:10 PM
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    Looks good!

    I've never understood the hate for plasti-dip, or derp. Whichever makes you feel better. I used it on my emblems a year ago and it looks as good as new.
     
  13. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:10 PM
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  14. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:11 PM
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    I think it looks cool nice job
     
  15. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:14 PM
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    sk8rjess

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    looks great man. i've considered it a ton.

    also when you buy it by the gallons it's made a little differently and has greater resistance than the spray cans.
     
  16. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:15 PM
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    sk8rjess

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    though i wanted more satin than flat. i have yet to see anyone use the plasti-glosser on it once they were done.
     
  17. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:16 PM
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    Khaos

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    Plasti dip is awesome.
     
  18. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:19 PM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r

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    If I would have known about this stuff or had it been around back when I had the half blue/half red 82 prerunner hybrid, I would've done it......looks good. My only question would be, how much does that weigh?
     
  19. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:28 PM
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    looks so good in person!
     
  20. Mar 14, 2013 at 1:33 PM
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    sch0enne

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    Well the three gallons weighed maybe 25 pounds and that was wet. I am assuming that weight goes down considerable as it dries.
     

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