3rd Gen Plastidip thread

Can you get line-x in a rattle can? What brand did you use? Any pictures?

 

I liked the way these look. Tried it today and it turned out pretty good. TRD Offroad, too much chrome. I like the plasti dip better.

 

I like the way mine came out, looks more aggressive than before. Also dipped the badges

 

Someone had the TRD emblem on thiers, I copied and did the same.

 

Where do you order those

 

I ordered mine on Amazon.

 

I did my grill today. I did the normal matte flack for the center and just the 'glossifier' for the emblem and outer trim which gave it almost a brushed aluminum look.

 

Post a picture installed.

 

Poor lighting - I'll take a good one tomorrow.

 

That looks a lot better than the factory chrome.

 

Closer up

 

After some bugs and 1st wash, held up well.

 

How's everyone dip holding up to bugs and car washes? I'm torn between dipping and rustoleum bed liner. I really like the look of the dip, but I don't want to have to maintain or baby it too much. One person said it was a pita to try to get bugs off it without pulling of the dip.

 

Had a chance to pull my grille and derp it this weekend. I wanted to do it last weekend when I drove to a buddy's house, but when I read the instructions on the matte black can, it said four-hour cure. I didn't have that kind of time, so I postponed it. I figured I would do it this weekend, and I'm glad I waited. When I read the instructions on the Glossifier, it stated that it required an eight-hour cure. I certainly wouldn't have been able to do it last weekend.

I pulled the grille, and did a complete separation.

Stock form:


After five coats:


Final:


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Pictures don't do the difference justice, but in-person, it's night/day difference (sun has shifted). All-in, I ended up with six coats of matte black (I emptied one can), and three coats of Glossifier.

I did a four-coat job (matte black) on a Jeep grille last weekend, and this looks better.

The best way I can describe the difference is that it appears that it was Line-X'd; between the color/texture, that's my best analogy.

The grille is sitting in my garage overnight while it cures, and will get reinstalled in the morning. I will post before/after pics.

 

Before:


After:

 

Any chance for another pic a little further back and in better light? I like the idea I just can't see the finish very well. Thanks!

 

Sure I'll take some better ones tonight!

 

Cool. I got a black tacoma as well. You mind backing up a bit to see what it looks like in full view.

 

This better? Quick iPhone shot.

 

Nice..! I like it. Takes the sheen off that chrome.

Thanks.