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THE PLASTI-DIP MEGA THREAD!!!!!!

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by mmtaco06, Aug 10, 2010.

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  1. Apr 7, 2011 at 6:54 AM
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    Richard Cranium

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    Richard Cranium The lice...they hate the sugar

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  2. Apr 7, 2011 at 9:28 AM
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    So I tried plasti dipping my buddies 1st gen badges and ended up having a really hard time with the badges on the tailgate and the little sr5 ones on the side ... The paint kept wanting to peel off the letters as I was trying to remove the excess paint around the letters .. Anyone else run into this problem and possibly have a solution ?
     
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  3. Apr 7, 2011 at 1:04 PM
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    So since plasti dip obviously leaves a nice layer of protection what if you then spray paint it to be the color you are looking for? Would you still be able to peel it ?
     
    Blaktak, Apr 7, 2011
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  4. Apr 7, 2011 at 1:30 PM
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  5. Apr 7, 2011 at 3:50 PM
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  6. Apr 7, 2011 at 3:53 PM
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    do it:stirthepot:
     
    stevenstaco, Apr 7, 2011
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  7. Apr 8, 2011 at 2:25 PM
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    j1999t

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    So being as today was a nice warm, sunny, not breezy day, i decided to do my emblems in the RED plasti-dip. I noticed as the day got warmer, i didnt have to let each coat dry as long, about 15 minutes per coat... basically until they werent reflective and were half dry.

    I did all my emblems, as shown... 3 coats...

    My biggest issue is inbetween the letters...i dont know how im going to get rid of it...any suggestions?

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  8. Apr 8, 2011 at 2:26 PM
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  9. Apr 8, 2011 at 2:35 PM
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    i tried other things, ill try the toothpick, how hard do i need to press to get it off?
     
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  10. Apr 8, 2011 at 2:54 PM
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    i did, it worked great... i need to respray one letter due to it rubbing of on the toothpick (gotta be very careful with the angles)...
     
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  11. Apr 8, 2011 at 6:29 PM
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    07TacoRidah SHHHH, this is interesting

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    looks orange :( but came out nice though imo. when you were trying to take out the inner paint on the lettering, did you poke/pick at paint or what have you with the toothpick? I have some bbq skewers I don't need that I can use but not sure the technique.
     
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  12. Apr 8, 2011 at 9:32 PM
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    in person it looks red... pics dont do it justice..

    i slid the toothpick along the inner edges... and pulled it up as best i could... be careful with your angles... it can cause the toothpick to pick up some of the compound, i need to repaint the inside of one letter...
     
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  13. Apr 9, 2011 at 7:36 AM
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    Really good question but I wouldnt think so. Try it, and let us know.!
     
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  14. Apr 9, 2011 at 2:53 PM
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    It rubs off with toothpicks??

    Sounds like quality stuff...:rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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  15. Apr 9, 2011 at 10:39 PM
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    Looks pretty sweet IMO, I like the contrast
     
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  17. Apr 10, 2011 at 8:55 AM
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    anyone have any issues at all with this sticking to their paint and not coming off? $28k on a taco, i worry about it...
     
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  18. Apr 10, 2011 at 9:12 AM
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    Would one can be enough to do 4 coats on badges and grill?
     
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  19. Apr 10, 2011 at 10:12 AM
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    one RED can for me, did the front toyota logo and all the badges, 3 coats, im sure i had enough for another coat each (the front toyota logo has 4 thick coats...)
     
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  20. Apr 10, 2011 at 10:13 AM
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    i had no issues, even after a couple hours of drying. i suggest after the final coat, wait 30-45 minutes then peel it off, using toothpicks to get between the letters.
     
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