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

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

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Plasti-Dip

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  1. Apr 11, 2011 at 4:15 PM
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    jjw1

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    hmmm I will try the notecards :D
    I'm doing the plasti dip under the barn and then I move it into the sun to dry
     
    jjw1, Apr 11, 2011
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  2. Apr 11, 2011 at 4:16 PM
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    jjw1

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    Also, if none of these techs. work I will just take my flares off and do it. Do all Tacoma flares have rivets in them?
     
    jjw1, Apr 11, 2011
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  3. Apr 11, 2011 at 4:17 PM
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    SilverTacoZack

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    Just don't move it into the sun too fast, because the plasti dip kind of mold itself as it dries and you don't want it drying too fast and clumping up.
     
    SilverTacoZack, Apr 11, 2011
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  4. Apr 11, 2011 at 4:39 PM
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    jjw1

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    Thanks for the input :D
     
    jjw1, Apr 11, 2011
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  5. Apr 11, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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    tanktodd

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    Sounds like u need a sharper knife. Mine was completely dry and I had to cut twice but peeled off perfectly.
     
    tanktodd, Apr 11, 2011
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  6. Apr 11, 2011 at 4:52 PM
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    jjw1

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    I will let the fender still taped up dry and try it but I think I'm gonna do the notecard trick. How long till it drys?
     
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  7. Apr 11, 2011 at 5:59 PM
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    RightCoastRipper

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    you could always try a small section and see how it goes.
     
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  8. Apr 11, 2011 at 6:14 PM
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    Actually it's a stupid question... just remove the film, it'll take 2 mins with some heat.

    ... maybe it's not a stupid question but why go through the hassle when you can just take the film off really easy.
     
    DrewH, Apr 11, 2011
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  9. Apr 11, 2011 at 6:15 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Well....I dont see where it was asked before.
     
    chris4x4, Apr 11, 2011
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  10. Apr 11, 2011 at 6:17 PM
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    HEY!... you shut your mouth when you're talkin to me.




    ..... are you stalking me?
     
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  11. Apr 11, 2011 at 6:46 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    please.....you mean NOTHING to me. :cool:
     
    chris4x4, Apr 11, 2011
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  12. Apr 11, 2011 at 6:56 PM
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    :eek:.... but... but ...:(
     
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  13. Apr 11, 2011 at 6:57 PM
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    You want some ice for that burn? ;)
     
    BlueTaco07, Apr 11, 2011
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  14. Apr 11, 2011 at 6:59 PM
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    kmok

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    kmok Plastidipped ma Hootus!

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    I personally would try it over the film, if it doesn't work just peel the plastidip off
     
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  15. Apr 11, 2011 at 7:39 PM
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    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Apr 11, 2011 at 8:10 PM
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    It is definitely worth it. They don't chip so in the long run they will pay you back. I have been to the desert a few times with em' and have had the truck completely covered in mud and they hold up very well.
     
    DirtyTacos, Apr 11, 2011
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  17. Apr 12, 2011 at 5:17 AM
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    Tacoma spelled backward is AMmO-CAT. :p
     
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  18. Apr 12, 2011 at 8:44 AM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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  19. Apr 12, 2011 at 8:56 AM
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    If you scuff them with a 3M red scuff pad and use a quality self etching primer they should hold up well. I've had good luck with that method in the past.
     
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  20. Apr 13, 2011 at 12:22 PM
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    My first post! I have a 2010 Taco TRD Sport... going to begin my mods this weekend with plasti-dipping the emblems and tinting my tail lights. I'll put pics up afterwards... thanks for all the info everyone! I love this site.
     
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