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

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

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  1. Jul 8, 2016 at 7:06 AM
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    ChemDawg

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    I used 1 full can plastidip for my rear bumper.
     
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  2. Jul 8, 2016 at 9:38 AM
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    It took about one full can maybe a little more. I can't say for sure because I used up a couple of partial cans I had on the shelf in the garage.

    Not sure how many coats it did, but it was a lot. I kept spraying until it had a nice uniform look in direct sunlight.
     
    08TRDOFFROAD, Jul 8, 2016
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  3. Jul 10, 2016 at 8:44 PM
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    You're right about the timing. You should wait 15 mins between coats and at least 25 minutes to allow it all to completely dry. It peels much more cleanly if you allow it to dry properly.

    This guy does good tutorials.
     
    Arailt, Jul 10, 2016
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  4. Jul 15, 2016 at 6:47 AM
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    I have a 2009 Tacoma TRD Off Road Barcelona Red. My original alloys are blistering and peeling. What color would you all suggest to dip my rims in after I clean them up of the flaking of the clear coat. Thought about going back to aluminum, but am open to suggestions. Will be my first thing dipping. Also, what color for the badges would you recommend?
    Thank!
     
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  5. Jul 15, 2016 at 7:39 AM
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    Plastidip, line x bed liner, ham radio.
    Black always looks great.
     
    JEKTacoma, Jul 15, 2016
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  6. Jul 15, 2016 at 7:42 AM
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    They have metallic colors if you wanted to do aluminum/chrome/etc but I'd say just do black. It looks really good. I like chrome so I haven't done my badges or wheels but I did a lot of other stuff and love the contrast. I know some red trucks that have done black on red and it looks awesome (I may be bias since my alma mater was black and red but that is beside the point)...

    When doing your wheels, get some decks of cards and just line the lip with them. If you can get the large cards (usually for kids) it will help but any card will do. It's a lot easier than tape. I did this method for my hood scoop and it made clean up so easy
     
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  7. Jul 15, 2016 at 8:38 AM
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    That aluminum plastidip looks just like stock alloy color. I did mine black but wife's car I'm going to use aluminum and make them look like brand new stock wheels. Just depends on whatcha want. Stock look or black.
    The bottom picture is stock wheels that flaked got sanded and the top left corner got that aluminum dip. You can see there isn't much difference from stock color.
     
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  8. Jul 16, 2016 at 10:02 PM
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    Dipped the tailgate badges today, kind of a PITA peeling the excess.
     
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  9. Jul 22, 2016 at 12:33 PM
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    Where did you get that Center cap or did you derp it?
     
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  10. Jul 24, 2016 at 11:56 AM
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    I tried to dip my emblems on my 04 tacoma today. Had trouble with the tailgate ones because it seems they sit closer to the body and have no separation like the ones on the doors. Tried it twice and some peeled off the letters. Any tips?
     
    Toyota4x46921, Jul 24, 2016
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  11. Jul 24, 2016 at 12:32 PM
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    Try scraping the edges with a toothpick
     
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  12. Jul 24, 2016 at 9:58 PM
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    Plastidip, line x bed liner, ham radio.
    Ya toothpick, and try to pull the plasti away and downward its a really tedious process. It took me way more time than i wanted and I still had a few imperfections upon removal. Those emblems are rubbery and flush if you want to go another option you could debadge and order black vinyl decal emblems to replace it.IMG_3079.jpg
     
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  13. Aug 5, 2016 at 10:04 AM
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    Does the matte black plasti dip match the matte black fenders on a black trf off road
     
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  14. Aug 5, 2016 at 10:40 AM
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    Did my rear bumper end caps and like the way they turned out. I just didn't care for the chrome
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    How many coats?
     
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  16. Aug 5, 2016 at 11:19 PM
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    I did 6 coats .. waited about 15-20 minutes between coats
     
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  17. Aug 6, 2016 at 12:21 PM
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    Are ya'll taping the fender flares? I did a couple of mine seeing how long it would look good and replacing the trim that had come loose. I want to touch up those 2 and get the other 2 flares done but would rather not take off. How are you taping the flares? It takes forever
     
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  18. Aug 10, 2016 at 1:28 PM
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    How many cans were needed?
     
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    1 can ... i think it was $5.97 at WalMart. Also if i was to spray anything again with it i would buy the can gun shown at bottom of this page .. easier than using finger
     
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  20. Aug 16, 2016 at 11:35 PM
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    How well does dip, if used in spray gun, clean up? Will I need to dedicate a sprayer just for this stuff?
     
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