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Plasti dippin 1st time

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by krze4elk, Sep 24, 2016.

  1. Sep 24, 2016 at 3:04 PM
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    krze4elk

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    Congratulations. I did this for the first time with my Tacoma.
     
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  3. Sep 24, 2016 at 3:17 PM
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    Is that bedliner spray below the Tacoma emblem?
     
  4. Sep 24, 2016 at 3:29 PM
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    Yep. Its Line-X. It looks good so far. Wont know til its peel time. I have can in warm water between coats. Waiting for 3rd to dry
     
  5. Sep 24, 2016 at 3:31 PM
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    Do you have a bigger side shot to see more of the line- x work?
     
  6. Sep 24, 2016 at 3:36 PM
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    IMG_0034.jpg IMG_0049.jpg
     
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  7. Sep 24, 2016 at 4:34 PM
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    bunch of stuff - Bro Pro style
    Nice look there ... and nice view. Where you at Bro-Taco??
     
  8. Sep 24, 2016 at 5:32 PM
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    Both turned out awesome. Just gotta be patient when it comes to peel time. I like it so much may dip the grille tomorrow. Was up in the cascade mountains in OregonIMG_0094.jpgIMG_0093.jpg
     
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  9. Sep 24, 2016 at 6:09 PM
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    Shoulda washed truck before this. Think I should wait a day before getting it wet
     
  10. Sep 24, 2016 at 6:37 PM
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    How did you not get that on the truck?
     
  11. Sep 24, 2016 at 6:51 PM
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    Overspray comes right off with a damp towelIMG_0092.jpg
     
  12. Sep 24, 2016 at 6:52 PM
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    Had some daylight left so I did the wifes car. Yes Im a die hard toyota guy. Corolla didnt turn out perfect like truck did but then again emblems are 17 years oldIMG_0098.jpg
     
  13. Sep 24, 2016 at 6:54 PM
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    Even after it dries? I too afraid to try it
     
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  14. Sep 24, 2016 at 6:56 PM
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    She just turned 118k. Doesnt burn oil yet (crossing fingers) just did compression test
    183 1
    187 2
    185 3
    186 4
    Shes not ready to die yet
     
  15. Sep 24, 2016 at 6:58 PM
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    Yes after it dries. Peeling is easy just take your time. Tooth picks are your friend.
     
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  16. Sep 24, 2016 at 9:00 PM
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    Looks good.
    Don't drink too much of the plastidip kool-aid or you'll start doing;
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  17. Sep 24, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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    Don't feel bad, I feel the same way. I want my emblems done, I'll get the courage one of these days. Lol
     
  18. Sep 24, 2016 at 9:48 PM
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    I found keeping the can in warm water between coats helps it spray better
     
  19. Sep 25, 2016 at 12:15 AM
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    I'm doing my grill and emblem right now in my garage. Ill post pictures when i have time.
     
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  20. Sep 25, 2016 at 7:46 AM
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    Another good tip is to always shake the can vigorously before using, then after your done with each coat it's very very important to turn the can upside down and spray until clear/only air comes out.

    You don't want to chance it clogging up, if you let the can sit too long between coats.
     
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