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

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

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  1. Feb 15, 2017 at 5:19 PM
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    Niner1969

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    I did my bumper today

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    Niner1969, Feb 15, 2017
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  2. Feb 15, 2017 at 5:28 PM
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    Nice job! :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Feb 15, 2017 at 5:29 PM
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    Tailgaters in the body shop. I'm having some custom paint work done on it. I'll post it when it's done
     
    Niner1969, Feb 15, 2017
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  4. Feb 23, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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    Hello everyone!
    I am proud owner of a 4 door 05 Taco and i am very interested in plasti dipping my whole truck. I do not have experience painting vehicles but do know how to properly spray paint. I have a few questions if you would not mind answering.
    How many gallons did it take?
    How many coats?
    What kind of sprayer?
    Any problem areas?

    A little about my truck.
    It has paint peeling off of the hood and several other places which is why I ask these questions.

    Would this impact the value?
    Thank you in advance!
     
    05-Taco, Feb 23, 2017
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  5. Feb 23, 2017 at 10:02 AM
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    Best place to start is dipyourcar.com
    I'd use the dipsprayer system they sell.

    Lots of members bash on plastidip.
    Most never used it. Used it out of a spray can or just applied incorrectly.:rolleyes:

    The reason TO use dip and not a bedliner or automotive paint is..
    -Comes off easy.
    -Less prep.
    -you can change colors every few years. even to Colors that change or have lots of flakes
    -for much less than automotive paint.
    -Way more colors than bedliner..

    A few REAL cons are..
    -it will not last more than a few years before it needs topcoat or a full recoat. Especially If using odd colors.
    -really need to use quick wax or dipyourcar dipcoat $20 to make it durable and to be smooth instead of rubbery. Apply every wash or so.
    -there is a slight texture because you don't wetsand or really sand anything.
    -Heavy offroad use will probably peel a spot.
    -can be difficult to touch up once starts to peel.

    I'd imagine leaving it on when selling truck would lower the value.
     
    ChemDawg, Feb 23, 2017
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  6. Feb 23, 2017 at 11:31 AM
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    Rear bumper corners, Where plastic dipped.
    Rear end is done.

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    Niner1969, Feb 23, 2017
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  7. Feb 24, 2017 at 1:07 AM
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    Looks great!
    I derped my bumper a couple years ago vast improvement over the color matched.
    Badger Edition TRD:thumbsup:
     
    robssol, Feb 24, 2017
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  8. Feb 26, 2017 at 10:07 AM
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    Did the grill and side/rear emblems yesterday and put it back together this morning. Took the grill off.

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  9. Feb 26, 2017 at 10:21 AM
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    Looks awesome, Now think about doing the hood scoop.
     
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  10. Feb 27, 2017 at 2:20 PM
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    I did my rims over the weekend and messed up the dip a bit on a couple of spots when putting the lugnuts back on. Has anyone tried their fixit kit for rips or tears? I did the black with silver metallic, left the center cap black and ordered some chrome lugs..it looks great!20170226_172326[1].jpg
     
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  11. Feb 27, 2017 at 4:59 PM
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    Just spay a touch up
     
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  12. Feb 28, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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    I plan on doing this tomorrow to cover up that ugly chrome.
     
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  13. Mar 1, 2017 at 4:16 AM
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    Nice
     
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  14. Mar 5, 2017 at 3:24 PM
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    With all the talk about durability Derping your vehicle out, has anyone just considered just painting it black ( at a shop )? Seems like longevity is a major concern with this plastidip/blackout process?
     
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  15. Mar 5, 2017 at 3:24 PM
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    I hate chrome too.... it's terrible.
     
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  16. Mar 5, 2017 at 3:26 PM
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    I had the tailgate painted$200.00 .
    I plastic dipped the bumpers caps for $6.00
     
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  17. Mar 5, 2017 at 3:29 PM
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    I had a rock hit the bumper cap on drivers side the next day. Walked over held a piece of cardboard and did a touch up spray. After two sprays you can even tell it was ever even a scratch into the plastic dip. Honestly if it would have been paint it would have been scratched period and for $6 in a little time you can redo it every two years period just ends on if you want to put the time into it
     
    Niner1969, Mar 5, 2017
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  18. Mar 5, 2017 at 3:30 PM
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    But the paint on your tailgate is permanent and you likely don't have to "touch it up" every year like plastidip?
     
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  19. Mar 5, 2017 at 3:30 PM
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    Sorry watching the Badger basketball game and talk texting lol
     
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  20. Mar 5, 2017 at 3:39 PM
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    Exactly. :thumbsup:
     
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