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Plasti-dip badges

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Caleb25, Nov 19, 2017.

  1. Nov 19, 2017 at 11:56 AM
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    Caleb25

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    Looking into plasti-dipping my badges I see some threads on here but not a lot of how it holds up. If you have done your badges or anything else in plasti-dip please let me know how it holds up to daily use and normal washes. Thank you in advance
     
  2. Nov 19, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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    RCRcer

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    I've plati-dipped my badges and the front Toyota emblem. The dip has held up well in my opinion. Have had no peeling at all. I have since debaged the tailgate and left the doors on, which still look good. Those are coming off soon. But the front badge which takes all the abuse looks the same since the day I applied it. Hope that helps you some. I think the key is how you apply it. Several thin coats.
     
  3. Nov 19, 2017 at 12:36 PM
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    Caleb25

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    That’s awesome man that’s what I wanted to know. I mean I know it’s not a problem to peel it and re apply but I’d like to not have to do that lol. Thank you.
     
  4. Nov 19, 2017 at 2:31 PM
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    ChemDawg

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    I plastidipped my front grill (gray)
    Emblems, gas door,winter wheels and even my bumper (black)
    Everything has held up several years and still looks new.
     
  5. Nov 19, 2017 at 4:55 PM
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    Jonas

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    It looks like crap when you first apply it and its still wet. Don't worry it dries much nicer.
     
  6. Nov 19, 2017 at 4:59 PM
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    HSmith_11

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    Did mine a few months ago and it still looks great. I can link the tutorial i used if you haven’t seen any yet but it’s really easy. Here’s a few pics. 897FCC62-78A2-413D-B8E1-7B058D53B67D.jpg73E8037E-81FC-411A-ABB6-3D9150453812.jpg998A2A45-95F0-4B44-9B51-00182518590A.jpg9389354F-82F5-4181-9D4C-AD7B547F2ADE.jpgDA029351-224A-4DC7-813B-DE195EDC81F3.jpg
     
  7. Nov 19, 2017 at 6:18 PM
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    Looks great! Thanks for all the input guys I’m pretty sure this is the route I’m going to go. Seems like a better way to go than spray paint. I’ll post pics when I’m finished.
     
  8. Nov 20, 2017 at 12:54 AM
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    InfamousTonyTaco7714

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    Did mine 5-6 years ago. 7 coats on it. No change as of now.
     
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    Do 6-7 light coats of plasti dip and it will last for a long time. The light coats will make it easier to peel off if you want to remove it as well.
     
  11. Nov 20, 2017 at 4:45 AM
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    Those short little fingers are not mine.:rofl:
    Although purple nail polish may look nice on me. :angrygirl::facepalm:
     
  13. Nov 20, 2017 at 6:32 AM
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    What a relief! :D
     
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  14. Nov 20, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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    I just bit the bullet and ordered the black badges.
    [​IMG]
     
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    Mine have held up flawlessly for over a year and a half so far. Just make sure to do like 6-8 coats.
     
  16. Nov 20, 2017 at 10:19 AM
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    The great thing about plastidip is that you can undo it anytime if you want the chrome look again.
     
  17. Nov 20, 2017 at 3:38 PM
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    What exactly am I looking for at auto parts store? I'm assuming you have to remove and 3m double sided tape em back?
     
  19. Nov 20, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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    What are you trying to do? Plastidip the emblems?
     
  20. Nov 20, 2017 at 4:31 PM
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