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Finally.........a Practical Use for "Plasti Dip"

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Cape Codder, Apr 14, 2012.

  1. Apr 14, 2012 at 7:07 PM
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    Cape Codder

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    That Gawd Awful, Unsightly.....NO, Butt Ugly Pinch Weld


    Now Ya See It

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    Now Ya Don't

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    Needs a 2nd coat tomorrow but happy with the results


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  2. Apr 14, 2012 at 7:09 PM
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    babytruck

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  3. Apr 14, 2012 at 7:16 PM
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  4. Apr 15, 2012 at 4:38 PM
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    Touché
    Apparently I should have qualified my title
    Finally found a practical use for Plasti Dip on my Tacoma.
    Hadn't seen another I thought useful, IMHO.


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  5. Oct 6, 2013 at 7:07 PM
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    DixonCreekDrifter

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    The Pinch Weld mod caught my eye and when I repaired the step rails I took advantage of the moment and sprayed the weld area with plastic dip. Liked what I saw and did the step rails also. They seem to disappear leaving the good design of the Tacoma intact.

    Thanks

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  6. Oct 6, 2013 at 7:11 PM
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    Scorpo900

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    Hood racing stripes. Protect against chips from road debris. :)
    And not seen in photo front bumper lip.
     
  7. Oct 6, 2013 at 7:26 PM
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    OffroadToy

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    Looks good OP but how is plasti dip applied to an area so prone to rock damage practical? :crazy:
     
  8. Oct 6, 2013 at 7:36 PM
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    Scorpo900

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    Cause is cheaper to peal the beat up plasticdip, and recoat, than repaint the hood... :)
     
  9. Oct 6, 2013 at 9:29 PM
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    Lord Helmet

    Lord Helmet Prepare To Attack

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    Very nice. I plan to do the same :thumbsup:
     
  10. Oct 7, 2013 at 4:21 AM
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    Tech service: when pealing the tapes, have a razor and slide along the edge, parallel to the painted surface so it does not scratch it, and cut the plastidip overlap that way. :D Glad to offer something useful.
     
  11. Jan 1, 2014 at 7:26 PM
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    Flynbyu2

    Flynbyu2 Start every day with a smile and get it over with

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    Wow, I'm doing that tomorrow!
     
  12. Jan 1, 2014 at 7:56 PM
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    RearViewMirror

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    Ummm..... of all the things I've ever thought about my truck the pinch weld is the last thing that would have ever crossed my mind? JMO but it looks worse in the pictures. Maybe it looks better in person.

    Glad you found a use for it I guess:)
     

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