Plastic dip or spray paint emblems ??

I have my emblems off because my truck didn’t come with them so is it better to plastic dip or spray paint them ?? And what brand is best thx

 

Dip them. If you don’t like it, peel it off. Any brand works.

 

Emblems on the truck: PlastiDip. Use the name brand. After 3 years in Montana mine are still dipped black.

If they're off the truck you can do whatever you want. Just make sure you like the color before you use Krylon or something on them. lol You may want a bonding primer, self etching primer, or something if your emblems have the chrome finish. You won't need this with PlastiDip.

 

Got it thx fellas so just color no primer

 

Dip works well IF you layer on enough coats. The company recommends 4, I say do at least 7 or 8. I’ve been doing plasti dip for years. Lots of experience with it.

 

how long do you wait in between coats?

 

It depends on the temperature outside. On really hot days, it dries fast, I can usually do about a coat every 10 mins. When it’s cooler out, every 30 mins. A heat gun will also speed up the process.

Another thing that REALLY helps with keeping it long lasting is the Plasti-Dip clear coat. It gives UV protection and protects the coating. The only downside (depending on your preference) is it gives it a gloss look. The less costs of that, the less gloss.

 

I can’t find plasti dip in green I went to 4 stores already

 

Yeah the off colors you gotta order online. But go to Home Depot, they usually have better prices on dip

 

I tried them and Lowe’s all they have is black and white

 

Walmart and Vatozone carry it too

 

Tried both already Walmart had black white and pink

 

Amazon Prime to the rescue!

 

If you are set on keeping them black, go with paint. I have had instances in the past where the plastidip didnt come out smooth and was never able to get all emblems with the same finish.

 

I plan on keeping the truck so yes

 

Getting it smooth and even is actually pretty easy. I could half ass it and still get a great even finish at the end. All those tips people say about how far to hold the can and how to spray are helpful. But plasti dip is VERY forgiving. Just get all angles (top, bottom, and sides) and keep the layer numbers high.

 

Thx I think I might just spray paint in not plasti dip since I can’t find green

 

They have like 6 different types. Or do you mean something you need now without ordering

 

I needed it for tomorrow but I’ll just wait