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Plastidip color question

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by localonthe8s, Feb 18, 2017.

  1. Feb 18, 2017 at 1:29 PM
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    localonthe8s

    localonthe8s [OP] Active Member

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    I'm looking to dip my truck Beige like a classic land cruiser, or that sand color you see on the newer trucks. Does anyone know of a good blend to use? How many gallons do you think I'd need for a 2012 single cab? Thanks!

    toyota_landcruiser_fj60_464_10.jpg
     
  2. Feb 18, 2017 at 1:31 PM
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    Muffdiver

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    Check out DipYourCar.com. If i was looking to do this, these are the folks i would buy material from.
    https://www.dipyourcar.com
     
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  3. Feb 18, 2017 at 1:32 PM
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    That's where i looked but they have standard colors, I didn't see what I wanted, I know you can blend stuff up though.
     
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    That could work.... I feel like it could be tweaked
     
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    oh yes, it's paint, durable paint. :)
     
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    I'm not good at commitment
     
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    Oo they have WAY more than standard colors. I'd take a 2nd look.
    They even tell you how many gallon you will need for different vehicles.
    My wife had a tough time choosing a color because they have soo many.
    She went with midnight abyss
    (color changing purple) we got the dipsprayer and made sure to use the plastidip topcoat
    (Clearcoat in matte or gloss)

    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.

    Post pictures if you do it..:thumbsup:
     
  11. Feb 18, 2017 at 2:08 PM
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    I used to be in the Subaru crowd and it was pretty popular. I think it would be nice to protect the original paint from scratches
     

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