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

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

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Plasti-Dip

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  1. Mar 4, 2013 at 9:51 AM
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    allthom

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    I've plasidipped my emblems and i just did a set of wheels i had that i didn't like the color of.

    Wheels have been holding up great
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    allthom, Mar 4, 2013
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  2. Mar 10, 2013 at 6:57 AM
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    Jeffvt0508

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    has anyone seen the Glossidip...its the clear coat for plasti-dip...saw it at wal-mart didn't know if anyone had used it?
     
    Jeffvt0508, Mar 10, 2013
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  3. Mar 10, 2013 at 1:02 PM
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    Fiend13

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    A friend of mine is in the process of dipping is Cobalt SS in olive. So far it looks pretty good.
     
    Fiend13, Mar 10, 2013
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  4. Mar 15, 2013 at 1:04 PM
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    DirtyDTaco

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    DirtyDTaco Talk slow, shoot fast.

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    Plasti-Dipping my wheels and badges as soon as I can get my hands on some plasti-dip! "Ballin' on a budget." :D
     
    DirtyDTaco, Mar 15, 2013
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  5. Mar 15, 2013 at 3:31 PM
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    Fisher

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    Fisher Well-Known Member

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    Did some eyelids! Took a total of ten min!
     
    Fisher, Mar 15, 2013
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  6. Mar 15, 2013 at 4:04 PM
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    Jeffvt0508

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    How is it holding up to the heat of headlights?
     
    Jeffvt0508, Mar 15, 2013
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  7. Mar 15, 2013 at 4:10 PM
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    Fisher

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    Fisher Well-Known Member

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    Haven't had any problem! I had my lights on for about 3 hours last night with no problem.
    I have seen people doing their exhaust with it.. and it lasting!
     
    Fisher, Mar 15, 2013
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  8. Mar 15, 2013 at 4:14 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    I never had a problem with heat when I did mine. They lasted about 4 months before they started to peel.

    [​IMG]
     
    LUSETACO, Mar 15, 2013
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  9. Mar 17, 2013 at 4:28 PM
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    BuckinKaeding

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    Badges and front bumper done.

    Not sure if I want to waste time on the chrome grill for now since I'll be getting one from HomerTaco hopefully within a year.

    I think it looks better than the day I bought it. Due for a car wash though. I was going to wash it on Thursday, but since I was dipping the bumper today, I decided to wait til next Thursday.

    Today
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    When I bought it
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  10. Mar 19, 2013 at 8:04 PM
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    Jeffvt0508

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    I un-dipped today...:(...maybe one day I shall be back....
     
    Jeffvt0508, Mar 19, 2013
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  11. Mar 20, 2013 at 3:05 PM
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    Bagman

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    How'd you get the nice clean line on the lids?
     
    Bagman, Mar 20, 2013
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  12. Mar 20, 2013 at 3:15 PM
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    T Fades

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    Painters tape
     
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  13. Mar 20, 2013 at 3:18 PM
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    T Fades

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    Satoshi, debadged, rear view mirror bracket, tail gate hose clamps, trimmed mud flaps.
    I think they started peeling because of the heat?:notsure:
     
    T Fades, Mar 20, 2013
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  14. Mar 20, 2013 at 3:21 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    It's tricky though. You either have to be quick and spray your coats fast and remove when it's still wet or let some time between coats and let it tack up and use a razor blade VERY CAREFULLY. I did the latter and they came out fine, no damage to the lens.

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    LUSETACO, Mar 20, 2013
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  15. Mar 20, 2013 at 3:36 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    I don't know. I'm guessing a combination of the super slick headlights and at least a dozen trips to the car wash with the high pressure sprayer. The car wash was what started it peeling, then I gave up and made it permanent.

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  16. Mar 20, 2013 at 3:49 PM
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    T Fades

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    Satoshi, debadged, rear view mirror bracket, tail gate hose clamps, trimmed mud flaps.
    Yea, the pressure wash makes sense.

    Your truck looks dope, btw.:headbang:
     
    T Fades, Mar 20, 2013
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  17. Mar 20, 2013 at 3:56 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    Thanks! :)
     
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  18. Mar 20, 2013 at 9:53 PM
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    Fisher

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    I used electrical tape for the peel line. I peel it at almost a straight down angle to give it a sharp edge where peeling. As well as doing a quick 4-5 coats within 3 or 4 min, and peeling right away.

    I actually blew on them to help speed up the process.:cool:
     
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  19. Mar 20, 2013 at 9:55 PM
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    Fisher

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    I also baked one in the over at 250 for 10 min to get the moister out of it for resealing with the dipped eyelid and the eyelid didn't have a problem at all.
     
    Fisher, Mar 20, 2013
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  20. Mar 22, 2013 at 11:43 AM
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    Fisher

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    Now this is Plasti-Dip done right!

    94 Acura Integra in Glossified Red! Wheels are done with Gold Metalizer over a White Base.

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