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

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

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  1. Nov 30, 2013 at 8:47 AM
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    skygear

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    They sell re softener..
     
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  2. Dec 3, 2013 at 4:31 AM
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    If you have a steady hand the razor blade method works pretty good. The other option is to dip about an inch from the tape. Lay down your layers this way and then on the final coat put down a heavy coat on your tape line and pull up just after it has tacked up.
     
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  3. Dec 3, 2013 at 4:35 AM
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    The razor method works alright with straight lines; however, curved lines and such, I can't make smooth

    I.E. I dipped my Rockers and Fenders; the arches over the fenders I couldn't get to look good... well, they look alright from about 5 feet or more away; but, if you get up on it, you can see that it's pretty jagged
    Also, razoring a very large section (the length of the freaking truck) is a very time-consuming PITA. hahaha

    Thanks for the suggestion with holding off on spraying on the tape till a final thick coat; I'll have to try that sometime
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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    Bilsteins, OME 884s, 3 stage progressive AALs.
    How long does it take to dry? Thinking of doing my grill this Thursday since it will be partly sunny and 63. Should only take one can correct?
     
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  5. Dec 3, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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    On everything I have done, it doesn't take long at all. I usually only wait about 5-10 minutes in between coats but it feels dry to the touch after only a few.
     
    ChiefManyWrenches, Dec 3, 2013
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  6. Dec 3, 2013 at 10:43 AM
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    For those that have done their hoods, did you remove the hood prior to painting? Also did you spray underneath so it wouldn't peal along the edges? My clear coat is peeling and I'd rather have it black than flaking everywhere so I'm thinking of doing this as a temporary fix.
     
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  7. Dec 3, 2013 at 3:31 PM
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    KDOG

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    Bilsteins, OME 884s, 3 stage progressive AALs.
    Cool, thanks
     
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  8. Dec 3, 2013 at 4:35 PM
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    Removed the derp from my wheels after a solid year of it being on there. I didn't spray enough coats originally and it wouldn't come off very well. I found if I saturated the derp with goo-gone (2 coats, 5 minutes between) it started to melt off and with a power washer I was able to wash it all off very easily.
     
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  9. Dec 3, 2013 at 4:38 PM
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  10. Dec 3, 2013 at 4:47 PM
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    Haha sure man, it's real easy. Hit me up when you're fixing to do it.
     
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  11. Dec 4, 2013 at 8:13 AM
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    I have found PB Blaster works awesome. Same method, but its in a spray can so easier :)
     
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  12. Dec 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM
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    Derped my grill this morning and just mounted it back on. Looks good.
     
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  13. Dec 5, 2013 at 2:45 PM
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    Dipped the emblem. Thinking of doing the rear bumper next.
     
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  14. Dec 6, 2013 at 3:55 PM
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    Anyone derp their truck bed?
     
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  15. Dec 6, 2013 at 6:52 PM
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    Did my grill with color watched emblem and lower valance re did my wheels to, what a long day
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  16. Dec 6, 2013 at 10:24 PM
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    Lower valance looks good may have to try it.
     
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  17. Dec 7, 2013 at 6:21 PM
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    Is it safe to Plasti-Dip badges when it's cold outside? Like in the 50's.
     
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  18. Dec 7, 2013 at 7:10 PM
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    I did my wheels valance and grill in 40-50 degree weather just took longer to dry had use a space heater
     
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  19. Dec 7, 2013 at 8:11 PM
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    Cool (pun intended) - I plan to do all my badges and maybe the valance tomorrow. Thanks!
     
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  20. Dec 8, 2013 at 6:56 AM
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    I want to dip my badges. But it's negative 9 degrees outside. Probably gonna need to wait till it warms up a bit!

    Bob
     
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