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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. Jan 26, 2014 at 1:33 PM
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    WildLand

    WildLand Does Ursus arctos defecate in deciduous forest?

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    New stripes
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  2. Jan 26, 2014 at 7:20 PM
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    somethinboutayota

    somethinboutayota Dorthy left Kansas for a reason

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    Debadged and painted, plasti-dip bumper , Sock monkey decals, tool box, K&N cold air intake, flag holder/fishing pole holder, Satoshi, magnaflow 40 series, spidertrax wheel spacers, map lights, led reverse lights, led dash assembly lights, roof top LED bar
    Looks good! How big of a gap did you put between them?
     
  3. Jan 26, 2014 at 7:26 PM
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    WildLand

    WildLand Does Ursus arctos defecate in deciduous forest?

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    Thanks! I think like an inch? Its just the width of the masking tape since I didnt want to cut it in half haha
     
  4. Jan 27, 2014 at 11:16 PM
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    jw1983

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    Yes, if you let it dry then it will all come up together.
     
  5. Jan 29, 2014 at 9:59 AM
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    Stormtaco12

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    Plasti-dipped the weird bronze grille outline shell on my 2012 base super white taco the other day. Came out allright.
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    After:
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  6. Jan 29, 2014 at 7:11 PM
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    I just bought ALLPRO rock sliders for my truck, and I'm curious if anyone has any suggestions to plasti dip them. I hear they sell a primer, so I was thinking of doing that before a black dip. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank y'all.
     
  7. Jan 29, 2014 at 7:16 PM
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    WildLand

    WildLand Does Ursus arctos defecate in deciduous forest?

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    I would just paint them a matte black since the dip will probably peel when hit against a rock or stepping on it all the time. And they are rock sliders. Not like something you're gonna wanna peel off later on like a stripe on your truck
     
  8. Jan 29, 2014 at 7:27 PM
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    Thanks. I just don't want them to rust.
     
  9. Jan 29, 2014 at 7:29 PM
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    WildLand

    WildLand Does Ursus arctos defecate in deciduous forest?

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    Yeah I see! I just feel like you would have to re spray them all the time
     
  10. Jan 30, 2014 at 6:23 AM
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    Since sliders are a high traffic area I would/ did use a can of rustoleum satin black. Easy to touch up when needed. On the dip, when you break the surface sometimes it can be difficult to touch it up, you may find yourself peeling it all off then re-spraying
     
  11. Jan 30, 2014 at 4:03 PM
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    Bed line them, use rustoleum bed liner.
     
  12. Jan 30, 2014 at 7:55 PM
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    What's up everyone? Check out my Tacoma, been experimenting with Plasti-Dip, love that stuff!
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  13. Jan 30, 2014 at 7:56 PM
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    Here's another angle, let me know what y'all think, thx
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  14. Jan 31, 2014 at 10:12 AM
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    Yes
    Would look better with the rocker panels and bumper derped also.
     
  15. Jan 31, 2014 at 9:24 PM
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    Yea a co-worker suggested the same. I'm debating on going that route or just doing the whole truck. Thanks for the input
     
  16. Feb 1, 2014 at 3:02 AM
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    I vote whole truck.
     
  17. Feb 1, 2014 at 6:44 AM
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    Nice.


    Me too. I just did right side of the wheels...working on the other side today.
     
  18. Feb 1, 2014 at 8:53 PM
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    Okay, I've been trying to get caught up on this ( you know, inquiring minds want to know), and I've seen "PB Blaster" referenced several times. What the heck is PB Bl aster?
     
  19. Feb 1, 2014 at 8:54 PM
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    It's penetrating oil
     
  20. Feb 1, 2014 at 9:02 PM
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    Okay, thanks. After seeing your response, I googled it. Wasn't familiar with the product.
     

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