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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. Aug 27, 2011 at 2:59 PM
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    fsbrain03

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    Plasti dip rules!! And now another useless thread on the stuff. And yeah! I post all my bs in the 2nd gen side. Where it belongs, right!?
     
    fsbrain03, Aug 27, 2011
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  2. Aug 27, 2011 at 3:15 PM
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    TacoTRD420

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    TacoTRD420 ( . Y . ) = :)

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    I have my emblems painted black right now with just black spray paint, and they flaking off. sucks. i want to try some Plastic dip, i want to know do y'all think ill have to take the paint off and get the emblems looking new before i spray the plastic dip on? thanks
     
    TacoTRD420, Aug 27, 2011
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  3. Aug 27, 2011 at 3:43 PM
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    Junebug McQuinn

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    I like it for painting the emblems simply because it's easier, no need to take them off, paint them and reapply them. That's about it though.
     
    Junebug McQuinn, Aug 27, 2011
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  4. Aug 27, 2011 at 3:45 PM
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    Konaborne

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    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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    People just go overboard with it, and use it as a permanent paint when if anything, it should be used for a temp "Hmm-do-I-like-that?" kind of thing.

    Where mod? MEGA THREAD?
     
    Konaborne, Aug 27, 2011
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  5. Aug 27, 2011 at 3:53 PM
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    dmz1241

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    Yeah but if i tried to sell the rims once i get new ones it would be hard to find someone who whats a used set of rims with a crappy spray paint job...with the plasti dip i can have the look i want and reverse it in the end if need be.
     
    dmz1241, Aug 27, 2011
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  6. Aug 27, 2011 at 4:10 PM
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    Capita

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    Tried it today for the first time. I like it. It's very easy to use and to fix mistakes. It looks great.Hopefully will last a month or two on my valance. It gives the truck a nice look
     
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  7. Aug 27, 2011 at 4:11 PM
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    TACOMA TRD

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    Plasti Dip FTW !!!
     
    TACOMA TRD, Aug 27, 2011
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  8. Aug 27, 2011 at 4:21 PM
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    Love plasti dip. Have it on my truck and it works better on there than on tools. Seems to come off too easy on tools.
     
    tanktodd, Aug 27, 2011
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  9. Aug 27, 2011 at 4:26 PM
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    I used it to see how my grill would look without the chrome surround. I like it, so once I get a little down time, I will sand the grill and paint it. Or just buy a black one.
     
    vinnyvavoom, Aug 27, 2011
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  10. Aug 27, 2011 at 4:29 PM
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    :popcorn:

    Waiting for the mega merge
     
    Konaborne, Aug 27, 2011
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  11. Aug 27, 2011 at 4:34 PM
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    I love the stuff because it isn't as finicky as spray paint. I like the fact that you can touch it up when it peels a little. I would love to be able to have the $ to get black rims and a good spray gun for other stuff. In the meantime, I will keep going to my plasti-dip anonymous meetings.
     
    FY01CPO, Aug 27, 2011
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  12. Aug 27, 2011 at 4:45 PM
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    I had it on my previous car's wheels and it lasted longer than paint. It never chipped or scratched. It's a rubbery coating that flexes. Unlike normal paint. But everyone's opinion is their own. I'm not saying it the better than paint but for certain applications it will last longer than paint.
     
    wrxRome, Aug 27, 2011
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  13. Aug 27, 2011 at 4:53 PM
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    Plasti dip fails... from people on here
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    Tacomanator, Aug 27, 2011
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  14. Aug 27, 2011 at 4:58 PM
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    Man of War

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    I think Plasti dip is easy to put on.... and easy to take off.
    If your looking for a long term solution, paint or powder coat should be the best choice.
    ;)
     
    Man of War, Aug 27, 2011
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  15. Aug 27, 2011 at 5:00 PM
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    I guess it also depends on what you drive through/over and what you use to clean it. I'm sure pressure washers and plasti-dip do not mix...
     
    FY01CPO, Aug 27, 2011
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  16. Aug 27, 2011 at 5:05 PM
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    No, my plasti-dip did the same thing.
     
    oneBIGroom, Aug 27, 2011
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  17. Aug 27, 2011 at 5:07 PM
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    It worked very well for my needs. My FedEx truck was required to have a black front bumper. Cheap easy and reversible.

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    Just take your time let the layers dry for 30 min between coats. And do at least 3 coats.
     
    baja820, Aug 27, 2011
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  18. Aug 27, 2011 at 5:29 PM
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    IIRC I think someone on here actually used it like fix-a-flat last year. When I get time I'll try to search for it.
     
    tx_shooter, Aug 27, 2011
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  19. Aug 27, 2011 at 8:26 PM
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    My feet! Socks are so darned spensive!
     
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  20. Aug 27, 2011 at 9:16 PM
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    If the plasti dip gods really like you they will allow you to have it in chrome. Painting the tail pipe with chrome plasti dip is sweet.
     
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