Plasti Dip?

[bodasofa]

Thinking about doing my rims, Seems fairly inexpensive and looks great (from what ive seen). Anybody have any first hand knowledge with this product? Please provide feedback.http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/bodasofa/car/IMAG0019-1.jpghttp://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/bodasofa/car/IMAG0034.jpg
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[94_teggyLs]

I used it to redo the trim on my bmw and it turned out great. Just takes forever to dry if applied correctly.

I think it would interesting to see wheels done with it but personally I think it would look different but not in a good way.

Hope this helps some.

[boosted s14.5 v2]

most people use it to do emblems and stuff on their carss, but theres a shit ton of guys on the genesis forums who do their wheels in it.

[bodasofa]

I used it to redo the trim on my bmw and it turned out great. Just takes forever to dry if applied correctly.

I think it would interesting to see wheels done with it but personally I think it would look different but not in a good way.

Hope this helps some. Does it look like a plastic? or does it look more like paint. In some of the pics and videos ive seen it looks like a flat black paint. I dont want my rims looking like they have a layer of plastic on them lol

most people use it to do emblems and stuff on their carss, but theres a shit ton of guys on the genesis forums who do their wheels in it.
Sounds good, Do you know if anybody says anything about it? if they like it or not.

[ZacCarter]

is this the stuff that they sell at lowes to coat the handles on tools and stuff?

[Wheelman13]

I just plasti-dipped my entire MR2 (it beats looking at peeling clear coat and faded red at least until I have the time/facility to for-real paint it).

You need ~2-3 light coats and it sets up to a really very even matte finish. Also, as long as you put on 2-3 complete coats, it will also just peel off as one piece (or one piece per-section) almost like vinyl, but more the consistency of a thick latex glove. So, no sanding if you hate it, or want to change.

Allegedly you can also paint over it, but i haven't tried that.

Pics on the car and of the finish:
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/3zero/The%20Cars/DSC_0372.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/3zero/The%20Cars/DSC_0366.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/3zero/The%20Cars/DSC_0368.jpg

[94_teggyLs]

^^^^

that shoud sum it all up ha.
looks good

[Burt]

The car looks good and makes sense but im not positive that I understand why you would do your wheels in this vs krylon lol doesn't it start to peel or anything

[boosted s14.5 v2]

because its easy to touch stuff up with, and holds up nicely. and its easy to get off should you ever decide you don't like it

[HedTrip]

i painted a few randum things with it. & it pealed pretty easy. Did u put a clear coat on it or anything to keep it from pealing?

[tigersharkdude]

Did my lip with it. Turned out pretty good, has held up surprisingly well

[Wheelman13]

i painted a few randum things with it. & it pealed pretty easy. Did u put a clear coat on it or anything to keep it from pealing?

I painted a test panel before I did the whole thing. It was a side panel that is over the engine about a foot from the turbo. It's been ~4 months, no peeling. Looks basically like when I put it on. That said, it hasn't been exposed to pitting from rocks or debris. I did spray an extra coat on the nose, mirrors, and leading edge of the wing, just to see.

So short story, this stuff apparently will not just up and start peeling off on it's own.

[HedTrip]

hmm pretty cool do they make other colors? all ive seen was black & yellow.

[1126eclipse]

Ive plastidipped 2 cars.. stuff is pretty cool.. I wouldnt do wheels though ive seen some evo wheels done and it comes off if pressure washed.. etc... Maybe if you prep them good it might hold better.. I tried putting some of it on some spare rims i had and it rubbed right off..

[crazyride69]

Stuff is awesome. Was screwing around and this is what happend to my friends tc http://img.tapatalk.com/a6890fa7-9440-c8a3.jpg

[bodasofa]

The car looks good and makes sense but im not positive that I understand why you would do your wheels in this vs krylon lol doesn't it start to peel or anything From the sounds of it there is little to no prep, Just basically clean the rim really well, And make sure there is no grease on it vs krylon where you have to sand it down, primer it, paint it, clear coat...so forth, And if you dont like it you have to start the process all over. Where as this, if i dont like it i can just peel it off :)

because its easy to touch stuff up with, and holds up nicely. and its easy to get off should you ever decide you don't like it
Exactly the reason why I want to try this.

I painted a test panel before I did the whole thing. It was a side panel that is over the engine about a foot from the turbo. It's been ~4 months, no peeling. Looks basically like when I put it on. That said, it hasn't been exposed to pitting from rocks or debris. I did spray an extra coat on the nose, mirrors, and leading edge of the wing, just to see.

So short story, this stuff apparently will not just up and start peeling off on it's own.
Those pictures look really good, And looks like you spent some time on it. How does it hold if you wash it?

Ive plastidipped 2 cars.. stuff is pretty cool.. I wouldnt do wheels though ive seen some evo wheels done and it comes off if pressure washed.. etc... Maybe if you prep them good it might hold better.. I tried putting some of it on some spare rims i had and it rubbed right off..
Point taken, I dont think i will be pressure washing my wheels though lol. I am going to see more in depth how much prep is actually required here soon. On your spare, how many coats did you apply? Seems most people put 3 coats on fairly heavy and its "supposed" to hold like cum stains on the pillow. Im going to do 1 rim this weekend, And put it to the test, Scrub brush, power wash,hot water,cold water...so forth and if it messes up i will just peel it off and have only wasted 6 bucks lol

[ZacCarter]

Hmmmm... I might do this to the teg...

[Burt]

I havent researched but based on several valid points mentioned in this thread I think it sounds interesting at the least. I still dont see how it would not peel but if it works I think it looks alright and it is rather inexpensive too

[AllGOnoSHOW]

Damn, plasti dip never held up on anything I've done car related. I'm jealous. I tried some interior pieces also and they didn't last long at all.

The matte finish are the Mr2 looks good.

[Wheelman13]

I haven't tried properly washing it yet, but it's been rained on, and frosted over so far with no ill effects.

Time-wise, I did it over the course of about four days when it was decent outside. A panel or two each day, and then finished it up over a weekend. 30 min between coats as suggested. The only prep was to wash the panel, dry, and then wipe down with a prep solution to get any soap residue off. 3 coats most places with maybe another dusting for some of the vertical surfaces where I had do use lighter coats to avoid runs.

If you had an entire day, ~10-12 cans, and masked the car all at once, you could totally knock it out in one sitting (coat car, grab a snack, coat car, go get lunch, coat car, watch a ballgame, touch up, grab dinner, un-mask, and re-touch anywhere that the masking pulled up or got missed.)

[DGRIFF24]

hate to bring up and old thread, but where can i get some white plasti dip? anyone here know?

[bodasofa]

You can get it at Home Depot...im not sure about lowes.

[DGRIFF24]

Okay thanks!

[Rob O]

I need to pick up a can myself. Home depot bound.

[Mitch Detailed]

seriously considering coating my vehicle as my clearcoat is failing on the qp.

[bodasofa]

I just did 2 of my rims tonight. Looks really cool thus far. Ill post some pictures up once i get them into photobucket

[Rob O]

In for pics of the wheels. I have a silver set that needs to be black.

[bodasofa]

As you can tell in the pictures on page 1, It covers up most small imperfections. I spent most of my time making sure these rims were clean. I spent about 2 mins sanding down any major chips in the paint. In reality i just sprayed the shit on after I cleaned them really good.

I did a test to see what the outcome was like, I took a knife and made a small cut and peeled some of it away. I Then resprayed it to see what would happen. You cant even tell right now where I did that, So the stuff is pretty good when it comes to that. I would imagine if you hit a curb or something you would be able to just clean the area up and spray right over it.

[TypeSL2]

I really like those wheels for some reason. What size are they and are they on the civic?

James

[bodasofa]

I really like those wheels for some reason. What size are they and are they on the civic?

James

Thanks, Ive had them for a while so they are old to me.

They are RS Limited 16x7JJ 690kg But they also say RSL8 on them. Im not big into rim companys so i dont know much about RS limited other than my friend said they were big in germany, and they are currently on my civic. Ill be taking another picture here soon once i get them put back on. Really looks good to me. I think the paint kinda gave them that new feeling again, Since ive had them for almost 9 years :)

[HedTrip]

That turned out will good.

[DGRIFF24]

Very nice, i think i will actually do this to mine..

[TypeSL2]

Have you ever weighed them? They look pretty light.

James

[bodasofa]

Have you ever weighed them? They look pretty light.

James

They seem light, In comparison to other rims I have lifted. I added some new pictures as well.

[TypeSL2]

I really like those. They turned out pretty good with the plasti-dip. Hopefully they stay looking good for a while. I tried finding out some more info on those wheels, but it seems as though they discontinued them. Sux, because they look like they would make for a real nice autox wheel.

James

[bodasofa]

I really like those. They turned out pretty good with the plasti-dip. Hopefully they stay looking good for a while. I tried finding out some more info on those wheels, but it seems as though they discontinued them. Sux, because they look like they would make for a real nice autox wheel.

James

Thanks.

[Rob O]

As you can tell in the pictures on page 1, It covers up most small imperfections. I spent most of my time making sure these rims were clean. I spent about 2 mins sanding down any major chips in the paint. In reality i just sprayed the shit on after I cleaned them really good.

I did a test to see what the outcome was like, I took a knife and made a small cut and peeled some of it away. I Then resprayed it to see what would happen. You cant even tell right now where I did that, So the stuff is pretty good when it comes to that. I would imagine if you hit a curb or something you would be able to just clean the area up and spray right over it.

I don't remember that pic being there when I first read this thread but checked it out and that looks really good.

[AmishDave]

Man, fuck this thread. Now I'm wanting to plasti-dip the FC so it all matches.

Murdered out FC? Yes pls?

[GREEN Rx8]

^ ill help :) shit would look dope! and if not peel it off! lol

[bodasofa]

I don't remember that pic being there when I first read this thread but checked it out and that looks really good.


Thanks, it did turn out pretty good. I am impressed with it. I must say though, Its only day 3. Lets so how long they last.

[AmishDave]

^ ill help :) shit would look dope! and if not peel it off! lol


You + Me + Plasti-dip = RIGHT MEOW

[waldo36]

Plasti Dip = Awesomeness. yes it does peel off, but after it dries for 4 hours it a little harder to "peel" off. put 3 coats on my front lip and probably going for coats 4 and 5 this weekend to add more protection from rocks and junk

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff435/waldo_36/DSC01294.jpg

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http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff435/waldo_36/DSC01300.jpg

[boostiswhatsfordinnerNWH]

Just picked up the last can in the store.

[AmishDave]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/Herzenh/Plasti-dip1.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/Herzenh/Plasti-dip2.jpg

Did a few test shots on my rear bumper and the wing.

Long story short... My entire rear end of my car and most of the right side is now sprayed with Plasti-Dip and loving it so far. Can and a half so far used. Lovin it

[tigersharkdude]

did my rear 3/4 window pillars (they were horribly horribly faded)
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk228/TigerSharkDude/FxCam_1328049404994.jpg
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk228/TigerSharkDude/FxCam_1328051140385.jpg

[AmishDave]

I got busy today...

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/Herzenh/Plasti2.jpg

[bodasofa]

^^^^ shit is tight, I love plasti dip now.

[AmishDave]

http://images.memegenerator.net/instances/500x/14039835.jpg

[AllGOnoSHOW]

I don't get it. Plasti Dip does not last at all...? I must be missing something.

[Rob O]

Three trips to Home Depot and keep forgetting to buy a can or two of this stuff.....I need to make a list.

[AmishDave]

I don't get it. Plasti Dip does not last at all...? I must be missing something.

Seen countless threads about people having it last 5+ months fine before any issues on full cars.

Granted, I've seen alot of people have it last longer.

Main reason I decided to go plasti-dip is because I can just peel this shit off and itll last me til legit paint.

Plus... Because Driftcar.

Snagged some finished pics today. Still need touchups on the other side and the skirt area.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/Herzenh/Done3.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/Herzenh/Done2.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/Herzenh/Done1.jpg

Love the stuff

[ZacCarter]

Will it peel off the unprepared panels?

[AmishDave]

Will it peel off the unprepared panels?

I did some prep work in most areas and a few little spots I did no prep work to see how itll hold up. The few areas I didnt I've not noticed any problems. Time shall tell

[ZacCarter]

Im concerned that it wont come off not it sticking lol. I bet that shit is a nightmare to sand off.

[AmishDave]

Im concerned that it wont come off not it sticking lol. I bet that shit is a nightmare to sand off.

Had a few spots underneath where the rear bumper is. Its hard to get off, but once you get it started it still comes off as one peice pretty easy. I <3 this junk

Your brother also made me do his ghei-chrome door handles, lolz.

[AllGOnoSHOW]

I like the "because Driftcar" reason. Shit's funny.

Well then looks stealthy

[tigersharkdude]

FWIW, my front lip has been "dipped" for over a year now. Still looks great (minus the bottom where I scrape occasionally)

[bradley]

I did some prep work in most areas and a few little spots I did no prep work to see how itll hold up. The few areas I didnt I've not noticed any problems. Time shall tell

"Some prep work"...like, (Minus taping off...) light scuffing of panels, or what?

I've read to primer, and ive read where people havent primered...I want to do this so i can get all panels the same color until I prep for real paint, but if i have to primer i might wait and just raptor line this bitch...

[AllGOnoSHOW]

Raptor line FTW.

That's what my car was painted in after the tornado / hail damage

[bodasofa]

Raptor line FTW.

That's what my car was painted in after the tornado / hail damage


This is supposed to be like truck liner correct?

[DBurgLT1]

There's a few guys who have don't it to their wheels on LS1tech also. Looked pretty good on a guy's vette.

[bradley]

Raptor line FTW.

That's what my car was painted in after the tornado / hail damage

Yea I've read about it a bit, but your thread (in showcase?) Was what ultimately helped me decide that was what I would paint my car with.

[AllGOnoSHOW]

This is supposed to be like truck liner correct?

Plasti Dip is no where near truck bed liner

Yea I've read about it a bit, but your thread (in showcase?) Was what ultimately helped me decide that was what I would paint my car with.

cool cool. I love it.

[bodasofa]

Plasti Dip is no where near truck bed liner



cool cool. I love it.

I was referring to the stuff you were talking about, Raptor line.