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Fun With Plasti Dip! - What are YOUR experiences?

119K views 354 replies 126 participants last post by  03PandaGT  
#1 · (Edited)
We've ALL wondered how something on our cars would look painted a different color...right? JGresch and his front bumper...or Njtricker609 and his "Two-tone spoiler" ordeal just to name a couple...could've benefited from this! Haha :3_yes:

Plasti Dip is a product originally designed for tool applications...for better/replacement non-slip grip (handles). Since then, though, they've upgraded the applications to be a bit more universal (auto, home/garden, RV/marine, power sports). They've also made it in a variety of colors: Black, blue, red, yellow, white, and CLEAR COAT...all the same colors as our cars!!

The main benefit of Plasti Dip is the fact that it's "reversible"...if you change your mind, you can simply peel it off with no damage! In my application, if I were to ever sell my car, I could simply peel off the Plasti Dip and re-install the original grill AKA return to stock (RTS).

Plasti Dip can be found at your nearest hardware store such as Lowe's, The Home Depot, Ace Hardware, etc.

Check out their link here: http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

Here's a good NT link on Plasti Dip as well: http://www.newtiburon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162006&highlight=plastidip&page=3

Lets see and hear about YOUR applications! I'll start:

My problem was that, after installing my custom carbon fiber grill, the original car color was showing:

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Tape off and let the Plasti Dip begin!:

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3 coats later:

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Finished product...SO much better!:

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What do YOU have!?!?
 
#6 · (Edited)
Haha! Thanks!

i might try my diffuser some time this month
There's a few people who have done this and it seemed to have worked out for them...we just need their pics!
 
#4 ·
...I hate you. lol.

But it looks kinda Bubbles and too Textured....I dont think it would look to good in Plain sight....

Can you get better pics of it?

btw. i love my spoiler. It really grew on me.
The picture was taken RIGHT after I sprayed it...it flattens out really nicely after about 30 mins.
 
#5 ·
i might try my diffuser some time this month
 
#8 ·
Sorry, I forgot to include that in the opening. You can find it at any hardware store such as Lowe's, The Home Depot, Ace Hardware, etc.
 
#20 ·
I completely understand what you're saying...and it's a very good suggestion ;) Mine looks exactly as it did when I first completed the mod. Although, the area I Plasti Dip'd isn't susceptible to rock damaged and/or a lot of light.

Yea and be carefull when you take any tape off that you used because where you just painted with it can peel off with the tape.

If that makes sense...
For this, remove the tape directly after your last coat while it's still soft (shiny) like pictured above.
 
#25 ·
Yea and be carefull when you take any tape off that you used because where you just painted with it can peel off with the tape.

If that makes sense...
Or just use the blue painters tape. It's made so it does not adhere to any surface too strongly.
 
#22 ·
EXACTLY! :m_thumrig

If you're applying it to something that is susceptible to rock damage, I would use the new clear coat they made available.
 
#24 · (Edited)
If you end up using it, update the thread with your experience! :)

If anyone has used Plasti Dip, definitely post pics or give commentary on your experiences so the community has insight. Has anyone used the clear coat?
 
#30 ·
Had it for about a month and actually taking a break from doing my wheels right now lol. It's held up amazingly well only had 1 knick in the front from road debris (chunk of a blown tire) but just wipe it clean and spray it and it blends together like nothing happened.
 
#31 ·
OK so when you say wipe it clean what do you mean exactly? Also if a spot gets damaged or starts to peel can you just peel off around that area and then spray more over just that area without the edges you create in the the original coat showing thru?
 
#32 ·
Just like when applying vinyl, make sure the area is clean (windex works best because it doesn't leave anything behind) then spray it. Yes just peel it so the excess wont bubble up underneath and the hard edges will not show thru it blends very well
 
#33 ·
I love plasti dip! it is my best ****ing friend! check out my car domain page to see what ive done with it

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3344116

it coats even and with little experience in painting. Just make sure u pull up the tape as soon as u paint to get an even straight line....


i used plasti dip to paint my front bumper, diffuser, anntenna, and wing