All Plasti-DIP threads.
#484
I don't get this whole plastidip craze! Lol. Minor details of here and there, but dipping the whole car?! I think it just can look cheap, maybe I'm the only one! Especially when the paints perfect!!! Eh to each their own, just see it everywhere! Lol.
#486
It rained today, so I wasn't able to shine up the ride real nice for yall. The water beading is a nice effect for the photo.
I think it looks pretty good. It could be cleaner, but from a distance... you can't tell that there are any big issues with the plasti dip.
I like how it really brings out the chrome of the Nissan emblem and the outer chrome lining. I think it goes well with the chrome lining mod down on the bottom front grille.
I did it mostly to give the car a more aggressive look and have less chrome in the front. Plus, I wanted to stand out from regular 7th gens.
I think it looks pretty good. It could be cleaner, but from a distance... you can't tell that there are any big issues with the plasti dip.
I like how it really brings out the chrome of the Nissan emblem and the outer chrome lining. I think it goes well with the chrome lining mod down on the bottom front grille.
I did it mostly to give the car a more aggressive look and have less chrome in the front. Plus, I wanted to stand out from regular 7th gens.
Last edited by Jodius Tha Warrior; 08-17-2013 at 02:18 PM.
#488
How do you guys get it to turn out so well. my wheels turned out wonderful but the window trim looks terrible. When I pulled the tape off some sections came off with it.
Can I add to the existing dip if I get chips in my wheels and grill...just keep adding layers till winter is over?
Can I add to the existing dip if I get chips in my wheels and grill...just keep adding layers till winter is over?
#489
How do you guys get it to turn out so well. my wheels turned out wonderful but the window trim looks terrible. When I pulled the tape off some sections came off with it.
Can I add to the existing dip if I get chips in my wheels and grill...just keep adding layers till winter is over?
Can I add to the existing dip if I get chips in my wheels and grill...just keep adding layers till winter is over?
#493
Wheels, skirts, lowest part of bumpers, grill, emblems and mirrors. I have also dipped my boss's GTR skirts, bumpers, mirrors and he wants the roof done.
People have asked what it takes to get it to come out "perfect"... As with painting anything, its all about preparation. Proper cleaning and taking your time between coats and even spraying
People have asked what it takes to get it to come out "perfect"... As with painting anything, its all about preparation. Proper cleaning and taking your time between coats and even spraying
#495
has anyone had their whole car dipped? I assume its much less expensive than vinyl wrap... I called a place yesterday but nobody has gotten back to me yet... What would this cost (if someone did it)
#496
#497
does temperature have an effect on plastidip? I'm in NY and for the last couple weeks been playing around with some colors... I do it exactly the way it supposed to be done, but it just never turns out 100% for me... the finish isn't like you guys have (not so smooth), its harder to peel (3-4 coatings).. Just wondering if its the temperature or i'm doing something wrong... the videos Ive seen on how to do it from dipyourcar.com are from FL... I'm in NY and the temps have been around 40-50 deg.
#498
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Just speculating, but I would guess the colder temperatures would make the dip harder and more brittle, making it more likely to chip and tear as you peel it off. As for application, the website says:
here's a link to their tech tips: http://www.plastidip.com/blog/2012/0...dip-tech-tips/
Originally Posted by plastidip site
Temperature is also an important factor when applying Plasti Dip. Ideally, Plasti Dip should be applied at “room temperature” temperatures, from 65-70°F. (Though I myself used aerosol Plasti Dip on a project in my unheated garage a few weeks back, and, while I’m no human thermometer, I’m pretty sure the temperature in there was lower than the ideal. The Plasti Dip went on just fine, and dried in the usual amount of time with no problems.)
#500
That's what i was doing, in between sprays i kept the can in the boiler room where its around 70-75 deg... My concern is the temperature of the surface im spraying... i was just thinking of maybe hitting it with a hair dryer in between coats to warm up the surface a bit. tonight it should be around 35-40 deg out here.
#501
im in jersey. I found the best way to get a smooth finish is to maintain a constant distance from what your dipin. Cant be too close or too far. I typically stay about 10-12 inches away and it worked out great. Good luck.
#505
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#510
I don't ifu meant the same but I mean remove the emblem dip the center cap and put the emblem back
#511
#512
It's just easier and much cleaner to do it this way instead of painting then cutting them out
Try one out and see if u like it
#513
Lol yes and no, if u pop the center caps off you'll see behind how the emblems just pop off, dip the cap and the emblem pops back into place. I did this when I dipped my wheels, makes a world of difference
It's just easier and much cleaner to do it this way instead of painting then cutting them out
Try one out and see if u like it
It's just easier and much cleaner to do it this way instead of painting then cutting them out
Try one out and see if u like it
#514
So you dipped it black, then Metalizer, then smoke? What did the smoke do to it?
Last edited by Racerbox77; 01-25-2014 at 11:36 AM.
#515
The Metalizer after a couple of coats gives you that pop but it also lightens up the wheel color, so I hit it with Smoke to bring it back to the color I wanted and dusted again with Metalizer just enough to bring the pop back.
#518
#520
Completely agree. Plasti-dip is arriving by end of business tomorrow but I have to wait for spring to get here.
My ext. color is metallic slate, will complete window trim, handles, MAXIMA and Nissan logo on back of car along with chrome strip on trunk above rear plates
For front grill just gonna do the Nissan logo only along with surrounding chrome on outside borders of the grill but gonna leave the gray polished finish alone.
Just dropped of wheels to get powder coated today, pretty pumped