Couple pics
#81
I used vinyl for the door handles and the trunk, first time ever using it. Pretty easy to form and work with. On the emblem I used plasti dip with a glossifier. I'm actually in love with the rear end how it came out
#82
And you can, what I did was order a few samples from Amazon like a $1 each, decided on the closest Match and ordered the material. Just Did a quick search on there and saw gloss gunmetal, also taking off the door handles and trunk piece is simple and the small parts are good practice
#83
ID love to see how that turns out, not many people are familiar with that process. Correct me if I'm wrong, it's a vinyl that's applied alittle differently? And is still reversible? Sorry I know only a little about the process
Last edited by Tommy6905; 04-06-2015 at 06:48 PM.
#85
Is there a definitive thread or set of instructions to take the handles off that anyone knows of? I'd love to wrap the handles.
Tommy, as for your trunk strip there, is the underneath part wrapped as well, or is that still chrome? I know it may be tougher because of the slots for the license plate lights...
#86
Curious about this, too. I've read write-ups that are very vague with respect to taking the door handles completely off of the car and then others try to follow the steps in the write-up unsuccessfully.
Is there a definitive thread or set of instructions to take the handles off that anyone knows of? I'd love to wrap the handles.
Tommy, as for your trunk strip there, is the underneath part wrapped as well, or is that still chrome? I know it may be tougher because of the slots for the license plate lights...
Is there a definitive thread or set of instructions to take the handles off that anyone knows of? I'd love to wrap the handles.
Tommy, as for your trunk strip there, is the underneath part wrapped as well, or is that still chrome? I know it may be tougher because of the slots for the license plate lights...
Here's the deal with the handles, open the doors and you'll see a rubber grommet in line with the door handles. Take that off and you'll see a torx screw, not sure of the size I used a flat head that fit in there snug. Grab onto the small part of the handle and start loosening the screw, don't worry the screw will not come out....now here's the key you'll feel the small part start to come loose but probably won't come right out as expected....don't get frustrated....just keep loosening it, don't stop pulling on it, it'll eventually come loose and pull out. Once you get the small part of the handle off, you'll grab the handle and slide towards the back of the car, then pull towards your body, the rear doors will come right out no problem. The front doors require the same step except removing the Philips screw holding the handle to chrome part, then you'll use a flat head or any type of tool you use to pry the chrome from the handle itself. The small part of the handle on the drivers side with the key hole has one clip you use a flat head to push down and the chrome pops off
#88
Yes remove the trunk liner, then push the clip to release the wire for the trunk release, there's 3 little bolts, I think 5/16, remove those, push the 2 orange clips in with a pair of pliers and the piece chrome piece will come right off, then you'll feed the trunk release wire thru the hole as you pull the grommet.
#95
Yes it's completely wrapped with holes cut out for the light and trunk button. I'll snap a pic of that tomorrow. As far as the handles, I followed others instructions before and got very frustrated I couldn't get the handles off.
Here's the deal with the handles, open the doors and you'll see a rubber grommet in line with the door handles. Take that off and you'll see a torx screw, not sure of the size I used a flat head that fit in there snug. Grab onto the small part of the handle and start loosening the screw, don't worry the screw will not come out....now here's the key you'll feel the small part start to come loose but probably won't come right out as expected....don't get frustrated....just keep loosening it, don't stop pulling on it, it'll eventually come loose and pull out. Once you get the small part of the handle off, you'll grab the handle and slide towards the back of the car, then pull towards your body, the rear doors will come right out no problem. The front doors require the same step except removing the Philips screw holding the handle to chrome part, then you'll use a flat head or any type of tool you use to pry the chrome from the handle itself. The small part of the handle on the drivers side with the key hole has one clip you use a flat head to push down and the chrome pops off
Here's the deal with the handles, open the doors and you'll see a rubber grommet in line with the door handles. Take that off and you'll see a torx screw, not sure of the size I used a flat head that fit in there snug. Grab onto the small part of the handle and start loosening the screw, don't worry the screw will not come out....now here's the key you'll feel the small part start to come loose but probably won't come right out as expected....don't get frustrated....just keep loosening it, don't stop pulling on it, it'll eventually come loose and pull out. Once you get the small part of the handle off, you'll grab the handle and slide towards the back of the car, then pull towards your body, the rear doors will come right out no problem. The front doors require the same step except removing the Philips screw holding the handle to chrome part, then you'll use a flat head or any type of tool you use to pry the chrome from the handle itself. The small part of the handle on the drivers side with the key hole has one clip you use a flat head to push down and the chrome pops off
You Sir are Santa himself, I wanted to do my handles but was afraid to mess with them, I will be dipping my handles tonight. Thank You
#98
Easiest way to plasti dip the rims is to take them off the car, clean the wheel very good and go to work spraying about 4-5 even coats about 15-20 mins apart depending on the weather
#99
2014 Maxima pic
Well i bought a Black Crimson Metallic 2014 Maxima with the sport package and couldn't wait to do some cosmetic changes to it. I finally got some time and plastidip the grill, handles, back plate and window trim. I just wanted to play around with it and i really like how it came out. I also added a K&N CAI for sound. I will post pics of the car when i first got it with limo tint in the back and then when I plastidip'd the car. Let me know what yall think.
#100
2014 Maxima pic
Here is my attempt at platidipping the Maxima a few months later. I am going to replastidip the car because of some imperfections. Also need to darken up the headlights.
Last edited by jeffrotexas; 04-23-2015 at 10:53 PM.
#101
Car looks awesome, and you did a great job. Crimson black is also one of my favorites for these cars, nice color choice
#102
#106
Don't know how new this product is from duplicolor but it's basically the same as plasti dip. I was debating getting new rims because mine were starting to pit from the salt over the winter. When I was in advance auto I saw this and decided to give it a try. The color is graphite metallic with a clear gloss applied over, let me know what yas think, it's really starting to grow on me ill get some better pics when the sun starts to go down
#112
#114
Don't know how new this product is from duplicolor but it's basically the same as plasti dip. I was debating getting new rims because mine were starting to pit from the salt over the winter. When I was in advance auto I saw this and decided to give it a try. The color is graphite metallic with a clear gloss applied over, let me know what yas think, it's really starting to grow on me ill get some better pics when the sun starts to go down
#115
Ya check out duplicolor custom wrap colors, that's what the products called. They have some different colors from plasti dip. Also I've tried the gunmetal from plasti dip before and without the gloss just looks like primer
#116
Need some opinions
Someone dinged up my drivers door handle and rear passenger door handle good, thank god it wasn't the paint. However the vinyl on the door handles are really dinged up now. So I figured instead of ordering the same color and redoing it. Maybe try
Black carbon fiber? Or
White carbon fiber?
Black carbon fiber? Or
White carbon fiber?
Last edited by Tommy6905; 06-03-2015 at 10:52 AM.
#117
Im really interested to see how it holds up on those rims, I heard of guys having little dings and scuffs but nothing even that major.
I think the problem of peeling starts happening once you start to car wash those jets get pretty powerful at times.
I think the problem of peeling starts happening once you start to car wash those jets get pretty powerful at times.
#118
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#119
Yea man that sucks -- Id say if you are happy with the way it did look and plan on keeping the car just paint them the real way, a nice clear coat and they are good to go -- especially if you cant get a nice match.
I look at plastidip as more or less a 'test phase'
I look at plastidip as more or less a 'test phase'
#120
Yes sir I agree, as u can see from when I originally started this thread which was 2 years ago I am very indecisive, it's a good thing products like vinyl and plasti dip exist. Because I get bored very fast