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DIY - Matte Black Emblems - Plastidip, no emblem removal required!
09-27-10, 08:48 PM
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Looks like there will be a PlastiDip craze for awhile. OP should get some commission from the company for advertising their product lol.
This should also be Sticky if not done already.
Thanks OP
This should also be Sticky if not done already.
Thanks OP
09-27-10, 10:05 PM
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Those are painted or vinyl wrapped matte black not plasti dip'd.
Now I did some research on the plasti dip and it seems people are really interested in the clear finish. Yes it's available but it's not perfectly clear NOR is it glossy. It's flat. Here's a pic of it with the left being without plasti dip and the right with.
Also you can view this video of a Lancer's front grilled being plasti dip'd in black but with the emblem in red.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP8owpbR1iw
Now I did some research on the plasti dip and it seems people are really interested in the clear finish. Yes it's available but it's not perfectly clear NOR is it glossy. It's flat. Here's a pic of it with the left being without plasti dip and the right with.
Also you can view this video of a Lancer's front grilled being plasti dip'd in black but with the emblem in red.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP8owpbR1iw
09-27-10, 10:06 PM
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Is there any product on the market that can be applied over Plasti Dip® to provide a glossy finish?
Our Perfomix® Brand F-799 Top Coat will provide a glossy finish and is currently available in 5 gallons and 50 gallon drums.
Our Perfomix® Brand F-799 Top Coat will provide a glossy finish and is currently available in 5 gallons and 50 gallon drums.
Does anyone know where to find this top coat?
09-27-10, 10:26 PM
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Yeahh nooo....these cars arnt plasti dip. There either wrapped or painted. the thread specially said " Imagine what the cars WOULD LOOK LIKE ". You guys should chill out a bit on the plasti dip. Just becuase you can doesn't mean you should. Dont plasti dip everything.
09-27-10, 10:56 PM
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For everyone who's worried about the Plastidip's durability, I have personally applied it to cars and it is extremely durable. It has made it through Canadian winters with zero problems. No rock chips, no smears from the pressure washer or anything. This is a photo of my other car with the Plastidip'ed headlight surrounds and the trim around the grills. Bugs, rocks, pressure washer, nothing wrecks it. I applied the dip two years ago.
As mentioned earlier, clean the surface before applying. Grease messes it up. Peeling is a breeze too. The logo's might be tough to peel because the dip might get in behind the lettering, but from my experience it's been a snap to take it off.
Also, take your time applying it. More coats is better. When you're ready to peel away the excess dip, you might want to cut it a bit with a razor blade or X-Acto knife. I've had it peel off too much before and had to redo the whole thing.
As mentioned earlier, clean the surface before applying. Grease messes it up. Peeling is a breeze too. The logo's might be tough to peel because the dip might get in behind the lettering, but from my experience it's been a snap to take it off.
Also, take your time applying it. More coats is better. When you're ready to peel away the excess dip, you might want to cut it a bit with a razor blade or X-Acto knife. I've had it peel off too much before and had to redo the whole thing.
