IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Plasti dip front Lexus emblem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-27-16, 07:59 PM
  #1  
P128sniper
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
P128sniper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Il
Posts: 389
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default Plasti dip front Lexus emblem

Thinking about plasti dipping my front lexus emblem either dark gray or black this weekend on my 07 is350 smokey granite mica. Anyone done it before, does it look good and does the plasti dip peal easily. Any pics?
Old 05-27-16, 10:54 PM
  #2  
slowpoke07
Driver School Candidate
 
slowpoke07's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: california
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Yes

<br >
Old 05-28-16, 02:44 AM
  #3  
P128sniper
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
P128sniper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Il
Posts: 389
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Nice, so u plasti diped the chrome around the grill too?did u do the actual grill too or is that just original black?
Old 05-28-16, 09:37 AM
  #4  
josh810
Pit Crew
 
josh810's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ca
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by slowpoke07
<br >
You ever get pulled over for tinted headlights? I remember my buddy use to get pulled over in his mustang all day long for having tinted headlights out here.
Old 05-28-16, 10:19 AM
  #5  
vicdog
Driver School Candidate
 
vicdog's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Ontario
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Old 05-28-16, 10:27 AM
  #6  
slowpoke07
Driver School Candidate
 
slowpoke07's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: california
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by P128sniper
Nice, so u plasti diped the chrome around the grill too?did u do the actual grill too or is that just original black?
Yeah, I just taped off around thr grille and plasti diped it. Along with the bottom grille. You tube the **** out of plasti dipped videos. If you have any other questions feel free to hit me up. I also did my emblems and chrome trim around the window.
Old 05-28-16, 10:30 AM
  #7  
slowpoke07
Driver School Candidate
 
slowpoke07's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: california
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by josh810
You ever get pulled over for tinted headlights? I remember my buddy use to get pulled over in his mustang all day long for having tinted headlights out here.

The tint on the headlights is new. Like 3 days new. So I'm sure time will tell. But both my High and low beams are HID. (Aftermarket)
Old 05-28-16, 11:58 AM
  #8  
P128sniper
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
P128sniper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Il
Posts: 389
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Why did u do the whole grill of its alrdy black. I'm thinking just the emblem and the chrome part around the grill
Old 05-28-16, 12:03 PM
  #9  
SeanO
Instructor
iTrader: (1)
 
SeanO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 921
Received 40 Likes on 38 Posts
Default




Plasti Dip the whole grill after taping off headlights and surround - lift up the hood its easiest that way

Peel what you want after it separates very easily - I've since peeled the L emblem and the chrome surround to leave only the insert black - the insert is not black when stock - more of a metallic grey colour i'd say

I applied 1 full can initially
Old 05-28-16, 12:25 PM
  #10  
P128sniper
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
P128sniper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Il
Posts: 389
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Do u have to put something behind the grill doesn't the spray get in between the grill and inside the engine bay area into the air intake thing?
Old 05-28-16, 12:48 PM
  #11  
SeanO
Instructor
iTrader: (1)
 
SeanO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 921
Received 40 Likes on 38 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by P128sniper
Do u have to put something behind the grill doesn't the spray get in between the grill and inside the engine bay area into the air intake thing?
Yes, I used flyers/ newspaper and covered up my engine cover - I don't have the 3 black covers installed under my hood they do nothing but trap heat IMO
Old 05-28-16, 12:50 PM
  #12  
SeanO
Instructor
iTrader: (1)
 
SeanO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 921
Received 40 Likes on 38 Posts
Default




Probably overkill to upload this pic but lucky for you I still have it..
Old 05-28-16, 12:59 PM
  #13  
P128sniper
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
P128sniper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Il
Posts: 389
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Okay thanks about to get started I'll post pics of when it's done
Old 05-28-16, 02:00 PM
  #14  
SeanO
Instructor
iTrader: (1)
 
SeanO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 921
Received 40 Likes on 38 Posts
Default

If you've never plasti dipped before make sure you keep it room temperature - anywhere between 60-70F or else it will come out spotty and blotchy - and always spray onto something else (cardboard or more newspaper) right before applying next coat just to get it flowing - in other words don't pick up the can and make your first spray at your grill
Old 05-28-16, 05:57 PM
  #15  
P128sniper
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
P128sniper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Il
Posts: 389
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default



I think it came out pretty good.


Quick Reply: Plasti dip front Lexus emblem



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:13 AM.