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Old 09-06-12, 07:42 AM
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That M3 looks sick ! It would have to allot cheaper than the vinyl for me to do it ..

Anyone know how much it is ?
Old 09-06-12, 05:58 PM
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I have to admit, I'm really starting to like this...... And they are local to me! Gonna do some research
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Less than $500 with all the tools and supply to spray and then u just pay like $100 or less for the plasti dip in the future if u want to change the color.

Vinyl wrapping cost around $500 or less as well to do it yourself. It's pretty hard to work with unless you have a second pair of hands to help you.
Old 09-07-12, 06:44 AM
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Its a great route to go when you are on budget.....
Old 09-07-12, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ewingli
Less than $500 with all the tools and supply to spray and then u just pay like $100 or less for the plasti dip in the future if u want to change the color.

Vinyl wrapping cost around $500 or less as well to do it yourself. It's pretty hard to work with unless you have a second pair of hands to help you.
Actually I spent less than $300.

The texture of plastidip can come out decently smooth, aslong as you dont rush it. I did so some parts are ok and some are rough.
Old 09-07-12, 10:25 AM
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Isnt plasti dip paint your whole car kit like 300-400? A whole vinyl roll is about the same price but more labor intensive.
Old 09-07-12, 12:25 PM
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heres some pics of plasti dip on a few cars
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Old 09-07-12, 12:32 PM
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very interesting.
Old 09-11-12, 10:25 PM
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I wouldnt, stick to shiny paint if you can
Old 09-17-12, 01:26 AM
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Interested to see how it comes out for an average person.
Old 09-17-12, 10:38 AM
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Looks like most are bimmers
Old 09-17-12, 05:28 PM
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If you want to get the effect and have it actually look good, use actual automotive paint with a flattening agent. You can even just shoot clear with a flattening agent over your current color. If you're doing it yourself, do some test panels to get the mix right.

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white plastidip would look really cool ..............................for one week

then it will start to stain and look dirty all the time

the force it will take to get it looking white, will take the plastidip off.

even if you use flat white wrap it will never look clean.

my friend had a bentley show car with a flat white wrap on it. looked cool for a little while.
Old 09-18-12, 12:54 PM
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I have matte white vinyl windshield banner and it got dirty way too fast....

Doesnt look dirty in the pic but it doesnt look the best in person. Because race car lol

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Im planning on doing this if I cant get the scratches out of my car.and my bonnet and front bumper are full of stone chips and need painting anyway which will chip again


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