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Old 05-12-13, 02:01 PM
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Default Plasti Dipped my Engine Covers (pics)
I decided to Plasti Dip my Engine covers because over the years they have gotten a little beat up. They turned out pretty good I think and a cheap mod if your bored.

Also does anyone know the part # for this molding that goes right above the front grill I have highlighted below? It's all stretched out of shape and needs to be replaced.


(I used the Palsti Dip Carbon Fiber Kit)


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Is the plasti dip resistant against high heat?
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Originally Posted by darkdream
Is the plasti dip resistant against high heat?

I'm pretty sure its not, guess we will find out in a day or two once OP drive around
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Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
I'm pretty sure its not, guess we will find out in a day or two once OP drive around
I've seen plasti-dip exhausts last fine so should be okay.
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looks great... i like the CF design
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Where u got carbon fiber dip?
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Originally Posted by cybeclipse
I've seen plasti-dip exhausts last fine so should be okay.
Interesting. Ppl are just plastidipping everything now.
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i dont think the plastidip will last in that engine bay... gets pretty hot. we shall see though!
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i dont think the plastidip will last in that engine bay
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It might actually last there's a few other members that have already done that.
The part number for the rubber strip is 5311953010 on both sewell and the Lexus parts department.
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Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
I'm pretty sure its not, guess we will find out in a day or two once OP drive around
I thought the same thing, no issues and I did that about 3 weeks ago. I've driven 6 straight hours from NY to Philly during that time. These pics were taken yesterday.
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Originally Posted by istarzan
Where u got carbon fiber dip?
It's a kit I found on that dip your car website.
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the dip will last long...engine heat wont burn it off....looks pretty good....i did mine in black pearl about 5 months ago and love the looks...
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The plastidip will be fine. Ive had my bottom and side covers sprayed for about 4 months now with no issues
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not bad. it looks good.
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