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What kind of paint job is this?

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Old 06-16-14, 11:01 AM
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plastidipped for sure. Only some cars can pull it of kinda..

Old 06-16-14, 11:03 AM
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Damnnnnn the GTR one is actually awesome!!! How much does it cost to do something like that and any recommendation for shop in Southern CA?
Old 06-16-14, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FSportIS
Damnnnnn the GTR one is actually awesome!!! How much does it cost to do something like that and any recommendation for shop in Southern CA?
depends on the installer but heres a link that will help you out
https://www.dipyourcar.com/California.html
Old 06-16-14, 12:21 PM
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I would vinyl over dip anyday. It costs a little more but if you're into the details then you'd probably prefer vinyl...

After spraying a few test pieces with plasti dip (trailer hitch, etc), i hated the texture and also the feel. Most of the pics of plasti dipped cars are from far away, with no macro shots.
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Thanks VaderIS250 for the recommendation on installers.

Can someone give me a range [min - max] for plastic dip vs. vinyl wrap?
Old 06-16-14, 02:36 PM
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My friend does plastidipping up here in San Jose. Does a great job and his whole team High Octane Tuners have plastidipped cars. His ig @krazydip
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Plastidip usually ranges from $500-$900 depending on the type of dip. Vinyl wrap costs around $2500 at a good shop. Complety not worth it imo...I'd rather get a paint job for that much.
Old 06-16-14, 07:27 PM
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God I hate this so much I have to post twice about how bad it is in hopes that you will reconsider the choices you are about to make in your life.
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i guess maybe in that rainy weather it looked good to me. i dont know
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No one else pays your car payment and drives your car but you. If it looks good to you do what you want...that's all that should matter, not if CL approves or not.
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Looks like the old chameleon Nokia 6110 from 90s.

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LOL I didn't know they made that
Old 06-17-14, 08:44 AM
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Wow, chameleon plasti-dip?! I would've never thought.
Old 06-17-14, 05:00 PM
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hahaha cell phones in the 90s. awesome

does anyone have a pic of this dip job on a 2IS? i know someone mentioned seeing it on instagram
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Originally Posted by aspeckt
what's her IG?
can't remember her name, next time she posts ill let you know
or find her yourself, IG is in my sig lol


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