DIY: How To Blackout/Plasti-dip Handles

NickTurnon · 04-27-2013, 01:32 AM

Hey guys-

Been seeing a ton of questions about plasti-dip for those who are blacking out parts of their car. Here is a video I uploaded to show you how to properly dip a 370z handle!

I have done my handles about 3-4 times since I purchased the car almost 2 years ago. I think for $6, you can't beat it.

NickTurnon · 04-27-2013, 11:26 AM

Also, remember that you can use any color plastidip for your handles.

Red car, red plastidip, red handles.

White car, white dip, white handles..

Vicster · 04-28-2013, 03:24 PM

You know what I like most about this video Nick? You show how everything just comes right off with no problems in case you don't like it or did something wrong the first time around and how easy the cleanup is. +1 man! Great DYI!

NickTurnon · 04-28-2013, 04:01 PM

Thanks Vicster!

I think dipped handles are great and hope it helps those who need them done. Fun weekend modification!

Vicster · 04-29-2013, 10:38 AM

Hey Nick, seriously considering doing this soon. For the driver's side door, do you have any special way to deal with the keyhole?

Also, I imagine that this same method should work rather well for the badges, right?

NickTurnon · 04-29-2013, 11:06 AM

The keyhole is not even a problem. The first time you put your key in, the dip comes off the keyhole & you can peel it off.

As for the badges, you'll do the same thing as I did in the video. Tape off all around, spray, take a toothpick or your finger to get the inside of the emblems.

So far I have dipped:
Fangs
Rear Valance
Side Mirrors
Emblems
Side Blinkers/Emblems
Mud Skirts
Tail Lights
Rear Spoiler
Handles
Headlights
Wheels

Have fun with it!

ZoroItaliano · 04-30-2013, 01:04 PM

im surprised you didnt use a heating gun to remove the emblems and then plastidip them

NickTurnon · 04-30-2013, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoroItaliano

im surprised you didnt use a heating gun to remove the emblems and then plastidip them

That would be a pain in the butt. Not only that, but you'd have to get 3M tape or some sort of glue to re-install the emblem back on.

You can literally spray this while the emblem is on the car and it works perfectly.

yellogixxer · 04-30-2013, 01:43 PM

You Plasti-dipped the taillights?! They look great in the pic above, but can you show a close up? One with the lights on? Can you see the lights through the Dip?

Dzel · 04-30-2013, 03:23 PM

Interested in doing the wing I painted my fence and valence satin black already.

NickTurnon · 04-30-2013, 03:28 PM

NickTurnon · 04-30-2013, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellogixxer

You Plasti-dipped the taillights?! They look great in the pic above, but can you show a close up? One with the lights on? Can you see the lights through the Dip?

Look at the video & I have others on my youtube channel.

You can see thru the lights perfectly. Especially with the LEDs that the 370 has.

7speed · 05-11-2013, 10:55 AM

Thanks for the tips. Finally bought some and did my handles

NickTurnon · 05-11-2013, 06:25 PM

Looks great^

the1981s · 05-14-2013, 12:05 PM

Great video

How about automatic car wash, any expierience?

04-27-2013, 01:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	DIY: How To Blackout/Plasti-dip Handles Hey guys- Been seeing a ton of questions about plasti-dip for those who are blacking out parts of their car. Here is a video I uploaded to show you how to properly dip a 370z handle! I have done my handles about 3-4 times since I purchased the car almost 2 years ago. I think for $6, you can't beat it. chubbs, Nixlimited, red z and 25 others like this. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

04-27-2013, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Also, remember that you can use any color plastidip for your handles. Red car, red plastidip, red handles. White car, white dip, white handles.. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

04-28-2013, 03:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vicster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 425 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	You know what I like most about this video Nick? You show how everything just comes right off with no problems in case you don't like it or did something wrong the first time around and how easy the cleanup is. +1 man! Great DYI! memphisz.exe, slammedsammy and Venner78 like this. __________________ -Chris '13 Z34 Touring Sport \| ARK GRiP CBE \| Stillen G3 CAI \| AAM HFC \| UpRev \| 20mm Z1 Spacers \| StopTech Drilled/Slotted Rotors \| StopTech SS Lines

04-28-2013, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Thanks Vicster! I think dipped handles are great and hope it helps those who need them done. Fun weekend modification! Vicster and Wabbyyy like this. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

04-29-2013, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vicster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 425 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	Hey Nick, seriously considering doing this soon. For the driver's side door, do you have any special way to deal with the keyhole? Also, I imagine that this same method should work rather well for the badges, right? __________________ -Chris '13 Z34 Touring Sport \| ARK GRiP CBE \| Stillen G3 CAI \| AAM HFC \| UpRev \| 20mm Z1 Spacers \| StopTech Drilled/Slotted Rotors \| StopTech SS Lines

04-29-2013, 11:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	The keyhole is not even a problem. The first time you put your key in, the dip comes off the keyhole & you can peel it off. As for the badges, you'll do the same thing as I did in the video. Tape off all around, spray, take a toothpick or your finger to get the inside of the emblems. So far I have dipped: Fangs Rear Valance Side Mirrors Emblems Side Blinkers/Emblems Mud Skirts Tail Lights Rear Spoiler Handles Headlights Wheels Have fun with it! Dzel, RonZwanson, tektuuu and 4 others like this. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

04-30-2013, 01:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZoroItaliano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 442 Drives: 09' 370z pearl man Rep Power: 15	im surprised you didnt use a heating gun to remove the emblems and then plastidip them

04-30-2013, 01:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
yellogixxer Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Reading, Pa Posts: 248 Drives: 07 C6 M6 Cpe Rep Power: 13	You Plasti-dipped the taillights?! They look great in the pic above, but can you show a close up? One with the lights on? Can you see the lights through the Dip? __________________ '07 C6 6MT Coupe 03 Accord, DD, 400k miles

04-30-2013, 03:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 23	Interested in doing the wing I painted my fence and valence satin black already. __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

04-30-2013, 03:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Z Stig, Wabbyyy and Chazerix like this. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

05-11-2013, 10:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 13	Thanks for the tips. Finally bought some and did my handles memphisz.exe likes this. __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

05-11-2013, 06:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Looks great^ __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

05-14-2013, 12:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
the1981s Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z BP AT Rep Power: 12	Great video How about automatic car wash, any expierience?

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