This Plasti Dip product is Awesome!

koffeegy · 06-27-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

When I was pulling the plasti dip off my wheels, some of the parts that had gotten really hot took some of the wheel's original finish off with it. I'll take a pic of it tomorrow to show you guys what I'm talking about. This might have to do with my new brake set up though since it seems to get much hotter than the stock setup. I installed Carbotech XP8's a month ago and also took my car on a track session. Guess some parts of my wheels got a bit too hot at some point there.

Try WD40 to remove plastidip.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-27-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by koffeegy

Try WD40 to remove plastidip.

I just used goo gone and got it all off, but thanks

twinturbonet · 07-03-2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I just used goo gone and got it all off, but thanks

Same here. Good stuff.

ericzmyers · 07-03-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

When I was pulling the plasti dip off my wheels, some of the parts that had gotten really hot took some of the wheel's original finish off with it. I'll take a pic of it tomorrow to show you guys what I'm talking about. This might have to do with my new brake set up though since it seems to get much hotter than the stock setup. I installed Carbotech XP8's a month ago and also took my car on a track session. Guess some parts of my wheels got a bit too hot at some point there.

check out the thinner solution on dipyourcar.com. it will probably take it off. $7

b1adesofcha0s · 07-03-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ericzmyers

check out the thinner solution on dipyourcar.com. it will probably take it off. $7

Look at my last post, I already got it off using goo gone that I picked up from Walmart for $5.

ericzmyers · 07-04-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Look at my last post, I already got it off using goo gone that I picked up from Walmart for $5.

the thinner also has more application than just removal...... but I'm sure you already knew that too.

Footloose301 · 06-26-2012, 09:01 PM

I've had plasti dip on the fangs for 6-8 months and not a single chip in it at all. Looks great. My old room mate had his fangs painted and had chips within days.

RC24 · 07-02-2012, 11:06 PM

NickTurnon · 07-03-2012, 10:46 AM

Has anyone sprayed the license plate area?

I think that will be my next area to spray down.. Tape off the exterior of the license plate area and get the back portion blacked out.

I want it to be sort of like this guys, but non CF & a little smaller
Evo R front lip and license plate background

lemon-fresh · 07-03-2012, 02:02 PM

I'm seriously considering blacking out my front fangs. Looks like taping that area off is gonna be a real bitch, any tips?

ericzmyers · 07-04-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

I'm seriously considering blacking out my front fangs. Looks like taping that area off is gonna be a real bitch, any tips?

i did mine by just taping where i wanted a clean line, a few interior spots and was careful with over spray. i didn't mask anything else.

aslo a piec of cardboard or a trash bag behind the fangs is a good idea to block the radiator. in order to get a good color match i had to spray over the entire area.

the small residual spray is easily removed with a microfiber cloth and windex or you could use goo gone as mentioned here previously. The product is easily removable so prep work is important but not such a PITA. it took me a while to get comfortable with knowing i can just peel it off if i don't like it....... I mean its like spray paint.... but it isn't

If you are gonna do allot of plasti dip work id recommend you get their thinner from the site. you can use it to repair sections also, rather than removing everything and re applying.

lemon-fresh · 07-10-2012, 11:30 AM

Thanks again for all the tips. The trickiest part was the final touch up but with some qtips and googone you can really smooth out the rough edges.

Might take it off the front emblem and depending on how it holds up I'll do the rear diffuser next.

Alchemy · 07-10-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Thanks again for all the tips. The trickiest part was the final touch up but with some qtips and googone you can really smooth out the rough edges.

Might take it off the front emblem and depending on how it holds up I'll do the rear diffuser next.

Looks great lemon. I have had my diffuser dipped for over a year now and it looks the same as the day I did it.

NickTurnon · 07-03-2012, 02:03 PM

Yeah, go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy their $2 plastic wrap. You can just use a little pocket knife and cut out a hole in the wrap to spray the fangs..

lemon-fresh · 07-03-2012, 02:08 PM

wicked! Glad I asked.

06-26-2012, 09:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 22	I've had plasti dip on the fangs for 6-8 months and not a single chip in it at all. Looks great. My old room mate had his fangs painted and had chips within days. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

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NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 34 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Has anyone sprayed the license plate area? I think that will be my next area to spray down.. Tape off the exterior of the license plate area and get the back portion blacked out. I want it to be sort of like this guys, but non CF & a little smaller Evo R front lip and license plate background

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lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 40 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	I'm seriously considering blacking out my front fangs. Looks like taping that area off is gonna be a real bitch, any tips?

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lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 40 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	Thanks again for all the tips. The trickiest part was the final touch up but with some qtips and googone you can really smooth out the rough edges. Might take it off the front emblem and depending on how it holds up I'll do the rear diffuser next.

07-03-2012, 02:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 34 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Yeah, go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy their $2 plastic wrap. You can just use a little pocket knife and cut out a hole in the wrap to spray the fangs..

07-03-2012, 02:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 40 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	wicked! Glad I asked.