Plastic dip rear diffuser

Jimc · 08-10-2013, 06:41 PM

Tried to do this today, looked great until I went to remove the masking tape. Tape pulled the plastidip in several places. Basically fubar the whole thing so I pulled it all off.

Any suggestions on the masking part to keep this from happening again, really liked the flat black look against the Silver of the car.

Thanks

Jim

NickTurnon · 08-10-2013, 06:52 PM

Lots of threads on this..

Before the last coat, you have to spray and re-wet the edge of the tape that you are about to peel..

I have a couple youtube videos on this. I also have a few pictures in my album.

Good thing is, when you mess up, its only a couple bucks and 10 minutes of your time.

Jimc · 08-10-2013, 08:00 PM

to rewet the edge and then spray a final coat and remove the tape right away.

Thanks

Jim

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

Lots of threads on this..

Before the last coat, you have to spray and re-wet the edge of the tape that you are about to peel..

I have a couple youtube videos on this. I also have a few pictures in my album.

Good thing is, when you mess up, its only a couple bucks and 10 minutes of your time.

P's_Z · 08-10-2013, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimc

Tried to do this today, looked great until I went to remove the masking tape. Tape pulled the plastidip in several places. Basically fubar the whole thing so I pulled it all off.

Any suggestions on the masking part to keep this from happening again, really liked the flat black look against the Silver of the car.

Thanks

Jim

SAME thing happened to me today. Put the tape back, resprayed, rewet, and was able to correct. Still have to touch up some spots tomorrow as it was getting dark. Even though i was able to "solve" the issue, im still not satisfied with the results, but i do like the look so im probably going to cave in and buy the flat black evo-r diffuser.

Jimc · 08-10-2013, 08:50 PM

Thanks, from what I here the EVO R CF cover does not fit all that well. Most of the post on this site are saying to get the fugirama (I know spelled wrong)

Going out tomorrow to buy some more dip, vinyl tap that curves and some thinner to re-wet tears and will try again.

rg

Jim

luigi90210 · 08-11-2013, 06:04 AM

what you are supposed to do is peel the tape off when the dip is still wet this way it leaves a perfect line

pretty much, get your 4 layers of dip on as fast and cleanly as you can, then while it is still wet, peel back the tape and let the dip dry

P's_Z · 08-11-2013, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimc

Thanks, from what I here the EVO R CF cover does not fit all that well. Most of the post on this site are saying to get the fugirama (I know spelled wrong)

Going out tomorrow to buy some more dip, vinyl tap that curves and some thinner to re-wet tears and will try again.

rg

Jim

Was aware of some issues with the evo r, but your comments made me want to do some research....

WOW!(not in a good way wow) Did not know there were so many problems with the evo r, will definetely have to look into the fujirama diffuser

Thanks for the warning!!!

Jimc · 08-11-2013, 08:43 AM

Okay, trying again today... better than doing yard work.

08-10-2013, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jimc Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 75 Posts: 97 Drives: 12 Vert Tour BS M6 Rep Power: 12	Plastic dip rear diffuser Tried to do this today, looked great until I went to remove the masking tape. Tape pulled the plastidip in several places. Basically fubar the whole thing so I pulled it all off. Any suggestions on the masking part to keep this from happening again, really liked the flat black look against the Silver of the car. Thanks Jim

08-10-2013, 06:52 PM	#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	Lots of threads on this.. Before the last coat, you have to spray and re-wet the edge of the tape that you are about to peel.. I have a couple youtube videos on this. I also have a few pictures in my album. Good thing is, when you mess up, its only a couple bucks and 10 minutes of your time. Wonka2581 and NismoZ70 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

08-11-2013, 06:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 15	what you are supposed to do is peel the tape off when the dip is still wet this way it leaves a perfect line pretty much, get your 4 layers of dip on as fast and cleanly as you can, then while it is still wet, peel back the tape and let the dip dry __________________ SOLD 370z New Car:classified DD:2011 Mini Cooper S stock

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08-10-2013, 08:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jimc Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 75 Posts: 97 Drives: 12 Vert Tour BS M6 Rep Power: 12	Thanks, from what I here the EVO R CF cover does not fit all that well. Most of the post on this site are saying to get the fugirama (I know spelled wrong) Going out tomorrow to buy some more dip, vinyl tap that curves and some thinner to re-wet tears and will try again. rg Jim

08-11-2013, 08:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jimc Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 75 Posts: 97 Drives: 12 Vert Tour BS M6 Rep Power: 12	Okay, trying again today... better than doing yard work.