Plasti-dip question for y'all...

Gibby1113 · 12-10-2013, 12:16 AM

Ok so I decided to Plasti-dip some of car but I had a few questions first.

How many cans of plasti-dip would I need to plasti-dip my front lip area below the license plate and the rear valence/diffuser (the part of the bumper that's around the tailpipes and fog lamp, idk what it's called)? I know I'm suppose to do 3-4 coats but how many cans do I need?

What brand do y'all recommend?

I can buy the plasti-dip at Home Depot right?

Thanks!

Rectorna · 12-10-2013, 12:39 AM

1 can is more than enough to do the rear valence but since you also want to do the front lip I'd get 2 cans just in case. More is better with Plasti Dip in my experiences.

It's made by Peformix.

All the Home Depots I have been to carry Plasti Dip.

Good luck!

Grindkiezer · 12-10-2013, 12:41 AM

The more coats the better. More "durable" plus if you ever plan to take it off, that makes it extrememly easy on you. 3-4 coats should be good.

Bert_12Z · 12-10-2013, 02:43 AM

I did my roof an hatch with about 4 coats,about 4cans

Bert_12Z · 12-10-2013, 03:15 AM

Gibby1113 · 12-10-2013, 10:59 AM

Hmmmmmm never thought about doing the roof...that would pretty cool....

Gibby1113 · 12-10-2013, 12:27 PM

Will the heat from the tail pipes make the plasti-dip come off? I'm thinking about doing the mirrors too. What do y'all think?

NickTurnon · 12-10-2013, 12:29 PM

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Rectorna · 12-10-2013, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibby1113

Will the heat from the tail pipes make the plasti-dip come off? I'm thinking about doing the mirrors too. What do y'all think?

Nope I have my rear valance Plasti Dipped and the heat does not affect it. I've thought about doing my mirrors before but haven't yet.

Datsun240Z71 · 12-10-2013, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibby1113

Will the heat from the tail pipes make the plasti-dip come off? I'm thinking about doing the mirrors too. What do y'all think?

On the Plastidip website, there's a video of a BMW with the actual tips coated with no ill effects to the Plastidip.

Gibby1113 · 12-10-2013, 04:09 PM

Thanks guys gonna plasti-dip next week

Englishmandan · 12-10-2013, 10:51 PM

My pipes are dipped (well my whole car), no problems with it. Plasti dip can get super hot or super cold and still be ok.

http://www.the370z.com/members/engli...re73965-4.html

rAiN · 12-10-2013, 11:50 PM

i am very intrigued by the idea of plasti dip and want to go for whole dip, but are also afraid of that the paint will look like its has been plasti-canned.

Englishmandan · 12-11-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rAiN

i am very intrigued by the idea of plasti dip and want to go for whole dip, but are also afraid of that the paint will look like its has been plasti-canned.

You couldn't do your whole car in cans, it wouldn't come out even. You can buy a gun and DIY but still might be tough if you've never sprayed before. I got my car and rims done for $650 by a shop. Money we'll spent if you want a cheap new look.

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Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 12	Plasti-dip question for y'all... Ok so I decided to Plasti-dip some of car but I had a few questions first. How many cans of plasti-dip would I need to plasti-dip my front lip area below the license plate and the rear valence/diffuser (the part of the bumper that's around the tailpipes and fog lamp, idk what it's called)? I know I'm suppose to do 3-4 coats but how many cans do I need? What brand do y'all recommend? I can buy the plasti-dip at Home Depot right? Thanks! __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

12-10-2013, 12:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rectorna Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Virginia tech Posts: 69 Drives: 2013 PW 370z Sport Rep Power: 13	1 can is more than enough to do the rear valence but since you also want to do the front lip I'd get 2 cans just in case. More is better with Plasti Dip in my experiences. It's made by Peformix. All the Home Depots I have been to carry Plasti Dip. Good luck! Gibby1113 likes this. __________________ Cazper 2013 PW 370z 6MT Sport Fast Intentions l Swifts l Stillen \| Z1 l RJM l SPC l Focal l Audison l JL l LEDs l 20% Tint \| Vinyl l PlastiDip l OptiCoat

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Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 14	The more coats the better. More "durable" plus if you ever plan to take it off, that makes it extrememly easy on you. 3-4 coats should be good. Gibby1113 likes this. __________________ Z

12-10-2013, 10:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 12	Hmmmmmm never thought about doing the roof...that would pretty cool.... __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

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Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 12	Will the heat from the tail pipes make the plasti-dip come off? I'm thinking about doing the mirrors too. What do y'all think? __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

12-10-2013, 02:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bert_12Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 8 Drives: 2012 370z red 7 spd Rep Power: 12	I did my roof an hatch with about 4 coats,about 4cans

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12-10-2013, 04:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 12	Thanks guys gonna plasti-dip next week __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

12-10-2013, 10:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Englishmandan Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 58 Drives: 2009 370z Black M6 Rep Power: 12	My pipes are dipped (well my whole car), no problems with it. Plasti dip can get super hot or super cold and still be ok. http://www.the370z.com/members/engli...re73965-4.html Last edited by Englishmandan; 12-10-2013 at 11:10 PM.

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rAiN Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: va Posts: 721 Drives: 2012 370z mt Rep Power: 17	i am very intrigued by the idea of plasti dip and want to go for whole dip, but are also afraid of that the paint will look like its has been plasti-canned.

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