What did you do with your Z today

Juruki · 08-15-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

awesome!

ummm... you sprayed plasti-dip in the garage next to the M37? did you not encounter sticky overspray dust on the M37?

No overspray on the M37. It wasnt windy and i was spraying from a short distance. The newspaper around the wheels barely got any overspray

Another pic:

Red__Zed · 08-15-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

You sure you didn't have your leaf blower on the whole time in the garage, Ken?

As far as plasti dipping, how is the durability of that, esp on rims where they can get hot from both engine heat and braking???

Plasti dip is good to maybe 200f. Your brakes will get over 600f on a decent cruise.

gurneyeagle · 08-15-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Man Plasti Dip is hot right now!!! I like the card trick for masking them, good idea!

Make that a GREAT idea!

kenchan · 08-15-2011, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Juruki

No overspray on the M37. It wasnt windy and i was spraying from a short distance. The newspapaer around the wheels barely got any overspray

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cool. that's good to hear.

yep, definitely looks awesome!

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Plasti dip is good to maybe 200f. Your brakes will get over 600f on a decent cruise.

you know i come home after my drive to clean my wheels and i can touch my wheels without going ACHII KUSO BAKAYAROU! so it's nowhere near 200F.

it's near hot to the touch but not like the exhaust tips.

LunaZ · 08-15-2011, 03:05 PM

Why u no plasti-dip inside of wheel?

Red__Zed · 08-15-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

cool. that's good to hear.

yep, definitely looks awesome!

you know i come home after my drive to clean my wheels and i can touch my wheels without going ACHII KUSO BAKAYAROU! so it's nowhere near 200F.

it's near hot to the touch but not like the exhaust tips.

I mean, after a commute, they should be ok. But if you take the back roads, they will be getting toasty.

Alchemy · 08-15-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

cool. that's good to hear.

yep, definitely looks awesome!

you know i come home after my drive to clean my wheels and i can touch my wheels without going ACHII KUSO BAKAYAROU! so it's nowhere near 200F.

it's near hot to the touch but not like the exhaust tips.

I have my rear valance plasti dipped, no problems from exhaust heat. Rims should hold up. While researching the uses of plasti dip on automobiles I came across many people doin rims w it. As far as durability I hear its actually more chip resistant than spray paint due to its rubbery nature.

kenchan · 08-15-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

I have my rear valance plasti dipped, no problems from exhaust heat. Rims should hold up. While researching the uses of plasti dip on automobiles I came across many people doin rims w it. As far as durability I hear its actually more chip resistant than spray paint due to its rubbery nature.

excellent info!

btw, does the plasti-dip lose that sticky feel after it's completely dry?

be kind of difficult to clean wheels with that.

Nurburgr1ng · 08-15-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

I have my rear valance plasti dipped, no problems from exhaust heat. Rims should hold up. While researching the uses of plasti dip on automobiles I came across many people doin rims w it. As far as durability I hear its actually more chip resistant than spray paint due to its rubbery nature.

Glad to hear there's no problems with the plasti dip on rear valence from exhaust, that's my upcoming weekend project! How long have you had it plasti-dipped?

Alchemy · 08-15-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nurburgr1ng

Glad to hear there's no problems with the plasti dip on rear valence from exhaust, that's my upcoming weekend project! How long have you had it plasti-dipped?

I have had it plasti dipped for about a week and a half. Make sure you let dry. Removing the masking was difficult for me. Since its a rubbery substance it kinda stuck to the tape as I was peeling. I feel that letting it dry all weekend would have made removal easier.

Ken, yes after a few days of curing it gets hard. At first I was worried about the stickiness too. Thats what made the masking removal so hard, it was still like elastic. Im sad about your bad experience. I really feel like its a decent product. Especially if you arent totally committed to doin something, like blacking out your fangs and valance like I was. It gave me the comfort of knowing removal was possible if I didnt like it

kenchan · 08-15-2011, 08:33 PM

Alchemy- thanks for the info.

happytheman · 08-15-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

oh i see... thanks for the info. i'd prefer to have real-time 100% of the time... so i guess scan-guage2 might be more in line.

Ken, you may have a slight misconception with respect to the wifi OBDII scanners. They are real time, but can be laggy...like sometimes one to two secs behind. With that being said, it's cool for gathering data and getting trending info. also, not all apps are created equally. Some are more memory intensive than others and may be a bit less laggy. I've only gotten to play with a couple of them.

98intrigue · 08-15-2011, 11:10 PM

Finally dropped my car off at my friend's house tonight. Hopefully, the exhaust will be fixed and the intake piping with the new intercooler will be done in time for Cars and Coffee Saturday morning...my dad is actually wiling to go to a car event with me for the first time ever!

onzedge · 08-16-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Finally dropped my car off at my friend's house tonight. Hopefully, the exhaust will be fixed and the intake piping with the new intercooler will be done in time for Cars and Coffee Saturday morning...my dad is actually wiling to go to a car event with me for the first time ever!

kenchan · 08-16-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Ken, you may have a slight misconception with respect to the wifi OBDII scanners. They are real time, but can be laggy...like sometimes one to two secs behind. With that being said, it's cool for gathering data and getting trending info. also, not all apps are created equally. Some are more memory intensive than others and may be a bit less laggy. I've only gotten to play with a couple of them.

huh, can you recommend me a BT module and the app for android?

thanks.

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98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	Finally dropped my car off at my friend's house tonight. Hopefully, the exhaust will be fixed and the intake piping with the new intercooler will be done in time for Cars and Coffee Saturday morning...my dad is actually wiling to go to a car event with me for the first time ever! __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

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