plasti dip is amazing

wfmrules3

I was very skeptical at first but after watching several videos I figured I would give it a shot.

It was so easy and the result was better than I expected. I did the emblems first. After that went so well I decided to try the door handles which also look flawless.

I'm debating on doing the rims or getting them powdercoated. I might give it a shot with the plasti dip as it can't hurt!

Only time will tell how long it will hold up but as of now I'm very impressed with the results for a few bucks and 2 hours of my time.

Sorry for the shitty pictures, it is raining out and dark. I'll get better ones tomorrow.

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Nick911sc

I also need to plastidip some stuff on my car lol

Did you remove the emblems? Or just tape them off

wfmrules3

just taped them off. You just tape a square around them and I used newspaper to ensure no overspray. Just peel off the excess and it turns out perfect. It's crazy and can't believe how well it worked. I put on 5 coats.

TMAN1985

Did you paint over your side turn signals?

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wfmrules3

yes, I plan to remove the rubber on the signal which will be easy. Just leave it on the z and the outer chrome.

TMAN1985

That sounds good. I been pondering doing just the front and rear emblems..

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wfmrules3

yea man, you def should. It would look great with those rims.

I also wouldn't count out the door handles. It looks way better(imo) and it looks professional.

nmjaxx9

looks good, thinking of doing this, or getting them painted. Whats the color you used,? flat black? looks a lil grayish or is that because of the light?

TMAN1985

Plastidip typically has a hint of grey in it...

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wfmrules3

yea, I used flat black. No grey, it was due to the flash.

It is just so damn easy and looks good as a matte black finish with paint/powdercoat. Again, the only thing I'm not sure about is durability.

nmjaxx9

Yeah thats what I was thinking. Durability might be the issue. You should post back on this thread in a month or two and update how well it withstands.

wfmrules3

will do, I'm gonna try my wheels out in the next few weeks. I'll let you guys know how it goes, worst case scenario I'll just peel it off and get them powdercoated. It is worth the 12 bucks to give it a shot.

I've heard of people doing it and it lasting years with no issues.

TMAN1985

I paid $200 total to have my wheels powder coated. I know someone that plasti dipped their front grill, and its been holding up pretty well

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nmjaxx9

Yeah, i have my wheels painted and suprisngly have held up quite well.

Going on 7 months now. and still good as new. Clear coat was what really made it last.

wfmrules3

damn, 200 bucks for powdercoat, that is a steal.

nmjaxx, did you paint the wheels yourself? They look awesome.