| lordhumongous | 09-13-2012 02:55 PM |
BTW sorry about the link but can't seem to embed images... Technical difficulties trying to do this from my phone!
| GMS06obp | 09-13-2012 10:02 PM |
Some very creative uses in this thread, keep up the good posts.
| jm02466 | 09-13-2012 11:04 PM |
[quote="lordhumongous"]Just did my grille surrounds. I think it makes the car look more aggressive from the front. What do you guys think?[URL="http:[email�protected]/7982742129"]http:[email�protected]/7982742129[/URL][/quote]
Looks good with the lip. Did you plasti dip the lip too? Hard to tell in the pic. I'm going to show this to my buddy who has the same color car. I keep trying to convince him to do something with the grill.
I plasti dipped my wheels about a year ago and they have held up really well except where I scratched it torquing wheels.
Looks good with the lip. Did you plasti dip the lip too? Hard to tell in the pic. I'm going to show this to my buddy who has the same color car. I keep trying to convince him to do something with the grill.
I plasti dipped my wheels about a year ago and they have held up really well except where I scratched it torquing wheels.
| lordhumongous | 09-14-2012 07:03 AM |
No the lip came that way
| jm02466 | 09-14-2012 01:19 PM |
[quote="lordhumongous"]No the lip came that way[/quote]
Have you considered dipping the lip too? Might look good. I think it would bother me if the lip and grill were two different colors of black. Not my car though, just throwing it out there.
Have you considered dipping the lip too? Might look good. I think it would bother me if the lip and grill were two different colors of black. Not my car though, just throwing it out there.
| lordhumongous | 09-14-2012 04:57 PM |
The only issue would be that the lip is a flexible plastic and the plasti dip would look like crap within two weeks because of road debris, rocks and any loose gravel that I am lucky enough to find. The dip matches the grille so it looks ok.
| jm02466 | 09-14-2012 11:57 PM |
Fair enough. Looks good either way.
| Trudd84 | 09-15-2012 10:26 AM |
I have some videos off my phone of som eplasti dip removal off of an STi hood scoop. Photobucket is being a douche with uploading it. Can I email it to someone and you upload it and throw it in here for people to understand more about removal? pm me me email address if you don't mind helping me out.
| Trudd84 | 09-15-2012 01:25 PM |
Well, I am a firm believer in plasti dip depending on it's application. I have done an "Audi" mask, the area around the license plate, and most recently this STi scoop. I did it while I was waiting on my Grimmspeed WRB paint, which I am on day 3 of working my way to a proper paint job on it. None the less, I wanted everyone to see, especially people unfamiliar with this product, just how user friendly it is and how easy the removal process is. Now, I used 3/4 of a can on the scoop itself so it was thick coats and probably 4-6 coats. I have learned that thicker is better, just do it in layers and have patience. None the less here are the videos. Hope this helps someone!
[ame]http://youtu.be/_pmoRaL8I98[/ame]
[ame]http://youtu.be/cDwuhQB20Uk[/ame]
[ame]http://youtu.be/_pmoRaL8I98[/ame]
[ame]http://youtu.be/cDwuhQB20Uk[/ame]
| iRunWit5cissors | 09-15-2012 01:49 PM |
dipped the side vents, fog light covers, and lower bumper.
[IMG]http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p489/irunwit5cissors/2012-09-10091244.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p489/irunwit5cissors/2012-09-10091244.jpg[/IMG]
| Decipher | 09-15-2012 04:41 PM |
I've literally been looking at this for ten minutes, trying to figure out if I like the blacked middle section. Can't say I do.
| easterbran | 09-15-2012 06:39 PM |
I love it. It reminds me of the audi/Evo fronts
| grknss | 09-15-2012 07:22 PM |
[quote="iRunWit5cissors"]dipped the side vents, fog light covers, and lower bumper.
[/quote]
I actually really dig that! Looks good dude.
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I actually really dig that! Looks good dude.
| bossbbm | 09-15-2012 11:11 PM |
This is a very creative thread indeed.
| goinhardallweek | 09-16-2012 05:49 PM |
This is a very cool thread indeed
| yankeesfan | 09-16-2012 06:11 PM |
suck my dick indeed
| garudatwo | 09-16-2012 07:25 PM |
I'm running the same painted lower bumper setup, except mine ends at where the towhook cover line is.
| DKDunn04 | 09-17-2012 11:56 AM |
Entire car. Used 3 gallons through the Wagner gun, and will put on at least one more. Its only been on 2 weeks, but its holding up great. No chips in it, and all the bird crap and pollen has washed right off.
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/LoungeLizard1985/DSCF5005-7.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/LoungeLizard1985/DSCF5005-7.jpg[/IMG]
| 04IncreasedWRX | 09-17-2012 12:14 PM |
That orange and black looks very nice. My wife would totally hump your car :p
| DKDunn04 | 09-17-2012 12:41 PM |
And running into cones at 60mph didnt leave a mark! Maybe because they are the same color....
| Trudd84 | 09-17-2012 06:58 PM |
Lol, looks great actually. If you watch my vids in my post above this a few up, the more layers the better! Good job!
| KeithGT | 09-18-2012 07:09 PM |
Looks awesome!
| Decipher | 09-18-2012 09:59 PM |
[quote="easterbran"]I love it. It reminds me of the audi/Evo fronts[/quote]
I think that's my issue with it. I'm not doggin on it...just not my taste. Does look like you did a nice job doing it, so props there!
That orange Rex looks really nice.
I think that's my issue with it. I'm not doggin on it...just not my taste. Does look like you did a nice job doing it, so props there!
That orange Rex looks really nice.
| iRunWit5cissors | 09-19-2012 10:06 AM |
[quote=Decipher;38079821]I think that's my issue with it. I'm not doggin on it...just not my taste. Does look like you did a nice job doing it, so props there!
That orange Rex looks really nice.[/quote]
its cool, i know its not for everyone. the great thing about plastidip is there's no commitment.
That orange Rex looks really nice.[/quote]
its cool, i know its not for everyone. the great thing about plastidip is there's no commitment.
| bigbossin | 09-19-2012 10:15 AM |
loving all the plasti parts! plasti best stuff around:banana:
| rynzilla | 09-20-2012 12:05 AM |
Wow thats an amazing color, also it looks very clean. Do you do this professionally?? I'm planning to have my car dipped, I would really like a new look
[quote=DKDunn04;38066323]Entire car. Used 3 gallons through the Wagner gun, and will put on at least one more. Its only been on 2 weeks, but its holding up great. No chips in it, and all the bird crap and pollen has washed right off.
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/LoungeLizard1985/DSCF5005-7.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
[quote=DKDunn04;38066323]Entire car. Used 3 gallons through the Wagner gun, and will put on at least one more. Its only been on 2 weeks, but its holding up great. No chips in it, and all the bird crap and pollen has washed right off.
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/LoungeLizard1985/DSCF5005-7.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
| jesseber | 09-20-2012 12:42 AM |
Nice! That's bad ass man. Let us know how it holds up. Does it pose a risk to your factory paint if/when removed?
| DKDunn04 | 09-20-2012 07:38 AM |
I dont do it professionally, just took my time. When you take it off, I have found that the paint under it actually looks better than it did before. Its like a stick on clay bar!
| Trudd84 | 09-20-2012 10:28 AM |
There are also two videos a few pages back that I posted of removal, and the paint actually looks cleaner than before. Its all about an even thick build-up so you can actually peel it off!
| jesseber | 09-20-2012 11:01 AM |
Wow. That's tempting..
| Trustkevin13 | 09-20-2012 11:09 AM |
[IMG]http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/304499_4686199521144_898083689_n.jpg[/IMG]
Looks awesome with less chrome back there.
Looks awesome with less chrome back there.
| dye.sti | 09-20-2012 12:38 PM |
[IMG]http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/564380_10151104142109219_1901822309_n.jpg[/IMG]
plasti-dipped my rear badges and side fender badges
plasti-dipped my rear badges and side fender badges
| BeachZone | 09-21-2012 10:36 PM |
[quote=DKDunn04;38089506]I dont do it professionally, just took my time. When you take it off, I have found that the paint under it actually looks better than it did before. Its like a stick on clay bar![/quote]
Did you use anything to thin the Plastidip before applying it?
-Beach
Did you use anything to thin the Plastidip before applying it?
-Beach
| DKDunn04 | 09-22-2012 08:21 AM |
I used the pre-thinned gallons from dipyourcar.com. Next time I will buy the dip myself and thin it. Most people use a 1:1 ratio.
| BeachZone | 09-23-2012 12:11 PM |
[quote=DKDunn04;38105729]I used the pre-thinned gallons from dipyourcar.com. Next time I will buy the dip myself and thin it. Most people use a 1:1 ratio.[/quote]
Hmmmm... I wonder what they thin it with and whether or not it has long term affects on the paint. I've seen a couple places where people say that it has made their paint somewhat hazy, with the clearcoat ending up not as "clear" as before? IDK just curious
-Beach
Hmmmm... I wonder what they thin it with and whether or not it has long term affects on the paint. I've seen a couple places where people say that it has made their paint somewhat hazy, with the clearcoat ending up not as "clear" as before? IDK just curious
-Beach
| Smoke | 09-23-2012 02:51 PM |
Xylene to mix it.
| DudeCris | 09-23-2012 05:53 PM |
[quote="DKDunn04"]Entire car. Used 3 gallons through the Wagner gun, and will put on at least one more. Its only been on 2 weeks, but its holding up great. No chips in it, and all the bird crap and pollen has washed right off.
[/quote]
Can't say I've been an overall fan of orange but you sir have done a hella good job of showing me some cars do fit it. Looks sick man
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Can't say I've been an overall fan of orange but you sir have done a hella good job of showing me some cars do fit it. Looks sick man
| mstngturk10 | 09-25-2012 07:24 PM |
My project for the past weekend. Did the stock '06 rims and the grill surround. Painted the calipers while I had the wheels of. Great cheap way to make your car look good. Love this stuff!!
[IMG]http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/50871/2877673490062226001S600x600Q85.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/51546/2960548180062226001S600x600Q85.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/50241/2201219970062226001S600x600Q85.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/50871/2877673490062226001S600x600Q85.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/51546/2960548180062226001S600x600Q85.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/50241/2201219970062226001S600x600Q85.jpg[/IMG]
| lavid2002 | 09-25-2012 07:40 PM |
You painted your calipers with plasti-dip?
Do you have any idea how hot those bad boys get? Calipers require high temp materials.
Do you have any idea how hot those bad boys get? Calipers require high temp materials.
| bugeye_ry_RI | 09-25-2012 09:50 PM |
My buddies using this stuff to paint his car, i don't know how I feel about it but it seems pretty legit
| mstngturk10 | 09-25-2012 10:49 PM |
[quote=lavid2002;38131399]You painted your calipers with plasti-dip?
Do you have any idea how hot those bad boys get? Calipers require high temp materials.[/quote]
Nah. I got some caliper paint for them. Just did it since I had the wheels off
Do you have any idea how hot those bad boys get? Calipers require high temp materials.[/quote]
Nah. I got some caliper paint for them. Just did it since I had the wheels off
| IceWilly | 09-28-2012 01:07 PM |
Can you guys chime in on how this matches the oem dash in a 05 sti? (black)
I want coat my gauge pod with it, but it has a good bit of crevices that are hard to dust off. Does dust stick to the plasti dip pretty good?
[img]http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x92/yo14jman/IMG_0187.jpg[/img]
This is actually the same color as mine (and the same gauge pod actually).
It's def not a bad match, but i think the difference is the kicker. Is there a somewhat glossier finish that might match better?
I want coat my gauge pod with it, but it has a good bit of crevices that are hard to dust off. Does dust stick to the plasti dip pretty good?
[img]http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x92/yo14jman/IMG_0187.jpg[/img]
This is actually the same color as mine (and the same gauge pod actually).
It's def not a bad match, but i think the difference is the kicker. Is there a somewhat glossier finish that might match better?
| myrt1987 | 09-28-2012 01:41 PM |
If you spray close to the surface the layers will come out more glossy. normally dust sticks pretty good to it. can probably clean it with a brush tho. if you dont like it you can peel it off.
| Daniel_DeWitt | 10-10-2012 01:10 PM |
Just ordered a wheel kit from dipyourcar.com
Does anyone have experience with their shipping? How long does it usually take? I'm trying to get my wheels dipped before winter mode.
Does anyone have experience with their shipping? How long does it usually take? I'm trying to get my wheels dipped before winter mode.
| aliasgx | 10-10-2012 02:49 PM |
[quote=Daniel_DeWitt;38240013]Just ordered a wheel kit from dipyourcar.com
Does anyone have experience with their shipping? How long does it usually take? I'm trying to get my wheels dipped before winter mode.[/quote]
Would also like to know. Thinking about buying the wheel kit as well.
Does anyone have experience with their shipping? How long does it usually take? I'm trying to get my wheels dipped before winter mode.[/quote]
Would also like to know. Thinking about buying the wheel kit as well.
| Decipher | 10-14-2012 10:26 AM |
I'm thinking about dipping my front lip white, but I've read time and again about how the white gets filthy. Anyone try a clear layer on top of the dip to help with clean-up and dirt resistance?
I've read about this matte clear, but I haven't seen it.
I've read about this matte clear, but I haven't seen it.
| Freemanwrx | 10-15-2012 11:58 PM |
Loving the plasti dip!
| goob_os101 | 10-17-2012 03:34 PM |
I dipped the chrome grills and bottom of the bumper.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/goob_os101/saabaru2-1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/goob_os101/saabaru2-1.jpg[/IMG]
| ScoobyBlack | 10-17-2012 10:39 PM |
Can't remember if I posted mine up or not. Did my car a while back.
[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-NIPZLrFn8xQ/UEFmq8gjp6I/AAAAAAAAAuU/JugCY5d0BUs/s629/2012-08-31_19-18-59_781.jpg[/img]
[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-H5iDhYPOtIA/UETuDZj6cXI/AAAAAAAAAv0/52RE1xUff9E/s629/2012-09-03_11-50-13_961.jpg[/img]
And did a tutorial on the process:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=h4NUjVh3zTA[/url]
It was a fun project. So far it's been about 2,000 miles and two months. I've been on the highway with it quite a bit, and I've scrubbed the hell out of it in the car wash, and it still looks new. Definitely a good investment if you just want to clean up the look of your car (which I obviously had to).
[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-NIPZLrFn8xQ/UEFmq8gjp6I/AAAAAAAAAuU/JugCY5d0BUs/s629/2012-08-31_19-18-59_781.jpg[/img]
[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-H5iDhYPOtIA/UETuDZj6cXI/AAAAAAAAAv0/52RE1xUff9E/s629/2012-09-03_11-50-13_961.jpg[/img]
And did a tutorial on the process:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=h4NUjVh3zTA[/url]
It was a fun project. So far it's been about 2,000 miles and two months. I've been on the highway with it quite a bit, and I've scrubbed the hell out of it in the car wash, and it still looks new. Definitely a good investment if you just want to clean up the look of your car (which I obviously had to).
| BSP671 | 10-17-2012 10:45 PM |
[quote="Decipher"]I'm thinking about dipping my front lip white, but I've read time and again about how the white gets filthy. Anyone try a clear layer on top of the dip to help with clean-up and dirt resistance?
I've read about this matte clear, but I haven't seen it.[/quote]
You can clear it. But be warned, its gna be a PIA to remove it.
I've read about this matte clear, but I haven't seen it.[/quote]
You can clear it. But be warned, its gna be a PIA to remove it.
| russ9127 | 10-17-2012 11:27 PM |
Anyone have an example of wheels painted with the gold metalizer? I saw one example, but it wasn't very good. I am looking for something that is similar to the gold bbs look.
| scubieryan | 10-19-2012 12:02 AM |
do several cotes or it will chip and peel easy
| Decipher | 10-19-2012 12:20 AM |
[quote="BSP671"]
You can clear it. But be warned, its gna be a PIA to remove it.[/quote]
Thanks! Probably going to stick with black.
You can clear it. But be warned, its gna be a PIA to remove it.[/quote]
Thanks! Probably going to stick with black.
| WRXGOBerserk | 10-20-2012 05:13 PM |
I'm planning on doing my trim on my 04 today.
I'm thinking sand with 2000 or so, clean, then primer and paint? Or with Plasti-dip do I not need a primer?
Also, should I go with Plasti-dip or Dupli Color Vinyl & Fabric?
I don't want it to stray too far from door panel trim colors.
I'm thinking sand with 2000 or so, clean, then primer and paint? Or with Plasti-dip do I not need a primer?
Also, should I go with Plasti-dip or Dupli Color Vinyl & Fabric?
I don't want it to stray too far from door panel trim colors.
| chet24 | 10-20-2012 06:52 PM |
[quote="WRXGOBerserk"]I'm planning on doing my trim on my 04 today.
I'm thinking sand with 2000 or so, clean, then primer and paint? Or with Plasti-dip do I not need a primer?
Also, should I go with Plasti-dip or Dupli Color Vinyl & Fabric?
I don't want it to stray too far from door panel trim colors.[/quote]
I think the point if plasti dip is that you don't need to prime, sand, or anything like that so it is removable. If you are going to do all that, you might as well pick a better quality paint. But vinyl is another good non-permanent option.
I'm thinking sand with 2000 or so, clean, then primer and paint? Or with Plasti-dip do I not need a primer?
Also, should I go with Plasti-dip or Dupli Color Vinyl & Fabric?
I don't want it to stray too far from door panel trim colors.[/quote]
I think the point if plasti dip is that you don't need to prime, sand, or anything like that so it is removable. If you are going to do all that, you might as well pick a better quality paint. But vinyl is another good non-permanent option.
| WRXGOBerserk | 10-21-2012 09:27 PM |
Just finished some of my trim. 4 coats, 35 minutes in between coats. Am I not getting a good cover on it? It's more textured than I'd like. More coats? Hold the can closer? I'm spraying from 8-12" away.
I'd like it to come out a little more glossier than this. Can I adjust and do another 1-2 coats to get that or should I start over?
[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img27/3567/20121021211851.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img255/3376/20121021211906.jpg[/IMG]
I'd like it to come out a little more glossier than this. Can I adjust and do another 1-2 coats to get that or should I start over?
[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img27/3567/20121021211851.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img255/3376/20121021211906.jpg[/IMG]
| davidmullis | 10-21-2012 09:42 PM |
[quote=WRXGOBerserk;38322031]Just finished some of my trim. 4 coats, 35 minutes in between coats. Am I not getting a good cover on it? It's more textured than I'd like. More coats? Hold the can closer? I'm spraying from 8-12" away.
I'd like it to come out a little more glossier than this. Can I adjust and do another 1-2 coats to get that or should I start over?
[/quote]
When I did my old stock wheels a long time ago, the first time I tried it came out too textured. I was spraying from about 12" so I re-sprayed from a bit closer and it came out much better. I read that if you spray from too far away, it partially dries before it has time to form a layer, enough to where it is very rough looking.
I'd like it to come out a little more glossier than this. Can I adjust and do another 1-2 coats to get that or should I start over?
[/quote]
When I did my old stock wheels a long time ago, the first time I tried it came out too textured. I was spraying from about 12" so I re-sprayed from a bit closer and it came out much better. I read that if you spray from too far away, it partially dries before it has time to form a layer, enough to where it is very rough looking.
| rcoolb2002 | 10-21-2012 10:04 PM |
Just did my wheels in black. We will see what the durability is like.
[IMG]http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee137/rcoolb2002/2012-10-21_17-54-49_233.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee137/rcoolb2002/2012-10-21_17-54-49_233.jpg[/IMG]
| WiechWRX | 10-21-2012 10:32 PM |
I dipped my wheels 2 days ago. 6 coats. Went through get-go's car wash and it peeled off on some spots -_- I took it all off today.
| Decipher | 10-21-2012 11:09 PM |
How frustrating.
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