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I don't think I'll do the trim on the roof or around the windows, too much work IMO and I don't think it'll look any better. But I can't stand that shiny plastic stuff. It NEVER looks clean. I also wouldn't mind dipping the chrome grille surround.
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If applied correctly as in multiple coats thick enough it will peel off in one piece. If youre not sure enough coats were sprayed theres a product on dipyourcar.com thats called dip rewetter. Its a solvent that rewets the dip and it can be blasted off with a strong stream of water. But again if applied correctly this wouldnt be an issue.
Theres tons of vids on youtube (dipyourcar channel) that demonstrate how to dip just about any surface.
Theres tons of vids on youtube (dipyourcar channel) that demonstrate how to dip just about any surface.
What about swirls in the finish after removal? (Not that I'd ever do it to #901, just curious.)
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I like to spray one quick coat right before i peel off the tape to ensure a clean sharp line. Just be careful for paper or tape falling onto the wet dip. This has happened to me several times and i had to redo the whole thing. Also if outside watch for tree sperm and bugs haha
If anyone wants i can do vids on youtube, just gotta make another account. Or if i can figure out how to posy vids or PM vids from my phone i can do that. Any type of request and ill do my best to satisfy
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#25
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You mean swirls in the paint that it used to cover? I don't see how it would, and I've never noticed it on anything I've dipped. I guess it would depend on how clean the surface is before dipping, and how you remove it.
#27
Love the subtle change to the decklid without having to replace the whole **** thing.. I'm sure I'll find more reasons to use the stuff.. I used about 6 coats each of the black and clear. Worked perfect
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#29
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That's quite a nice result
Plastidip looks great when you take your time and do it right. I've seen some amazing plastidipped cars, and some really terrible ones
It's all in the prep work and the number of coats used
Nick C.
Plastidip looks great when you take your time and do it right. I've seen some amazing plastidipped cars, and some really terrible ones
It's all in the prep work and the number of coats used
Nick C.
#30
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If used correctly, it looks great! I am not a fan of most of the chrome bits, so I (like a few others) dipped the outer chrome ring on the fake gas cap (I did mine with grey instead of black) and the chrome rings on the door speakers... It's not for everyone, but I like how they turned out...
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#34
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I guess I just call into that age bracket that can appreciate it. It's not like flat paint jobs are new. They've been around since...forever.
#35
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Right. Not my cup of tea, but doesn't look too bad, either. It was applied very well, at least. I think some of the "glossifier" stuff they sell would look good, give it a little shine.
#37
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It seems like if your paint is swirl-less prior to applying Plastidip, there's no way it will have swirls after removing it. Anyone considering using the dip should do some practice runs with any metal laying around the house.
#38
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Likewise with removal, if you take care doing it and aren't rubbing the hell out of the plastidip I don't see any issues. You should be able to just peel it right off, then hit it with some quick detailer or 303 to get any remaining residue.
#39
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I like it too. I've seen some flat black cars around here and now I'm assuming they've been dipped. I guess if nothing lest it a good way to protect the finish.
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It really depends on the color. If anyone has instagram, a few guys and gals on there have some amazing dipped/wrapped cars with matte finishes. Rob, Nikki, and Keith come to mind.