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Chaxce · 09-03-2014, 02:39 AM

Okay so I want to put hash stripes on my camaro, but I want to do it in plastidip, not to save the money but because I want all my accents to be the exact same color, so if someone would be kind enough to measure these dimensions for me that would be great! (A, B, C and D marked in the photos) Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1409729916.577034.jpg
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CruisingSpeed · 09-03-2014, 02:48 AM

Thanks bro for bringing this up! I am going to plasti dip some on tomorrow morning and am planning on free handing them. Would be great to hear advice on sizing. Allthough I do want mine slightly larger.

Also what kind of angle do they go up?

Warning

lol

Demon War Horse · 09-03-2014, 08:01 AM

I know B is 1" apart and D is usually around 5" from the fender line. I can't answer the angle though. My stripes are 4" each with a 1" space between them.

CruisingSpeed · 09-03-2014, 02:10 PM

Here's some good advice... Prep well. I mean mask off parts of the car that you don't want overspray on. I would say a minimum of 2' perimeter around the hash stripes. And trust me friend READ THE DIRECTIONS!!! If it say don't spray in wind then DONT DO IT. I masked it off with newspaper and can still feel overspray half way down the door and most of the hood. Can't believe it, I sprayed when there was a break in the wind...

Demon War Horse · 09-03-2014, 02:23 PM

3m adhesive remover who cut through that over spray quick. Just re-wax after.

Chaxce · 09-03-2014, 02:26 PM

I have always used a microfiber cloth to wipe overspray when using plastidip, and trust me I know about the wind haha

AGM 1LE · 09-03-2014, 02:44 PM

those stripes are so harsh

BlazinJake · 09-03-2014, 03:03 PM

maybe there's something that I'm missing but how are you going to get a good line/edge with plasti-dip? my little experience with it has given me the impression that a clean line, without there being a gap to separate, would be nearly impossible...

Chaxce · 09-03-2014, 03:05 PM

You spray 1 thick coat, wait 5 minutes spray a lighter coat then peel the tape immediately and you're good to go

Chaxce · 09-03-2014, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGM 1LE

those stripes are so harsh

Autocorrect, I'm on an iPhone

BlazinJake · 09-03-2014, 03:09 PM

and all this time I've had in mind that it just couldn't be done... oh the possibilities! I'll definitely be giving it a try, thanks

CruisingSpeed · 09-03-2014, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaxce

You spray 1 thick coat, wait 5 minutes spray a lighter coat then peel the tape immediately and you're good to go

Now I can't fudge it up again. The first time I sprayed that stuff I was so happy with my coat the dip came off with the tape. Oh the look on my face!

JAX CAMARO · 09-03-2014, 04:08 PM

lets see some pics when done please !

Chaxce · 09-03-2014, 09:36 PM

I was going to do the matte black that I already had but I went to ace and had them order blaze blue for me so I won't be doing this till Monday evening

09-03-2014, 02:39 AM	#1
Chaxce Under construction... Drives: Black 2012 2SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uvalde Tx Posts: 246	Calling C5 owners with harsh stripes Okay so I want to put hash stripes on my camaro, but I want to do it in plastidip, not to save the money but because I want all my accents to be the exact same color, so if someone would be kind enough to measure these dimensions for me that would be great! (A, B, C and D marked in the photos) __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, mods coming soon

09-03-2014, 02:48 AM	#2
CruisingSpeed The Stealth Bumblebee Drives: Black 2013 2LS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW of Houston Posts: 1,385	Thanks bro for bringing this up! I am going to plasti dip some on tomorrow morning and am planning on free handing them. Would be great to hear advice on sizing. Allthough I do want mine slightly larger. Also what kind of angle do they go up? Warning lol __________________ KILLER BEE

09-03-2014, 08:01 AM	#3
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	I know B is 1" apart and D is usually around 5" from the fender line. I can't answer the angle though. My stripes are 4" each with a 1" space between them. __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

09-03-2014, 02:10 PM	#4
CruisingSpeed The Stealth Bumblebee Drives: Black 2013 2LS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW of Houston Posts: 1,385	Here's some good advice... Prep well. I mean mask off parts of the car that you don't want overspray on. I would say a minimum of 2' perimeter around the hash stripes. And trust me friend READ THE DIRECTIONS!!! If it say don't spray in wind then DONT DO IT. I masked it off with newspaper and can still feel overspray half way down the door and most of the hood. Can't believe it, I sprayed when there was a break in the wind... __________________ KILLER BEE

09-03-2014, 02:23 PM	#5
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	3m adhesive remover who cut through that over spray quick. Just re-wax after. __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

09-03-2014, 02:26 PM	#6
Chaxce Under construction... Drives: Black 2012 2SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uvalde Tx Posts: 246	I have always used a microfiber cloth to wipe overspray when using plastidip, and trust me I know about the wind haha __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, mods coming soon

09-03-2014, 02:44 PM	#7
AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 922	those stripes are so harsh __________________ 2014 1SS/1LE AGP 57/57s, E85 + meth injection, Monster triple, ZL1 diff swap, Z28 coilovers

09-03-2014, 03:03 PM	#8
BlazinJake Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro 3.6L V6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tifton, GA Posts: 73	maybe there's something that I'm missing but how are you going to get a good line/edge with plasti-dip? my little experience with it has given me the impression that a clean line, without there being a gap to separate, would be nearly impossible...

09-03-2014, 03:05 PM	#9
Chaxce Under construction... Drives: Black 2012 2SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uvalde Tx Posts: 246	You spray 1 thick coat, wait 5 minutes spray a lighter coat then peel the tape immediately and you're good to go __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, mods coming soon

09-03-2014, 03:09 PM	#11
BlazinJake Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro 3.6L V6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tifton, GA Posts: 73	and all this time I've had in mind that it just couldn't be done... oh the possibilities! I'll definitely be giving it a try, thanks

09-03-2014, 04:08 PM	#13
JAX CAMARO Drives: orange 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: royersford Pa Posts: 1,081	lets see some pics when done please ! __________________ ARH 1 7/8" Headers W/HFC, GM Performance Exhaust / K&N Typhoon CAI, Comp Custom Grind Dominator 3 Cam, Pioneer Dual Valve Springs, Trickflow Push rods, IWIS Timing Chain, Rapid Motorsports Tune, 496 RWHP

09-03-2014, 09:36 PM	#14
Chaxce Under construction... Drives: Black 2012 2SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uvalde Tx Posts: 246	I was going to do the matte black that I already had but I went to ace and had them order blaze blue for me so I won't be doing this till Monday evening __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, mods coming soon