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butters · 07-01-2012, 11:11 PM

I went the plasti dip route. It started coming off when I would wash the car and made it look cheap. So I got them painted for 80 bucks. Looks much better!

brantley847 · 07-02-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by butters

I went the plasti dip route. It started coming off when I would wash the car and made it look cheap. So I got them painted for 80 bucks. Looks much better!

Yea it does... I still like the choice for only 10 bucks to give me an idea if I would like it. Now I can upgrade to a higher gloss paint, that was my only issue was the plasti-dip gives it a matte look and I will be adding black chrome rims or high gloss rims so I would like to match it...

any recommendations for a higher gloss black paint?

butters · 07-02-2012, 10:23 AM

G2 makes nice glossy paint for calipers and engines. I've never used them but have heard good things.

junkmachine · 07-02-2012, 11:42 AM

just make sure that whatever route you take, be extra careful when pulling out those bezels because the 6 plastic tabs that hold them in are very fragile. I found out the hard way. Ended up fixing it with superglue and epoxy but yea... sad

brantley847 · 07-02-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by junkmachine

just make sure that whatever route you take, be extra careful when pulling out those bezels because the 6 plastic tabs that hold them in are very fragile. I found out the hard way. Ended up fixing it with superglue and epoxy but yea... sad

I cracked one corner of a tab but not the whole tab and it still clicks... i think everyone cracks or breaks at least one.

MichaelsCamaro · 07-03-2012, 03:10 PM

I plasti dipped mine

redleader · 03-04-2014, 10:35 AM

Hi All, what is the Dark Art involved here please? :-(

I've done Plasti-DIP ... lasts about a week, soon gets affected by extremes of hot & cold weather (-5 to 18 in the same day [UK]) and as soon as you do a gentle wash it starts to move or split ... in my experience.

I've done Painting ... I did a light sand all over, cleaned, promoted, painted ... lasted maybe a month before it started to Flake off.

I'd REALLY like to conquer this one, if you can help this idiot please :-)

Thank you,

red-aro · 03-04-2014, 08:44 PM

I plasti-diped mine in November. I think it looks good and it has done well. It hasn't pealed or cracked. I didn't sand them or anything. Just cleaned with some rubbing alcohol before painting. Make sure to give the edges the most work. 2 light coats and 3 thick ones did the trick for me. They have lasted through -10 and road salt so far.

Denis · 03-04-2014, 09:45 PM

I dipped mine maybe 8 months ago....no issues yet.

redleader · 03-05-2014, 11:37 AM

Thank you ... I'm cleaning one with surgical spirit for a test now ...

redleader · 03-07-2014, 12:05 PM

Nope :-(

Cleaning
Didn't touch at all with hands.
Plasti-DIP 3 * light coats
Plasti-DIP 3 * medium / heavy coats
Let it set.
Brushed my hand over it like I was washing it ... stretch, tear, ****'d now :-(
Pealed it all off !!

Onto the next Method...
Sanding
Cleaning
Didn't touch at all with hands.
Rustoleum Grey Primer * 2 coats
Rustoleum Satin Black * 3 coats
TBC....

jgray1978 · 03-07-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by redleader

Nope :-(

Cleaning
Didn't touch at all with hands.
Plasti-DIP 3 * light coats
Plasti-DIP 3 * medium / heavy coats
Let it set.
Brushed my hand over it like I was washing it ... stretch, tear, ****'d now :-(
Pealed it all off !!

Onto the next Method...
Sanding
Cleaning
Didn't touch at all with hands.
Rustoleum Grey Primer * 2 coats
Rustoleum Satin Black * 3 coats
TBC....

Yea...The Plasti-DIP seems to be highly used among the c5ers but I just can't get past the idea of it being temporary and potentially coming off. My badging was blacked out when I bought my car. I didn't realize that it was Plasti-DIPed until it started peeling off of my 45th badge. Time to order blacked badging from Emblempros...

serows1 · 03-07-2014, 02:25 PM

I Painted mine with a rattle can of GM touch up paint that matched my stripe color then sprayed a few coats of dull coat, they look great.

Paul

Culb · 03-07-2014, 02:52 PM

If you're thinking about having them painted for 80 bucks you might as well buy some online for around the same price (ebay, phastek, etc), then you can have 2 sets.

My experience with plasti dipping has been mixed. I've had my bow ties dipped for around 2 years with zero peeling. They still look good, and I scrub them when I wash, as well as blasting with a power sprayer. However I tried doing my rims and they peel pretty easily. Don't even think about using a power washer on that.

However, plasti dip will definitely give you a good indication of whether you would like it or not. Worth the 7 bucks for something temporary instead of something permanent you hate, in my opinion.

07-01-2012, 11:11 PM	#15
butters Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	I went the plasti dip route. It started coming off when I would wash the car and made it look cheap. So I got them painted for 80 bucks. Looks much better! __________________

07-02-2012, 10:23 AM	#17
butters Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	G2 makes nice glossy paint for calipers and engines. I've never used them but have heard good things. __________________

07-02-2012, 11:42 AM	#18
junkmachine Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS M6 RS Hurst =) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 18	just make sure that whatever route you take, be extra careful when pulling out those bezels because the 6 plastic tabs that hold them in are very fragile. I found out the hard way. Ended up fixing it with superglue and epoxy but yea... sad __________________ Formula 1 Style. ------------- 2012 Black SSRS LS3 - CAI - RX CatchCan - POWERWEDGE - need some more-

07-03-2012, 03:10 PM	#20
MichaelsCamaro Drives: Summit White 2012 2LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tulsa,Ok Posts: 101	I plasti dipped mine __________________ www.youtube.com/thecamarocorner

03-04-2014, 10:35 AM	#21
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	Plasti-dip tail bezels? Hi All, what is the Dark Art involved here please? :-( I've done Plasti-DIP ... lasts about a week, soon gets affected by extremes of hot & cold weather (-5 to 18 in the same day [UK]) and as soon as you do a gentle wash it starts to move or split ... in my experience. I've done Painting ... I did a light sand all over, cleaned, promoted, painted ... lasted maybe a month before it started to Flake off. I'd REALLY like to conquer this one, if you can help this idiot please :-) Thank you, Last edited by redleader; 03-04-2014 at 04:17 PM.

03-04-2014, 08:44 PM	#22
red-aro Drives: Victory Red LS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 84	I plasti-diped mine in November. I think it looks good and it has done well. It hasn't pealed or cracked. I didn't sand them or anything. Just cleaned with some rubbing alcohol before painting. Make sure to give the edges the most work. 2 light coats and 3 thick ones did the trick for me. They have lasted through -10 and road salt so far.

03-04-2014, 09:45 PM	#23
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	I dipped mine maybe 8 months ago....no issues yet. __________________

03-05-2014, 11:37 AM	#24
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	Thank you ... I'm cleaning one with surgical spirit for a test now ...

03-07-2014, 12:05 PM	#25
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	Plasti-dip tail bezels? Nope :-( Cleaning Didn't touch at all with hands. Plasti-DIP 3 * light coats Plasti-DIP 3 * medium / heavy coats Let it set. Brushed my hand over it like I was washing it ... stretch, tear, ***'d now :-( Pealed it all off !! Onto the next Method... Sanding Cleaning Didn't touch at all with hands. Rustoleum Grey Primer 2 coats Rustoleum Satin Black * 3 coats TBC....

03-07-2014, 02:25 PM	#27
serows1 Drives: Blue Ray 2SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Elyria Posts: 262	I Painted mine with a rattle can of GM touch up paint that matched my stripe color then sprayed a few coats of dull coat, they look great. Paul

03-07-2014, 02:52 PM	#28
Culb Drives: 2012 2LS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Memphis Posts: 62 View My Garage	If you're thinking about having them painted for 80 bucks you might as well buy some online for around the same price (ebay, phastek, etc), then you can have 2 sets. My experience with plasti dipping has been mixed. I've had my bow ties dipped for around 2 years with zero peeling. They still look good, and I scrub them when I wash, as well as blasting with a power sprayer. However I tried doing my rims and they peel pretty easily. Don't even think about using a power washer on that. However, plasti dip will definitely give you a good indication of whether you would like it or not. Worth the 7 bucks for something temporary instead of something permanent you hate, in my opinion.