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Normagene · 06-20-2013, 06:26 AM

Good Morning everybody! Watched a few of Fonzie's videos on dipyourcar, the one on frequently asked questions. He did his exhaust tips (I'm going to use BBQ spray paint rated for 1800 degrees) and said that the Plasti dip is rated to 300 degrees. So my question is can I use the Plasti-Dip on my strut tower. Already did the end brackets w/BBQ paint and it looks awesome. Not sure how Hot it gets under the hood. I know the engine temp can get close to that, but I've never seen any of the rubber hoses or plastic that's everywhere get any damage from the heat.

Anyone try it under the hood. If I don't get any "Don't Do It's" I'll give it a try and just start out with some short 30/40 minute rides and then inspect the brace to see how its holding up.

Definitely going to try it on all the ZL1 outside emblems/badges. I'll post an after pic of the results.

joes407 · 06-20-2013, 07:34 AM

I was going to plasti dip my front fascia for love bug season but I only found matte black so I didn't do it

Jalberdi99 · 06-20-2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by joes407

I was going to plasti dip my front fascia for love bug season but I only found matte black so I didn't do it

if im not mistaken , they sell the plasticdip gloss finish too.

The Stig · 06-20-2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jalberdi99

if im not mistaken , they sell the plasticdip gloss finish too.

Not exactly - they sell a "Glossifier" which is basically a clear coat, but it's not the best and is extremely difficult to work with.

joes407 · 06-20-2013, 08:09 AM

when I looked it up it said gloss black, matte black, clear and a few other colors too. it also said walmart, pepboys and home depot carry them but none of them by me carried it except for home depot who had matte black only

angie7 · 06-20-2013, 08:45 AM

I Plastidipped my throttle body a few months ago and its fine. Your strut tower brace will be just fine

DRTH VDR · 06-20-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by joes407

I was going to plasti dip my front fascia for love bug season but I only found matte black so I didn't do it

3M now makes a new clear spray paint protection system that can be peeled off as long as a good layer of car wax on the target panel. Sorry for the mildly OT post.

Major Boyd

06-20-2013, 06:26 AM	#1
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	PLASTI-DIP UNDER THE HOOD Good Morning everybody! Watched a few of Fonzie's videos on dipyourcar, the one on frequently asked questions. He did his exhaust tips (I'm going to use BBQ spray paint rated for 1800 degrees) and said that the Plasti dip is rated to 300 degrees. So my question is can I use the Plasti-Dip on my strut tower. Already did the end brackets w/BBQ paint and it looks awesome. Not sure how Hot it gets under the hood. I know the engine temp can get close to that, but I've never seen any of the rubber hoses or plastic that's everywhere get any damage from the heat. Anyone try it under the hood. If I don't get any "Don't Do It's" I'll give it a try and just start out with some short 30/40 minute rides and then inspect the brace to see how its holding up. Definitely going to try it on all the ZL1 outside emblems/badges. I'll post an after pic of the results.

06-20-2013, 08:45 AM	#6
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	I Plastidipped my throttle body a few months ago and its fine. Your strut tower brace will be just fine __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

06-20-2013, 07:34 AM	#2
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	I was going to plasti dip my front fascia for love bug season but I only found matte black so I didn't do it

06-20-2013, 08:09 AM	#5
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	when I looked it up it said gloss black, matte black, clear and a few other colors too. it also said walmart, pepboys and home depot carry them but none of them by me carried it except for home depot who had matte black only