does plasti dip mess up paint? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ChrisMikes · 10-15-2011, 08:44 PM

I wanted to plasti dip the bottom of my car, and if I don't like it, and rip off the plasti dip, will my paint or clear coat get messed up?

this is what I wanted to do

Thanks

nyrfan · 10-15-2011, 08:53 PM

no, your paint will be fine.

IROCanSS · 10-15-2011, 08:57 PM

Everyone says that but I'm not convinced...

ChrisMikes · 10-15-2011, 09:48 PM

Me neathere......

bajamoon · 10-15-2011, 10:16 PM

I have plasti dipped a few things, some parts i have left on for months and never had a problem. If it was messing up paint you would have seen a 100 threads on it.

FL1CK · 10-15-2011, 11:28 PM

If you're not convinced, even after all the threads then don't do it and think of something else to worry about.

GEEo · 10-15-2011, 11:29 PM

Nope.

Superfly1 · 10-15-2011, 11:43 PM

How well does the plastidip hold up? Rock chips, scratches, etc...

bajamoon · 10-15-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Superfly1

How well does the plastidip hold up? Rock chips, scratches, etc...

Good, and if it chips or scratches you can touch it up. No big deal

LBV · 10-16-2011, 10:01 AM

Would be interesting if they made it in a clear color ... put it on the front bumper to protect the paint maybe?

bajamoon · 10-16-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LBV

Would be interesting if they made it in a clear color ... put it on the front bumper to protect the paint maybe?

They do make it in clear. Check out the plasti dip website

scythezo6 · 10-16-2011, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superfly1

How well does the plastidip hold up? Rock chips, scratches, etc...

I think its very weak in this case. If a rock flies up it will scrape/mar the surface of the plasti-dip. However, this may provide protection to the underlying paint agains rocks. I wouldn't rely on it for protective purposes. It's more useful for apprearances. If you spray a coat on, let it dry and peel it off it has the thickness of a latex glove but its very stretchy. It all depends, I think against tiny little pebbles less than a gram plasti-dip will protect, but against anything larger than allergy pill at freeway speeds I would say the chances of it protecting are slim.

Revo1 · 10-16-2011, 03:36 PM

I wouldn't put the wrong wax on my paint, let alone a pant-like substance that comes out of an aerosol can.

Refer back to this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176817

scythezo6 · 10-16-2011, 03:46 PM

I posted my response in said thread (:

10-15-2011, 08:44 PM	#1
ChrisMikes Drives: 2010 SIM Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Yorba linda Posts: 107 View My Garage	does plasti dip mess up paint? I wanted to plasti dip the bottom of my car, and if I don't like it, and rip off the plasti dip, will my paint or clear coat get messed up? this is what I wanted to do Thanks

10-15-2011, 08:53 PM	#2
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	no, your paint will be fine. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

10-15-2011, 11:28 PM	#6
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10-15-2011, 11:43 PM	#8
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10-16-2011, 10:01 AM	#10
LBV Drives: G8 GXP manual Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 157	Would be interesting if they made it in a clear color ... put it on the front bumper to protect the paint maybe? __________________ 2009 GXP, Manual with Sunroof Zeta platform, LS3,TR6060 tranny ... ya, it's a 4-dr Camaro! Borla cat-back, H&R springs, & Sprintbooster & I love it!

10-15-2011, 08:57 PM	#3
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Everyone says that but I'm not convinced...

10-15-2011, 09:48 PM	#4
ChrisMikes Drives: 2010 SIM Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Yorba linda Posts: 107 View My Garage	Me neathere......

10-15-2011, 10:16 PM	#5
bajamoon Drives: 2014 Subaru WRX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 13,730 View My Garage	I have plasti dipped a few things, some parts i have left on for months and never had a problem. If it was messing up paint you would have seen a 100 threads on it.

10-15-2011, 11:29 PM	#7
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	Nope.

10-16-2011, 03:36 PM	#13
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	I wouldn't put the wrong wax on my paint, let alone a pant-like substance that comes out of an aerosol can. Refer back to this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176817 __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

10-16-2011, 03:46 PM	#14
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	I posted my response in said thread (: __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

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