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08-17-2013, 02:13 PM
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Plasti Dip experiments
Been hearing a lot about plasti dip and decided to to a few experiments. So here are some of the results:
I did the inside of the front bowtie last night and taped off to leave a border of gold between the chrome and black. Tape peeled off nice. I will be surprised if it holds up for very long. This morning I attempted to do the rear bowtie. same result as the front. I did the RS symbol, although it looks good, I couldn't get it perfect and to me, more trouble than it's worth. I tried to do the trunk area around the bowtie but when I removed the tape the coating was being peeled from the metal as well. There is probably a better technique to it. And I did a little experiment on my license plate frame. The result is killer, however it is peeling on the lower corners. I think the material contracted as it dried. Next time I will spray the back as well. That was my mistake. So a while back I scratched the side covers of the center console. So I got some textured vinyl to experiment with. It looked awesome but over time the adhesive didn't hold up. So I ripped it off and did a plasti dip test on a small area. I couldn't peel it only get it off by scrubbing. That's a good thing. It clung well!!! So I did one cover and as you can see it looks good. Only one coat. Now, if it holds up over time it's a hit!
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08-17-2013, 03:15 PM
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        Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011
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looks good
 thats what i need to do next is dip my bowties.
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08-17-2013, 03:30 PM
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yeah just a small detail with a huge effect
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08-17-2013, 04:55 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012
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looks good!
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08-17-2013, 05:02 PM
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See the videos at dipyourcar.com
ESP the logos and badges vid... |
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08-17-2013, 08:21 PM
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thanks all. I'll check those vids out. saw a few but not those yet. thanks!
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08-18-2013, 07:03 AM
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You have to peel the tape off before it dries. So while its still wet pull it to stop from peeling with the tape
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08-18-2013, 09:53 AM
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08-18-2013, 10:06 AM
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Drives: 2012 SIM 2LT/1970 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012
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I waited 2-3 minutes between coats when I did my stripes. You really need to keep that tape edge wet, and pull tape immediately after the last coat. My stripes came out with a very clean edge.
Just be careful you don't apply so much that it runs/sags.
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08-18-2013, 10:12 AM
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08-18-2013, 10:57 PM
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Plasti dip door panels
Check this out I did this last year. Took door panels off striped, wet sanded till they were clear then plasti dipped the insides of the panels.
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08-19-2013, 08:01 PM
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I did my rear bowtie and just ran an exacto knife around the edge before removing the tape. Everything came out fine.
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08-20-2013, 12:36 PM
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08-20-2013, 01:04 PM
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I did my bow ties last weekend. They came out great.
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