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Rangore · 04-05-2012, 11:19 AM

Can't remember if I tagged this thread. Great info Stieger...thx.

Kornabakk7 · 04-05-2012, 01:40 PM

I am impressed with this stuff. I did the SS intake slot, front fascia, and bottom of my front bumper. I found the plasti dip spray at lowes for under $6. It took two tries, and I still want to re-do the intake slot.
After reading this thread I understood to take the tape off as soon as possible, and not letting it dry. The youtube videos I watched said to let it dry 30 minutes between coats. I think that works when you are doing raised emblems, but when its just on paint, you want to black it will leave you with torn edges.
The first time I used newspaper, but thanks to whoever recommended the trash bags.
I really like the way the car looks. And it's a great way to try out a look before getting vinyls or having it painted. I may do my SS rear emblem too.
The plasti dip matched my flat black stripes very well. In this pic the stripes have a light dusting of pollen over them & the pics aren't the best, I took these with my iphone.

hightower · 04-05-2012, 03:50 PM

Looks great!

Kornabakk7 · 04-05-2012, 11:16 PM

Thanks!

TexasBU · 04-06-2012, 01:30 PM

So far I've plasti-dipped my bowties, taillight bezels, and the Camaro lettering. I'm still debating doing the beauty rings. Any thoughts/opinions?

liquidsmoke · 04-06-2012, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vroomapunk

I guess this stuff can go on over a clear bra?

Quote:

Originally Posted by scythezo6

I'm not sure depends if the clear bra is porous or not. If so the Plasti dip may not come off easy.

This is what I'm looking into also. I did my spoiler last night and it looks great. Want to do the lower grill blackout thing but need to find out how my clear bra will affect this.

I'm thinking of trying to get a clear bra sample swatch and put a few coats of plasti dip on it and see how it looks after u take it off.

I'm thinking it should be ok, the clear bra is like a plastic film, and all plastic is porous, but it takes a long time for things to sink in. By that time plastidip should be dried already

laxkidd09 · 04-06-2012, 06:10 PM

where do you buy this stuff?

The Stig · 04-06-2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laxkidd09

where do you buy this stuff?

Home Depot or online

Alain · 04-06-2012, 10:57 PM

I tried painting my mail slot and it turned out into a huge disaster lol. Yours came out great. What kind of tape did you use?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kornabakk7

I am impressed with this stuff. I did the SS intake slot, front fascia, and bottom of my front bumper. I found the plasti dip spray at lowes for under $6. It took two tries, and I still want to re-do the intake slot.
After reading this thread I understood to take the tape off as soon as possible, and not letting it dry. The youtube videos I watched said to let it dry 30 minutes between coats. I think that works when you are doing raised emblems, but when its just on paint, you want to black it will leave you with torn edges.
The first time I used newspaper, but thanks to whoever recommended the trash bags.
I really like the way the car looks. And it's a great way to try out a look before getting vinyls or having it painted. I may do my SS rear emblem too.
The plasti dip matched my flat black stripes very well. In this pic the stripes have a light dusting of pollen over them & the pics aren't the best, I took these with my iphone.

The Stig · 04-07-2012, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alain

I tried painting my mail slot and it turned out into a huge disaster lol. Yours came out great. What kind of tape did you use?

You want to use blue painters tape and you have to peel the paint off right after you finish the last coat.

awfarley · 04-07-2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasBU

So far I've plasti-dipped my bowties, taillight bezels, and the Camaro lettering. I'm still debating doing the beauty rings. Any thoughts/opinions?

Try this out, take a new razor and etch the front bowtie along the center where the two pieces meet. Then pull up the corner and pull the outer edge off. Gives it a black center. I like the look a little better. Just a thought.

I'm still up in the air about doing the beauty rings too.

I'm probably going to do it tonight and maybe take a picture or two if I do.

TexasBU · 04-07-2012, 02:37 PM

awfarley: I'm working on the beauty rings now, and I honestly think it's going to look better with no rings than with black rings. I'm going to finish the side I'm on and then compare, but chances are that the plasti-dip is coming off. Then I'll have the option to run black wheels or with the silver ring. The stock wheels look a little funny without the rings, but it's passable.

CDCNY · 04-07-2012, 03:29 PM

Can you do this on brake calipers?

Kornabakk7 · 04-07-2012, 04:51 PM

I just used basic masking tape from lowes. You just can't let the stuff dry. Pull it off as soon as possible after your last coat. And I waited maybe 15-30 seconds between coats. They're are still places mine pulled because I wasn't fast enough, but the front fascia turned out so good ( and was much larger ). I have to try it again.
Another tip: use a fresh can or clean the nozzle well. When I tried a redo the next day the nozzle was clogged & I got huge drops of paint coming out.

04-05-2012, 11:19 AM	#239
Rangore Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,220	Can't remember if I tagged this thread. Great info Stieger...thx. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition - No longer owned: 2010 Camaro 2LT, 1993 Camaro Z-28

04-05-2012, 01:40 PM	#240
Kornabakk7 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NC Posts: 9	I am impressed with this stuff. I did the SS intake slot, front fascia, and bottom of my front bumper. I found the plasti dip spray at lowes for under $6. It took two tries, and I still want to re-do the intake slot. After reading this thread I understood to take the tape off as soon as possible, and not letting it dry. The youtube videos I watched said to let it dry 30 minutes between coats. I think that works when you are doing raised emblems, but when its just on paint, you want to black it will leave you with torn edges. The first time I used newspaper, but thanks to whoever recommended the trash bags. I really like the way the car looks. And it's a great way to try out a look before getting vinyls or having it painted. I may do my SS rear emblem too. The plasti dip matched my flat black stripes very well. In this pic the stripes have a light dusting of pollen over them & the pics aren't the best, I took these with my iphone. Attached Images

04-05-2012, 03:50 PM	#241
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	Looks great! __________________ My Camaro Story

04-06-2012, 01:30 PM	#243
TexasBU Drives: 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 5	Thoughts on dipping the beauty rings? So far I've plasti-dipped my bowties, taillight bezels, and the Camaro lettering. I'm still debating doing the beauty rings. Any thoughts/opinions? Attached Images

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04-07-2012, 04:51 PM	#252
Kornabakk7 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NC Posts: 9	I just used basic masking tape from lowes. You just can't let the stuff dry. Pull it off as soon as possible after your last coat. And I waited maybe 15-30 seconds between coats. They're are still places mine pulled because I wasn't fast enough, but the front fascia turned out so good ( and was much larger ). I have to try it again. Another tip: use a fresh can or clean the nozzle well. When I tried a redo the next day the nozzle was clogged & I got huge drops of paint coming out.