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liquidsmoke · 04-12-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevrole+

Frog tape works the best. The paint doesn't tick to it as much and highly recommend it. It's the green tape. It peels easy too!!!

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thats exactly what i used. frog tape is nice! i could even peel the platidip off the fog tape after it dried.

liquidsmoke · 04-12-2012, 12:27 AM

also, i picked up some platic drop cloths from ace hardware for like a buck and some change, much better than using garbage bags or tons of tape. one sheet will pretty much cover your whole car.

hightower · 04-12-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by driyac

Did you do your rims Hightower?

Not yet. I should be doing them next weekend. Not this coming weekend but the next.

I was too busy to do them this past weekend. :(

fsusmithc2 · 04-12-2012, 11:08 AM

Here's a couple shots I took with my phone at work this morning. The finish is a little rough in spots so I think it may need another coat. I know the stuff can be peeled off but I'd like to avoid that if I can. I think some of the roughness was from hitting areas too lightly on a pass. I was just afraid of going too slow and getting runs.

I don't think it turned out bad enough to need to be totally re-done but another coat might do the trick as long as I apply it evenly and completely.

driyac · 04-12-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by hightower

Not yet. I should be doing them next weekend. Not this coming weekend but the next.

I was too busy to do them this past weekend. :(

Ya, I'm going to finish mine up Sunday. Then 1" drop is going on next Friday.

Well see how much of a difference it makes!

hightower · 04-12-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fsusmithc2

Here's a couple shots I took with my phone at work this morning. The finish is a little rough in spots so I think it may need another coat. I know the stuff can be peeled off but I'd like to avoid that if I can. I think some of the roughness was from hitting areas too lightly on a pass. I was just afraid of going too slow and getting runs.

I don't think it turned out bad enough to need to be totally re-done but another coat might do the trick as long as I apply it evenly and completely.

Looks good to me! Well done!

Quote:

Originally Posted by driyac

Ya, I'm going to finish mine up Sunday. Then 1" drop is going on next Friday.

Well see how much of a difference it makes!

Look forward to seeing your results. Funny thing is, I had the cans to do it this weekend, had my dad run by and pick them up form home depot. But when he found out I was going to plastidip my rims, he took them with him when he went out to dinner with my mom.

Haha, he knows he won't stop me, he's just slowing me down!

Chevrole+ · 04-12-2012, 10:46 PM

I want to drop mine bad. The wheel well gap is a lot on my 18 inch rims. I was thinkin the H&r springs. 1.8 rear and 1.7 front

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driyac · 04-12-2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hightower

Looks good to me! Well done!

Look forward to seeing your results. Funny thing is, I had the cans to do it this weekend, had my dad run by and pick them up form home depot. But when he found out I was going to plastidip my rims, he took them with him when he went out to dinner with my mom.

Haha, he knows he won't stop me, he's just slowing me down!

This is funny... Mine will most likely try to stop me as well. Im gonna steal his tools to install the springs so he will freak when he sees her on 4 jack stands and no wheels.... hahahaha

driyac · 04-12-2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevrole+

I want to drop mine bad. The wheel well gap is a lot on my 18 inch rims. I was thinkin the H&r springs. 1.8 rear and 1.7 front

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I think its a great look!

hightower · 04-13-2012, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by driyac

This is funny... Mine will most likely try to stop me as well. Im gonna steal his tools to install the springs so he will freak when he sees her on 4 jack stands and no wheels.... hahahaha

Haha yeah I told my old man I had to put it on jack stands and he was suspicious at first. Don't forget you need to use a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts back down to factory spec.

zombi · 04-13-2012, 12:46 PM

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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?

Do it man it looks great. I did mine a year ago and still looks good. Only had to redo two wheels so far.

Chevrole+ · 04-13-2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by zombi

Do it man it looks great. I did mine a year ago and still looks good. Only had to redo two wheels so far.

Do you have any problem washing the wheels? Wat do you do? Only had mine about 2 weeks

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AUS10BMX · 04-15-2012, 02:48 PM

This stuff is amazing!

Friday I did the Camaro lettering, and GM badges. Looks factory. It's crazy how well this stuff peels off around emblems leaving clean edges.

Today I painted the tail light bezels.

Very pleased with the look! I'll post back with pics.

fsusmithc2 · 04-16-2012, 11:34 AM

My previous rant here was a bit long and ranty so I decided to fix it (which in a way, parallels the problems I had with the wheels).

Plasti-Dip is definately a fun and inexpensive way to try a new look so don't be afraid. On the same token, if you're a perfectionist about things, you may want to think real hard about what you're getting into before you go for it.

My passenger side went fairly well, including the front which I posted a picture of before. Before I did the rear I decided to mask off the inside with tape and grocery bags to keep the inner well clean and that worked great too, just a bit more prep work.

The driver's side looks ok but I did both on Saturday and things didn't go nearly as smoothly, literally, as they did before. I peeled and re-did the rear and probably should peel the front too. During the whole process on the driver's side I nicked the coat a few times, either by my finger, the can I was using, or my lug wrench, and even when it was done I thought it needed a quick blast to touch things up and the overspray from that made things look fuzzy and defeated the purpose of blocking off the inside.

From a few feet back it looks great but I know each wheel has a unique set of issues and I may end up tossing the whole project.

Which brings me to my question: What can you use to make removal easier, particularly overspray on the inside of the rims?

04-12-2012, 12:27 AM	#282
liquidsmoke Two Miles An Hour Drives: SIM 2LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 1,209	also, i picked up some platic drop cloths from ace hardware for like a buck and some change, much better than using garbage bags or tons of tape. one sheet will pretty much cover your whole car. __________________ expect nothing, but take everything

04-12-2012, 11:08 AM	#284
fsusmithc2 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2017 2SS A8 50th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 1,261	Here's a couple shots I took with my phone at work this morning. The finish is a little rough in spots so I think it may need another coat. I know the stuff can be peeled off but I'd like to avoid that if I can. I think some of the roughness was from hitting areas too lightly on a pass. I was just afraid of going too slow and getting runs. I don't think it turned out bad enough to need to be totally re-done but another coat might do the trick as long as I apply it evenly and completely. Attached Images __________________ Current: 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary (#350)- 12.22 @ 115mph - MX0 8-speed automatic, CF5 power sunroof Former: 2012 1LT/RS A6 - 14.11 @ 99.75mph Order: TMFF65 1100 - 5/19/16 \| 2000 - 5/26/16 \| 3000 - 6/1/16 3100 - 6/6/16 (TPW 6/20) \| 3300 - 6/9/16 3400 - 6/10/16 \| 4200 - 6/23/16 \| 4300 - 6/28/16 5000 - 6/30/16 \| 6000 - 7/1/16 Club F1FTY

04-16-2012, 11:34 AM	#294
fsusmithc2 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2017 2SS A8 50th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 1,261	My previous rant here was a bit long and ranty so I decided to fix it (which in a way, parallels the problems I had with the wheels). Plasti-Dip is definately a fun and inexpensive way to try a new look so don't be afraid. On the same token, if you're a perfectionist about things, you may want to think real hard about what you're getting into before you go for it. My passenger side went fairly well, including the front which I posted a picture of before. Before I did the rear I decided to mask off the inside with tape and grocery bags to keep the inner well clean and that worked great too, just a bit more prep work. The driver's side looks ok but I did both on Saturday and things didn't go nearly as smoothly, literally, as they did before. I peeled and re-did the rear and probably should peel the front too. During the whole process on the driver's side I nicked the coat a few times, either by my finger, the can I was using, or my lug wrench, and even when it was done I thought it needed a quick blast to touch things up and the overspray from that made things look fuzzy and defeated the purpose of blocking off the inside. From a few feet back it looks great but I know each wheel has a unique set of issues and I may end up tossing the whole project. Which brings me to my question: What can you use to make removal easier, particularly overspray on the inside of the rims? __________________ Current: 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary (#350)- 12.22 @ 115mph - MX0 8-speed automatic, CF5 power sunroof Former: 2012 1LT/RS A6 - 14.11 @ 99.75mph Order: TMFF65 1100 - 5/19/16 \| 2000 - 5/26/16 \| 3000 - 6/1/16 3100 - 6/6/16 (TPW 6/20) \| 3300 - 6/9/16 3400 - 6/10/16 \| 4200 - 6/23/16 \| 4300 - 6/28/16 5000 - 6/30/16 \| 6000 - 7/1/16 Club F1FTY Last edited by fsusmithc2; 04-16-2012 at 01:16 PM.

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04-12-2012, 10:46 PM	#287
Chevrole+ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern KY Posts: 454 View My Garage	I want to drop mine bad. The wheel well gap is a lot on my 18 inch rims. I was thinkin the H&r springs. 1.8 rear and 1.7 front --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=39.011035,-84.370515 Sidewayz...ALWAYZ

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AUS10BMX Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	This stuff is amazing! Friday I did the Camaro lettering, and GM badges. Looks factory. It's crazy how well this stuff peels off around emblems leaving clean edges. Today I painted the tail light bezels. Very pleased with the look! I'll post back with pics.