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pickwithaustin · 12-30-2014, 07:09 PM

I don't know much about Plasti Dip, so bare with me. I want to black out some chrome parts. Is Plasti Dip a good choice? Would this be the spray Plasti Dip I see in the stores? Do I need to prep the chrome, or just spray it on? How well does it hold up?

Thanks!

hworth18 · 12-30-2014, 07:20 PM

Yes, you would use the spray on dip that you find in the stores, it goes on just like spray paint. You can spray on top of chrome with no surface prep other than a thorough cleaning. I also recommend wiping the part down with alchohol. I plastidipped my rear bowtie and the chrome trim rings around my tailights. After a year, they still look like new. I also plastidipped my front splitter but it shows wear from rock chips and dirt. I will probably touch it up in the spring.

Roaddog · 12-30-2014, 07:31 PM

Lay on in several coats I wish they made gloss black this stuff is a spray on rubber coating comes out flat matte black with a very suttle shine

pickwithaustin · 12-30-2014, 07:47 PM

Awesome feedback, thanks guys. I'm going to do trim rings that go around the front and rear side markers. I just wanted to be sure it would work out before I order the trim rings.

djoker08 · 12-30-2014, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roaddog

Lay on in several coats I wish they made gloss black this stuff is a spray on rubber coating comes out flat matte black with a very suttle shine

If you want a gloss black you will need to go over it with there glossifier

Leem12 · 01-01-2015, 12:13 AM

I've dipped most of the parts on my car, wheels, taillight bezels, emblems and interior pieces. It all has held up well. It's easy to remove whenever you get tired of it as well.

Maniature · 01-01-2015, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roaddog

Lay on in several coats I wish they made gloss black this stuff is a spray on rubber coating comes out flat matte black with a very suttle shine

they are releasing a new product very soon that will have a metallic look

looks like a fresh stock color straight from the factory

here is the video:

Lateralus754 · 01-01-2015, 05:45 PM

look at the Dipyourcar Channel on youtube. Everything you need to know is there!

12-30-2014, 07:09 PM	#1
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12-30-2014, 07:20 PM	#2
hworth18 Jus' Cruzin Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Krypton Green Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northeast Oklahoma Posts: 1,108 View My Garage	Yes, you would use the spray on dip that you find in the stores, it goes on just like spray paint. You can spray on top of chrome with no surface prep other than a thorough cleaning. I also recommend wiping the part down with alchohol. I plastidipped my rear bowtie and the chrome trim rings around my tailights. After a year, they still look like new. I also plastidipped my front splitter but it shows wear from rock chips and dirt. I will probably touch it up in the spring. __________________ “The moment you think you know what’s going on in a women’s head, is the moment your goose is well and truly cooked” -Howard Stark

12-30-2014, 07:47 PM	#4
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Awesome feedback, thanks guys. I'm going to do trim rings that go around the front and rear side markers. I just wanted to be sure it would work out before I order the trim rings. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

01-01-2015, 05:45 PM	#8
Lateralus754 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United States Posts: 126 View My Garage	look at the Dipyourcar Channel on youtube. Everything you need to know is there! __________________ 2012 Camaro RS 2LT Vitesse Throttle Controller Elite Catch Can Solo Match-X-LFX Cat Back Exhaust Cold Air Inductions CAI

12-30-2014, 07:31 PM	#3
Roaddog Drives: 2014 LS V6 bright yellow Join Date: May 2014 Location: NorCal Posts: 45 View My Garage	Lay on in several coats I wish they made gloss black this stuff is a spray on rubber coating comes out flat matte black with a very suttle shine

01-01-2015, 12:13 AM	#6
Leem12 Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro (RS) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 347 View My Garage	I've dipped most of the parts on my car, wheels, taillight bezels, emblems and interior pieces. It all has held up well. It's easy to remove whenever you get tired of it as well.