New pics, plasti-dip lower grill - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ColdCamaroSS · 05-18-2011, 10:51 AM

Well after seeing other members luck with plasti-dip, I decided to give it a try.

Decided to do the lower front valence and grill area ala ZL1. (larger grill opening look) Prep work involved washing the front end, masking around the grill area and newspapering everything that had a potential to get overspray.

Took a lot of coats, each gradually thicker, to achieve a smooth look. It does make you think "OMG what the hell did I do" in between coats but once dry, looks pretty much like vinly. Tips would include using a razor and scoring/cutting along the tape lines to prevent the plasti-dip from peeling.

I need to touch up a few spots but otherwise I'm happy and it seems like it will be durable. Also, did a test patch and the stuff peels off fine with a little persuasion. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

Devryn17 · 05-18-2011, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColdCamaroSS

Well after seeing other members luck with plasti-dip, I decided to give it a try.

Decided to do the lower front valence and grill area ala ZL1. (larger grill opening look) Prep work involved washing the front end, masking around the grill area and newspapering everything that had a potential to get overspray.

Took a lot of coats, each gradually thicker, to achieve a smooth look. It does make you think "OMG what the hell did I do" in between coats but once dry, looks pretty much like vinly. Tips would include using a razor and scoring/cutting along the tape lines to prevent the plasti-dip from peeling.

I need to touch up a few spots but otherwise I'm happy and it seems like it will be durable. Also, did a test patch and the stuff peels off fine with a little persuasion. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

No pic.

scottyvegas · 05-18-2011, 11:49 AM

Looks pretty cool.

shl4Z28 · 05-18-2011, 11:54 AM

Nicely done!

marley. · 05-18-2011, 12:06 PM

Lookin good!

peele1 · 05-18-2011, 12:08 PM

That looks nice

YOURWORSTNIGHTMARE · 05-19-2011, 12:20 AM

Looks great....and I guess you can peel it off if you get tired of it.

fixxer56 · 05-19-2011, 03:04 PM

Very nice, how did you prime the paint for the plasti-dip? and how many coats do you recommend to do something like this?

Rounki · 05-19-2011, 08:17 PM

I like! Planning on doing the same thing. Even contemplating doing the whole roof of the car but I might do that with sheet vinyl. Is the black pretty close in color with your stripes?

pyledrivr · 05-19-2011, 08:23 PM

Did mine today .....easy and cheap mod... the two things I like

The Stig · 05-19-2011, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fixxer56

Very nice, how did you prime the paint for the plasti-dip? and how many coats do you recommend to do something like this?

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=1#post3234181

I made a thread of application tips for plasti dip. It doesn't take any prep

2010 SSRS · 05-19-2011, 10:17 PM

nice

cyberLS · 05-20-2011, 03:16 AM

been thinking about this. Looks great tho

Romeloc · 05-20-2011, 03:30 AM

05-18-2011, 10:51 AM	#1
ColdCamaroSS Drives: 1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 2 Posts: 412	New pics, plasti-dip lower grill Well after seeing other members luck with plasti-dip, I decided to give it a try. Decided to do the lower front valence and grill area ala ZL1. (larger grill opening look) Prep work involved washing the front end, masking around the grill area and newspapering everything that had a potential to get overspray. Took a lot of coats, each gradually thicker, to achieve a smooth look. It does make you think "OMG what the hell did I do" in between coats but once dry, looks pretty much like vinly. Tips would include using a razor and scoring/cutting along the tape lines to prevent the plasti-dip from peeling. I need to touch up a few spots but otherwise I'm happy and it seems like it will be durable. Also, did a test patch and the stuff peels off fine with a little persuasion. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

05-18-2011, 11:49 AM	#3
scottyvegas X SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRSM6 1988 Sportside Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: iN tHE zEN dEN Posts: 661	Looks pretty cool. __________________ MODS: PEDDERS XA COIL OVERS, STAGE 3 CAM, McLEOD CLUTCH, SKIP SHIFT, , HURST SHORT THROW, CAI INTAKE, SCOOP, WASHER RELO KIT, KOOKS HEADERS, KOOKS HI FLOW CATS, CUSTOM TUNE, QTP CUT OUTS, PAINTED STRIPES, PAINTED SS EMBLEMS, PAINTED FIN, PAINTED REAR TAIL LAMP BEZELS, HERITAGE GRILLE, DUCTS, AAC STUFF, BAER ROTORS, HAWK PADS, FUZZY DICE, LASER BEAMS, DISCO BALL, SYBIAN & 3 CHROME VALVE STEM CAPS................

05-18-2011, 12:08 PM	#6
peele1 Drives: 2010 Victory Red 1LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aberdeen, NC Posts: 259	That looks nice __________________ VIN #4403 Victory Red 1LT/RS

05-19-2011, 12:20 AM	#7
YOURWORSTNIGHTMARE ur principal is ur friend Drives: RED 2004 C5 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Posts: 173	Looks great....and I guess you can peel it off if you get tired of it. __________________ Summit white SS/RS....four wheels, two doors, and various nuts and bolts. Oh, and it runs just fine on regular and without a clutch peddle. Believe me!

05-19-2011, 03:04 PM	#8
fixxer56 Thin Blue Line Drives: ABM 2LT/RS #10094 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Pa Posts: 1,386 View My Garage	Very nice, how did you prime the paint for the plasti-dip? and how many coats do you recommend to do something like this? __________________ One of the "Few Blue"

05-18-2011, 11:54 AM	#4
shl4Z28 Drives: 2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4x Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lost Wages, NV Posts: 329	Nicely done!

05-18-2011, 12:06 PM	#5
marley. OCD Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mel's Drive-In Posts: 503	Lookin good!

05-19-2011, 08:17 PM	#9
Rounki Drives: 2010 CGM SS/RS IO Int. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 269	I like! Planning on doing the same thing. Even contemplating doing the whole roof of the car but I might do that with sheet vinyl. Is the black pretty close in color with your stripes? __________________ Ron K. XS Power 1 7/8 LT Headers XS Power 3" Cat Back Vmax TB ADM Street Intake H&R Springs Forgestar F14s Tuned by HPT

05-19-2011, 08:23 PM	#10
pyledrivr SW Drives: 2011 Camaro Summit White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 327 View My Garage	Did mine today .....easy and cheap mod... the two things I like __________________ 2011 Summit White LS pyledrivr@hotmail.com

05-19-2011, 10:17 PM	#12
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	nice __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-20-2011, 03:16 AM	#13
cyberLS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 2,224 View My Garage	been thinking about this. Looks great tho

05-20-2011, 03:30 AM	#14
Romeloc Drives: 2010 Black 2SS RS A6 Inferno Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,160	__________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS A6 Inferno Interior Polished Rims, Sunroof Born 11/19/09 mods: 20% tints Borla Atak cat-bak Roto-Fab intake amber footwell, dome, and trunk lighting(AAC) Decepticon Gas door Led Taillights (technostalgia)

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