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chicagobulls · 07-09-2013, 11:22 PM

If you put a lot of coats on it won't tear unless someone tries to tear it.

pnyklr · 07-10-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagobulls

If you put a lot of coats on it won't tear unless someone tries to tear it.

Define "lots".

-Funk

Glen e · 07-10-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pnyklr

Define "lots".

-Funk

see #6

ubrimah · 07-10-2013, 03:28 PM

I used carbon fiber vinyl

USMCSSGT-RET · 07-10-2013, 08:09 PM

This is what I might be going for:

And this is now:

It's similar to "chicagobulls" car, but my splitter is painted, so the vinyl or plasti-dipped part will make the lower grill look bigger, kinda like the ZL1 lower grill.

Glen e · 07-10-2013, 08:22 PM

nice idea and easy paint project....4 coats from diff angles...

skirush · 07-10-2013, 08:59 PM

Plasti dip is so cheap that I think I will try it thus weekend. I might try to top it with Plasti dip glossifier to give it little shine. Both are at Walmart for $6/can.

latino2SS · 07-10-2013, 10:06 PM

Vinyl. Thinking about changing to dip.

skirush · 07-10-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by latino2SS

Vinyl. Thinking about changing to dip

Just curious why you might want to switch?

latino2SS · 07-10-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by skirush

Just curious why you might want to switch?

Couple of reasons. One, I want the black around the whole lower grille along the lines. Two, got a couple of small nicks in the vinyl from road debris. I think dip would hold up better.

Glen e · 07-10-2013, 10:50 PM

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Couple of reasons. One, I want the black around the whole lower grille along the lines. Two, got a couple of small nicks in the vinyl from road debris. I think dip would hold up better.

Down low you want dip if you like the look....

Dip can be fixed - it also self heals a bit.....get some of their solvent and fix things:

https://www.dipyourcar.com/pages.php?pageid=8

7th vid down...

I'm mounting bull's splitter and dipping the front this weekend...stay tuned for pics....

JR 1 · 07-11-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by latino2SS

I think dip would hold up better.

Wouldn't regular automotive paint hold up even better?

pnyklr · 07-15-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ubrimah

I used carbon fiber vinyl

Got pictures and where did you get the CF vinyl from?

-Funk

brantley847 · 02-10-2014, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by latino2SS

Vinyl. Thinking about changing to dip.

That looks fantastic... has anyone ever used dip for the middle of the fascia (the portion under the head lights) like latino has done with the vinyl?

07-10-2013, 03:28 PM	#18
ubrimah Oreo Drives: Summit White LT/RS A6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Waco TX Posts: 1,248	I used carbon fiber vinyl __________________ Click the pic!

07-10-2013, 08:09 PM	#19
USMCSSGT-RET Drives: '14 SIM 2LT/RS Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1,412	This is what I might be going for: And this is now: It's similar to "chicagobulls" car, but my splitter is painted, so the vinyl or plasti-dipped part will make the lower grill look bigger, kinda like the ZL1 lower grill. __________________

07-10-2013, 08:22 PM	#20
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	nice idea and easy paint project....4 coats from diff angles... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

07-10-2013, 10:06 PM	#22
latino2SS Drives: 2012 IOM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 916 Posts: 153	Vinyl. Thinking about changing to dip. __________________ 2012 IOM 2SS/RS L99 Flowmaster Outlaw Axelback Exhaust, CAI Intake, Apex Scoop, Vmax TB, Elite Catch Can, Eibach Springs, CF VIS AMS Hood, Heritage Grille, Havoc Diffuser, ZL1 Rockers, ACS T4 Splitter, Glossy CF Anvil Spoiler, Showstopper Side Markers, FR Glossy Style 41's, IOM Calipers, 1LE Suede Steering Wheel, CFD Tap Shifter & other stuff.

07-09-2013, 11:22 PM	#15
chicagobulls one car wolfpack Drives: 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,226	If you put a lot of coats on it won't tear unless someone tries to tear it.

07-10-2013, 08:59 PM	#21
skirush Drives: 2013 1LS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nowhere Posts: 255 View My Garage	Plasti dip is so cheap that I think I will try it thus weekend. I might try to top it with Plasti dip glossifier to give it little shine. Both are at Walmart for $6/can.