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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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Got bored today, Plasti-Dip anyone?

Tell me what ya think. Took about a whole can to do all parts shown.

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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 10:10 PM
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looks good i might do the same but havent decided yet, might just stick with the chrome.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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Nice job,
compliments the paint.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 04:29 AM
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Good reversible project. Just dodge those chips that fly your way.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 05:27 AM
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Looks good, I did the samething to my grill, didn't like the chrome slats.

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Plastidip is really easy to use and you can always go back, unlike paint.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 07:02 AM
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Good job. Love the color of your MINI
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Thanks guys! Anybody else have any plasti-dip projects?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 09:20 AM
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Here is a few
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...adventure.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...up-review.html
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 09:28 AM
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Where do you get the plastic dip from
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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Creepo Depot (home depot) in the paint section or https://www.dipyourcar.com/home.php
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 10:24 AM
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I did mine originally, before I went to just paint, the plasti dip held up better to chips than my first paint job, if you do paint you really have to prep really good to get the adheasion you need to gaurd against chips, the plasti dip has good adheasion without sanding & the rubber qualities of it really helps in this area.

I'm so glad I took the plunge on my Pure Silver also.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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Has anyone ever plasti dipped their brake calipers? The calipers on my ride are looking tired and beat. I was thinking of doing something to dress them up.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by fastzombie
Has anyone ever plasti dipped their brake calipers? The calipers on my ride are looking tired and beat. I was thinking of doing something to dress them up.
I suspect the calipers get a little too hot for plasti-dip.

Caliper paint is cheap and readily available. You can get it at most automotive/hardware stores, I think OutMotoring carries it too.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 03:45 PM
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Plasti dip job you did is awesome!! It looks really good!

My son loves this stuff because he's able to do his wheels different colors fairly cheaply. His wheels have been a nice deep red and before that a shocking fluorescent green! They look great with his silver car.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BlwnAway
I did mine originally, before I went to just paint, the plasti dip held up better to chips than my first paint job, if you do paint you really have to prep really good to get the adheasion you need to gaurd against chips, the plasti dip has good adheasion without sanding & the rubber qualities of it really helps in this area.

I'm so glad I took the plunge on my Pure Silver also.
Yea definitely do, love the black accent on pure silver cars
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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New project for today! A real catch can not some cheap non venting can off ebay with a vendors name on it and $175

Plasti dip fun!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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My whole car is plasti-dipped you can see pictures of it in my gallery
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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does this plastic dip once on do ok agains car wash .. power wash etc?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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does this plastic dip once on do ok agains car wash .. power wash etc?
https://www.dipyourcar.com/pages.php?pageid=48
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ryanleeis
does this plastic dip once on do ok agains car wash .. power wash etc?
Yes the only issue you may have is if your plasti-dip is chipped pressure washing will make a bubble under it but repair is relatively easy.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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Watch the video

https://www.dipyourcar.com/pages.php?pageid=1
 
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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Got bored again...


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