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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Plastidip Mini? What chemicals clean the best!?

Here's a pic of my R53 in white!!! I may get thrashed for this and some people may not like it, but its my car, and I like it, so I figured I'd show it for other people who share my opinion.

I was wondering what my R53 would look like white, and didn't want to paint it. I figured, if I don't like it, I want to get rid of it.

I didn't think about everything you run over in this car sticks to it.

Well, I Plasti-Dipped my Mini a few months back, and didn't realize the pain it would be to clean the back hatch! It turned out good, but now I can't find a safe way of cleaning the dirt off the hatch!

Worst case scenario, I protected my car through the winter, but I would like to make it look clean again.

Does anybody have any idea on chemicals used to clean the plasti-dip?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 05:48 PM
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Why not just spray some more over top in those areas? It will be cheaper than buying a cleaning product because you already have the dip. Plus it will make it easier to remove if you ever decide to since plastidip comes off better when its thicker
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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I don't want to spray over the dirt, the picture isn't the best, but the dip came out perfectly, it is smooth, and looks very clean. I sprayed gallons of dip out of a wagner sprayer, and don't want to have to go through that every time I want the car clean. I live on a back road, so its never easy, but I'm trying.

I'm not looking to spray, and let dry, then spray, etc. too time consuming. Just looking to wash up.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Do you have the dip clearcoat on there as well? That may be easier to wipe down.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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Try Simple Green
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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Water/Soap/Dry or use Windex. Windex never fails me with plasti-dip.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Simple green works very well! I have tried that BDP from dipyourcar.com it works, but doesn't worth that much money to be honest.

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Water/Soap/Dry or use Windex. Windex never fails me with plasti-dip.
Hi danjreed!! I am from philly too!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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Simple green works very well! I have tried that BDP from dipyourcar.com it works, but doesn't worth that much money to be honest.


Hi danjreed!! I am from philly too!
Cant say I've seen your car around? What part?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by danjreed

Cant say I've seen your car around? What part?
I live in state college now I only go back once or twice a month
I used to live in Havertown and work at the city. Lol
 
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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Using a proper cleaning cloth could be your key to cleaning the Dipped care well. Check out this video:

I'm interested in seeing what all those stickers say on your back window. Got a close up pic of the window?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Kdub
Using a proper cleaning cloth could be your key to cleaning the Dipped care well. Check out this video: http://youtu.be/4yAreuSt0tY

I'm interested in seeing what all those stickers say on your back window. Got a close up pic of the window?
thanks. And. I do. Just a sec, I'll post them up.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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old pic. before the dip. I think most of them are on there!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 01:31 PM
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the wiener dog says "get on my level" lol and i have the import alliance stickers on the other side.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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Those are some hilarious stickers! I love them. Thanks for sharing
 
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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No Problem! Thanks!
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 06:04 PM
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I just run mine through a carwash and it comes out nice and pretty again
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by miniC00PERs
Here's a pic of my R53 in white!!! I may get thrashed for this and some people may not like it, but its my car, and I like it, so I figured I'd show it for other people who share my opinion.

I was wondering what my R53 would look like white, and didn't want to paint it. I figured, if I don't like it, I want to get rid of it.

I didn't think about everything you run over in this car sticks to it.

Well, I Plasti-Dipped my Mini a few months back, and didn't realize the pain it would be to clean the back hatch! It turned out good, but now I can't find a safe way of cleaning the dirt off the hatch!

Worst case scenario, I protected my car through the winter, but I would like to make it look clean again.

Does anybody have any idea on chemicals used to clean the plasti-dip?

Folks who used white PD on their wheels use foaming action style aerosol tire cleaner, I think it was the Armorall brand ? Then a light easy spray with the hose ( not high pressure ) Properties of both the PD and tires are somewhat similar and have yielded positive results even with brake dust.

 
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 07:48 AM
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hey, ill give it a shot!!! thanks!!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 12:25 PM
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The OP wanted to clean, not remove...

Besides, why not just peel it off? Should come right off, unless not enough product has been used.
 
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