Plastidipped my car.

[Dark_Horse]

I'm wondering if this could be used as an under coating to inhibit rust on the subframe.

 

[tsi1991awd]

I'm wondering if this could be used as an under coating to inhibit rust on the subframe.

It could, but honestly I would just use the Rustoleum or Duplicolor undercoating from Pep Boys. I used it in my hatch area since it was a bit rusty (fvcking phantom leak)....it is much thicker than the Plastidip.

 

[Ghostcrafter]

It could, but honestly I would just use the Rustoleum or Duplicolor undercoating from Pep Boys. I used it in my hatch area since it was a bit rusty (fvcking phantom leak)....it is much thicker than the Plastidip.

I'm actually going to be trying out Duplicolor Kevlar Bed Armor, for the engine bay, under-body, and internal (under the carpet, behind panels, etc.). We just got it in at my work, figured it should do a good job and hold up against a Wisconsin winter.

 

[SuperDave007]

I'll be doing my hood tonight, it is already primered. If I like how it turns outs, I'll be doing the roof and rear fin/spoiler.

 

[endeffect0]

did my drip rails and mirrors in black, they were pretty sun baked. the black looks pretty good. I have decided to wait till I order the batch of silver to do the rest of the car.

It does say (on the non spary cans of 'dip) that you can use a toluene based thinner. I assume then you could thin it out enough to spray through a gun?

 

[JcLovesLex]

look at my profile pics

 

[97gst_spyder]

Hows it holding up?

 

[TSI from Hell]

Im wondering how well this would work on interior panels...

Same here... I have a beige dash in my DD civic and wanted to do the upper dash black, i'll do it as soon as I can get a day off. I'll post up pics.

OP, do you know how well this would hold up to dash vinyl?

 

[tsi1991awd]

This will adhere to any surface. But if it's on something you are constantly touching / rubbing against then you may want to be careful.

 

[endeffect0]

I dono about the dash... but i plastidipped the outside of a beer mug a little while ago, yes beer was involved in the decision making process.... but its been through the dishwasher a few times now and it seems to be holding up just fine.

I would go for it.. seems to hold up to quite a bit of abuse IF you put it on thick enough.

 

[91 TSi GP]

That looks amazing. Kudos to you, I love the way it has the flat black feel but yet looks 10000x smoother and way more quality. I like it alot, great job!

 

[TSI from Hell]

This will adhere to any surface. But if it's on something you are constantly touching / rubbing against then you may want to be careful.

Yeah, just as I thought. Thanks!

endeffect0 I dono about the dash... but i plastidipped the outside of a beer mug a little while ago, yes beer was involved in the decision making process.... but its been through the dishwasher a few times now and it seems to be holding up just fine.

I would go for it.. seems to hold up to quite a bit of abuse IF you put it on thick enough.

Thanks for the info!

 

[SuperDave007]

I did my hood, roof and rear fin.

I really like the results. I'm going to redo the hood though. Take it down to the metal and use some primer and apply the plasti dip again.

I found them at HomeDepot for $5.98 a spray can.

One thing though, it has been a few days now and it still feels tacky. I tried to wipe away some sanding dust and it left some marks or streaks in the paint.

I had the garage at 70* while painting, then turned it off after, so it's been in there a day or two and probably been 60* or 50*.

Edit: I'll post up some pictures of it in a bit.

 

[tsi1991awd]

I did my hood, roof and rear fin.

I really like the results. I'm going to redo the hood though. Take it down to the metal and use some primer and apply the plasti dip again.

I found them at HomeDepot for $5.98 a spray can.

One thing though, it has been a few days now and it still feels tacky. I tried to wipe away some sanding dust and it left some marks or streaks in the paint.

I had the garage at 70* while painting, then turned it off after, so it's been in there a day or two and probably been 60* or 50*.

Edit: I'll post up some pictures of it in a bit.

It shouldn't feel tacky, BUT it will feel "sticky" in a way since it is a rubberized coating. Dirty and dust will stick to it like crazy for a while...just wash the part off with soap and water and you'll be good.

 

[tsi4g63dohc]

yay... Done... Go to my profile pics ,thanks again for trying it first

 

[tsi1991awd]

Looks good man.

 

[EclipticalGS]

I just plastidipped a parts washer (the outside of course) and im very suprised at how it looks after 2 days of mild hot degreaser splashing and running all over it. veedyy niceee

 

[dsm03]

Dont know about a whole car being painted with it, but I like the idear of certain spots/sections of a vehicle being plastidipped.. pretty cool

 

[92DSM89]

yay... Done... Go to my profile pics ,thanks again for trying it first

looks good. did you make that front lip or buy it. i want one

 

[Ghostcrafter]

I just noticed that lip, and I hosted one of the first images.

I want...

 

[Detective Coating]

Is this as simple as sanding, cleaning with acetone and then spray? I would like to do my roof with the black. What grit sandpaper did you use?

 

[92DSM89]

you don't really need to sand just clean the surface good and you should be fine

 

[endeffect0]

In my Opinion, sanding does not seems to be needed. I as i said earlier i painted a (glass) beer mug of mine a while back. I didn't sand it or prep it in any way other than drying it off. Its been through the washer probably a dozen times with no ill effects.

I would say leave the underlying paint the way it is. Likely you wont leave the car plastidipped forever. I tried some two tone work on my car and was able to peal it back off a few days latter with a plastic putty knife. no damage to the paint below and It Did Not Come Off Easy.

still it did come off, so i would call it reversible...

 

[djmixerx]

Im about to plastidip my Rx7 wheels. Ill take pictures once it done.

 

[ncampos92562]

Just redid my drip rails with this a couple days ago. Good stuff.

And what do you guys thing about certain parts painted with this? I kinda want to do my hood, roof, and maybe the wing/hatch. I know I can just peel it off if I don't like it but don't wanna go through the effort if it'll look weird.