To Dip or Not to Dip?

[isantop]

Maaco = garbage...

You're preaching to the choir here, bud. I'm suffering through a craptastic Maaco right now, which is why I'm looking to respray.

 

[talontorque]

just plasti-dip it.... at least u can peel it off and if u don't like it or repaint with different color plasti-dip

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Has anyone tried plastidipping, letting it cure fully, then spray painting regilar paint over it? To say, broaden your color range? You dont think it would eat away at the rubber do you? Point is so you could still peel it.

 

[GSLENK]

would probably spiderweb easily since dip is soft and flexible and more susceptible to expansion due to heat. just a guess.

 

[talontorque]

the only thing that isn't good is if you use regular paint to paint over it, it just makes it a lot harder to peel off

 

[miliman13]

Since we are on the topic, how many gallons of dip is recommended "enough" for a 2G ?

https://www.dipyourcar.com/product.php?productid=41&cat=23&page=1

This is the kit for small vehicles, includes TWO gallons.
Just figured some one will Google this thread and want to know the answer. ?

Quick help-full Video

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvkq-qyY9aY]Myths About Plasti Dip (Vol 1) - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Jward5]

Dip it and use the glossifier or whatever its called. Youd be surprised how well it will come out.

 

[phillytalon]

I had a 2007 corvette dip, 2009 audi s5 and my current 09 c63 benz. I have never had a problem with it taking paint off. start out light coats then heavy coats and you be fine.

 

[NeverEndingProject]

Plastidip also has a special gloss cover spray you can use on top of the plasti dip itself. It looks pretty good and could be a decent cover-up instead of having a crappy paint job. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfNZiOtV9ec]Gloss Charcoal (Dark Grey) Plasti Dipped S4 - YouTube[/ame]

 

[tharrison365]

just dip it. remember the more dip you use the easier it is to come off. when i do wheels i do about 7 layers and comes of pretty decent

 

[Ghost_92TSi]

I think the gallon comes off better then the arisol cans. My friends opened up a dipping company and they areadly did like 6 cars in two weeks. One guy didn't like the color he picked and took it all off, You can't even tell it was every dipped. (haven't looked super super closely, but definately didn't see anything in the cracks or anything)

 

[deylag]

Plastidip is awesome. If I had access to some I would have dipped my Evo by now.

A couple fast ways to remove plastidip.

1. Use SEM solvent #38373. I heard on the evo forums that it reduces the plastidip to dirty water. Then its easy to wipe off.

2. Use 3M adhesive remover. Its not as good as the solvent but it does have an effect.

3. Use an eraser wheel. You can get eraser wheels at the auto body supply shops. Attach it to a low speed drill and it will remove the plastidip by erasing it away. Also good for de-badging and adhesive removal.

 

[iiNFAMOUSCHRiS]

if i was you, I would vinyl wrap it rather than plastdip

 

[isantop]

if i was you, I would vinyl wrap it rather than plastdip

I'm trying to save money; Vinyl is rediculously expensive compared to Dipping. From what I've read it's even more than a low-end paint job.

 

[LandoAWD]

Vinyl is upwards of 2k for a car. You heard right.

Dip...looks like dip. It's for beaters and ricing out wheels. If your paint has reached beater status, however, you get a pass.