My 99 TL and Plasti Dip
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SR91128 (05-24-2013)
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I like the newer tailights, but I really like the older ones too. I'll probably pick up a pair just to have though. Thanks though man. I'm not sure how long it lasts. So far it looks like it's lasting over a year pretty easily.
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you can't do large surfaces like that with a plasti dip spray can. it's not a consistent spray so it will end up blotchy and with lots of streaks like yours. if you want it to look right, you need a compressor and gun.
i have heard that you can wipe down the surface after spraying with a chemical and it sort of evens out the plasti dip so it doesn't look blotchy. you could search what it is and try it out. then report back here.
i have heard that you can wipe down the surface after spraying with a chemical and it sort of evens out the plasti dip so it doesn't look blotchy. you could search what it is and try it out. then report back here.
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you can't do large surfaces like that with a plasti dip spray can. it's not a consistent spray so it will end up blotchy and with lots of streaks like yours. if you want it to look right, you need a compressor and gun.
i have heard that you can wipe down the surface after spraying with a chemical and it sort of evens out the plasti dip so it doesn't look blotchy. you could search what it is and try it out. then report back here.
i have heard that you can wipe down the surface after spraying with a chemical and it sort of evens out the plasti dip so it doesn't look blotchy. you could search what it is and try it out. then report back here.
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you can't do large surfaces like that with a plasti dip spray can. it's not a consistent spray so it will end up blotchy and with lots of streaks like yours. if you want it to look right, you need a compressor and gun.
i have heard that you can wipe down the surface after spraying with a chemical and it sort of evens out the plasti dip so it doesn't look blotchy. you could search what it is and try it out. then report back here.
i have heard that you can wipe down the surface after spraying with a chemical and it sort of evens out the plasti dip so it doesn't look blotchy. you could search what it is and try it out. then report back here.
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Ya I wouldn't do the whole car with the spray can. There is a solution to fix mistakes and I am going to buy the sprayer very soon. They also just came out with a better spray can tip. I'm waiting for taxes and I will be buying all of these things. I'm going to keep going with these cans though. I have more videos and there are jobs I did without blemishes or problems. The bigger areas are harder to stay consistent with but I am working on it. More videos coming soon! Pm me to plasti dip your cars/emblems/wings/grills/wheels/lips !!
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Do you have any results for a large flat surface?
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I am doin my trim and the rest of my car. The rest of my car is going to be gloss though.
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plasti dip ON the muffler...I wonder how it'll hold up.
I don't like the look, personally...but kudos on perfecting technique...some of those pictures of your car actually look pretty darn good/smooth.
I don't like the look, personally...but kudos on perfecting technique...some of those pictures of your car actually look pretty darn good/smooth.
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What do you mean do i have any results? Yea i have done it and had it turn out smooth. i dont have any pictures though. Ive got plenty of pictures of cars and car parts ive painted with paint though
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Yes, anyone can plasti dip. You don't need to pm me for anything, but you're more than welcome to if you like
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cooler temps, not cold Thin works too but you have to be careful that you dont get the tiger striping or rough, dry texture.
What do you mean do i have any results? Yea i have done it and had it turn out smooth. i dont have any pictures though. Ive got plenty of pictures of cars and car parts ive painted with paint though
What do you mean do i have any results? Yea i have done it and had it turn out smooth. i dont have any pictures though. Ive got plenty of pictures of cars and car parts ive painted with paint though
I meant did you have any pictures of a large flat surface that you painted with a plasti dip can W/O the tiger striping. Because if it can be done I'd like to see it.The OP's jobs still have tiger striping. I know you have painted a ton of stuff, but with paint it can be sanded and evened out.
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I meant did you have any pictures of a large flat surface that you painted with a plasti dip can W/O the tiger striping. Because if it can be done I'd like to see it.The OP's jobs still have tiger striping. I know you have painted a ton of stuff, but with paint it can be sanded and evened out.
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I'll do one just for you. It's really cold right now though. But I'll show you it can be done.
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I meant did you have any pictures of a large flat surface that you painted with a plasti dip can W/O the tiger striping. Because if it can be done I'd like to see it.The OP's jobs still have tiger striping. I know you have painted a ton of stuff, but with paint it can be sanded and evened out.
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Do you have update pic of Roof Top in day light?
I did do my roof few months ago but, got tiger striping so i just took it off. The only thing I kept plasti di black my rear roof spoiler.
You should try buying Spray kit will make big different. Keep up DIY thing an plasti di work
I did do my roof few months ago but, got tiger striping so i just took it off. The only thing I kept plasti di black my rear roof spoiler.
You should try buying Spray kit will make big different. Keep up DIY thing an plasti di work
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You cant sand out tiger striping with paint either. Ive done a few larger surfaces that were flat with great results from plasti dip in a can, i dont have pics though. it was done on our last ice racer. I even painted a car with spray cans once and it turned out better than a macco paint job. The new spray tips on the plastidip cans help spray better too.
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You cant sand out tiger striping with paint either. Ive done a few larger surfaces that were flat with great results from plasti dip in a can, i dont have pics though. it was done on our last ice racer. I even painted a car with spray cans once and it turned out better than a macco paint job. The new spray tips on the plastidip cans help spray better too.
Do you have update pic of Roof Top in day light?
I did do my roof few months ago but, got tiger striping so i just took it off. The only thing I kept plasti di black my rear roof spoiler.
You should try buying Spray kit will make big different. Keep up DIY thing an plasti di work
I did do my roof few months ago but, got tiger striping so i just took it off. The only thing I kept plasti di black my rear roof spoiler.
You should try buying Spray kit will make big different. Keep up DIY thing an plasti di work
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Yup it's perfect for calipers. It looks as good as the day I sprayed it. I didn't even clean off the caliper before dipping it either lol. Way better than that crappy duplicolor caliper kit which flakes off after 6 months or so.
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Wow I'm so glad you told me that! I almost bought that dupli color because I wasn't sure about the Plasti Dip in such a "rough" area. (Since there's a lot of heat and exposure to debris) Definitely Plasti Dippin my Legend calipers!
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Yeah they have been through two or three major snow storms, tons of rain and salt, stop and go traffic (braking from 50-10 a LOT), and even a few brake services and there's no peeling or discoloration. You can even use it on your brake rotor hubs if they are rusting.
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As long as you dont do a lot of spirited drives or auto-x or lapping days. Last time i went out my rotors were as red as red gets and my pads were on fire Plastidip wouldnt hold up to that