Hi guys. I am looking to PLASTI DIP my WHITE 08 accord ROOF. I thought I would ask you guys as I trust this site more than any other for accords. I live in canada where we get HARSH -40 degree celcius winters, and hot plus 45 degreee celcius summers. I am worried that because of the harsh canadian climate that the plasti dip will harm my paint.

I am also wondering what cans to buy, cost, and how to put it on properly? I have a sunroof so I am wondering if I just spray and cut it out after or if I mask and paint? Let me know guys thanks!

 

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+plasti+dip+a+cars+roof

 

THANKS bud. I am asking ppl who have done it, not just google.

 

^most people use vinyl wrap on their roof. it's way more durable than plasti dip and will look A LOT better.

 

+1 on vinyl

You can get some vinyl on ebay for very little $$$. I have heard plasti dip doesn't stick well on horizontal surfaces also.

 

Plasti dip works on any kind of surface. There is Plasti Dip kits that can go over the whole entire car.

You need to make sure there is no debris or dirt anywhere on the surface. Do 3-5 coats depending on your liking at 15 minutes between each interval. You will need about 3-4 cans just incase.

 

PLASTI DIP makes a SMOKE finish that apparently some ppl use for taillights, but it seems that some ppl use the traditional black to taillights as well. How is this stuff transparent? this stuff is amazing and im just learning about it.

 

can you use just the black multi surface stuff on taillights? I asked because apparently that is all they sell in Ottawa, Canada!~

 

Plasti-Dip on your taillights? Are you serious?

Most people, including myself, have used it for emblems, grills, and other small body pieces. The roof is a large area and it'll be hard to get an even coat on it.

Do it right or don't do it at all

 

why the heck would you want to paint your tail lights?

 

so glad this awesome thread was created, thanks OP!!

 

hahaha. This thread went from okay lets try to help the guy out to.. LOL RUT

 

Dave, don't do your roof with this stuff. It won't cover evenly and will look horrible. Get a vinyl wrap instead.

 

In all seriousness, Plastidip CAN be used on body panels such as a roof, but it will probably look like crap and won't have an even texture. Just use vinyl because it is easy to apply to large areas and doesn't take much effort.

 

Plastidip comes in about 6 colors, one being flat black. I think this is what you are wanting to use. I tried it on my Silver 350Z. Painted a racing stripe on the hood. It didn't come out that hot. I may not have put enough coats on it. But it was splotchy and uneven. I did paint my front lip and it was pretty even. They make a glossified that makes the color glossy. It's doesn't work on the flat black, makes it more of a satin. They do make a product for headlights as well, it's called Smoke. You can read all about Plastidip here:

www.dipyourcar.com

They also have how-to vids. I plastidipped my rims in flat black and they came out prestine. Hope this helps.

 

There's a 1st Gen TL (I think) guy that plastidipped his whole car black...it's hard to get an even reflective (or even non if you're going for a matte look) finish with it.

I am on board with suggesting just using the vinyl or leave it alone.

 

^^^ Yeah, it's hard to make it look good, especially with the aerosol-style can.

 

ugh that car looks awful...

 

Haha, granted, you only want to do the roof, but vinyl will do you much better

 

Like come on, everyone has their own style. Alot of guys do their shit all gay on here with moldy looking center stack, chrome grilles, chrome rims, chrome this and that like grow up.

 

Speak for your self. With the exception of tint on the windows, if it doesn't make my car go faster, stop better, or corner like a snake in a rat hole...then it doesn't get put on my car***.

***Especially if there is any kind of adhesive or double sided tape involved in the process.***

 

I see what you did there

 

PS...that guy peeled it off shortly after.

Sounds like you agree, Dave. Don't do it.

 

Not mine, but this person did it.
http://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w2...k-anymore.html

 

^he paid a company to do that.
that company has perfected the spray technique.

I dont think kingkong...err i mean davewhodundun is a professional, and it will come out looking like the 1st gen TL above

 

Go hard or go home...

 

yeah I agree, that looks professionally done.

 

Wait a sec...you tried to platidip a racing stripe on the hood of a 350Z?! You're kidding, right? Not trying to be a smart ass, I'm being serious...you were joking, right?

OP, every person I've seen try plastidip on their TL's roof has ended up removing it because it's almost impossible to apply it evenly. Even glossy vinyl tends to have cloudy spots that make it look odd. I don't think I've ever seen anyone apply flat black vinly to their roofs. If you want it to look perfect, get your roof painted black by a reputable paint shop. The backup option should be vinyl. The third and last option should be the pastidip route, but I can guarantee you won't be happy with it.

 

Yep, I'm serious. Live and learn. Came right off without hurting the paint.