Wheels: Plastidip + Bronze Duplicolor??
08-13-2013, 10:37 PM
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When my vinyl finally kicks the bucket (and it wont be for a looong time because I paid for very good quality and my car isn't a daily) I'll just have it replaced with paint.
And depending on the age of the car...how much UV fade it there, etc....a good clay, polish, buff, and wax will usually fix all.
And depending on the age of the car...how much UV fade it there, etc....a good clay, polish, buff, and wax will usually fix all.
08-13-2013, 10:40 PM
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When my vinyl finally kicks the bucket (and it wont be for a looong time because I paid for very good quality and my car isn't a daily) I'll just have it replaced with paint.
And depending on the age of the car...how much UV fade it there, etc....a good clay, polish, buff, and wax will usually fix all.
And depending on the age of the car...how much UV fade it there, etc....a good clay, polish, buff, and wax will usually fix all.
I'm confused as to how a clay, polish, buff and wax is going to repair un/faded paint?
08-13-2013, 10:48 PM
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I've been amazed by what I've seen some detailers. Doesn't always work...but for a car such as mine, I'm not concerned.
If I pulled the factory pinstripes off my 97 JGC...even with a full detail...yeah you'd probably have a permanent line...I also havent washed that car in over a year...and I dont think I've waxed it in the 3 years I've had it AND it lives outside to constant UV.
08-14-2013, 02:14 PM
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I just saw a 3 series that was painted entirely with Plastidip.
That thing looked like straight up just came out of coal mines.
ok... i guess he is not the only one
That thing looked like straight up just came out of coal mines.
ok... i guess he is not the only one
08-14-2013, 02:24 PM
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There are a number of guys that run plastidip rather than using vinyl to wrap the entire car. If done well, from a short distance away, you can't tell if it's plastidip or vinyl.
08-14-2013, 02:31 PM
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Or maybe there is a difference in color when you use cans or the spray gun.
08-14-2013, 02:42 PM
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Because the majority of the fading happens from UV discoloration to the clear. Usually a good wet sanding/polishing and waxing will remove the fading
08-14-2013, 02:52 PM
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Problem is the majority of what you see is done poorly by someone in their garage trying to do it in one coat with a rattle can (instead of 10 or so really light coats)
08-14-2013, 03:21 PM
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Its also soured me on flat black...
08-14-2013, 03:22 PM
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08-14-2013, 06:18 PM
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There are cars such as the fit (and I think the prius)...where the clear coat is mixed in with the paint...I would think those would be more prone to problems over time.
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