thorpe991 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Has any one messed with the stuff other than me I just did the chrome on my front bumper and plan on doing the rear soon it looks awesome plan on putting pics up tomarro If any of you have any ?s about it got to dipyourcar.com it's a store and a forum that's were I'm getting all my info from Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Put enough layers on. For wheels, bumpers etc you would like to have a solid 4 layers. The Dipyourcar.com guys are pretty knowledgeable and are pretty chill. Been by their store in Coral Springs. They tend to do a lot of high end cars there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I have "dipped" 2 sets of wheels for my (wife's) blazer, my moms other sons ranger, and a bunch of small misc. trim and random stuff. Achieved what I wanted and holds decent (as said, make sure you put some good coats on). Plasti-dip is this years bedliner (which reminds me, I have bedliner to re-do) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96se4x4 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I love plasti dip! Did the bumpers,wheels and plastic trim on my Dodge Ram.Did the wheels,bumpers,grill,and hood on my pathy.Its held up great for 2+ years now.Cleans easily and looks great.Now Im sure it wouldn't hold up to serious off roading/rock crawling but I dont do that.The best part is if you change your mind you can peel it off.I've been considering painting my whole pathy with it.I agree, the guys at dipyourcar.com are great.Never been there but talked to them on the phone.Losts of great info on their website too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/36195-anyone-heard-of-dip-your-car/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hytekrednek Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I plan on doing this with my Pathy. I want to accent it in RED So I can show my support for the Georgia Bulldogs. GO DAWGS. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyficky Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I did my wheels recently, truck is black, so I went with flat black. It was super easy and the stuff is forgiving compared to paint. It's not as durable though. @Hytekrednek, GO DAWGS!!!!! I like the idea of the red accents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpe991 Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Did my rear chrome today Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 When I had my taco I did grill, wheels and fenders Before After It comes off flat surfaces pretty easy too 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpe991 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 When I had my taco I did grill, wheels and fenders Before After It comes off flat surfaces pretty easy too looks awesome "my taco" thats great i love tacos (the food) haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Just picked up the cans this weekend, going after black rims.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 How long will this stuff last? I see that it is easy to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I had it on about 8 months before I traded my truck...I got a couple nicks in the fender flares from parking lots but its easy to spray back over it and it blends in perfectly...and I wouldnt day its easy to remove...you have to get it up then pull at a steady rate...pretty durable...grill never chipped, neither did the wheels...never used high pressure (pressure washer) to wash it but did hand wash it with no problems and a hose to rinse Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpe991 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 I've watch multiple vids on washing it with a pressure washer and it looks fine Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I will be doing this to my grill, brush guard, and soon to be reinstalled flares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpe991 Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 I will be doing this to my grill, brush guard, and soon to be reinstalled flares. Nice defiantly put pics up when it's done Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I just re did my door handles, swing away trim, bumpers, and flares, IT LOOKS BRAND SPANKING NEW! Did three coats, also re painted my windshield wipers with some dupont high temp engine paint and clear, looks nice, wish it was more matte than the semi gloss i had lying around, but my rig is looking pretty healthy right now. -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I'm assuming that you guys are prepping the surfaces with some sort of solvent? Or are you guys just sanding first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 No sanding or solvent. Just a good wash with dish soap to remove any old wax and oils. For wheels maybe a good scrub with Simple Green or equivalent first then the dish soap. If you sand or scotch brite the surface. Then you'll pretty much never get it off. And if you do it'll look like crap. Sent from my Moto X! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I used a scuff pad on my grille when I did it and had great results. You pretty much only have to give whatever it is you're painting a good clean, paint thinner does a really nice job for my applications. I did my rims today (pics tomorrow) and used Meguiar's Hot Rims All Wheel and Tire Cleaner on them with excellent results. That's what I use on my rims/tires anyway, so I know it's good stuff. But in short, no really special prep- that's what makes it magic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I sprayed my grill and brushguard yesterday using a cloth and brake cleaner to prep the surface. I took before pics but did not take any afters yet. It looks much better up close but, pretty much the same from the kitchen window. I need to order some clips from Rob this week so that I can spray the flares and reinstall them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Plastidipped my rims this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I love it! I have been thinking about putting my factory Tri-spokes back on and plasti dipping them. My problem is that I have new 31's on my steelies. I might have to look into the possibility of mounting one on one of my factory wheels to check for front wheel placement. I can't remember if they will fit without a wheel spacer or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Not 100% sure as I haven't done it before, but I assume so, considering I have 30.5"s with no rubbing. Are the steelies different backspacing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Never mind .. I had a brain fart. The steelies are 15" and the Tri-spokes are 16". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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