Drayton

Found this by chance.

I suppose it's easier than wrapping if you're into that sort of thing but I don't think I'd try it.

RichieST

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the front grille on my car is painted with plasti-dip, I am quite impressed by it actually, the finish is great and it is resitiant to chips. Not sure I'd do a whole car though

STeve

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thought that quite interesting tbh

CossieDannyboy

I quite like that.. to start with i thought " the light man!! what are you doing???"
but looks good and fun
anyone know how much it is though?

The Underdog

been watching a few of these vids lately and it seems a great option for wheels especially

The Underdog

10 pound a can roughly i found onine

xr2wishy

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hmmm, tempting, i've got an alfa gtv in need of paint attention.
this could be a laugh, the car owes me very little as it is. it's something to sleep on i guess.

The Underdog

if its 1 can per wheel you could do a set for Ł40. last night i was looking onto it and i think il have a go at mine

RichieST

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I reckon you'd get more than 1 wheel per can. I did my whole lower grille an used half a can. Still got a can and a half left. Might sling it over the bonnet of the shitter mondeo tomorrow to see what it looks like lol

The Underdog

even better then. looks as if any monkey could do it so might catch on over here. seems big in america.

phil_focus

That looks BRILLIANT!

Kits are faily inexpensive and if applied right you can get a very good finish and it protects the paintwork underneith withou damaging it. This has to be a strong contender to vinyl wrapping as its far cheaper and once you've got te equipment all you have to do is buy a couple of tins for the next car!

H15 FSC

thats mental, just sprays everything.

oibren85

Its like paint spraying for dummies. Goona look into it for the track car where you want it to look good but dont want to pay out 1k every year. means you can easily repair issues on bumpers and stuff. Always wanted to be able to do it but never wanted to pay for all the equipment and stuff to get a good job and then be shit at it.

Chopshop85

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This has been pretty big in the states for a while now.

So much so that Plasti-Dip have started doing gallon pots with all sorts of colours, they even do gloss coat and metalics now.

Sticky.

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This has been out for ages but now catching on in the uk, it's a great idea and like said its a cheaper and quicker way of wrapping a car a different car for half the cost and time.

Fudgey

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That looks pretty cool, but what about washing it etc?? As it looks like it peels off the corners fairly easily!!!
And how much are kits?

P_is_for_Paul

I watched all the videos on the site last night and he says after 4 hours of it being on it sets a lot harder than what it's like at first, they pressure was it really close and it's fine, and they put it through a petrol station car wash with the brushes and its alright!

JayCC

That actually looks awesome. I'd try it.

jason_nike

Looks well worth a try.

mightysprocket

That's impressive, definitely has its applications. Might do my s2

STeve

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just got a can at local motor factors to play with must admit it does not go that far if doing a wheel for instance and the can was Ł11.99 , but ideal for smaller areas like mirrors, vents and grills

Oranoco

That looks awesome, always wanted my A4 white but wrapping gas always been as expensive as having it painted, think I was quoted 1200 by one place.

STeve

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bloke on ebay will plastidip your whole car for Ł600

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plasti-Dip...item3a7cd0bc60

Drayton

So who's going to be the first and show a plasti dipped car at a show this year?

davidfox280585

this is where its at

RichieST

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don't forget plastidip only lasts a year at most before it fades and wears and will need to be done again.

jason_nike

Now thats cool too

ben_frst

seen a set of wheels done like this looked great

NEIL A

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I'm realy tempted to do my Clio track car in the bright green at some point once it gets a bit more scuffed up.

Carlos-Titx

How much do those spray guns cost?

If be very tempted to have a go doing the Mondingo at some point.

the_frozen_one

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That's got me damp!

Ginge !

I'd like my Clio white for some reason

BRAMMER

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Looks good for small items - not sure about a whole car but if it were a track car it would be ideal

Fudgey

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Fair play then bud, I was thinking that when getting in and out etc if you rub your leg on the sill it would start to peel off etc, and I use a jet washer if I ever clean a car

phil_focus

Not calling you a liar but have you got any evidence to back this up?
Genuinely want to know as I'm seriously considering this in the future and the more info and links to projects I can find the better!

Cheers

Chopshop85

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Its one of those things:
The company say 3-5 years.
People on forums/youtube say they have experienced peeling after 2-3months.
Others have had plasti-dip'd wheels good as new after a year of road use.
Some people have claimed damage to lacquer when removing, other people blame that on incorrect prep. etc etc..

The only way to know for sure is to just try it yourself.

RichieST

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I read it on another forum, they got it from plastidip themselves. As said, I have it on my front lower grille, it's been on for about 8 months or so and still looks good. Car doesn't get used much though. If you look on that plasti dip peeling off video, you can see where it's all worn around the door handle.

RichieST

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Just photoshopped my wheels to their gun metal colour, what do you benders think?

Might give it a go sometime!

phil_focus

Ok cheers chaps. I think the longevity depends very much on who's done it and how good their prep is and how many coats they used but the possible lacquer damage is a concern.

hmm more research me thinks.

m11rcm

Has anyone try'd this yet ?

Cheers marc