Plastidipped the Vette

[pnad]

Overall a pretty simple process.
Some lessons learned for next time:
Need to blow water out of mirrors. Even 48hrs after a wash I had water leak out of the damn mirrors and bubble the dip.
Don’t worry about texture. Looking at the dipyourcar.com forums it seems everyone is paranoid about texture. Wasn’t a problem for me and I wasn’t being very careful.
Take your time when peeling the emblems. I hit a snag or two there.
It does not fill in rock chips or hide many flaws unfortunately.

Before:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t14/mr_pnad/Corvette/100_1554_zps5ff6590a.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/mr_pnad/media/Corvette/100_1554_zps5ff6590a.jpg.html)
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t14/mr_pnad/Corvette/100_1556_zps504cb5ab.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/mr_pnad/media/Corvette/100_1556_zps504cb5ab.jpg.html)

After:
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t14/mr_pnad/Corvette/20130601_074503_zpsa86bb68a.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/mr_pnad/media/Corvette/20130601_074503_zpsa86bb68a.jpg.html)
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t14/mr_pnad/Corvette/20130601_074615_zps99601244.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/mr_pnad/media/Corvette/20130601_074615_zps99601244.jpg.html)

[michelle]

What's the benefit or purpose of doing this?

(Please don't tell me you are going to go "off road" next".)

[xxtremeteam]

cant say Im a fan

[Josepy]

Anything but flat black and I think it would look better. I think have a gloss spray you can put on it.

[pnad]

Haters :p
I was tired of silver and the paint was peeling off the bumper. This was cheap and easy.

[Korndogg]

Yeah they have a glossifier. Honestly I'm a fan of the white plastidip with the glossifier. I don't even like white cars but it looks the best out of all the colors I think.

[Wagonbacker9]

Vettes don't "rat rod" well.. not a fan.

[DurtyKurty]

I like it.

[Prince Valiant]

Actually like it...reminds me of a stealthy fighter like an f-22/f-35 or something like that.

[Cryptic]

it's different... therefore I like it

[Yooformula]

Did you use cans or a paint spray gun? If you have any streaks or uneven layering, try using a spray gun. I am curious to see how the gunmetal or anthracite color would look on a car.

[CHEVLman]

I like it! Thanks for sharing.

[blackmage]

Im with Yoo on this one, did you rattle can it or have a paint gun? Either way, looks good from here man.

[Nix]

Did you use cans or a paint spray gun? If you have any streaks or uneven layering, try using a spray gun. I am curious to see how the gunmetal or anthracite color would look on a car.

I actuall picked up a case of 6 cans of gunmetal to do the chrome clad
Wheels on my 300. The finish is kinda starting to peel so I figured there is no better time than the present to try it. I can't hurt. I've seen pictures on the Chrysler chrome clads and it actually makes a bluish tint but settles over time. I've just been eliminating some of the chrome accents for shits & giggles and for personal amusement.

I've used the black on the grill of the 300 along with the grills that are on the bottom of the bumper placed next to the fog lights. I also coated the door handles. I did it in later winter and a lot of car washes later it's held up rather well.

For the record. I like the look of it on your vet. It's different. Plus if you end up hating it just peel it off.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/15/gagy3yge.jpg
Sent From My Junk SGS3

[JOHN 86GT]

I wonder how many people are going to ask you "what color are you going to paint it ?"

[nismodave]

bleh..sorry.

[DurtyKurty]

Did you use cans or a paint spray gun? If you have any streaks or uneven layering, try using a spray gun. I am curious to see how the gunmetal or anthracite color would look on a car.

I just got the anthracite to do my wheels. I'll post pics if your interested.

[wikked]

Looks way better.

[JC70SS]

wrecked a nice C5.

[Reverend Cooper]

Could be worse it could be a gto

[2006wrxtr]

Looks good!!!

[Korndogg]

wrecked a nice C5.

Can't really say it's wrecked since it peels off lol.

[Wagonbacker9]

Could be worse it could be a gto

Or a mustang. No, wait, that would be an improvement.

[spooln30]

Good thing it peels off but since you said your paints peeling it will pull off all the paint. Lol.

[Yooformula]

oh well. Some will it like others wont, who gives a shit as long as you do. I hated chrome on my truck so I removed it and coated what I couldnt remove(chrome grill/bumpers/mirrors/side emblems/rims/front logo). I love the way mine came out. It went all winter with just a few knicks in the grill but considering how I drive and the amount of miles we put on, it still looks awesome IMO.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/181071_482989148434224_735018463_n.jpg

[77thor]

I liked it before... IMO.

[2006wrxtr]

Wish I had heard of the Plasti-Dip before I did my car...

[Irish]

Wish I had heard of the Plasti-Dip before I did my car...

Yep it's official, you're an idiot.. Read post #4, from December of last year..

http://brewcitymuscle.com/forum/showthread.php?p=745376#post745376

[2006wrxtr]

Yep it's official, you're an idiot.. Read post #4, from December of last year..

http://brewcitymuscle.com/forum/showthread.php?p=745376#post745376

ok Maybe not heard of but remembered,,,,

[JC70SS]

Can't really say it's wrecked since it peels off lol.
Sorry for the technicality.....LOL

[Reverend Cooper]

Or a mustang. No, wait, that would be an improvement.


whoa awesome comeback,next time get your own dont just change the car type in my joke.you suck at this

[michelle]

whoa awesome comeback,next time get your own dont just change the car type in my joke.you suck at this

He's been getting comeback lessons from Waver.

[Reverend Cooper]

He's been getting comeback lessons from Waver.

Makes sense,thats why they both suck at it,it almost read he had come on his back from waver weird.

[The Shaolin]

Love the flat black! Get some better looking wheels and it will really pop!

[pnad]

I used a sprayer and put on 6 coats (2 gallons).
Good lord this shit attracts the dust!

[outlawgibbs]

I like it.

besides the wagon wheels It looks cool

[Mr Twigbert]

I don't like it either..

Thanks for sharing though..

[Waver]

He's been getting comeback lessons from Waver.


Makes sense,thats why they both suck at it,it almost read he had come on his back from waver weird.


You have to be kidding me. That is what qualifies for a good burn these days? You two must have ben reading http://www.lehrercommunications.com/lia/images/dummies2.gif

Come on you both can do better, with out bringing up my name in to it.

[michelle]

You have to be kidding me. That is what qualifies for a good burn these days? You two must have ben reading
Come on you both can do better, with out bringing up my name in to it.

Ben reads now?

[Wagonbacker9]

Ben reads now?

What you did there... I see it.

[Irish]

what you did there... I see it.

x2

[Waver]

Ben reads now?

Clever Michelle.....simple error. I am positive you have done it once or twice in your lifetime.

[-stew-]

I am positive.

That's what your doctor said.

[Waver]

That's what your doctor said.

So did your gay lover, Bruce.....better go get checked out.

[michelle]

So did your gay lover, Bruce.....better go get checked out.

I see Ben read you that book you recommended me.

[Waver]

I see Ben read you that book you recommended me.

What? Rehashing the same post now? Fail.

[michelle]

What? Rehashing the same post now? Fail.

Please don't have children.

[Irish]

Please don't have children.

Ouch!!

[Waver]

Please don't have children.

If you don't want to read my posts, then block me or better yet just dont talk about me. Easy enough, even for a person like you.

[fly5150]

I like it Dan,
i'm going to do my Dually soon. might get some pointers from you.
-Dave

[-stew-]

So did your gay lover, Bruce.....better go get checked out.


Oh man. Sick burn.


http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab295/Kivtastic/Fun/Pics%20And%20Gifs/aba.gif (http://media.photobucket.com/user/Kivtastic/media/Fun/Pics%20And%20Gifs/aba.gif.html)



But prolly not as bad as the burn when you pee (sitting down.)

[Waver]

EDITED COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT ON ONE OF MY LINES -josepy


Sorry for trashing the thread o.p.

[michelle]

If you don't want to read my posts, then block me or better yet just dont talk about me. Easy enough, even for a person like you.

Stop. Taking. Things. So. Seriously. Sheesh!

If you didn't get a rise out of every poke in your direction, it would most likely lessen. But you do. So it's fun. Thus, the cycle continues.

[BigSnailBuick]

I like it :) Looks better than the silver imo

[88Nightmare]

Oh man. Sick burn.


http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab295/Kivtastic/Fun/Pics%20And%20Gifs/aba.gif (http://media.photobucket.com/user/Kivtastic/media/Fun/Pics%20And%20Gifs/aba.gif.html)



But prolly not as bad as the burn when you pee (sitting down.)


hahaha where do you find these awesome gifs??


Stop. Taking. Things. So. Seriously. Sheesh!

If you didn't get a rise out of every poke in your direction, it would most likely lessen. But you do. So it's fun. Thus, the cycle continues.

^Apparently that isn't so obvious to him.

[-stew-]

How does this look when bugs hit it? And like oily shit flung up from the road? Part of me is really wanting to do this to my truck. It's got the junkyard camo think going on now and I'm not fond of that. If I could find a place to tear it apart for a few weeks I would love to do this.

[blackmage]

Looks like any other bug splatter, clean it up, and sometimes it does leave the residue of the bug, but for the most part cleans right up. We did my buddies Jetta grill, its held up since March, and if a rock hit a spot of it and it was bad enough, we tore off that strip, taped it off quick, re-sprayed just that part, and looked good as new.

[Nix]

Like blackmage said and I can vouch that doing touch up is simple. If fills in the area and flows over the edges onto the older plasti and just blends itself in. I've had to do it once since I did the grill on my 300 this past winter. Tons of car washes and thousands of miles later and it still looks great.

Sent from my Junk LG Optimus Prime

[-stew-]

Hmmm. Looks like I may have to do.some hackery body work and build a tent in my dads driveway come spring time...

[88Nightmare]

I plasti-dipped the faded bug guard on my truck. Turned out great. Matches the textured bumper cap on my truck. Holds up great, have gone through many car washes and is still holding up strong.

[-stew-]

I found a tent!!!

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200412472_200412472

[lilws6]

They make a glossifier incase you don't like the flat color. Trying this on my extra set of wheels for my truck :)

[-stew-]

I'm good on the wheel tip!! :thumbsup

http://www.ebay.com/itm/17-OEM-Factory-Hummer-wheels-set-4-/380686997174?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=xQcCiG4jq4lXjxlRRqQI3PUHy30%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[animal]

They make a glossifier incase you don't like the flat color. Trying this on my extra set of wheels for my truck :)

Yeah, walmart has it in case you don't want to wait for it in the mail.

I didn't care for how the glossifier turned out. Maybe I just suck ass at spraying, but it came out looking like major orange peel and overall just shitty whereas the straight up black PD looked fine. I've heard you can spray regular paint over plastidip, maybe normal clearcoat paint would work better? I'd like to see someone good with spray cans paint with the glossifier though, maybe my opinion would be changed?

[pnad]

If you spray real paint over dip it will make the dip crunchy and very hard to peel. If you have the means to use real paint just do that and skip the dip.

[pnad]

And for you wagon wheel haters...
I picked up these chrome Z06 wheels for CHEAP on CL.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t14/mr_pnad/Corvette/20130825_170713_zpsff630051.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/mr_pnad/media/Corvette/20130825_170713_zpsff630051.jpg.html)

[blackmage]

I saw your twin this past weekend over in Hudson, WI. Flat black, looked like it was dipped also.