Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby GP » Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:27 pm

it was only a test to see if it peeled off easily.

Do you think it will peel off by itself?
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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby Hjt » Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:28 pm

The red really works! I'm so going black though!

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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby Regie » Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:16 pm

im impatient....badges are done :)

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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby Mr nanotech » Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:48 pm

yeah def doing wheels now XD
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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby Mr Morlock » Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:54 pm

if you paint or dip over chrome there is a good chance it will have poor adhesion. To change from chrome to black a paint is going to do the same job - maybe with a primer- and for little cost.

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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby Hjt » Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:57 pm

It works fine thanks Mr Troll

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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby Hjt » Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:58 pm

*Mr Morlock

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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby bootz » Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:05 pm

Hjt wrote:*Mr Morlock

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He has missed the point, so don't be too unkind.

+1 to Regie, a perfect application for a removable paint.
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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby Apu » Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:10 pm

I've got a set of white wheels...looks like they may be hit with plasti-dip and a set of stickies!

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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby BadBong » Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:20 pm

Guys... can I just reinforce the fact that we should all get some decent masks before its application?? (Especially if you need to spray so much for something like the wheels).

I've emailed the distributor where we can get a discount for buying together. Their postage is a killer though $10 minimum for a $40 can is a fair bit but I think it's $10 for 1 or 5 cans based on weight.

I'll let you guys know when I hear back from him :wink:

Btw. Any issues with Plasti Dip?... especially after a prolonged period of time?

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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby Bizi » Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:13 pm

Go easy on me...Mrs' car and she's so Irish, her name's iTrish!
She's keen on green wheels (I talked her out of respraying the NA green :D).

What shades of green are available? :) I'd be tempted to spray both the current white Lenso wheels green AND the set of 3-spoke wheels I've yet to use. Maybe even some Watanabes, too!

I figure there may be a Kawasaki green...which would be great for some wheels, even in a green/black combo. Sometimes seen on some Kwakas at PITS.

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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby Regie » Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:15 pm

yeah its bad stuff in there

Masks are a certain...and a well vented area
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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby Bizi » Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:37 pm

Maybe we can arrange a group asphyxiation.

Non erotic! Leave on ya belt!

OK, my googling found a few variations of the product, including this.
A 22oz can with five tints. Maybe suitable for people looking for a colour.
http://www.acehardwaresuperstore.com/26 ... 19585.html

Check out this thread for both plasti dip pic options and some autox lolz. Especially the final VTec pic!

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1966037

Not bad.
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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby Bizi » Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:13 pm

Regie (and anyone else with a not-black MX5) with a black plasti dip can:

Black windscreen surround. Quick job and might be fun! Lotsa tips.
NC version for ya, Regie.
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=450358

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Re: Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Postby Hjt » Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:48 pm

Great idea Ben, I am getting a can over the next few days for badges, eyelids and ill go from there...


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