Has anyone tried using Plasti Dip?

Hjt · Postby **Hjt** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:27 pm

As expected the product is durable and still easily removable if you coat it thick enough. So far I have covers badges, chrome fuel cap, striker plates, center console.

The product bonds well to most surfaces and oversray is easily rubbed off if treated shortly after application.
I have been working with the flat black from prime electronics in Sydney.

I made sure to get a good mask from bunnings prior to painting it on.

Kinda works like latex...

deviant · Postby **deviant** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:04 pm

CQYD wrote:I wonder how this will hold up in against bird & Bat poo baking in tropical sun?

My hard top is faded, and I wonder, if this will be cheap DIY for a new hardtop colour?

If the top is already messy then you dont have much to lose!!

I guess it depends what state it is in? If the clear coat is peeling then that is going to show through and I would worry about the plasti dip bonding to the damaged areas so it can not be easily removed if it looks pap.

Shambler · Postby **Shambler** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:13 am

Hjt wrote:As expected the product is durable and still easily removable if you coat it thick enough. So far I have covers badges, chrome fuel cap, striker plates, center console.

The product bonds well to most surfaces and oversray is easily rubbed off if treated shortly after application.
I have been working with the flat black from prime electronics in Sydney.

I made sure to get a good mask from bunnings prior to painting it on.

Kinda works like latex...

I liked the look of your badges when I saw them the other week, how did the centre console come out? I'd be interested to see how it fares in an area that constantly gets brushed

Hjt · Postby **Hjt** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:59 am

Thanks mate, the area isnt rubbed as much as would would think. Seems to stay clean, I may add another coat to it today to appear darker but I have no complaints.

Bizi · Postby **Bizi** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:00 pm

Has anyone here bought the kit to mix your own custom colour?

There are a few examples on the net if you search, e.g. neon coloured wheels etc and I think it's worth trying on a spare set of wheels.

It would be good to see pics of any work done in the coloured plasti dip.

Has anyone convinced themselves that it's worth a try on the front bumper, as a plasti dip car bra?

For those of us with light coloured cars, there are a few interesting cosmetic mods we could try. Start with tidying up the windscreen wipers (and NAs - headlight surrounds.

Some pics; looks good.

http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php ... idip/page3

How about dechroming the frankenstein bolts/bits and door handles?

Luke · Postby **Luke** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:52 pm

Hmm, I would like to try it on the Windscreen wipers.
What I really would like for windscreen wipers though is what ever Toyota used on 90's model Taragos. Still looks new on ours today 17 years later.
The MX-5's windscreen wiper coating is crap. My car barely sees the sun, and the wipers are light grey. Pretty much the same deal on my Dad's NC.

Postby **Okibi** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 11:49 pm

I've used plasti dip over carbon fibre before, comes off in nice big plasticy bits when you remove it unless the area is rough or porous then it can take a bit of effort to scrape off.

Hjt · Postby **Hjt** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:45 am

How about dechroming the frankenstein bolts/bits and door handles?

Been there done that ;)

Silvia · Postby **Silvia** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 3:31 pm

Any long-term user reports on Plasti Dip painted wheels?
And where to get it cheaply?
And if you can get it mailed from another State? (Pressure pack)

K.Ho · Postby **K.Ho** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:39 pm

bumping the thread

anyone interested in group buying plasti dip

Doug Danger · Postby **Doug Danger** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:04 am

MINX · Postby **MINX** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:53 am

had this on for few weeks now - seems to be holding up well
Windscreen surround / mirrir covers / front lip / emblem

Muzdaman · Postby **Muzdaman** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:48 pm

I picked up a rattle can of this from a local place a few weeks ago for $33.00.

Shipping this stuff can be expensive, i would be suprised if a group buy got a much better deal unless someone can pick it up and distribute without posting.

Red Dragon · Postby **Red Dragon** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:41 pm

http://www.plastidip.net.au
Situated in Bardwell Park NSW
Comes in various colours
Average freight is $18-20 per can

K.Ho · Postby **K.Ho** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:52 pm

Red Dragon wrote:http://www.plastidip.net.au
Situated in Bardwell Park NSW
Comes in various colours
Average freight is $18-20 per can

i live in the area, so i can pick up. then i can organise courier to send it around to other state pending location...

anyway it all ends up whether there are any interest..