AG350z Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Hi everyone, thought i would try out some this plasti dip as curious to see for myself the finish and wear etc. Just picked up a Zunsport grill and thought great excuse to get some and spray the lip black... make it look a little tidier. The coverage looks good so far and plenty left in the can so decided to do the badged also. Have pics will get them up soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Sounds good ag. Be good to see the pics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG350z Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Edited March 30, 2014 by AG350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG350z Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Ok so this is the front lip and Badge , put down 4 coats....now to see how it stands up to the elements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG350z Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Ok so this is the front lip and Badge , put down 4 coats....now to see how it stands up to the elements. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG350z Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 And the rear end...Found it really easy to use and apply as all the youtube videos say. The trouble is i found it a little addictive you want to keep doing different parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Good job I've plastidipped everything lol I'm waiting for everywhere to restock in black so I can finish bits off! Buy in bulk you will always run out haha It's a slippery I started doing exactly the bits you did now the whole car is nearly two tone Edited March 30, 2014 by jumping350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG350z Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Sounds good ag. Be good to see the pics. Hi wizurd , just put some pics up...looks ok i think. Now to see the test of time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 That's looking good! Like the effect it has on the front. Makes for a bigger mouth. Seems a straight forward thing to do then? It should stand up pretty well to the elements I would have thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG350z Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Good job I've plastidipped everything lol I'm waiting for everywhere to restock in black so I can finish bits off! Buy in bulk you will always run out haha It's a slippery I started doing exactly the bits you did now the whole car is nearly two tone Haha, ye its a bit like pringles i guess once you pop etc. Seen loads of guys in states doing complete cars etc...but then their weather isn't quite as testing as ours ...normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG350z Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 That's looking good! Like the effect it has on the front. Makes for a bigger mouth. Seems a straight forward thing to do then? It should stand up pretty well to the elements I would have thought. Ye really easy, i recently refurbed my wheels.. lots of bubbling etc and that took days! this was just clean down the area, make sure dry and be patient when dong it. Protect the radiator at front etc....hardest part was taking the blooming grill on and off ! But ye makes the front look more complete i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Looks good. I've just done my lip for the second time. First time lasted about 18 months, but I didn't do it particularly well in the first place. Two things ruined mine - I went to a polish car wash and to try and get a dead fly off they put the jet wash lance point blank and it put a cut in the plastidip that a bit of water got under lifting a tiny bit. This wasn't too visible until up close. I had used a pressure washer on it many times before without issue, so just don't go too close with the lance. The nail in the coffin was when I changed my front plate. I used 'stickystuff remover' to clean off the remaining 3m tape glue and some dripped down onto the lip, the plastidip just melts with this kind of stuff on it, so had to remove it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG350z Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Looks good. I've just done my lip for the second time. First time lasted about 18 months, but I didn't do it particularly well in the first place. Two things ruined mine - I went to a polish car wash and to try and get a dead fly off they put the jet wash lance point blank and it put a cut in the plastidip that a bit of water got under lifting a tiny bit. This wasn't too visible until up close. I had used a pressure washer on it many times before without issue, so just don't go too close with the lance. The nail in the coffin was when I changed my front plate. I used 'stickystuff remover' to clean off the remaining 3m tape glue and some dripped down onto the lip, the plastidip just melts with this kind of stuff on it, so had to remove it all. Good to know it lasts ....well until pressure washer sabotage haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Off topic - Just realised this is in the 370z section, thats why I couldn't find it when I was looking for this thread On Topic - I keep seeing people say they are waiting for stock to order etc. What is the price to wait for? Did a google search and the first link I came across had plenty of stock for black.. http://www.plastidip.co.uk/ http://www.plastidip.co.uk/eStore/index.cfm?Plastidip_Aerosol_Spray_-_400ml&stage=3&colour=Black,Blue,Clear,Yellow,White,Red,Green,Orange,Brown,Gun_Metal_Grey&pid=PDL-0009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 i used it on my stainless grille still looks good after 8 months and a winter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Anyone tried any other colours other than black? White for instance...I also saw there is a gloss enhancer for it, anyone tried that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmr1991 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Looks good buddy I plasti-dip everything, from interior bits, to wheels, to full cars, I have a members trader section here if anyone is interested http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/82959-plasti-dipping/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG350z Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Off topic - Just realised this is in the 370z section, thats why I couldn't find it when I was looking for this thread On Topic - I keep seeing people say they are waiting for stock to order etc. What is the price to wait for? Did a google search and the first link I came across had plenty of stock for black.. http://www.plastidip.co.uk/ http://www.plastidip...ey&pid=PDL-0009 Hi, i was looking for the black and seemed to have it in stock on amazon...I did check plasti dip uk but it was 18 pounds think i saved about 40p.....It looks like in the states its about a third of the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG350z Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Looks good buddy I plasti-dip everything, from interior bits, to wheels, to full cars, I have a members trader section here if anyone is interested http://www.350z-uk.c...plasti-dipping/ Cheers. Good to know people have had good success with it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I've ordered some yay, I've used white col but you would need a shed load to cover colour underneath especially if it's dark, I'm getting glossifier to and glossing everything I've done so far so will take some pics,. I've got pretty good with bendy tape recently which gives you the ability to dip anything then lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I've ordered some yay, I've used white col but you would need a shed load to cover colour underneath especially if it's dark, I'm getting glossifier to and glossing everything I've done so far so will take some pics,. I've got pretty good with bendy tape recently which gives you the ability to dip anything then lol Ah ok, maybe I will just use paints, just thought the plasti dip would have been a nice safe way of trying out what my dash surround would look like in white on the R33! So the colour underneath is black... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I've ordered some yay, I've used white col but you would need a shed load to cover colour underneath especially if it's dark, I'm getting glossifier to and glossing everything I've done so far so will take some pics,. I've got pretty good with bendy tape recently which gives you the ability to dip anything then lol Ah ok, maybe I will just use paints, just thought the plasti dip would have been a nice safe way of trying out what my dash surround would look like in white on the R33! So the colour underneath is black... Wonder if it's possible to spray over platidip? I.e. use a grey colour to act as a primer layer, then go white on top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) the dash would work i would think Col, i may even have some white in the cupboard you can try it out on if you want , il have a look when i get in from work. My car is silver and when i did a panel it took a considerably amount to make it pure white without a dull tinge underneath, I would of thought on smaller items like a dash would be much easier Edited April 1, 2014 by jumping350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmr1991 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 For primer use a dark base coat gunmetal grey is best The apply your white over it, Make sure you only use genuine plasti-dip from the US as the Uk variants use harsh thinners that WILL eat your paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmr1991 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 For primer use a dark base coat gunmetal grey is best The apply your white over it, Make sure you only use genuine plasti-dip from the US as the Uk variants use harsh thinners that WILL eat your paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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