What are the pros and cons to plasti dip? : r/plastidip - Reddit
Jan 27, 2015 · Plasti-Dip Pros: Much cheaper than paint. Less prep work required. Basically needs to be smooth and clean but not to the extreme you need with paint. Plasti-Dip is thick (compared to paint) so it will hide a lot of things that paint will highlight. If …
What's your thoughts on "plastidip" and using it to paint an entire …
It's a great way to temporarily change the color of your car. It will deteriorate over time (think orders of magnitude faster than paint) and is kind of a pain to clean without fucking it up. Almost every "I did it and it turned out great" story has been on the car <4 months. 4. Share.
Plastidip and liquid wrapping - Reddit
Q: What is plasti-dip? A: Check out the wiki introduction. Q: Can I paint or clear-coat over plasti-dip? A: No. The dip will not peel afterwards and will be effectively permanent but won't be durable or look good. If you're going to paint, don't bother using dip at all. Q: Can I dip over <material>? A: See the wiki table.
PlastiDip vs. Wrap vs. Paint : r/projectcar - Reddit
Jan 8, 2017 · Properly dipping your car is almost as much work as painting it. Also some paint just won't accept plastidip and it'll begin to pull off the surface. Vinyl wrap is probably harder to do correctly but has a wider variety of colors and finishes. Plastidip if not applied correctly is an absolute bitch to remove.
Should I buy a Plasti Dip kit from dipyourcar.com : r/plastidip
Dec 12, 2021 · Sure you can do it in the driveway, but it will have runs and imperfections esp if you're a first timer. As for DYC themselves they are the best. I wouldn't buy from anywhere else personally. If you have questions ask the dip your car facebook group. There are thousands of dippers in that group. Reply.
How much money to dip my whole car? : r/plastidip - Reddit
Nov 10, 2014 · If you already have the gun and rest of the supplies needed, you can buy just 3 gallons of dip for around $160. That's the minimum I'd recommend for dipping a whole car. 2. Award. CapnQuag. • 10 yr. ago. I dipped my 2001 eclipse and I ordered three gallons of matte black. Way too much. I barely used two of them.
Dipped wheels and a car wash : r/plastidip - Reddit
Jun 29, 2020 · Wash by hand or go to a touchless wash. Yeah, if you’re gonna plastidip, I would cancel the membership because it has to be hand washed. Your dip job probably wasn’t the problem. If you don’t wanna cancel your membership, maybe try painting the wheels. Dip doesn’t hold up well to abrasion or high contact points.
r/dipyourcar - Reddit
First job with DYC cans. It took a bit to get used to doing quick short sprays. Don’t speed through the prep! Take your time applying the dip release especially. Paint looked finished around 3 of 5 cans, but used all 5 and they look great. Doing my entire RDXs body next. Arctic black with sprayer. Stages throughout.
Dipped my car with a DYC kit and Dip Armor : r/plastidip - Reddit
May 16, 2023 · Hate the tiger strip on the hood, but much better than last time. Product is DYC Performance Series Motor Oil. The mirrors and rims are in Anthracite Gray hyperdip. Will be doing their ceramic coat in a month. After second base coat. Hour after last Dip Armor coat and most masking removed. Next day in daylight.
Full car dip outside? : r/plastidip - Reddit
Jul 28, 2014 · Wet the ground before moving the car into place, to prevent dust ups. try to keep your sprayer base unit in the shade, it gets hot fast and the hot air will dry the dip prematurely, resulting in spider-web-like stands everywhere. Also, keep it away from dust/debris, or they'll clog the air filter. Mind the wind, it'll mess with you're finish ...