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DIY - Matte Black Emblems - Plastidip, no emblem removal required!
10-22-10 | 11:12 AM
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: WA
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Originally Posted by
DaveyIS
my friend did his calipers and so far no issues at all its been on for 7 months so far....
What....seriously? I would think this would be a bad idea but 7 months with no issues....wow. I want to do mine black now, throw on some decals then cover it up with high heat temp clear paint.
10-22-10 | 11:36 AM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,261
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From: Tx
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Originally Posted by
NU350
They don't have darker blue, I'm thinking of mixing the blue with
Hopefully it won't dry too fast during and after mixing to apply it on. Will be on the look out.
10-22-10 | 11:46 AM
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: around the world
nice to see people discovering color
seriously though the blue IS emblem came out good
specially on SMG color
10-22-10 | 01:06 PM
Joined: May 2010
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From: FL
I wonder if I can Plasti Dip my chrome Lexus license plate frame? I'll try it
10-22-10 | 01:51 PM
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: TX
How many coats did you Obsidian black Owners use on your Outer Grill (chromed peice) to make it pretty even with the rest of the car?
10-22-10 | 02:16 PM
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,088
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From: 多伦多
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Originally Posted by
Incredible
Does plastidip have a matte white color too?
Yes, it does. It's also available in red, yellow, blue and clearcoat. It cost $14.99 CAD here at Home Hardware. You US guys have it way cheaper.
I just plastidipped my A3 chrome grill. It came out very similar to the S-Line grill.
Last edited by dappy; 10-22-10 at 02:23 PM .
10-22-10 | 03:03 PM
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From: WA
Dope!^ Nice work.
10-23-10 | 05:35 PM
10-23-10 | 08:06 PM
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: HI
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Originally Posted by
CLIS250
hmmmm, so if i do 4 coats on the back emblems, and then the grill chrome surrounding piece. actually how many should i put on either piece?
3 three coatings should be good for each piece
10-23-10 | 09:22 PM
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: So-Cal
Im thinking bout DIPPING my door handles black, what you think about that?!
10-23-10 | 09:47 PM
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From: WA
Do it!! ^
10-23-10 | 09:54 PM
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From: So-Cal
^^^ you really think it'd look ok?
10-23-10 | 10:07 PM
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Hometown NY...Current Pennsylvania
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Originally Posted by
NU350
Yes that's the blue plastic dip. I am think of changing it to darker blue.
here's on the front logo.
Im really digging your front emblem how did your stick that emblem onto the mesh, 3m?..isn't is for someone to jack your ish.
10-24-10 | 02:10 AM
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Las Vegas
You guys should dip that ugly yellow mustard spare tire in the trunk.....seriously.
10-24-10 | 02:37 AM
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 103
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From: NV
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Originally Posted by
sir_ian80
You guys should dip that ugly yellow mustard spare tire in the trunk.....seriously.
+1. That thing is fugly.
01-07-15, 04:10 PM
specially on SMG color
