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Old 10-29-10, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by evogt500
For those of you who are thinking of putting clear plastic dip on their hood, bumper, as a replacement for a clear bra or bumper aplique, I wouldnt. I worked with clear plastic dip before and it has a rough texture to it. It will attract dirt, oil, insects and whatever comes flying at your car. Those debris will not be able to come off and will most likely stain the coating. Also, the suns UV rays might just yellow it in a fast period of time.
Yes you can just peel it off and re-apply it but do you want to do it every other week?
I was referring to using it for road trips It would only be on the car a few hours for driving and it would be removed when I arrive.
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Old 10-29-10, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by infinus
I was referring to using it for road trips It would only be on the car a few hours for driving and it would be removed when I arrive.
I wasnt directing it only at you. I am sure other were thinking the same thing but as a permenant solution. However,permanent or temporary, I still wouldnt want to risk damaging my hood with a $7 can of paint. Remember that spray cans use chemicals and aerosol which can potentially be harmful to the clear coat finish.
But if you must, try it. Tells us the hopefully good results.
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Old 11-01-10, 09:35 AM
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Well I picked a can up yesterday and coated my emblems and front grill. Everything turned out great, and I love the look. I went to take pictures this morning, but my camera battery was dead. I'll change it tonight and post some up tomorrow. I'm very pleased with the outcome.
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Nice! Post pics when you can.
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I literally just finished plasti dippin'!
pics will be posted up as soon as I get a car wash, haha!
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i cant find PlastiDip here.. anyone know any similar product(s)?
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I just did my interior it looks a lot better then the red wood I had.. I luv how it came out
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going to do my grill surround tomorrow and possibly the door trim
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I just did my interior it looks a lot better then the red wood I had.. I luv how it came out
Um... wtf did you DIP on the inside of your car?!
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Originally Posted by infinus
I was referring to using it for road trips It would only be on the car a few hours for driving and it would be removed when I arrive.
why not just use painters tape? trust me it will be a lot easier to take off than plastidip.

plastidip is good for a few things. no need to go over board on this whole thing.
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Old 11-02-10, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
why not just use painters tape? trust me it will be a lot easier to take off than plastidip.

plastidip is good for a few things. no need to go over board on this whole thing.
I dunno it was just an idea I thought would be interesting.
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I hate the look of blue painters tape but it does it's job.......I am now clear wrapped so don't need to worry about doing this anymore. lol

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Originally Posted by ApokC
Um... wtf did you DIP on the inside of your car?!
My consul.. Thats wtf I dipped =)
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Ta Daaaa! so happy with them

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Originally Posted by sway162
I hate the look of blue painters tape but it does it's job.......I am now clear wrapped so don't need to worry about doing this anymore. lol

I'm clear wrapped too, I do it so I don't have to scrub bugs off.

I have a bit more fun with mine though:






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