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06-07-11, 06:16 PM
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I've skimmed through most of the posts and the other day I PlastiDipped my grill and rear emblems. I really want to do the chrome around the windows but i'm concerned about longevity.
1) Will this stuff last for many years?? Even in florida heat and humidity?
2) If it starts to get crappy, will it always peel off, even on the plastic chrome parts?
If someone can answer these two questions it will determine whether I 'dip' tomorrow or not. Thanks!
1) Will this stuff last for many years?? Even in florida heat and humidity?
2) If it starts to get crappy, will it always peel off, even on the plastic chrome parts?
If someone can answer these two questions it will determine whether I 'dip' tomorrow or not. Thanks!
06-07-11, 06:35 PM
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Not sure how many years it'll last but some people went threw a few car washes and it's still on there.
You can always peel it off when you don't like the look anymore and it won't damage any parts surrounding it.
You can always peel it off when you don't like the look anymore and it won't damage any parts surrounding it.
06-07-11, 06:54 PM
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I guess my wheels belong in here now
.... Plasti dipped the spoke's sides.. roughly 2 months ago and still holding up just like new.
For more info: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...im-repair.html
.... Plasti dipped the spoke's sides.. roughly 2 months ago and still holding up just like new.For more info: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...im-repair.html
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06-08-11, 03:16 PM
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Need help now!!
I just sprayed a few coats of platidip around the chrome around the windows. Once dry will plastisol come off the hard rubber around the chrome like it does on paint??
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06-16-11, 04:10 AM
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06-19-11, 05:56 PM
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I guess my wheels belong in here now.... Plasti dipped the spoke's sides.. roughly 2 months ago and still holding up just like new.
For more info: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...im-repair.html
.... Plasti dipped the spoke's sides.. roughly 2 months ago and still holding up just like new.For more info: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...im-repair.html
Has anyone seen these Work wheels on a 2nd Gen GS?
08-15-11, 06:31 PM
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Planning to do this weekend.
Thanx for DIY !!!
Update:
I started with rear L, came out pretty good, i was so happy and start doing 2 bottom ones.
For some reason first layer was bubbly, so other ones look crappy also.
It's not all, once i start pilling off around letters/numbers it start pilling off emblems.
Looks like i followed all the steps
Cleaned with soap & water, after it dry
I cleaned with alcohol. Let it dry
Not sure what i did wrong....
Thanx for advise.
Thanx for DIY !!!
Update:
I started with rear L, came out pretty good, i was so happy and start doing 2 bottom ones.
For some reason first layer was bubbly, so other ones look crappy also.
It's not all, once i start pilling off around letters/numbers it start pilling off emblems.
Looks like i followed all the steps
Cleaned with soap & water, after it dry
I cleaned with alcohol. Let it dry
Not sure what i did wrong....
Thanx for advise.
Last edited by Kasim; 08-19-11 at 06:48 PM.