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Old 11-12-12 | 08:26 PM
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Wow!!! You have far more nerve than I as I would love to have white but wraps have too many downsides for me at this point. This is way out there. How do you keep this from going where you do not want it once you want to remove it?
Old 11-12-12 | 09:41 PM
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Looking good so far.
Old 11-12-12 | 10:40 PM
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That is really ballsy. Props for doing it. I would never attempt that!
Old 11-12-12 | 10:42 PM
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Is this really reversible?
Old 11-12-12 | 10:54 PM
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^ yes just peel it off

I dunno I'd have to see this in person to see how I feel. I've seen some plasti dip cars and the odd texture makes it look cheap IMO but hey at least like u said its reversible!
Old 11-12-12 | 11:08 PM
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sweet can't wait to see the end result
Old 11-13-12 | 12:05 AM
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A lot of questions can be answered through this video. Looks can be deceiving with regards to technique. Props for being first!




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Old 11-13-12 | 12:36 AM
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Sub'd for final outcome
Old 11-13-12 | 12:38 AM
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Thanks for linking those videos. This is an amazing product. Answers my questions!
Old 11-13-12 | 12:46 AM
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My question is how long does it remain flexible to peel off. Is there a recommended age for removal, b/c I cannot imagine scraping pieces off as opposed to peeling large sections? Second, does the matte color fade/change over time, especially in sections where there are more heat than others?
Old 11-13-12 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by PurduePete
My question is how long does it remain flexible to peel off. Is there a recommended age for removal, b/c I cannot imagine scraping pieces off as opposed to peeling large sections? Second, does the matte color fade/change over time, especially in sections where there are more heat than others?
I just pulled off my rear exhaust surround that I had plastidipped from last year.. came off in 2 pieces, clean.

There are guys running bright colors in the Florida heat with no fading issues, i'm not sure on longetivity

plastidip is good to 300+ degrees, I had it on my exhaust tips and it looked brand new for months.

Pics are up on the first page guys, on two seperate posts

PS it looks awesome! I learnt a few lessons and definitely need to touch up a few little areas.
Old 11-13-12 | 09:42 AM
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Looks cool. I wonder how it will look when/if you are unable to get the PlastiDip out of small chips that you might of had in your black paint.

I also wonder how well PlastiDip will hold up to rocks,etc being thrown at it. My guess is not to well..but we shall see!

Let us know how it goes!
Old 11-13-12 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MisterSkiz
Looks cool. I wonder how it will look when/if you are unable to get the PlastiDip out of small chips that you might of had in your black paint.

I also wonder how well PlastiDip will hold up to rocks,etc being thrown at it. My guess is not to well..but we shall see!

Let us know how it goes!
it holds up to impact very very well. rock chips etc. what it doesn't hold up to is peeling, if you can an edge and roll on the paint it will simply roll/peel off.

seems strong as hell though.

there is no doubt about it coming off, any little overspray areas can be easily cleaned up with a microfiber cloth, or in tough areas goo-gone.
Old 11-13-12 | 11:39 AM
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Your lips on your wheels are different colors? Is the black lip plastidip?? Car looks cool by the way! Wanna see pics outside in the sun though!!
Old 11-13-12 | 11:41 AM
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That turned out great.. Nice work...



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