The Plasti-Dip Thread
#541
Well I have read this entire post. I have watched almost every dip my car youtube video. My wife thinks I am insane and is begging me not to do it. Ah I barley ever listen to her,(then find most time I should have) Thats another story.
I have decided I am going to try something I have not seen on here. But I would like some honest opinions from some of you guys that have used this stuff. I only saw two example of where guys used this on their tins. I thought they looked out standing. The next two pics are what I am about to try. Do you think in your experience with the product this is possible?
I have this
want to try to get something like this
I have decided I am going to try something I have not seen on here. But I would like some honest opinions from some of you guys that have used this stuff. I only saw two example of where guys used this on their tins. I thought they looked out standing. The next two pics are what I am about to try. Do you think in your experience with the product this is possible?
I have this
want to try to get something like this
This is my dip from 2 years ago. It is 100% dipped tins.
#542
I have been using Plasti-Dip on my rims and this stuff is great.
Here is a picture of my 2015 Roadglide Special with my rims dipped.
I have done my rims, pullie & horn cover so far and I get comps all the time.
For my rims I always use one can of the dip & one can of the glossifier.
When it comes time to peel and re-do, it peels right off.
Swomack
Here is a picture of my 2015 Roadglide Special with my rims dipped.
I have done my rims, pullie & horn cover so far and I get comps all the time.
For my rims I always use one can of the dip & one can of the glossifier.
When it comes time to peel and re-do, it peels right off.
Swomack
Last edited by Womack; 01-13-2016 at 12:00 PM.
#543
I will let you guys know the progress--I will take some pics.
Did you have to re tape between every coat? or did you just pull it wet after the last one?
#544
Thanks for the compliment Davidson Harley. I figured the same as you that I wanted to experiment and knew I could get the paint fixed later if I screwed up. 7 years and no issues...
Clearly Pumba wins the Dip prize..that is some serious skills. Well done! I've never had damage under my dip, although I'm not doubting Power Pro's experience. Juat hasn't been an issue for me even after a few years. It does just peel right off. Doing enough coats is key though for it to be thick enough to grip itself while peeling. Here's something I did last year.
Nothing fancy of course...still deciding if I like it...
I will say that putting gas in the tank is a much more cautious process now. It liquifies almost instantly when it hits the dip so avoid splatter or drops. I recently did a touch up which was painless and easy, but mine is a solid color. I'd plan to keep any tricky parts of your pattern away from the filler cap in case you need to patch it later.
I think with the "glossifier" finish added (otherwise they are all matte) you pinstrip might stick pretty well.
Clearly Pumba wins the Dip prize..that is some serious skills. Well done! I've never had damage under my dip, although I'm not doubting Power Pro's experience. Juat hasn't been an issue for me even after a few years. It does just peel right off. Doing enough coats is key though for it to be thick enough to grip itself while peeling. Here's something I did last year.
Nothing fancy of course...still deciding if I like it...
I will say that putting gas in the tank is a much more cautious process now. It liquifies almost instantly when it hits the dip so avoid splatter or drops. I recently did a touch up which was painless and easy, but mine is a solid color. I'd plan to keep any tricky parts of your pattern away from the filler cap in case you need to patch it later.
I think with the "glossifier" finish added (otherwise they are all matte) you pinstrip might stick pretty well.
#545
#546
Thanks for the compliment Davidson Harley. I figured the same as you that I wanted to experiment and knew I could get the paint fixed later if I screwed up. 7 years and no issues...
Clearly Pumba wins the Dip prize..that is some serious skills. Well done! I've never had damage under my dip, although I'm not doubting Power Pro's experience. Juat hasn't been an issue for me even after a few years. It does just peel right off. Doing enough coats is key though for it to be thick enough to grip itself while peeling. Here's something I did last year.
Nothing fancy of course...still deciding if I like it...
I will say that putting gas in the tank is a much more cautious process now. It liquifies almost instantly when it hits the dip so avoid splatter or drops. I recently did a touch up which was painless and easy, but mine is a solid color. I'd plan to keep any tricky parts of your pattern away from the filler cap in case you need to patch it later.
I think with the "glossifier" finish added (otherwise they are all matte) you pinstrip might stick pretty well.
Clearly Pumba wins the Dip prize..that is some serious skills. Well done! I've never had damage under my dip, although I'm not doubting Power Pro's experience. Juat hasn't been an issue for me even after a few years. It does just peel right off. Doing enough coats is key though for it to be thick enough to grip itself while peeling. Here's something I did last year.
Nothing fancy of course...still deciding if I like it...
I will say that putting gas in the tank is a much more cautious process now. It liquifies almost instantly when it hits the dip so avoid splatter or drops. I recently did a touch up which was painless and easy, but mine is a solid color. I'd plan to keep any tricky parts of your pattern away from the filler cap in case you need to patch it later.
I think with the "glossifier" finish added (otherwise they are all matte) you pinstrip might stick pretty well.
I dig it! I'm kinda partial to the black, but I like that you don't see the green everywhere!
Can you also share your methods and any photos?
#547
You don't want to know....
Actually, the wheels took about 3 hours. That was 7 years ago and holding up great. The tank and fender took about an hour. My method is far from perfect, but it is just blue painters tape and paper painters drop cloth. I mask off what I want to protect from over spray and go to town...Most of what I paint I do right on the bike unless it's easier to remove. Even up close, no one has guessed that it was done in my yard with rattle cans.
...someday I may still get it done "right", but for now I just enjoy it...and still play with changes...
Actually, the wheels took about 3 hours. That was 7 years ago and holding up great. The tank and fender took about an hour. My method is far from perfect, but it is just blue painters tape and paper painters drop cloth. I mask off what I want to protect from over spray and go to town...Most of what I paint I do right on the bike unless it's easier to remove. Even up close, no one has guessed that it was done in my yard with rattle cans.
...someday I may still get it done "right", but for now I just enjoy it...and still play with changes...
#548
#549
Man, this stuff looks great!
I had asked about a hi temp plasti, and it doesn't look like it is available.
I would like to try it on my chain guard. But how tough is it? Stones and dirt get onto the guard.
Also, has anyone sprayed this stuff on chrome? If so, how does it hold up?
I had asked about a hi temp plasti, and it doesn't look like it is available.
I would like to try it on my chain guard. But how tough is it? Stones and dirt get onto the guard.
Also, has anyone sprayed this stuff on chrome? If so, how does it hold up?