Burnzy8151 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 As it sits. http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g459/Burnzy8151/P1010282.jpg Photoshopped Plasti-Dip http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g459/Burnzy8151/P1010282copy.jpg I really can't decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblinaviator Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 The great thing about Plasti-Dip is that you can peel it off if you don't like it. so... Do it, then decide. Stop looking at a little 5x7 on a computer screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnzy8151 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Yeah, that's true. Plus it's pretty cheap. Just wanted to get some opinions before I made the trip to Home Depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblinaviator Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 IMO, do it. Love the black on silver, and it tends to be a popular choice in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Do it. Black on silver, do it. Do it. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NugSUQwq6ws/TT8I_AWsEbI/AAAAAAAAAQg/FGwqUcgS7TI/s1600/Starsky+and+Hutch+2004+-+Ben+Stiller+Owen+Wilson+3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dujo Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 +1 for do it. It's easily reversible. This is the beauty of plastidip. Just make sure you get enough coats on there. If it's too few coats, it will not bond to itself very well and it will be a real pain in the ass to get it off. It will still come off, but you'll have to rub at it for a while. 4-5 coats for good coverage and it will come off like a big piece of latex when you want it to. I know it seems a bit counter-intuitive that adding more will make it come off easier, but trust me, it's true. If you haven't seen it yet: www.dipyourcar.com for tips, tricks, etc. Especially with those already dark heads and tails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnzy8151 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 Looks like I'm gonna have to go for it next week! The car's actually a light gold color, champagne to be exact haha. But yeah, I've been looking at dipyourcar.. there's some pretty helpful stuff on there. Thanks for the input guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipi135 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 a couple tips i have from my experiences with pd -dont spray to close -dont wait to long between coats(can says 30 min) -get that spray handle attachment if you dont have it(i forget who makes it). the cans a weird shape and the handle will make it easier -you DONT have to mask off the wheels (see video) -spray in short bursts (like in the video) -be careful when tightening the lug nuts also you might like it if you leave the center caps silver. like these \/ http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/thePipinator/subaru%20outback/IMG_7627.jpg * i would remove them from the car though [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlyB3FbYRRs]PlastiDip Rims - Without Taking Wheels off the Car - DipYourCar.com How To - YouTube[/ame] i have to redo mine.. again. there was bubbling the second time and on thursday the guy doing my inspection ripped the pd from the lug holes >:[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monticd Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I love the look of the black rims. Sold my black tarmacs which looked great on my Outback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5_Imp Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Don't. Powdercoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan04103 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 http://img.tapatalk.com/a693599d-ef50-7b1a.jpg Plastidip works for me Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I say go for it. It's not the most top quality finish you're going to find but it does hold up pretty well and if done right looks pretty dam good. You also can't beat the price. If you end up liking it..save up and when its due to be redone, get them powder coated. If you don't like...just peel it off. Also read up on best ways to apply plastidip, maybe waste a can or two practicing on a spare wheel or other random part to get the right feel for it. You for sure don't want to be too close, but you also don't want to be too far away or the texture will be VERY rough and hard to clean when it's dry because you'll end up with layers of dried overspray essentially, which will hold, but like I said will be textured really heavily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugs Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Do it, why not? If you like it then maybe go for better finish like powder coating (or not), if you don't like it no big deal take it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembly Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Go for it, you'll be so happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Burnzy8151 did you Plasti-dip them? My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickup1 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I Plasti-dipped the wheels and had a local guy do the grey. Turned out great! http://www.nwsubies.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=104&d=1383807242 Eh bad exposure/WB http://www.nwsubies.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=105&d=1383771532 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbomark Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/cerbomark/IMG_2425.jpg Just did wheels, grill, rear chrome and emblem. See how it holds up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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