I plasti-dipped my FC
06-07-13, 01:15 AM
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I plasti-dipped my FC
I was getting tired of the crappy paint-job the po did since it was flaking and had some rust starting to show up in spots, figured I'd fix it myself until i get a proper paint-job.
For $300 including the cost of an hvlp gun and a few other things, i think it looks awesome.
For $300 including the cost of an hvlp gun and a few other things, i think it looks awesome.
06-07-13, 04:42 AM
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It does leave paint unaffected, though if you have a crappy paint-job that's flaking, as it dries and shrinks, the plasti-dip will lift it up if its by a sharp edge or you peel it off. I have to fix the headlight covers on mine because it lifted the paint (I'll take pictures)
here's a shot of the issue i was having with some of the old paint peeling while the dip dried
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06-12-13, 05:40 AM
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Sure thing, I'm not actually done though. It took me 6 hours of prepping and painting to get where it's at. Since then the weather has yet to cooperate with the days I have off.
I maybe used 1 1/2 gallons of the premixed plasti-dip from DYC.com out of the 3 gallons I ordered.
I maybe used 1 1/2 gallons of the premixed plasti-dip from DYC.com out of the 3 gallons I ordered.
06-13-13, 01:18 AM
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It does look really good. Nice job.
I will say, with PlastiDip, just make sure you apply a good number of coats. That's how it peels smoothly. I've seen wheels with too few coats ruin finishes underneath.
I will say, with PlastiDip, just make sure you apply a good number of coats. That's how it peels smoothly. I've seen wheels with too few coats ruin finishes underneath.
06-13-13, 10:00 PM
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@ Corifto
No worries, the paint on my car was junk, the only "problem" spot i'm gonna have is the driver side rear quarter where i repaired some rust.
@ShenStyles
To finish, just 1 1/2 gallons... In total, 3gallons
No worries, the paint on my car was junk, the only "problem" spot i'm gonna have is the driver side rear quarter where i repaired some rust.
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To finish, just 1 1/2 gallons... In total, 3gallons
06-13-13, 10:07 PM
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Cool. Carry on then. It looks good. I think the product is amazing for what it does. And it's price is quite fair.
06-13-13, 10:21 PM
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Thanks man. I've been wanting to plasti-dip the fc so I could change it up whenever. All I'm gonna need is a gun, since I have all necessary air equipment. (if I don't need a special gun)
06-13-13, 11:15 PM
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Yes, the gallon sizes are pre-thinned and You can use a generic hvlp gun. Dipyourcar.com has a pro-car kit, which has everything you need to paint.
I'll make a video about the "trouble" spots on FC's sometime this weekend.
I'll make a video about the "trouble" spots on FC's sometime this weekend.
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06-20-13, 11:28 PM
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So i forgot the details for my youtube account. I'll set up a new one when i get home. Would have done it sooner, but I've been installing some "go faster bits" over the past few days
