Call me stupid, But I dipped my front end for the winter. Thoughts?
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Not bad! Why don't you just do the whole thing? 
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Thanks!Not bad! Why don't you just do the whole thing?
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And because its a lot of cans, and time. This took me about 3 or 4 hours between cleaning / prep / paint. And its cold out so I dont feel like it lol
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I'm thinking plasti dip the tiny little tail spoiler this weekend haha
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Not a terrible idea overall but plasti dip is pretty weak structurally. I honestly think you would've been better off to go with a clear coat solution or a permanent clear bra. I hope you put it on real thick because the thinner it is, the more it will rip and come apart rather than stay together when removing it. But if you were willing to do this I'm sure you already know that. Not stupid, should last, but certainly better options for this. I'd honestly be interested to see how well it holds up over time.
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Looks like a good plasti dip job! I'm interested in hearing how it handles the grit and winter conditions
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That's an interesting idea. Let us know how it works out like mustwarnorcas said.
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Not for nothing, That would be a nice little accent. What color is your car? Also, dont forget plasti dip makes tons of other colors too. Black is just what was in stock at my local home depot.
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Yeah, I was trying for weeks to find a good solution. Figured this could work.
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Plasti dip isn't that cheap how many cans was that?
I like the idea. Just not sure how effective it will be.
I like the idea. Just not sure how effective it will be.
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I mean, I think under 25 dollars is pretty damn cheap. Especially if its as easy to apply like this was.
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So that took only 3 cans? I haven't seen dip under $10 per can.
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Well normally I wouldn't do so, but since you said to . . .
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Well now that I called you stupid as requested . . . I actually think what you did is worth the attempt . . . see how it does this coming winter. Even if it doesn't work really well you're just out some time and short cash.
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Well now that I called you stupid as requested . . . I actually think what you did is worth the attempt . . . see how it does this coming winter. Even if it doesn't work really well you're just out some time and short cash.
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The downside to plasti-dipping is the potential damage it can do to the paint over time. Especially, the heat from the engine. Have a look here --> http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/exter...pers-beware-can-damage-paint.html#post3421969
IMHO, the prevention seems more risky than the elements.
IMHO, the prevention seems more risky than the elements.
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It comes off as tacky and cheap though. If you like it more power to you I guess. I agree with the others you should dip the whole car so it doesn't look like your car just came out of a chop shop(or didn't have enough money to paint the other parts). Imo
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Home Depot, 5.90 a can, plus veterans discount took off 10% :thumbup:
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Good read, honestly this did cross my mind since I already do have spots where paint has been chipped. I wouldnt be surprised if it takes some paint off. Just adds more insult to injury against the case of subaru's paint being ****.
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Bruh, After 6 years of wearing ACU's in the army with the digital "camouflage" patter, Nothing comes close to tacky or cheap :rotfl: But I can see where you are coming from.
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Meh. Just send your car in for 2 more coats of clear. Funny thing about clearcoat. Easy to fill nicks.
But that plastidip looks good. Agreed the whole car would look sinister AF.
Would also like to comment i like the avatar.
But that plastidip looks good. Agreed the whole car would look sinister AF.
Would also like to comment i like the avatar.
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It looks like it came out well, and even. I'm a big fan of matte black. Just take it off after 3 months and it should be fine, that is if you sprayed it on thick like someone else mentioned. I left it on my Mazda wheels for about a year and it was a pita to remove. Actually some of it is still on. I have black plastidip by the gallon and a paint gun, and that seems to be the best way to apply it, though I most likely won't use it on my new WRX.
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