Plasti Dip Guru's in here

[RedRocker]

I'm not knocking plasti-dip, Ive seen several instances where it looks great. There's a good chance that I just suck at spraying the stuff (lol). Now to decide if I should paint both pieces or just the bumper cover. The bottom piece seems to be plated instead of painted - I may leave the bottom piece alone.

 

[yates ™]

It doesn't turn out smooth like a painted piece would so in a large area like your bumper it may not turn how you would like.

 

[lexustt]

I recently did my grille and mirror caps. If the finish is what I am thinking you are talking about, it shouldnt turn out like that. I had a few minor spots in the corner of the mesh grille that turned out with that texture but over all everything is smooth. And by minor, I mean you couldnt tell if i didnt show you. I have had it done a little over a week and so far bugs have not posed a problem on anything and wash right off. If you feel like trying it again because you are not happy with the finish, I would. Just remember to spray in one direction and steady even coats. Plasti dip is very forgiving so shouldnt be too bad if youre careful. I held the can approximately 6 inches away when I painted.

 

[Ben]

The texture is all about how you apply it. Peel it off and try again. Sometimes on some parts it takes lots and lots of light coats and then on others a few heavy coats works best. Just gotta keep trying. It's only a 5 dollar can and it doesnt mess up your parts.

 

[Donovan]

Works great on fading plastic surfaces. I did my hinge covers on the hood both side mirror mounts, the back wiper, rear bow tie twice messed up the first time. Also did the hitch receiver, every thing turned out better than I thought

 

[RedRocker]

Works great on fading plastic surfaces. I did my hinge covers on the hood both side mirror mounts, the back wiper, rear bow tie twice messed up the first time. Also did the hitch receiver, every thing turned out better than I thought

I think I may try the plasti dip again on smaller items like you mentioned. I already cleaned up, polished, and re-installed the bottom part (under the bumper) and dropping off the upper part to get painted tomorrow. Bermuda Blue is not one of the easier paints to colormatch, I may end up going with a matte black instead - depends on what my paint guy recommends.

 

[M Hankel]

Like mentioned, it shouldn't have a textured finish. I did some wheels a couple weeks ago. If I applied light coats it got really textured but if I applied heavier coats it smoothed right out. I think the ambient temperature/humidity plays a factor as well.

Mike

 

[Donovan]

 

[robdeniro0]

Plasti dip also has a glossifier that is applied over top of the black and makes the dull texture shiny and smooth. Head over to dipyourcar.com and check it out.

 

[01yukon]

If you want it smooth you'll have to paint it and clear it. Plasti-coat is more of a satin finish, maybe even matte.