As I only expect my paint damages to get worse, I'm kicking around ideas of a solution. I simply can't afford an effective paint job, and a wrap just doesn't sound right for me, so PlastiDip is at least seeming like an extremely cheap attempt at something different.
That said, I am thinking matte black with glossifier over it. Keeps me in the same concept that I have now, would keep the chrome and wheels untouched.
Other options are matte black and aluminum. I'm not necessarily opposed to something else.
I do have some questions. There are only a few spots on the truck that are struggling. If I did a black matte with or without glossifier of just the roof, would it look awkward, or not be too noticeable? The roof is the main struggle.
There is also some paint defect just below the windows on the driver side. If I figured out a way to do a clean strip between the window molding and the handles, would that go over well? Would it peel easily?
Next question, for those of you that have done full dips, do you do the door handles, and how well does it hold up there?
If you've got ideas, please feel free to ask. Pics available when you click the sig below.
Thanks!
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Playing around with the image I can live with blacked out wheels, at least until I get a set down the road. I want to keep my tails, but they don't seem to go with white very well (not smoked enough, and I don't want to smoke them further).
I am certain that if I go any sort of matte, all of the chrome will go (side moldings off, put my old rack back on, dip the bumpers). But I kind of like my chrome accents. So I'm really leaning towards glossy black all, glossy black roof, or matte black roof. Still seeking input.
That said, I am thinking matte black with glossifier over it. Keeps me in the same concept that I have now, would keep the chrome and wheels untouched.
Other options are matte black and aluminum. I'm not necessarily opposed to something else.
I do have some questions. There are only a few spots on the truck that are struggling. If I did a black matte with or without glossifier of just the roof, would it look awkward, or not be too noticeable? The roof is the main struggle.
There is also some paint defect just below the windows on the driver side. If I figured out a way to do a clean strip between the window molding and the handles, would that go over well? Would it peel easily?
Next question, for those of you that have done full dips, do you do the door handles, and how well does it hold up there?
If you've got ideas, please feel free to ask. Pics available when you click the sig below.
Thanks!
Edit:
Playing around with the image I can live with blacked out wheels, at least until I get a set down the road. I want to keep my tails, but they don't seem to go with white very well (not smoked enough, and I don't want to smoke them further).
I am certain that if I go any sort of matte, all of the chrome will go (side moldings off, put my old rack back on, dip the bumpers). But I kind of like my chrome accents. So I'm really leaning towards glossy black all, glossy black roof, or matte black roof. Still seeking input.
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