Plasti Dip Blackout

[Lancer09]

If people want to get plasti dip off easier than peeling then you can spray the area with WD40 and just wipe off ( i did it to my rims) I'm also assuming if you had a hose you could just spray it off after using the WD40.

[Mystique]

I find wax and grease also works wonders

[Amelia92]

I'd really love to do this with my ES.

I would like to do this myself, but I am worried about how long it would last form and if it is reasonably easy. I'm not one to take this apart and fiddle around, I'm too uncoordinated...

Any helpful hints/tips?

[Zaphod]

Hi Amelia - what part of Brisbane are you in?

Personally, I'd recommend getting the front bar blacked out in vinyl, by a professional - it should only cost around $55-$75, which isn't that much more than it would cost if you did it yourself, by the time you you cost in the plasti-dip, masking tape, cleanup products etc.

Wrapture Styling (now Exclusive Wraps) are a sponsor - email them, tell them you're a club member and get a quote...

Much easier!

[Amelia92]

Zaphod, thanks! I actually had a squizz at your Lancer just before and noticed you went there... I am considering vinyl if it is cheap enough. Does yours have a good fit/finish?

ps - I am near Underwood.

[Zaphod]

Sweet! - they're at Coopers Plains, just down from Beaudesert/Granard Rds., so it'll be easy to get to.

If you look closely, I filled in the (six) holes that are there for the number plate (which is currently held on by zip-ties!) - that's the hard part, but if you want to just put the plate back where it is, you won't have to worry about that.




I think the guys at Wrapture/Exclusive can cover the holes for you with extra vinyl underneath the final layer if you want (most people don't do this, plus it will add to the expense!)

If you go ahead with it, take before & after shots and post them on here!





...and once you've done that, you'll probably want to to the chrome grille surround - that's gonna cost about $10 and half an hour!

[Amelia92]

Zaphod, thanks so much for the help! Definitely what I am looking for! I'd prefer the plate to go back where it was, do you think they could do that? Plus I'm not too crafty with anything fiddle like zip-ties...

I'll definitely take photos!

[Zaphod]

Yeah, putting the plates back is just a matter of them not filling the holes in!

They'll refit the plates once they're finished.

May not hurt to contact a couple of vinyl-wrap places and get three quotes!




I bought this chrome strip:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360696970910 ... 1497.l2649

but you would only need a 3m length - I bought extra 'cos I stuffed up the first time!

[Amelia92]

I have actually been in contact with Wrapture, who have informed me they have now merged with another Brissy business to make Exclusive Wraps. And I was told the wrap would be $75 + fitting, so I am very keen!!

I have thought of using a similar type of chrome strip, so it's good to get an idea of what to use.

Oh, and your car is on their site too!

Thanks btw!! Big help!!

[TasteTheRuss]

Did mine a couple days ago, first try was bad as it was my first time with plastidip . Finally got it right on the second time lol

[sleeper]

yeah, its not hard, just a couple of rules u have to follow, like pull the mask off straight after the last coat when the edges are still soft

[Mystique]

yeah, its not hard, just a couple of rules u have to follow, like pull the mask off straight after the last coat when the edges are still soft

This was my biggest mistake I made after doing my front bumper, I left the masking tape on until the last coat :S

[sleeper]

u do leave it on till the last coat tiff, making sure u concentrate that last coat on the edges and only leave an hour at most between coats, then the last coat softens the earlier ones

[Mystique]

u do leave it on till the last coat tiff, making sure u concentrate that last coat on the edges and only leave an hour at most between coats, then the last coat softens the earlier ones

I left it 10 mins between each coat D: