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Originally Posted by Rangerz I like it but, I think if I couldn't get that part line straight I would have dipped it all. That uneven edge would bug me

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Old 02-10-2015, 10:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I like it but, I think if I couldn't get that part line straight I would have dipped it all. That uneven edge would bug me I think but, it might just be the picture.

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It bugs me as well and is the only part I didn't like about it. If I decide spray it with real paint, that won't be a problem because when the paint dries up, it will not stick on the the tape and stretch like the plasti dip does.

I plan on re-doing the bottom part over again tomorrow morning with the plasti dip.
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I like the concept....but the end result is bad. If I did that, it'd be removed immediately.
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It bugs me as well and is the only part I didn't like about it. If I decide spray it with real paint, that won't be a problem because when the paint dries up, it will not stick on the the tape and stretch like the plasti dip does.

I plan on re-doing the bottom part over again tomorrow morning with the plasti dip.
Have you checked out Fonzi's tips/dipyourcar on YT? He has some great tips on how to apply plasti dip and get clean breaks/separation.
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Have you checked out Fonzi's tips/dipyourcar on YT? He has some great tips on how to apply plasti dip and get clean breaks/separation.
basically the trick here is to use electrical/vinyl tape. i used the thinner stuff when i did mine as it is easier to curve. then remove while the plastidip is still wet. straight line. no sticking. done.

edit: looks like the OP went ahead and covered the whole thing, but i will leave this here in case anyone else finds it useful.
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basically the trick here is to use electrical/vinyl tape. i used the thinner stuff when i did mine as it is easier to curve. then remove while the plastidip is still wet. straight line. no sticking. done.

edit: looks like the OP went ahead and covered the whole thing, but i will leave this here in case anyone else finds it useful.
Only problem I would see with this is you would have to spray one full heavy coat all at once. Meaning you can't spray 4-5 coats letting each dry in between for better curing results. I guess it won't matter as much with plasti dip. I know with real paint, you have to be real careful about how much you spray at once or it will start to run.
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Only problem I would see with this is you would have to spray one full heavy coat all at once. Meaning you can't spray 4-5 coats letting each dry in between for better curing results. I guess it won't matter as much with plasti dip. I know with real paint, you have to be real careful about how much you spray at once or it will start to run.
yea you're right. it'd be tough to make it work with 4-5 coats with dry time in between.

my technique includes minimal dry time and only 3 coats; one super light w/ 30 secs dry time, one to get coverage w/ 60secs, and one thicker final coat for smoothness. I suppose the downside is that its a little harder to peel (I.e. you have to pull it more carefully if you remove it). however I don't get the rough, orange-peel look that a lot of people complain about. in terms of durability it still seems to hold; had it on the front of my BMW for 2 years with no peeling, nicks, etc. I only did it recently on my Z but I don't expect different results.
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yea you're right. it'd be tough to make it work with 4-5 coats with dry time in between.

my technique includes minimal dry time and only 3 coats; one super light w/ 30 secs dry time, one to get coverage w/ 60secs, and one thicker final coat for smoothness. I suppose the downside is that its a little harder to peel (I.e. you have to pull it more carefully if you remove it). however I don't get the rough, orange-peel look that a lot of people complain about. in terms of durability it still seems to hold; had it on the front of my BMW for 2 years with no peeling, nicks, etc. I only did it recently on my Z but I don't expect different results.
I've gotta give that a try. I haven't had much experience with plasti dip, but I figured more coats makes it easier to peel off. 3 coats should suffice, I suppose.
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