This Plasti Dip product is Awesome!

bdavis89 · 04-21-2012, 03:28 PM

Thats what I figured, just wasn't sure if the clear was different somehow. Do you think clear plasti dip over the front and rear burger emblems would match the handles/370z emblems? I hate that they're polished when everything else is satin.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-21-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bdavis89

Thats what I figured, just wasn't sure if the clear was different somehow. Do you think clear plasti dip over the front and rear burger emblems would match the handles/370z emblems? I hate that they're polished when everything else is satin.

Not too sure about that.

bdavis89 · 04-21-2012, 05:31 PM

I think I'm going to try this.

PlastiDip Car - Clear PlastiDip Over Chrome Makes Brushed Aluminum! - YouTube

b1adesofcha0s · 04-21-2012, 05:36 PM

Cool post pics once you're done

bdavis89 · 04-30-2012, 08:06 PM

Alright guys, so I ordered a can of the Clear Plasti-Dip from dipyourcar.com, and used it on the front and rear Nissan emblems in order to give them a brushed look to be closer inline with the 370z emblem, wheels, and handles. I think they turned out pretty good. Pardon for the crappy phone pics. I can take better ones if requested.

Rear

Rear with comparison to 370z emblem

Front

They don't quite have the same "sheen" as the rest of the metal, but I think its better than the chrome. I'm thinking about putting a coat of plasti dip glossifier to see if I can perfect the desired effect. In the meantime I'm going to try this on the stock chrome exhaust tips when I have time.

Also, a couple notes if you try this yourself:
This appears to be slightly different from the black plasti dip, in that if you apply to much at a time little white bubbles will appear and it will dry like that. Looks like crap. Be sure to do very light coats. I used the videos from dipyourcar.com, and did the light first coat, four times, and I think they turned out great. I discovered this way after attempting and failing twice on the front and once on the rear. The third and second times were a charm.

ShinyBlueZ · 04-30-2012, 08:16 PM

hehe maybe cuz it's a phone pic but I can't see too much of a difference

I mean there's a small noticeable one.. but seems like a lot of effort for it

Take higher res pics maybe?

bdavis89 · 04-30-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ShinyBlueZ

hehe maybe cuz it's a phone pic but I can't see too much of a difference

I mean there's a small noticeable one.. but seems like a lot of effort for it

Take higher res pics maybe?

You can't see the difference? Maybe I'm just a stickler for the details?

picture of stock emblem

Shotta · 04-30-2012, 08:20 PM

dipyourcar.com, who would of thought!

Checked out the sight, it looks like they have plstidip smoke. I think I am going to order some and try to lightly smoke my headlightas and tail lights, if it doesnt look good then I will just peel it off.

bdavis89 · 04-30-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Shotta

dipyourcar.com, who would of thought!

Checked out the sight, it looks like they have plstidip smoke. I think I am going to order some and try to lightly smoke my headlightas and tail lights, if it doesnt look good then I will just peel it off.

I'll save you a few bucks. Looks horrible on the lightss. Its more of a gray smoke as opposed to a black smoke.

PlastiDip Smoke - Review on Tail Lights and Chrome - DipYourCar.com - YouTube

Shotta · 04-30-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bdavis89

I'll save you a few bucks. Looks horrible on the lightss. Its more of a gray smoke as opposed to a black smoke.

PlastiDip Smoke - Review on Tail Lights and Chrome - DipYourCar.com - YouTube

Thanks for that. I think I will pass.

864Zbeast · 04-30-2012, 08:38 PM

Nice. Anyone tried the roof with glossifier? I have my emblems plasti dipped

b1adesofcha0s · 04-30-2012, 09:03 PM

Looks like the clear plasti dip worked well

Quote:

Originally Posted by 864Zbeast

Nice. Anyone tried the roof with glossifier? I have my emblems plasti dipped

Tried it and it was a complete fail. Don't waste your time trying

864Zbeast · 05-01-2012, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Looks like the clear plasti dip worked well

Tried it and it was a complete fail. Don't waste your time trying

Yeah I figured it wouldn't work. Thanks for the reassurance!

b1adesofcha0s · 05-01-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 864Zbeast

Yeah I figured it wouldn't work. Thanks for the reassurance!

No problem. I've already wasted my time on it, don't want anyone else to do the same.

happytheman · 04-30-2012, 10:20 PM

That's an obvious difference! I like it! You basically took the glitteriness out! Looks tight.

04-21-2012, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 16	Thats what I figured, just wasn't sure if the clear was different somehow. Do you think clear plasti dip over the front and rear burger emblems would match the handles/370z emblems? I hate that they're polished when everything else is satin. __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

04-21-2012, 05:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 16	I think I'm going to try this. PlastiDip Car - Clear PlastiDip Over Chrome Makes Brushed Aluminum! - YouTube __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

04-21-2012, 05:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
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04-30-2012, 08:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 16	Alright guys, so I ordered a can of the Clear Plasti-Dip from dipyourcar.com, and used it on the front and rear Nissan emblems in order to give them a brushed look to be closer inline with the 370z emblem, wheels, and handles. I think they turned out pretty good. Pardon for the crappy phone pics. I can take better ones if requested. Rear Rear with comparison to 370z emblem Front They don't quite have the same "sheen" as the rest of the metal, but I think its better than the chrome. I'm thinking about putting a coat of plasti dip glossifier to see if I can perfect the desired effect. In the meantime I'm going to try this on the stock chrome exhaust tips when I have time. Also, a couple notes if you try this yourself: This appears to be slightly different from the black plasti dip, in that if you apply to much at a time little white bubbles will appear and it will dry like that. Looks like crap. Be sure to do very light coats. I used the videos from dipyourcar.com, and did the light first coat, four times, and I think they turned out great. I discovered this way after attempting and failing twice on the front and once on the rear. The third and second times were a charm. __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

04-30-2012, 08:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
864Zbeast Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Walhalla/Clemson, SC Posts: 874 Drives: 09 BS 370z Rep Power: 17	Nice. Anyone tried the roof with glossifier? I have my emblems plasti dipped __________________ Avant Garde M310 gloss black/ Nitto Invo/ black fangs and rear diffuser/ gloss black roof/ tinted tail lights/ GT-R start button

04-30-2012, 08:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
ShinyBlueZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: In My Z Posts: 462 Drives: Shiniest Bluest Z Rep Power: 15	hehe maybe cuz it's a phone pic but I can't see too much of a difference I mean there's a small noticeable one.. but seems like a lot of effort for it Take higher res pics maybe?

04-30-2012, 08:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Shotta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Niagara Posts: 316 Drives: 2010 370z black M6 Rep Power: 15	dipyourcar.com, who would of thought! Checked out the sight, it looks like they have plstidip smoke. I think I am going to order some and try to lightly smoke my headlightas and tail lights, if it doesnt look good then I will just peel it off.

04-30-2012, 10:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1824	That's an obvious difference! I like it! You basically took the glitteriness out! Looks tight. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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