Full car plastidip in Koi Orange...

Jayhovah · 10-30-2014, 01:16 PM

Love the way it came out... there are a few first timer mistakes but it passes the 6ft test! Fun project.

TerribleONE · 10-30-2014, 01:17 PM

Not bad... almost looks like my matte red 3M vinyl.

NickTurnon · 10-30-2014, 01:26 PM

Not too bad! If you've got texture issues and its not smooth.. You can wetsand the texture with 2000 grit. And then spray a coat of Naptha or Xylene over the top. Or a fresh coat. Both work great.

If I have any texture, I generally throw a full coat of naptha over the vehicle and let it self level out.

Good job though.

Jayhovah · 10-30-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTurnon

Not too bad! If you've got texture issues and its not smooth.. You can wetsand the texture with 2000 grit. And then spray a coat of Naptha or Xylene over the top. Or a fresh coat. Both work great.

If I have any texture, I generally throw a full coat of naptha over the vehicle and let it self level out.

Good job though.

Good idea! I have some runs that I tried to fix, but then ran out of product to go over them with... I ordered some spray cans from DYC.. maybe I will try to 'fill' them in with spray and then Xylene the whole thing to smooth it out.

AdamRacer · 10-30-2014, 02:01 PM

I would say "nothing like good ole Plasti-dip" but unfortunately Rustoleum seems to have created something very similar called Flex.

Nice job though! Cant even tell any problems from the pictures. Looks just like vinyl. You plan on keeping it on for a long time?

speedfreek · 10-30-2014, 02:09 PM

Interesting to see how you applied it. You already covered most of the windshield and I am assuming the same with the rear hatch glass. The door glass and quarter were left uncovered along with the molding. Do you just peel it off where the overspray was on an undesired surface?

Sorry for the noob questions. I really want to dip my Z before my next track day to help preserve the paint. I was quoted $800-$900 for a local shop to do it.

Jayhovah · 10-30-2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamRacer

You plan on keeping it on for a long time?

Until I feel like changing it up! I didn't buy quite enough dip...so I am pretty sure I will need to dip it again before I could peel it off anyway. I am hoping to do some graphics in the next few weeks as well.

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

Interesting to see how you applied it. You already covered most of the windshield and I am assuming the same with the rear hatch glass. The door glass and quarter were left uncovered along with the molding. Do you just peel it off where the overspray was on an undesired surface?

Sorry for the noob questions. I really want to dip my Z before my next track day to help preserve the paint. I was quoted $800-$900 for a local shop to do it.

For the most part... in some places where there isn't a big enough gap between rubber/plastic trim and the body its hard to peel..(example: rubber around rear glass.... black plastic around side mirrors) I ended up cutting those areas with an X-acto knife but it didn't come out great and I slipped with the knife and accidentally scratched my paint in one spot=(. Next time I will mask these and pull the tape while my last coat is wet (standard procedure with dip).

I also didn't spray enough on the side windows to peel it easy - next time I will mask all the way to the moulding to save dip and hassle. Lots of lessons learned this first time!

$800 seems like an ok price... the whole kit from DYC was only $450 though (including dip) and now I can dip again for just the cost of the gallons. The project took me about 10 hours total - I expect to cut that down to 6 or 7 next time though now that I have experience.

1st · 10-30-2014, 02:06 PM

Good color for the state of FL.

vividracing · 10-30-2014, 03:23 PM

That looks really good! I like how you did the black in the grill.

MagmaRed370z · 10-30-2014, 03:36 PM

Where did you buy the supplies?

Jayhovah · 10-30-2014, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by schellingr

Where did you buy the supplies?

Dipyourcar.com

I picked it up from the retail shop though.. I was passing through the area last week. Saved me a bit on shipping..

Masterbeatty · 10-30-2014, 03:46 PM

Sweet! I was looking at the koi orange too but thinking of doing it with a pearl in the glossifier. How many gallons did you end up using?

Jayhovah · 10-30-2014, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

Sweet! I was looking at the koi orange too but thinking of doing it with a pearl in the glossifier. How many gallons did you end up using?

Used 1 gallon gun metal and 2 gallons of Koi. Wish I had bought 3 gallons of Koi.

AdamRacer · 10-30-2014, 04:05 PM

You leaving the door handles and side markers matched? I think doing them black like the fangs would look great.

Edit: oh and the emblems too

Jayhovah · 10-30-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamRacer

You leaving the door handles and side markers matched? I think doing them black like the fangs would look great.

Edit: oh and the emblems too

Yep going to leave it all orange... makes the car look more like an injection molded toy =)

10-30-2014, 01:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
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NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 34 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Not too bad! If you've got texture issues and its not smooth.. You can wetsand the texture with 2000 grit. And then spray a coat of Naptha or Xylene over the top. Or a fresh coat. Both work great. If I have any texture, I generally throw a full coat of naptha over the vehicle and let it self level out. Good job though. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

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speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 19	Interesting to see how you applied it. You already covered most of the windshield and I am assuming the same with the rear hatch glass. The door glass and quarter were left uncovered along with the molding. Do you just peel it off where the overspray was on an undesired surface? Sorry for the noob questions. I really want to dip my Z before my next track day to help preserve the paint. I was quoted $800-$900 for a local shop to do it. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

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Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122868	Sweet! I was looking at the koi orange too but thinking of doing it with a pearl in the glossifier. How many gallons did you end up using? __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

10-30-2014, 02:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
AdamRacer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 316 Drives: '12 MBlue 370z 6sp Rep Power: 14	I would say "nothing like good ole Plasti-dip" but unfortunately Rustoleum seems to have created something very similar called Flex. Nice job though! Cant even tell any problems from the pictures. Looks just like vinyl. You plan on keeping it on for a long time?

10-30-2014, 02:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1617	Good color for the state of FL.

10-30-2014, 03:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 14	Where did you buy the supplies?

10-30-2014, 04:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
AdamRacer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 316 Drives: '12 MBlue 370z 6sp Rep Power: 14	You leaving the door handles and side markers matched? I think doing them black like the fangs would look great. Edit: oh and the emblems too Last edited by AdamRacer; 10-30-2014 at 04:07 PM.

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