Plasti Dip a non white 370z white

Thriller · 08-01-2012, 10:23 AM

Plastidip has a purpose. I haven't seen anyone do it to where it pulled the paint off, but I have managed to spray the material off with a high pressure washer at a car wash, so I can only imagine it's not very durable in the long term for an entire vehicle.

Vinyl is a lot more expensive than most people seem to think... Either way, I'd learn to love the car the way it is.

falconfixer · 08-01-2012, 10:35 AM

FlawlessZ · 08-01-2012, 11:02 AM

I know someone who did this to a G.

1st · 08-01-2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlawlessZ

I know someone who did this to a G.

There is somebody that did it to an Audi (whole car) on youtube. White to black to demonstrate the whole car kit that is sold.

FlawlessZ · 08-01-2012, 12:28 PM

Pretty good business idea if you ask me

but I personally would never do my car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st

There is somebody that did it to an Audi (whole car) on youtube. White to black to demonstrate the whole car kit that is sold.

twinturbonet · 08-01-2012, 12:04 PM

I did my wheels in white and from my experience I wouldn't recommend the whole car in white. The white sprays on really thin so you would have to do a sh*t load of coats and it would be a pain in the as$. Plus, white gets dirty fast and it's sorta a bit*h to clean.

Plasti-dip removing your paint? I doubt that. If anything, I feel the plasti-dip will protect your paint. The ONLY way I see plasti-dip removing paint is if the P-D is sprayed on a part of the body that has paint chipping/cracked already.

chknhawk · 08-01-2012, 06:11 PM

So I agree that you might want to own a z first and then think about plastidip second. I don't know why you would buy a brand new car in one color just to plastidip it in another color. This might be something you might want to try after having the car for a couple years. Either way, the guy on YouTube actually sells a pre-thinned solution and sprayer. I would NEVER attempt this with a bunch of spray cans. Not only would your hand hurt but it would be all kinds of uneven and look terrible. If then go with the gallon can pre thinned and the sprayer. It will take a few coats thinly applied. Then end results I have seen are not too bad. Plus you can peel it off if you don't like it. All that for a couple hundred as opposed to a grand or more for vinyl wrap. IMHO.

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dmhenderson · 08-01-2012, 06:31 PM

Sometimes I like to plastidip my head

bdavis89 · 08-01-2012, 06:48 PM

Dipyourcar.com

The guy has won car shows with his plastidipped s4.

This thread is uncharacteristically hateful for this forum.

Ubetit · 08-01-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdavis89

Dipyourcar.com

The guy has won car shows with his plastidipped s4.

This thread is uncharacteristically hateful for this forum.

I watched him "paint" a GTI with that crap. I don't know why anyone would do this to a car.

robones · 08-01-2012, 07:19 PM

Really? I call it tough love. Comments here will keep him in line from an otherwise questionable decision.

08-01-2012, 11:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
FlawlessZ Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SoCal 818 Posts: 595 Drives: 12 PW 6MT Rep Power: 16	I know someone who did this to a G. __________________ 2012 PW - 6MT \| Meisterschaft CBE w/ ECV \| EVO-R Front Lip \| Enkei SP3-RS JDM Wheels \| Sticky Hankook RS-3's \| Megan Racing Springs \| Hot Shift Knob \| JDM Brake/Fog Light

08-01-2012, 12:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
twinturbonet Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, FL Age: 43 Posts: 335 Drives: 11' Z #024 - SFZCC Rep Power: 15	I did my wheels in white and from my experience I wouldn't recommend the whole car in white. The white sprays on really thin so you would have to do a sht load of coats and it would be a pain in the as$. Plus, white gets dirty fast and it's sorta a bith to clean. Plasti-dip removing your paint? I doubt that. If anything, I feel the plasti-dip will protect your paint. The ONLY way I see plasti-dip removing paint is if the P-D is sprayed on a part of the body that has paint chipping/cracked already. __________________

08-01-2012, 06:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
chknhawk Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 541 Drives: Like a batouttahell! Rep Power: 16	So I agree that you might want to own a z first and then think about plastidip second. I don't know why you would buy a brand new car in one color just to plastidip it in another color. This might be something you might want to try after having the car for a couple years. Either way, the guy on YouTube actually sells a pre-thinned solution and sprayer. I would NEVER attempt this with a bunch of spray cans. Not only would your hand hurt but it would be all kinds of uneven and look terrible. If then go with the gallon can pre thinned and the sprayer. It will take a few coats thinly applied. Then end results I have seen are not too bad. Plus you can peel it off if you don't like it. All that for a couple hundred as opposed to a grand or more for vinyl wrap. IMHO. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ \| AEM \| INVIDIA \| GREDDY \| STANCE \| NISMO \| SETRAB \| STOPTECH \| HAWK \| TOYO \| HANKOOK \| BRIDE (wishlist) \|

08-01-2012, 06:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 28	Sometimes I like to plastidip my head __________________

08-01-2012, 06:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 16	Dipyourcar.com The guy has won car shows with his plastidipped s4. This thread is uncharacteristically hateful for this forum. __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

08-01-2012, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Thriller Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East Coast Posts: 35 Drives: 2010 Huffy Rep Power: 14	Plastidip has a purpose. I haven't seen anyone do it to where it pulled the paint off, but I have managed to spray the material off with a high pressure washer at a car wash, so I can only imagine it's not very durable in the long term for an entire vehicle. Vinyl is a lot more expensive than most people seem to think... Either way, I'd learn to love the car the way it is.

08-01-2012, 07:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
robones Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 357 Drives: 2011 - Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 16	Really? I call it tough love. Comments here will keep him in line from an otherwise questionable decision.

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