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Topic #83636 99 posts Started by rave2n
delusionz
#61
I looked at the pics and watched the video with the white M3 I quite like it. I'm guessing when you wash it , you have to be gentle with it
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vplukas101
#62
I will be dipping my car next spring, but i will be buying the kit from dipyourcar.com to get a fun color wink.gif
rave2n
#63
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QUOTE (delusionz @ Jun 25, 2012 - 5:11 PM) *
>I looked at the pics and watched the video with the white M3 I quite like it. I'm guessing when you wash it , you have to be gentle with it


I've heard that before, but there is a clear additive that makes it slightly shinier as well more durable for washing purposes.
Zake
#64
I plasti dipped my rims last weekend, I'm really thinking about doing the whole car. i like the look of it tongue.gif
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Judoon
#65
Long time lurker, first time poster and eager-to-get-started Plasti Dipper here.

Why such a big difference in price between these two companies?

http://murdermyride.com/

http://www.dipyourcar.com./

Also, what's with the murder my ride "specially mixed" vs. dip your car offering thinner alongside the plasti dip?

I'm so confused.

This post has been edited by Judoon: Jul 16, 2012 - 7:56 PM
smkr3w
#66
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QUOTE (Judoon @ Jul 16, 2012 - 5:55 PM) *
>Long time lurker, first time poster and eager-to-get-started Plasti Dipper here.

Why such a big difference in price between these two companies?

http://murdermyride.com/

http://www.dipyourcar.com./

Also, what's with the murder my ride "specially mixed" vs. dip your car offering thinner alongside the plasti dip?

I'm so confused.

As far as I know, DipYourCar is actually partnered with PlastiDip. So prices and options are better with DYC.
I've never heard anything about murdermyride... I think "specially mixed" is B.S.
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rave2n
#67
Go with dip your ride. I had my doubts but after lots of pricing they are the best option.

Still planning to do this soon, just got caught up on my swap.

This post has been edited by rave2n: Jul 17, 2012 - 8:25 AM
rivs
#68
I'm actually in the process of repainting my Celica with Rustoleum using a roller. It actually comes out really really good if you take your time. Once it's all done I will post full pix. I took some pix on my phone as a sample of how the paint looks:



And other laying out in the sun:
Araykhel
#69
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QUOTE (rivs @ Jul 28, 2012 - 8:05 PM) *
>I'm actually in the process of repainting my Celica with Rustoleum using a roller. It actually comes out really really good if you take your time. Once it's all done I will post full pix. I took some pix on my phone as a sample of how the paint looks:



And other laying out in the sun:


10/10 I would totally love to see that paint work in person.
rivs
#70
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QUOTE (Araykhel @ Jul 29, 2012 - 3:59 PM) *
>10/10 I would totally love to see that paint work in person.



Thanks man,
To be honest it looks a lot better in person. It's not perfect, as I have been over every inch of every body panel 1000's of times sanding so I know all the flaws. When I take a day off from working on it and see how much orange peel and how sloppy some of the factory paint looks on new cars; it looks so much better! I'm only about 70% done with the panels. But I will post all the pix and an hd walk around video as well as compare it to a newer factory black car.
jordisonjr
#71
THAT, is rolled on paint?!
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rave2n
#72
That looks interestingly good...do you have a high quality camera to get some better pics?
rivs
#73
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QUOTE (rave2n @ Jul 30, 2012 - 1:19 PM) *
>That looks interestingly good...do you have a high quality camera to get some better pics?

Yeah, I'll take better pics with an actually camera once it's all done. I'm leaving for a few day so I should be able to post them up next week end.
rivs
#74
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QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Jul 30, 2012 - 1:16 PM) *
>THAT, is rolled on paint?!

Yep rolled on with a foam roller. It actually goes on quite smooth. But in order to get a good finish like this you have to wet sand it.
Araykhel
#75
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QUOTE (rivs @ Jul 29, 2012 - 6:48 PM) *
>Thanks man,
To be honest it looks a lot better in person. It's not perfect, as I have been over every inch of every body panel 1000's of times sanding so I know all the flaws. When I take a day off from working on it and see how much orange peel and how sloppy some of the factory paint looks on new cars; it looks so much better! I'm only about 70% done with the panels. But I will post all the pix and an hd walk around video as well as compare it to a newer factory black car.


Looking forward to it.
caribou17
#76
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QUOTE (rivs @ Jul 28, 2012 - 8:05 PM) *
>I'm actually in the process of repainting my Celica with Rustoleum using a roller. It actually comes out really really good if you take your time. Once it's all done I will post full pix. I took some pix on my phone as a sample of how the paint looks:



And other laying out in the sun:


Hey! ive been wanting to do this paint job on my car for awhile now, What are the steps you are taking for it? Are you just putting on a coat of paint and then wetsanding it each time? Id love to know more!
rivs
#77
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QUOTE (caribou17 @ Aug 15, 2012 - 2:06 PM) *
>Hey! ive been wanting to do this paint job on my car for awhile now, What are the steps you are taking for it? Are you just putting on a coat of paint and then wetsanding it each time? Id love to know more!


I put on 2 coats then wet sand. I put a total of about 4-6 coats. I basically followed this video. Youtube Rustoleum painting
rivs
#78
For anyone interested I'm going to post my progress here so that I don't continue to hijack this thread.

This post has been edited by rivs: Aug 23, 2012 - 9:04 PM
Box
#79
Very impressive.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
playr158
#80
I plastidipped an entire miata gunmetal. I used their new wagner sprayer and 3 gallon kit.
Super easy to spray. 3 gallons is just enough to probably do 5 coats maybe 6 on a celica

Only took 4 hours total

Doing a Porsche next biggrin.gif

This post has been edited by playr158: Aug 23, 2012 - 10:50 PM
Box
#81
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QUOTE (playr158 @ Aug 23, 2012 - 10:50 PM) *
>I plastidipped an entire miata gunmetal. I used their new wagner sprayer and 3 gallon kit.
Super easy to spray. 3 gallons is just enough to probably do 5 coats maybe 6 on a celica

Only took 4 hours total

Doing a >>Porsche>> next biggrin.gif

BLASPHEMY!!! redface.gif
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
jtmlb3k
#82
How well does it hide imperfections? I'm also thinking of dipping my car but have a bunch of peeling clear coat and bubble rust (which I would obviously sand down first).

Don't want to get into it if that stuff will affect how well the dip applies
Zake
#83
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QUOTE (jtmlb3k @ Aug 29, 2012 - 8:42 PM) *
>How well does it hide imperfections? I'm also thinking of dipping my car but have a bunch of peeling clear coat and bubble rust (which I would obviously sand down first).

Don't want to get into it if that stuff will affect how well the dip applies

if you leave a scratch, it will show through. atleast thats been my experience.
Never Forget. - 2013 Mustang. I miss you every day.
rave2n
#84
Well got my kit from dipyourcar.com

I'm going to be honest here I'm not to pleased with their service.

It took nearly 3 weeks to get 2 gallons & sprayer. They made no indication, or notification of such back order, while already charging my card. On top of that, the sprayer is not what they advertised. It is a cheaper brand.

I paid 240 for this kit.

The sprayer sells retail for 140...so I paid about 50 dollars a gallon, where they sell it on their site for less. I understand the need to make a profit, but I would prefer they sell what they advertise.

Be it would be a large frustration, and shipping costs to get it correct. I will simply bite this small bullet and move forward with the project..and remember their service.



SwissFerdi
#85
Drop a steamer in the box, then mail it without postage...it should go to the return address.
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rave2n
#86
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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Oct 9, 2012 - 3:55 PM) *
>Drop a steamer in the box, then mail it without postage...it should go to the return address.


Haha, I like that idea.
rave2n
#87
So I used the kit today, and I would like to retract my previous negative comment.

There were more items in the sprayer box that made up for my previous gripe.

The kit worked well, and the sprayer was 5yr simple to use.

Paint looks great from what I can see. I barely taped things off, just sprayed a good 5 coats, and peeled away the excess.

Will post pics tomorrow when the sun is shining

This post has been edited by rave2n: Nov 11, 2012 - 8:49 PM
smkr3w
#88
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QUOTE (rave2n @ Nov 11, 2012 - 6:47 PM) *
>So I used the kit today, and I would like to retract my previous negative comment.

There were more items in the sprayer box that made up for my previous gripe.

The kit worked well, and the sprayer was 5yr simple to use.

Paint looks great from what I can see. I barely taped things off, just sprayed a good 5 coats, and peeled away the excess.

Will post pics tomorrow when the sun is shining

Pretty excited to see the results!

Also I read on the plastidip forums the reason you didn't get the wagner sprayer was because of complaints their Authorized Installers had about the fronts of the wagner sprayers leaking..

So win / win.

And pics will make it triple WIN tongue.gif
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rave2n
#89








Really easy to do.

I pulled the excess off last night. Sprayed right over the windows (taped center off on large rear & front), rear lights, and markers. Came off easy as could be.

I like it..but now my rim color needs to be updated. Almost to black!

This post has been edited by rave2n: Nov 12, 2012 - 8:52 AM
SwissFerdi
#90
Nice!
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