PDX Matt Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I am considering doing a Plastidip job on my truck and I was curious to see what other members have done with Plastidip. If you have a dipped Datsun I would love to see pics! Quote Link to comment
Dattokai Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 A friend's 510. Hopefully taking rolling shots of it today. http://www.flickr.com/photos/80156612@N04/sets/72157634630837539/ 2 Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 EDIT: Nevermind I see them now. Quote Link to comment
Dawa Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 http://community.ratsun.net/topic/56798-new-to-the-site-love-my-620/page-2 Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Yeah I've seen that truck as well. Looks rad. I'm hoping to see more colors than black. Quote Link to comment
The Dat-side Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Hit up jon521, I think he knows someone out of Salem that dips. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Plasti dip on the body will start to look like its growing fur,stuff or fall out from the sky for a lack of better words and the weather will stick to it giving a fur like feel,but you can peel it off I would by a c an at Home Depot and do a test first. Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I've sprayed items with it before. And you have to do many many coats in order to get a smooth finish but this also makes it easier to peel off. Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Dipyourcar.com Go there for supplies. Plastidip is badass stuff. Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 That's the plan, already familiar with the website. Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 What color should I go with? Red Koi Orange 1 Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 That koi orange on any datsun looks fucking rad. I would def keep it into consideration. Quote Link to comment
dakotahchore Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I'm also kind of interested in this, but I would like a permanent solution for a matte style'd look. I don't want to have to wash my car differently or start getting a bunch of shit stuck in/on it. Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 If you do it properly with enough coats (4-5) you will get a flat and smooth finish that won't have any issues. And not much different for maintenance, you just wash it like normal and then use a spray wax every few weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 I'm doing my rear panel and it's honestly pretty good. I fucked up with not taking the tape off soon so i couldnt get the smooth sharp edges i wanted but i learned and its pretty nice with the gloss. I'm doing it correctly tomorrow and I'll be sure to post it Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 plasti dip...not long term ... the cars pictured will be very tough to duplicate the result in a garage......agreed the more u put on the easier it is to remove......it can turn into a real mess quick though so be careful... Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Results aren't tough to duplicate as long as you use a spray gun instead of rattle can. DYC has the kits for $300, includes 3 gallons of paint and all the spray gun/prep items. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I dipped my rear. I think its alright. I honestly dont like how it doesnt have a smooth transition. I put 3 light black coats and even with that the transition wasnt very smooth. the gloss was easy and fun It looks okay from a foot + away but im ocd about being perfect. lol. 1 Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Had a spare wiper cowl around and decided to throw some white on it. Trying to decide between white and a few other colors. Quote Link to comment
shane_lxi Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I'm thinking about doing my 510 with the camo tan plasti dip. Only thing that sucks is that it's solvent based, so it doesn't get along with gasoline, among other things. I'l be using a fuel cell though, so I should be okay. Quote Link to comment
Big_E-Dog Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Results aren't tough to duplicate as long as you use a spray gun instead of rattle can. DYC has the kits for $300, includes 3 gallons of paint and all the spray gun/prep items. im gonna go with orange but you cant get the kits shipped to me im in california. so 9 rattle cans it is. Quote Link to comment
nismosilvia Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 My buddie picked up 3gallons of the camo green I painted his audi r4 with it. I guess he got a friend to ship it from az to him. Anyways this stuff super easy to use and forgiving. 3-4 coats and you've got a new color. It does okay with gas once its cures but just be careful of drops and you'll be fine Quote Link to comment
shakotan710 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 I decided to dip it so it wouldn't rust during the winter and it kinda gives me an idea of what i'll want in the future. This stuff was super easy to spray and turned out really good 1 Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 goldfish we should do this to the rats nest ....nice job shakotan 1 Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I decided to dip it so it wouldn't rust during the winter and it kinda gives me an idea of what i'll want in the future. This stuff was super easy to spray and turned out really good That looks great! Did you use the kit or rattle cans? It has been almost a year since that post, how is it holding up? I am considering painting my truck myself with PlastiDip in yellow or blue. My black primer job I did a couple of years ago now is chalking and looks like crap. I cannot afford to shell out $5000 on a "real" paint job. 1 Quote Link to comment
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