Plasti Dip Guru's in here

[RedRocker]

Just plastic dipped my Z71 bumper insert and the finish looks kinda like a micro fiber couch, not near as smooth as I had hoped. Its still drying, is this just how it's supposed to look, or will it look different after it dries?

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[CHOO CHOO]

Thats about how it will look when it dries. I just dipped my rims and looks about the same.

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[RedRocker]

How is holding up for you? I hate the silver insert, but I'd hate even more if the plasti dip finish easily chips off from bugs or car washes. It was a cheap mod, just thought I'd give it a try before spending $$ on a shop to colormatch it.

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Its been on for a week now. Havent washed it yet though. I used 4 coats so im sure it will hold up ok. I gave it about 45 min. between coats. Alot of guys on here have done it and i dont recall hearing any complaints. You could try using the gloss for it and see if that helps you like the look a bit more. I would test something else and try the glossifier before you put it on your bumper though.

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[thirsty1258]

Can I haz pics of both of your trucks please. Thinking about doing it.

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[Gzes]

I used about 6 coats on my center console. It is starting to peel because the lid hits on it when driving but other than that its good

 

[RedRocker]

I will post a pic tomorrow, gonna let everything dry overnight and put it back together in the am

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[RedRocker]

Sorry folks, but I think it looks like butt. I just can't get over the grainy look, seems like it would be a bug magnet, and keeping it clean would be a nightmare. I'm in the process of peeling all of it off and gonna visit a body shop Tuesday and ask about getting it color matched since I already got it off the car. Here is some pics I took last night as it was drying.

 

[yates ™]

I did my front emblem like a year ago and it is still holding up.

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Its up to you bud. If you dont like it, get it painted. As long as your happy man. Good luck w/ the paint!

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[RedRocker]

I'm not knocking plasti-dip, Ive seen several instances where it looks great. There's a good chance that I just suck at spraying the stuff (lol). Now to decide if I should paint both pieces or just the bumper cover. The bottom piece seems to be plated instead of painted - I may leave the bottom piece alone.

 

[yates ™]

It doesn't turn out smooth like a painted piece would so in a large area like your bumper it may not turn how you would like.

 

[lexustt]

I recently did my grille and mirror caps. If the finish is what I am thinking you are talking about, it shouldnt turn out like that. I had a few minor spots in the corner of the mesh grille that turned out with that texture but over all everything is smooth. And by minor, I mean you couldnt tell if i didnt show you. I have had it done a little over a week and so far bugs have not posed a problem on anything and wash right off. If you feel like trying it again because you are not happy with the finish, I would. Just remember to spray in one direction and steady even coats. Plasti dip is very forgiving so shouldnt be too bad if youre careful. I held the can approximately 6 inches away when I painted.

 

[Ben]

The texture is all about how you apply it. Peel it off and try again. Sometimes on some parts it takes lots and lots of light coats and then on others a few heavy coats works best. Just gotta keep trying. It's only a 5 dollar can and it doesnt mess up your parts.

 

[Donovan]

Works great on fading plastic surfaces. I did my hinge covers on the hood both side mirror mounts, the back wiper, rear bow tie twice messed up the first time. Also did the hitch receiver, every thing turned out better than I thought

 

[RedRocker]

Works great on fading plastic surfaces. I did my hinge covers on the hood both side mirror mounts, the back wiper, rear bow tie twice messed up the first time. Also did the hitch receiver, every thing turned out better than I thought

I think I may try the plasti dip again on smaller items like you mentioned. I already cleaned up, polished, and re-installed the bottom part (under the bumper) and dropping off the upper part to get painted tomorrow. Bermuda Blue is not one of the easier paints to colormatch, I may end up going with a matte black instead - depends on what my paint guy recommends.

 

[M Hankel]

Like mentioned, it shouldn't have a textured finish. I did some wheels a couple weeks ago. If I applied light coats it got really textured but if I applied heavier coats it smoothed right out. I think the ambient temperature/humidity plays a factor as well.

Mike

 

[Donovan]

 

[robdeniro0]

Plasti dip also has a glossifier that is applied over top of the black and makes the dull texture shiny and smooth. Head over to dipyourcar.com and check it out.

 

[01yukon]

If you want it smooth you'll have to paint it and clear it. Plasti-coat is more of a satin finish, maybe even matte.