Plasti-Dip, why?
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
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From: Midland TX
It is things like this that make you really appreciate the "natural" beauty of an un-modded C5. About 90% of the mods I see done to Corvettes should be outlawed, but on the other hand they make the good ones really stand out.
"Cheap" doo-dads and mods seem to be really widespread in the Corvette culture. You rarely see that in other cars in their original price range and above.
Most cheap (and some expensive) mods on a Corvette enhance it about as much as slapping a tattoo on a pretty woman - no good looking woman has ever been "enhanced" by adding a tattoo and once that is done you barely notice the woman anymore as you eye is constantly drawn to the logo she has decided to promote for the rest of her life!
"Cheap" doo-dads and mods seem to be really widespread in the Corvette culture. You rarely see that in other cars in their original price range and above.
Most cheap (and some expensive) mods on a Corvette enhance it about as much as slapping a tattoo on a pretty woman - no good looking woman has ever been "enhanced" by adding a tattoo and once that is done you barely notice the woman anymore as you eye is constantly drawn to the logo she has decided to promote for the rest of her life!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Concord California
I think I have the answer, Ever since man crawled out of the ocean, and said "What if?"..... and the rest is history.....
I think it's great that some think out of the boxs, and has the guts to share it on forums like this so all can share the vision. Now not all visions are cool or acceptable, but keeping an open mind, I still love to see and hear them being done. I for one wouldn't do a DIP with the exception of the rear lower panel (My Vette is Black, so you couldn't tell anyway), but it is nice to see the wheels in someones head is still turning.. but that's just my .02 cent..
I think it's great that some think out of the boxs, and has the guts to share it on forums like this so all can share the vision. Now not all visions are cool or acceptable, but keeping an open mind, I still love to see and hear them being done. I for one wouldn't do a DIP with the exception of the rear lower panel (My Vette is Black, so you couldn't tell anyway), but it is nice to see the wheels in someones head is still turning.. but that's just my .02 cent..
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Houston TX
Man - some of you folks are a bunch of whiners. 
These cars are made for driving, racing and having fun.
My car is now on it's 3rd major "version" of mods since 2002, overall chassis is 92,000 miles old - it was a daily driver for almost 70,000 miles, a weekend warrior for 15,000 and an mostly flat bedded for the last 5,000 as we worked through various drive train glitches.
It has ALL the major points of complaints the rivet counters and polishers complain about, "primered' body panel, big wing, non-sponsored sponsor decals, "rice" interior and tacky fender flares.
On the upside it has 427ci of N/A power, stops and turns like a go-kart, can lap the local road courses at gut-busting speeds and most importantly - is exactly the car I want it to be - until I change it up again.
So the news that I am about to attack it with a couple cans of PlastiDip will probably send some folks to the ER.
These cars are made for driving, racing and having fun.
My car is now on it's 3rd major "version" of mods since 2002, overall chassis is 92,000 miles old - it was a daily driver for almost 70,000 miles, a weekend warrior for 15,000 and an mostly flat bedded for the last 5,000 as we worked through various drive train glitches.
It has ALL the major points of complaints the rivet counters and polishers complain about, "primered' body panel, big wing, non-sponsored sponsor decals, "rice" interior and tacky fender flares.
On the upside it has 427ci of N/A power, stops and turns like a go-kart, can lap the local road courses at gut-busting speeds and most importantly - is exactly the car I want it to be - until I change it up again.
So the news that I am about to attack it with a couple cans of PlastiDip will probably send some folks to the ER.
Last edited by RC45; May 12, 2012 at 02:21 AM.
Pro
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Racer
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From: Brunswick Georgia
well plasti dip which comes in a can that sprays. someone said something about spraying with a rattle can. But haters are going to hate. sorry my c6 rims were chrome but to me it's a little umm how to say this "blackish" not to hurt any feelings of africans reading this. but yes then i add 2 or 3 light clear coats .so i could wash over it with out it being messed it up the roof, halo, my stripes,rims and rear end.
Racer
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From: Yigo Guam
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I took a rattle can to my car, but its permanent
sanded down the lower rear fascia and everything. I used satin black Krylon Fusion and it came out nice, even and clean, plus I can say I did it myself
sanded down the lower rear fascia and everything. I used satin black Krylon Fusion and it came out nice, even and clean, plus I can say I did it myself
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Corinth TX
Hey, it's their car. They can do what they want to it. I think the painted lower fascias look fantastic in PD. I might even use it on the faded area where the wipers are at. As others have stated, it is easily removed.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '13
You could dip your whole car before robbing a bank then driving around the block and pulling off the dip to fool the cops then making a clean getaway
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well plasti dip which comes in a can that sprays. someone said something about spraying with a rattle can. But haters are going to hate. sorry my c6 rims were chrome but to me it's a little umm how to say this "blackish" not to hurt any feelings of africans reading this. but yes then i add 2 or 3 light clear coats .so i could wash over it with out it being messed it up the roof, halo, my stripes,rims and rear end.
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From: Morristown New Jersey
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It is things like this that make you really appreciate the "natural" beauty of an un-modded C5. About 90% of the mods I see done to Corvettes should be outlawed, but on the other hand they make the good ones really stand out.
Most cheap (and some expensive) mods on a Corvette enhance it about as much as slapping a tattoo on a pretty woman - no good looking woman has ever been "enhanced" by adding a tattoo and once that is done you barely notice the woman anymore as you eye is constantly drawn to the logo she has decided to promote for the rest of her life!
Most cheap (and some expensive) mods on a Corvette enhance it about as much as slapping a tattoo on a pretty woman - no good looking woman has ever been "enhanced" by adding a tattoo and once that is done you barely notice the woman anymore as you eye is constantly drawn to the logo she has decided to promote for the rest of her life!
AMEN to the tattoo on a pretty woman.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Bellevue Ky.
2020 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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I agree with this,but would I do it to my '01 Torch Red coupe, probably not. If you are trying to stated that a C5 Corvette is a high end car the same as Porsche and Ferrari, I think you may be a little off there. Don't get me wrong, I know that the Corvette is a great car and will hold its own with the toe European exotics, but high end, I think not.
Finally, I get tired of all this ricer stuff. If a member wants to take a rattle can to his/her Corvette, that is their right. Unless someone else is making the payments, filling the tank when ever it needs it and paying to have it maintained, then I believe the owner has the right to do what ever they wish on their own car.
Finally, I get tired of all this ricer stuff. If a member wants to take a rattle can to his/her Corvette, that is their right. Unless someone else is making the payments, filling the tank when ever it needs it and paying to have it maintained, then I believe the owner has the right to do what ever they wish on their own car.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Lexington Kentucky
This is why people prefer plastidip. Most would fear spraying the car because it is permanent, as well as the chance of fugging up their paint job. PD allows you to attempt what otherwise you'd never do.
You could dip your whole car before robbing a bank then driving around the block and pulling off the dip to fool the cops then making a clean getaway
You could dip your whole car before robbing a bank then driving around the block and pulling off the dip to fool the cops then making a clean getaway
AKA "The CLOWN"
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From: Chicago South Suburbs
I bought some fiberglass reservoir covers used that were painted Grey. So instead of spending $150-200 to have them painted, I spent $6 on PD and they turned out awesome. They blend in with the factory flat black plastic parts.
Last edited by Blitzkrieg; May 12, 2012 at 01:41 PM.
Racer
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From: GA
i mean really? smh...
i like what someone else said about if they never told anyone it was PD, they wouldn't know...that's what it all comes back to...if someone is closed minded to using PD, or just doesn't like the rattle can spray, DON'T TELL THEM...let them drool all over your car, make several comments about how much it looks
, then on like the third page, post a video of you when you were applying the PD...
i also like the AWESOME looking examples on this thread...y'all have done some nice things to ur Vettes...my body shop guy is all for it and he does HIGH END CARS all the time...i gotta get a picture of his Maserati with plasti-dip trim...
to each his own...but good discussion all the same...where's that beating a dead horse picture?
Racer
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From: GA
Finally, I get tired of all this ricer stuff. If a member wants to take a rattle can to his/her Corvette, that is their right. Unless someone else is making the payments, filling the tank when ever it needs it and paying to have it maintained, then I believe the owner has the right to do what ever they wish on their own car.
i will happily disown PD if any of you would like to make next months payment! add in a full tank of 93 octane and i will march in protest outside their company!
Racer
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From: GA
and oh yeah, its not just on the corvette forum, or the IMPORT guys either...gosh stop saying "ricer" guys!...i know a few challenger owners, one who has a 492 limited, who have PD'd something...
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Drifting
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I think I have the answer, Ever since man crawled out of the ocean, and said "What if?"..... and the rest is history.....
I think it's great that some think out of the boxs, and has the guts to share it on forums like this so all can share the vision. Now not all visions are cool or acceptable, but keeping an open mind, I still love to see and hear them being done. I for one wouldn't do a DIP with the exception of the rear lower panel (My Vette is Black, so you couldn't tell anyway), but it is nice to see the wheels in someones head is still turning.. but that's just my .02 cent..
I think it's great that some think out of the boxs, and has the guts to share it on forums like this so all can share the vision. Now not all visions are cool or acceptable, but keeping an open mind, I still love to see and hear them being done. I for one wouldn't do a DIP with the exception of the rear lower panel (My Vette is Black, so you couldn't tell anyway), but it is nice to see the wheels in someones head is still turning.. but that's just my .02 cent..