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Just playing around with some Plastidip spray paint. I can just peel it off, and even has the metallic like the carbon flash. Not overly thrilled with it, I'm sure it would look better with the lamps tinted, but that's not my thing, I'm an old bird. I think this car has too much going on to add things like this, it gets too busy. I may do a ghost pearl stripe on my new '17 Black Rose. I painted this hood stinger and wrapped it around the front scoop edge, looks much better than a dull decal.
I think your impression that it's a bit too busy is accurate. A bit like a beautiful woman wearing too much makeup as opposed to just the right amount.
Is just my tablet? I see an extra "thanks" button at the bottom of each reply. That'll be a lot of thanks buttons on longer threads.
Looks like the number of thanks buttons corresponds with the number of posts in the thread. Or maybe they're hoping everyone will be thankful and try to get along. That's a longshot.
I think it looks good. And that's what it is all about is, us personalizing our cars to our own tastes. I've never been a "cookie cutter fan " of keeping it all stock looking.
[QUOTE=Dabigsnake;1592292830]Just playing around with some Plastidip spray paint. I can just peel it off, and even has the metallic like the carbon flash. Not overly thrilled with it, I'm sure it would look better with the lamps tinted, but that's not my thing, I'm an old bird. I think this car has too much going on to add things like this, it gets too busy. I may do a ghost pearl stripe on my new '17 Black Rose. I painted this hood stinger and wrapped it around the front scoop edge, looks much better than a dull decal.
I am familiar with the plastic dip but I wasn't aware you could apply it to a painted surface and peel it off.
Is there any lasting affect to the underlying paint?
I ask because this could be a possible solution to my rocker/quarter panel issue if I could find a matching or flat matching color.
It might be worth a look see. I could try it for a few days and if it doesn't look good, peel it off and be back where I started.
Was there a particular brand you used and where did you get it?
Thanks
Last edited by dar02081961; 05-26-2016 at 05:14 PM.
Not my taste but you did a good job imo. I love dip. I dipped my front grill on my CTS-V and it's held up great. I say you dip the wheels, it will totally change the look of your car.
I am familiar with the plastic dip but I wasn't aware you could apply it to a painted surface and peel it off.
Is there any lasting affect to the underlying paint?
I ask because this could be a possible solution to my rocker/quarter panel issue if I could find a matching or flat matching color.
It might be worth a look see. I could try it for a few days and if it doesn't look good, peel it off and be back where I started.
Was there a particular brand you used and where did you get it?
Thanks
At Lowes they had a display, and they even had the clear with metallic in it. I sprayed the black until it covered then sprayed a good coat of the metallic over it. You have to pull the tape off quickly to cut the paint line without pulling the paint with it. I did the rockers on my truck, but getting in and out would rub it and start it peeling. I can be blown off with a pressure washer, or peeled off. It does not hurt the under part at all when removed. Clean the area well with a glaze or compound before spraying. Use a fineline tape (found at auto paint supply stores or your local body shop. Use 1/4" to pop the line and tape it off.
At Lowes they had a display, and they even had the clear with metallic in it. I sprayed the black until it covered then sprayed a good coat of the metallic over it. You have to pull the tape off quickly to cut the paint line without pulling the paint with it. I did the rockers on my truck, but getting in and out would rub it and start it peeling. I can be blown off with a pressure washer, or peeled off. It does not hurt the under part at all when removed. Clean the area well with a glaze or compound before spraying. Use a fineline tape (found at auto paint supply stores or your local body shop. Use 1/4" to pop the line and tape it off.
05-26-2016, 12:50 AM
What do you think?
