Plasti Dipped my DII in camo green.... w/ rattle cans
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Putnam county. NY.
I've done my wheels and been astonished how well it stays on. Not a single scuff or nick yet.
My preparation was just a good clean then a wipe with acetone. Took about 4 coats.
Doing wheels is a good introduction to Pdip I think.
I like the idea of doing the spare tyre cover in something. Mine has a dealer logo I want to get rid of. Thinking of something to cover it with.
Tip. If you are considering Pdipping the wife, try on an inconspicuous area first to check if it stains.
My preparation was just a good clean then a wipe with acetone. Took about 4 coats.
Doing wheels is a good introduction to Pdip I think.
I like the idea of doing the spare tyre cover in something. Mine has a dealer logo I want to get rid of. Thinking of something to cover it with.
Tip. If you are considering Pdipping the wife, try on an inconspicuous area first to check if it stains.
It holds up fine, I've dipped my MGB 4 different times. I'm peeling it off for a new look though not because it was failing. Pics of mine are in the not a rover build thread. The 110 will be getting done shortly.
Mudding
Joined: Apr 2015
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I just finished Plasti-Dipping my entire DII in camo green. I had bad peeling clear coat issues everywhere so decided to give it a shot. The whole truck cost $120 to do (12 camo green cans for $72, plus surface prep cleaner, painters tape, misc masking materials). This was better financially than a $2200 vinyl wrap job or $2900 paint job which were quotes that I got before going with PDip.
I had to use rattle cans to do it since PlastiDip gallons are illegal and not available for purchase here in California but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out considering this is my first time plasti dipping an entire vehicle with rattle cans. It definitely looks better than the clear coat peeling tiger stripe look before I did it.
FINISHED PRODUCT:
Here's a "BEFORE" photo:
I had to use rattle cans to do it since PlastiDip gallons are illegal and not available for purchase here in California but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out considering this is my first time plasti dipping an entire vehicle with rattle cans. It definitely looks better than the clear coat peeling tiger stripe look before I did it.
FINISHED PRODUCT:
Here's a "BEFORE" photo:
Wow, that looks great. I was going to go that route too on my hood and roof as the clear was very bad, but decided to Early Shieb mine for $300 in Satin Black. I am in El Cajon, what part of SD are you from?
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Overlanding
Joined: Jun 2015
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From: San Diego CA
Thanks MPDan! I'm in Tierrasanta off the 15 freeway. Did you do your whole DII in satin black or just the hood and roof?
Mudding
Joined: Apr 2015
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Just hood and roof. The rest of the dark green paint is ok by me. The peeling clear on the hood just really bothered me to look at while driving.
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Overlanding
Joined: Jun 2015
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From: San Diego CA
We can go for this "look"
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Overlanding
Joined: Jun 2015
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From: San Diego CA
Miyagi - "Put on Plasti Dip... side to side"
Me - "Yes sensei"
LOL
