Wanted something that would be durable and keep my original paint in mint condition at minimal cost. Six hours of my time and a couple hundred bucks and here we are..
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Thoughts on my dipped V?
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Nice from afar. Up close?
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I like it. What color is it originally?
I've thought about doing mine in a matte metallic blue. Or wrapping it in the mercedes electric blue color (the chrome blue one).
But my purpose would to be cover the poorly done repair/repaint. You can see sanding scratches in it. :mad2:
I like it. What color is it originally?
I've thought about doing mine in a matte metallic blue. Or wrapping it in the mercedes electric blue color (the chrome blue one).
But my purpose would to be cover the poorly done repair/repaint. You can see sanding scratches in it. :mad2:
Re: Thoughts on the dipped V?
I've used plastidip on several things but you have spray it on thick or it won't peel off. Its difficult to sand off and stripper didn't take it off as easily as you'd like. If you ever plan on getting actual paint back on the car some day, I'd pass on the plastidip as, IMHO, its going to cause you more problems in the long run.
A wrap would probably be better if you plan on keeping the car but once you go dip, you may not be going back.
I've used plastidip on several things but you have spray it on thick or it won't peel off. Its difficult to sand off and stripper didn't take it off as easily as you'd like. If you ever plan on getting actual paint back on the car some day, I'd pass on the plastidip as, IMHO, its going to cause you more problems in the long run.
A wrap would probably be better if you plan on keeping the car but once you go dip, you may not be going back.
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It looks really good up close.. everyone's been asking "who did your wrap" and they go into shock when I tell them what I did lol.. There's 2 very small knat sized bugs that are in the hood and you honestly cannot tell unless you're within a foot or two of them and really looking at it.
I did have that in mind when I ordered the dip, I did 4 gallons of white and didn't skimp anywhere. Then to top it off I added another 2 gallons of pearl top coat with the Balloon white pearls mixed in. When I pulled the dip off of the headlights and tail lights it was very thick. So maybe the 6 gallons of dip helped me there haha! I'm just praying their claims at dipyourcar are correct when they say it doesn't ruin your paint.
Originally it was Silver, I'll attach a pic of it at the start and end. I wanted to do a wrap, someone in town has a satin white wrapped Z06 and it looks amazing. But when I was quoted $2,400 I walked away pretty quick. However I got close to the same results for so much less money. I honestly couldn't be any happier with it.. I just want peoples opinions because EVERYONE breaks their necks to look at my car, didn't know how to take it until hearing what everyone thinks. But so far its been nothing but compliments around town. Honestly taping the whole car down and it being the first "dip job" I've ever done on a car it turned out really smooth, total of 6 hours all in all. I'd honestly say go for it if you have the money and time. It can withstand a brushed car wash and rocks kicked up from the highway on a consistent basis. Saving my paint job is worth every penny to me.
Like I said above, I applied quite a bit of dip.. it was a total of 6 even coats of white base across the car then 2 gallons of top coat over that which was good for 2 solid coats. When I pulled it off the headlights and taillights it was VERY thick and easy to remove.. I followed the prep very closely and took my time. Hopefully everything will be fine when I do go to remove it one day!
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And yes I had dip pretty much everywhere in my shop when I got finished. The construction film helped with 95% of it. But there was light white dust everywhere within a 10' radius of my car. Conveniently it all wipes away just like dust so I can't really say there was any harm done.
And yes I had dip pretty much everywhere in my shop when I got finished. The construction film helped with 95% of it. But there was light white dust everywhere within a 10' radius of my car. Conveniently it all wipes away just like dust so I can't really say there was any harm done.
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It is awesome! White dip is a monster to keep clean though. As for removing the dip isn't a big deal if its sprayed right. It might become harder to remove after several years in the hot sun (it can break up into smaller pieces when removing but they have removal spray too) . I have been tempted to dip my V but haven't decided on a color.
However I just got my 1948 Chevy Pickup Dipped Anthracite Silver with a white pearl and I love it. Its a good alternative until I can afford a show quality paint job.
It is awesome! White dip is a monster to keep clean though. As for removing the dip isn't a big deal if its sprayed right. It might become harder to remove after several years in the hot sun (it can break up into smaller pieces when removing but they have removal spray too) . I have been tempted to dip my V but haven't decided on a color.
However I just got my 1948 Chevy Pickup Dipped Anthracite Silver with a white pearl and I love it. Its a good alternative until I can afford a show quality paint job.
any reason you didn't peel the fog lights?
Really clean look man! I'm thinking of doing mine satin black. Also is that white tint over the fog light assembly or you just said **** it and dipped it?
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