plasti dip, anyone use it

RCMIKE

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indianapolis
PLASTI DIP.jpgI'm thinking about using this stuff on my exterior plastic. Pro's, con's has anyone used it? I seen where some had used bed liner but thought this might be a better solution because its removable.
 

JeffPro4x

Hot Pipe
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Supporting Member
Location
Glenside, PA
I used it on my badges, door handles, side moldings and gas door. Seems to be holding up pretty well. I plan on bedlining my rockers in the spring, so it'll come off then.

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RCMIKE

Test Drive
Location
indianapolis
How long was it on and is bed liner a better option? Or whats the best option. I like the idea of plasti dip but don't like that in 3 years I have to do it again. Or do I ??? I am going to try a mud flap.
 

Airmapper

First Fill-Up (of many)
I did my front grille with it when I got my X over 2 years ago. It's still on there, but I touched it up once and it has lots of holes in it from bugs, and has faded or just gotten dirty so it doesn't have that nice black to it anymore.

Now the rear bumper has fared much better. Backing into a chain link fence didn't do it any favors in that one corner, but it still looks good. It's more protected back there and done much better than on the front.

I also used it on my Dad's truck over his faded plastics. Still looks okay but it is peeling in a few spots.

I say if your sure about the color and you want to keep it, do something permanent like bed-liner or paint. If your not sure if you want to live with it forever, dip it, and if you still like it a year or so later, peel it off and do it right.
 

mudchet

Got Mud?<br><img src="http://i164.photobucket.com/
Founding Member
Location
Brentwood, TN
Washing your truck with a powerwasher, or in a carwash will peel any loose pieces into bigger loose pieces.
 

AngelSpeedFreak

Bought an X
Location
New Mexico
Its a very good cheap option to change color on things. I've done many different rims and actually did my whole car about 8-9 months ago. It's not for everyone and really I don't think I would do anything on the xterra other than maybe rims just because I don't think it would hold up to the conditions I plan on putting the xterra to.

Worse case, is you mess it up and peel it off though. From lots of experiance, my suggestion is us a lot more coats than you think you need. The more coats you put on, the easier it is to take off.

Pic of my plastidipped car:



Before Plastidip (looks like a whole other car)
 

smittycop

Test Drive
Location
Canada
did my stock wheels for now until i get some new ones in the near future, also did the door handles, and rear hatch handle, some of the door handles are peeling now, but i think that has to do with my climate (eastern canada lots of rain and snow and cold), looks great though
 

ericcris10sen

First Fill-Up (of many)
Plastidip > Bedliner. I used bedliner on my trim and I did probably 3-4 coats on it to make sure it was solid and thick. Problem was, maybe 2 or 3 months later, it started cracking and peeling off. Bought plastidip and put it on OVER it. Been about 8 months now and it hasn't showed signs of any aging. Plastidip is not only stronger but it's SO MUCH CHEAPER. You can get a good sized can/spray for like $10-20 and bedliner costs like $30-100. I sure wouldn't use anything other than plastidip. Best thing is, if you don't like it, you can peel it off, and it's very easy to do so.
 

thecoalition

Call me Daddy
Location
Richmond, Va
That's odd. Bedlined my plastics and wheels last year. Still looks new except for where I scraped some wheel on rock during offroad trips. Too cold to respray so waiting until spring to touch up.
 

RCMIKE

Test Drive
Location
indianapolis
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Well, I tested it first, Nice! next picture is the as is:( then Joey, and the coverage and look. I'm pleased. Its OK if when you spray it looks clumpy! Thats what you want. I get 50 deg.s tomorrow. I'll be done by Monday I hope:)
 

akuria

Wheeling
Plastidip > Bedliner. I used bedliner on my trim and I did probably 3-4 coats on it to make sure it was solid and thick. Problem was, maybe 2 or 3 months later, it started cracking and peeling off. Bought plastidip and put it on OVER it. Been about 8 months now and it hasn't showed signs of any aging. Plastidip is not only stronger but it's SO MUCH CHEAPER. You can get a good sized can/spray for like $10-20 and bedliner costs like $30-100. I sure wouldn't use anything other than plastidip. Best thing is, if you don't like it, you can peel it off, and it's very easy to do so.

Plastidip is not stronger than bedliner. The problem with bed lining your trim is that the trim is plastic and when bedliner dries it gets hard and will easily crack when the plastic flexes. Plastidip is still flexible when it dries so it will flex with the plastic not crack so it may seem stronger but in reality it's not stronger just flexable. Plastidip won't hold up to physical abuse like bedliner will. That's why they use bedliner in the bed of trucks not plastidip.


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drbandkgb

Titan Swapped / SAS'd
Founding Member
I have t had any issues with plastidip. But then again I know it's not made to be beat on.. Looks great in my grill
 

ericcris10sen

First Fill-Up (of many)
Plastidip is not stronger than bedliner. The problem with bed lining your trim is that the trim is plastic and when bedliner dries it gets hard and will easily crack when the plastic flexes. Plastidip is still flexible when it dries so it will flex with the plastic not crack so it may seem stronger but in reality it's not stronger just flexable. Plastidip won't hold up to physical abuse like bedliner will. That's why they use bedliner in the bed of trucks not plastidip.


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I understand that the concept of Bedliner and that's why I used it in the first place. I don't mind if the plastidip gets scratched and has a break, if it does, then I'll just put more on it. :p I'd rather pay $20 a can rather than $90 for bedliner. So far I've ran through some brush and it has held up unlike bedliner. So imo, it's stronger than badliner.
 

Fromfrontier2Xterra

I bought a Taco
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All over PA
I've seen it on both spectrums. Plastidip on wheels is a horrible idea if you wheel. I've had to redo mine atleast four times that I remember this summer/fall.

However, plastidip on my front grill has held up phenomenally. It's held up to bugs, power wash, ect. Now my rear quarters and steps I didn't want to chance and bedlined. I have also had zero issues with the Rustoleum spray can bedliner. It's held up great and no fading.

It all depends on what you're gonna use each product for and how much abuse you're going to put it thru.

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GPD605X

Lockers Installed
Founding Member
Location
Gulfport, MS
I dipped my hood. It came out a little "stripey" but it cleaned pretty good. I do agree though, it doesn't like mud. Every time I went out on trails, as soon as I got home, I cleaned it all off. I don't let it sit and dry. Like Fromfrontier2Xterra said, it all depends on what you want it for. If you spray it thick enough, it will protect during trail riding and what not but will probably leave pinstripes but I would rather have it pinstripe the dip than the paint.
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karlmagnum

Test Drive
Location
Fl
Did you used cans for the hood? Most of the time, cans can cause stripes or uneven finish when you use it on big panels such as the hood. A gun spray is much advisable.
 

RCMIKE

Test Drive
Location
indianapolis
20141207_135011.jpgIt looks great but I'm not sure about the wear.
I guess I'll fine out. I would not do this in the winter again, what was I thinking. All in all I'm happy with it right now. The trim looks new!
 

XTP_Dyer

First Fill-Up (of many)
Location
Nashville
With plasti-dip, it's much easier to just tape off and spray instead of removing. Worst case if you get overspray, rub it off with goo-gone and a microfiber cloth. That's the beauty of the product, it isn't permanent.
 

Shizane2002

First Fill-Up (of many)
I am no longer a fan of Plasti-dip.....at least regarding exterior parts. I havent tried to use it on interior parts yet, but I assume interior use with Plasti-dip is better. I Plasti-dipped my plastic bumper pieces and they did not hold up to off-road shenanigans. Now I've used Dupli-color Bed Armor....which is MIGHTY EPIC.
 

Prime

Shut up Baby, I know it!
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Denver Adjacent
Paint > dip.

Dip is for something you're not sure about. Or you just want to play with. When you know you want it to stay that way, paint it.
 

GPD605X

Lockers Installed
Founding Member
Location
Gulfport, MS
^This. It's a great way to experiment with paint to see how it will look on your vehicle. If you lay it on thick enough, it will hold up to minimal abuse.
 

Joey

First Fill-Up (of many)
Location
Indianapolis
This Joey aka rcmike, Just so you know plasti-dip does not hold up well to auto car washes at all. I repainted all my plastic with plastic paint. looks just as good and the car wash doesn't take it off.
 

Jbat

First Fill-Up (of many)
Location
Utah
Plastidip will hold up to auto car washes if you put 3-4 good coats on and then let it cure for a couple weeks before putting it through a wash or even a touch less pressure wash. I've done wheels on a couple cars as well as the grill on my wife's current car and it has held up through multiple washes. Grill on my Xterra is Plastidip as well and none of it has peeled off through the wash either.
 

maillet282

If you bleeding, Imma fix you
Moderator
Location
Ontario Canada
dipped my roof rack rails in red the last time i had to take my roof rack off. wasn't sure if i would like the red accent ( that's why I dipped it). Used a good 4-5 thick coates but it has not heald up well to the sun. faded alot and now looks like crap. I think I might need to remove the roof rack again and this time use some paint. good thing I had Creepy make me some Xterra decals to replace the ones I will need to peel off when I do actualy paint it.
 

StupidFish

Need Bigger Tires
Location
The moon
I havent seen plastidip hold up more than 6 months. Herculiner has been good to me. Its great for big areas because you can roll it or spray. Just dont try to get away with only one or 2 cotes. And rustoleum enamel has impressed me so far.
 

Carsaremytoys

Test Drive
Location
53549
Its a very good cheap option to change color on things. I've done many different rims and actually did my whole car about 8-9 months ago. It's not for everyone and really I don't think I would do anything on the xterra other than maybe rims just because I don't think it would hold up to the conditions I plan on putting the xterra to.

Worse case, is you mess it up and peel it off though. From lots of experiance, my suggestion is us a lot more coats than you think you need. The more coats you put on, the easier it is to take off.

Pic of my plastidipped car:



Before Plastidip (looks like a whole other car)
I'm not generally a fan of this gen Camaro, but well done! Is it bagged? I know this is an old thread...
I have plasti dipped many rims and it has worked out well. Apply it heavy and it sure looks better than factory corroded rimsIMG_20200927_120153167_HDR.jpg
 
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