Plastidip Cladding?

[OffTrac]

I want to see it on cladding.

I don't think it's a good idea to put it on wheels, though.

 

[ninobrn99]

I painted my DIY mesh grill gloss black....i think I'm going to hit it up with the plasti-dip.

 

[OffTrac]

This must be just so terrible an idea that everyone that says they're going to use this stuff is too embarrassed to post the results.

 

[ncranchero]

:bsnicker::bsnicker:

This must be just so terrible an idea that everyone that says they're going to use this stuff is too embarrassed to post the results.

:ttiwwp:

 

[OffTrac]

I bet we can make this thread into a 3 pager without a single picture of a Plasti-dipped part.

 

[ninobrn99]

not if i get off my lazy @$$ and head to Lowes : and do the 2 above not count?

 

[OffTrac]

I'd love to see something get the treatment. Many have claimed to have plans; some have said they have done it; none have shown pictures.

The two above are spray paint.

 

[AJ@AutoAnything]

I just did my rims, will post a pic shortly.

 

[ninobrn99]

In the middle of painting my lower grill with it. I will post pics as soon as I am done.

 

[ninobrn99]

Here's my thread, didn't want to have to post the pics twice and hijack someone elses thread

 

[OffTrac]

Responded on that thread; looks like a good use of Plastidip. On this topic, I'm still not convinced of it's use for cladding.

 

[The Breeze]

So I know this is an old thread but I want everyone ever considering this to know what they are getting into. I decided to spend the 20$ and plasti-dip the side cladding and rear bumper on my ST. When I first got done it looked fantastic. The stuff goes on even and it turned out real nice. About 2 weeks later I started to notice there were little bit coming off where I get in and out of my truck from my leg and foot swiping across it, not a good sign. Then I went on a camping trip and my buddy's girlfriend, who is pretty short and has a hard time getting in and out of my truck, wore through it in 3 different areas. About 3 2"x2" spots so I decided it was time to pressure wash it off and here I am.

As far as the rear bumper it is holding up, only because it doesnt see much foot traffic. I dont recommend anyone doing this their STs. Just paint them.

 

[01STrunner]

Krylon Fusion, gloss black used here. The stuff is great and I've only had to touch up from rock rash on the trails. To start I washed all the pieces with dish soap and then powerwashed them clean and dried everything. About 5 coats or sop were applied. More thin coats is better. Best thing to do other than lift it

 

[TGtrac05]

I will agree with you some on the side cladding, I'm careful enough to not touch the plastic but all my friends have no idea so they scuff it up climbing in. But I also put it on when it was too cold and I had no experience with the stuff so I'm going to put more coats on and see how it goes.

 

[The Breeze]

Yea I am going to paint them with the krylon fusion. The only good thing about the plasti-dip is it didnt ruin the plastic. Strunner, did you prime the plastic before painting?

TGtrac, do you have plasti-dip or paint?

 

[OffTrac]

I've had mine painted for two years now and have only had to touch up the front bumper cover a couple times after sliding it up rocks, mostly at the curve right under the fogs. Everything else looks great and hasn't been touched since day one, including the step bars and side tupperware where I get in and out. I used Rustoleum.

No offense to the hundreds of thousands that swear by Plasti Dip, but I just don't see how it could be durable.

I sanded everything, cleaned really well and directly applied many light layers. The touchups only require a light stroke a couple times and it had always been an unnoticeable fix. Blends easily.

 

[TGtrac05]

Breeze - I have plasti dip

I'll agree with you offtrac it's not the most durable stuff but it's still a really neat product that can be used on pretty much anything. If not on the truck there's a lot of other applications that it's fun to play around with. And now that my truck is a pavement princess the plasti dip will work fine for me. But yes, if I had the time and patience I would paint it. PD is great for having neither of those

 

[OffTrac]

Don't get me wrong, not knocking the stuff, just not convinced of it's durability for heavily used areas. I'm considering using it on my wife's Edge. She doesn't really like chrome.

 

[Alwayssideways]

i did the krylon bumper paint . The stuff holds up great after it cures. I was a little worried about it at first . You have to be ginger with it for the first few days. But I accidentally backed into my snow blower and I got a small scratch and it scratched it the color I painted it . Great stuff.

 

[bombo]

Plastic Dip

Still no pictures?

I saw a company in Fla on youtube. N they show they were painting the whole car.
Has anyone any new ideas about this stuff?

thanks