Decided to paint my car with Plasti Dip.....

**Chr1sJohnson** · 03-24-2013 08:04 PM

..and I couldn't be happier with the results! If you have any questions about this process let me know! Enjoy the pictures.

**Solarsuplex** · 03-24-2013 08:07 PM

At first i was like. Holy shit this guy cant tape stuff off for shit

then i was like. Holy hell plastidip comes right off

Then i wondered why you peeled it off the side markers

looks really good man

**Jay-Bee** · 03-24-2013 08:16 PM

Came out a lot better than i expected!

I thought you were crazy with the tape and masking haha, but it worked!

**SykoraA4** · 03-24-2013 08:17 PM

not bad. x2 on the side markers though

**B6cool** · 03-24-2013 08:18 PM

what did you do to body paint before applying plasti-dip. did you use prep spray?

**Chr1sJohnson** · 03-24-2013 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by B6cool

what did you do to body paint before applying plasti-dip. did you use prep spray?

There is a prep spray that I bought, just spray and wipe.. then paint. I forgot to spray the side markers, and the rear silver seal under the trunk and it wouldn't stick. :/ Other then that, good results!.. It took a few hours to dry. I let it sit over night then drove it out on the road. It's got a rubbery texture right now but in a couple weeks it should settle.

**Operator** · 03-24-2013 08:25 PM

probably my favorite shot!!! Nice work!!

**khaos443** · 03-24-2013 08:26 PM

Not a fan of the headlights and taillights but that's plastidip job is pretty impressive! Good job!

**FuchsB** · 03-24-2013 08:35 PM

Looks great.

**A4 Quattro** · 03-24-2013 08:38 PM

Not crazy about those headlights, but the taillights I could live with. Great job on the dip. I'm sure the DipYourCar forum would love this as well.

**Chr1sJohnson** · 03-24-2013 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by A4 Quattro

Not crazy about those headlights, but the taillights I could live with. Great job on the dip. I'm sure the DipYourCar forum would love this as well.

Yeah, I haven't had much love with those ebay headlights on this forum.. I've been so involved in getting the APR performance stuff done, and suspension, etc, and haven't invested time in the headlights; they are at least functional for right now!. I think that will be my next mod, because the more I look at them the more I am unhappy with them.. Good thing I only paid like 280 bucks for them about a year ago.. As far as the LED Tail lights, I am very happy and they look great at night. I will probably smoke the taillights / new headlights next.

**quattroforlife** · 03-24-2013 09:40 PM

was considering this for a second for me. how do you plan on washing it? my rings have never really gotten rid of the rubbery texture to them. so i was worried about all the crap i would pick up of the whole car had that texture!

Good work!

also did you buy the car kit off dipyourcar?

**968Reckless** · 03-24-2013 09:42 PM

I like the contrast between the red tails and matte dip....don't smoke the tails.

**Ed Gein** · 03-24-2013 09:46 PM

Not a fan of black dipped cars, was hoping for a different color. As long as you like it though.

**jrtrainor** · 03-24-2013 09:50 PM

I imagine if someone got really good at doing this it wouldn't be that bad of an idea and gives you infinite paint options without high costs. Still not convinced. Paint is the way to go for me.

But the car looks good.

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**AJacksA4** · 03-24-2013 10:08 PM

I like it but how do you deal with bird shit? I mean its gotta stain it or something.

**Mister W** · 03-24-2013 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by AJacksA4

I like it but how do you deal with bird shit? I mean its gotta stain it or something.

LOL, but he makes a point.
Good job anyway, you got ball, and it turned out well.
Is the plastidip any different from other paint in a spray gun? same application, what pressure you painted it?

**Ed Gein** · 03-24-2013 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by jrtrainor

I imagine if someone got really good at doing this it wouldn't be that bad of an idea and gives you infinite paint options without high costs. Still not convinced. Paint is the way to go for me.

But the car looks good.

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For the cost you can't beat it. Paint and vinyl are $$$ and paint is permanent.

**wildcat333** · 03-25-2013 04:33 AM

I was scared at first, but not terrible! That's the best compliment I can give :D

**LoGiik** · 03-25-2013 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by 968Reckless

I like the contrast between the red tails and matte dip....don't smoke the tails.

x2

Something about the matte finish and the glossy red tails really pops. Looks great IMO.

**Chr1sJohnson** · 03-25-2013 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by quattroforlife

was considering this for a second for me. how do you plan on washing it? my rings have never really gotten rid of the rubbery texture to them. so i was worried about all the crap i would pick up of the whole car had that texture!

also did you buy the car kit off dipyourcar?

For the next week or so I am just going to rinse it with water and use a shammy to wipe it down.. after then I read you can wash it normally. Dipyourcar sells some car wash stuff thats pretty concentrated and gentle, but the paint is perfectly fine going through a car wash or treated under a normal wash.

**Chr1sJohnson** · 03-25-2013 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by Mister W

LOL, but he makes a point.
Good job anyway, you got ball, and it turned out well.
Is the plastidip any different from other paint in a spray gun? same application, what pressure you painted it?

It's very easy to clean, you can purchase dipyourcar's car wash stuff or just use normal wash and those things come right up. The plasti Dip sprays just like normal paint, I would recommend the kit off their website .. I think its like 250 bucks for everything.

**CorneliusRox** · 03-25-2013 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by Chr1sJohnson

For the next week or so I am just going to rinse it with water and use a shammy to wipe it down.. after then I read you can wash it normally. Dipyourcar sells some car wash stuff thats pretty concentrated and gentle, but the paint is perfectly fine going through a car wash or treated under a normal wash.

I babied my wheels for a couple weeks and then they were tough! I went through car washed (every other day, monthly pass ;-) ) and even crunchy/icy snow banks.

**A-BlacK_MambA-4** · 03-25-2013 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by Operator

probably my favorite shot!!! Nice work!!

^^I'm with Dave. Nice shot and overall nice job. I'm with everyone else about the headlights though. Replace them and the car becomes so much cleaner.

**Inked** · 03-25-2013 07:50 AM

It looks good now, but plastidip looks like shit over time. I did my grille and
Regretted it after a few months lol.

**Stea1th** · 03-25-2013 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Inked

It looks good now, but plastidip looks like shit over time. I did my grille and
Regretted it after a few months lol.

100% right.

Looks great at first however

**DRAKLORE** · 03-25-2013 08:41 AM

Looks way better than i would have expected!
How's the texture

**pule333** · 03-25-2013 09:14 AM

It all depends how you apply the dip... I had my roof rails dipped 12 month ago, and still as yesterday, and I use automated car wash at least twice a month so not an issue! This is a prime example of steel balls and hands growing ftom where they are supposed to! Well done! Love the calipers))

**pule333** · 03-25-2013 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by DRAKLORE

Looks way better than i would have expected!
How's the texture

Texture is like hard rubber. But smooth

**BenMTL** · 03-25-2013 11:40 AM

WTF worst prep job I have ever seen but actually came out good?!

**pule333** · 03-25-2013 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by BenMTL

WTF worst prep job I have ever seen but actually came out good?!

Why do you say that? What makes it so bad? Lol

**yungcotter** · 03-25-2013 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by BenMTL

WTF worst prep job I have ever seen but actually came out good?!

Thats actually the best way to paint something with plastidip. It gives a much cleaner edge by over spraying and peeling the excess than taping off exactly peeling the tape off that usually causes the dip to pull and stretch..

**Mc Suly** · 03-25-2013 02:42 PM

I did it too before winter, and have some slight scratches from my snow brush.

it's very FRAGILE, be careful. it looks sweet.
nice bbk

just take care it well lol
cleaning it will be a BREEZE, don't need soap. just pressure washer or even rain and it looks brand new again

can you tell me where you got the paint stuff from so i can touch mine up?

**Chr1sJohnson** · 03-25-2013 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Mc Suly

can you tell me where you got the paint stuff from so i can touch mine up?

www.dipyourcar.com

**Ifixjets** · 03-25-2013 06:54 PM

Alsa Corp is another company that has some really cool specialty paints and coatings too.
http://www.alsacorp.com/paint_wrap/paint_wrap.html

**Ed Gein** · 03-25-2013 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Ifixjets

Alsa Corp is another company that has some really cool specialty paints and coatings too.
http://www.alsacorp.com/paint_wrap/paint_wrap.html

"From the ghettos of LA, comes removable paint that replaces car wrap"

seems legit

**Ed Gein** · 03-25-2013 07:27 PM

Seems fishy on second thought. They stole Fonzie's DIPPED S4 pic for their site which is supposedly for their product...

Scroll down until you see the flat black S4
http://www.alsacorp.com/paint_wrap/paint_wrap.html

Now scroll down a little bit...
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...lth-Fighter-S4

Audizine:

Alsa: