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Anyone Tried PlastiDip?

Reply #30 –
Quote from: atroxr7;384697
im surprised how prissy everyone is being about this.  All the technicalities between rat rods and resto rods.  They're cars, we modify them to our own preference for fun.  I see no point in telling someone what they should or shouldnt do unless its a safety concern or a product that'll cause a massive headache down the road or flat out doesnt work...  As for me, I kinda like the stuff, its not a big investment by any means and clearly if you prep it and apply it as advised you can pull it off.  Ill admit right now I've spent way more that $150 trying mods that didnt work as I wanted at all and Im not butt hurt about it.


I was just voicing my opinion...if you like rat rods more power to you!
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Reply #31 –
Quote from: 50tbrd88;384701
I was just voicing my opinion...if you like rat rods more power to you!

Im just trying to say that while classifying is to some extend necessary for communication.  Sometimes creating an environment of that stunts creativity and innovation.  I remember a time on TCCOA when everyone was insisting that a PI head and cam swap was the ONLY way to do it.  And the honda guys had a stint where the ultimate engine was the type R (b18 is it?) but in the end it turns out that motor is now considered trash for many reasons.  Hell im still convinced one day someone will figure how how to modify a ford 400 to be amazing... but thats a long shot.

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Reply #32 –
Best use I've found for plastidip is restoring rubberized interior or exterior trim pieces.

I have never understood the attraction to the matte black look for a full exterior paint job. It looks as trashy on $200 beaters as it does on 100k Audis. It's just another fad, a particularly repulsive one at that(on the same level as underglow and fart cans) Anything that can change the entire look of a car for less than $100 generally makes the whole car look like it's worth less than $100.

And that whole "being creative and innovative" thing is bunk. It's lazyness. It's all been done before, it's all been tried, it's all been duplicated. Everyone painting their cars with plastidip isn't being original. They're all just copying some guy who at some point who was too cheap or had bad enough taste to paint their whole car with it. Now it's all the rage with those who shop autozone and hardware stores for their "custom" cars and even has tutorials on how to do it "right". Of course like all fads, everyone who has partited in it later sells their cars for s value because it looks like such utter  or gets real paint for the same reason.

In the end the PI swap on TCCoA is still popular after all these years and probably whatever the hell the Honda guys use as well. Why? It works perfectly. It's not some flash in the pan fad created for attention but rather a way to actually improve the car without hacking it or making it dynamically worse to live with.
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Reply #33 –
If you have really bad paint and can't afford to paint it, this may be an option to make a car look presentable. I am intrested in the clear version to use like a bra. It would protect the paint but allow you to still see it.

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Reply #34 –
Quote from: atroxr7;384697
im surprised how prissy everyone is being about this


Don't take it personal, people skills on forums is somewhat difficult and it is somewhat of a talent/skill that takes a little while to learn. :D
 
Quote from: Chrome;384715
I am interested in the clear version to use like a bra. It would protect the paint but allow you to still see it.


They offer a clear version. You can even contact them with your paint code and they will mix a batch for your color.

Quote from: Chrome;384715
If you have really bad paint and can't afford to paint it, this may be an option to make a car look presentable.


I have decent paint on both of our dd. I also have the income and talent to pay someone to paint my car or paint it myself (use to paint for a living at the local chevy/caddy dealer). But I personally get frustrated with how delicate glossy paint can be, especially black. I enjoy driving my TC everyday and want to keep it that way, but a fresh black paint job would make me very cautious! :beatyoass:

I actually like how the satin black luxury cars look, that is why I asked if anyone had seen any satin black TC's (and so far it seems the answer is no :() and am not the least concerned with what is "in" right now. lol :burnout:

Thanks for all of the input and if anyone has any pictures of a satin TC please share!  :D
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Reply #36 –
^LOL :D

I am still not sure how rat rods even got brought up!

Satin black is not black primer or rust! :D
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Reply #37 –
I don't mind a Matte finish on a car if it's done with regular automotive paint. It's a beeooch to spot repair/refinish such finishes though, but in the end it's a personal choice. I too would like to see a fox bird/cougar done in a Matte or egg shell finish.


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Reply #38 –
Quote from: EricCoolCats;384721
LOL, sorry, I had to...


well put, Eric
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Reply #39 –
[/URL] Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/IMG] Taken with my phone about a year ago when I was considering to paint my car Matte/Satin Black, guy said it looked horrible and couldn't wait to get some real paint on it. Don't remember who this was though but i remember it was a thread.
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Reply #40 –
Thanks for the pic! They seem to be few and far between..
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Reply #41 –
T-BirdX3, sorry, I wasn't implying that you are broke or have py paint. I was just trying to put a positive spin on the use of PlastiDip. I feel it could have it's uses. As for a matte finish on a car, I'm not a big fan. That's just my opinion. I do understand glossy finishes highlight nicks, scratches and dents. I still prefer it. If I had a car that looked rough, I would consider PlastiDip. I am all for something cheap and easy, if I don't want to spend thousands on a paint job.

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Reply #42 –
Quote from: atroxr7;384707
Hell im still convinced one day someone will figure how how to modify a ford 400 to be amazing... but thats a long shot.

 
hey, back up off my favorite BBF :p lol
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Reply #43 –
Chrome, No need to apologize, there was no offense taken! :D I greatly appreciate your input and opinions.

I was just trying to explain why I was looking for something other than your typical urethane or base/clear. :D


Shadow, lol you crack me up, :D I am not sure if I even want to know why the 400 is your favorite engine! The 429/460 is such a all around better option! :beatyoass:
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Reply #44 –
Quote from: T-BirdX3;384734
Chrome, No need to apologize, there was no offense taken! :D I greatly appreciate your input and opinions.

I was just trying to explain why I was looking for something other than your typical urethane or base/clear. :D


Shadow, lol you crack me up, :D I am not sure if I even want to know why the 400 is your favorite engine! The 429/460 is such a all around better option! :beatyoass:

I sure do miss enamel!