Plastidip - Gunmetal
- Thread starter RaviB
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This past weekend, i tried plastidip black + glossifier over a spare rim lying around. No pictures but the black plastidip was a little sticky, however after the glossifier was sprayed on, it became REALLY sticky after curing. Can't imagine how much dust and dirt it will attract, plus a PITA to keep clean. The glossifier isnt a true gloss either, it just adds a minimal amount of shine (did 6 layers of gloss). Maybe i'm doing it wrong but in person it was no where comparable to what pictures show.
i got to clean the wheels first, they do attract more dirt though
AlohaRacing
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- Location
- San Diego
- Car
- 2006 FX35 AWD
Thanks for the input. I've seen some NICE jobs on various cars with the gloss coating, but had no idea about the sticky factor.
I did my very first coat of dip back in '11, stripped and did a new application a year later, and I'm approaching 2 years with this last application. So far, so good...i'm happy as is w/o the gloss.
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Car
- 2007 FX35
I've seen glossifier in person, it's not impressive. Also, from my understanding, it makes Plastidip much harder to peel off.
ridirkulouspoke
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- Location
- Denver
- Car
- 2003 Infiniti FX35 AWD
Is it bad that I like the black just as much as the gunmetal grey? Awesome look either way, man.
RaviB
Member
- Location
- Livermore CA
Thanks, I'm a huge fan of this. I'm going to be baking the headlights and using this gunmetal plasti opposed to the flat black look.
yulolimum
Member
- Location
- Portland, OR
Didn't have a chance to make better pictures, but here are a few of the Anthracite Gray from dipyourcar.com. 4 coats of dip plus 2 coats of glossifier.
In regards to peeling the plasidip off with glossifier, it doesn't make it harder. I did one round of matte black with glossifier before i purchased the anthracite and it peels right off. Also wd40 does wonders.
In regards to peeling the plasidip off with glossifier, it doesn't make it harder. I did one round of matte black with glossifier before i purchased the anthracite and it peels right off. Also wd40 does wonders.
RaviB
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- Location
- Livermore CA
worst pics ever :bulgy-eyes:
- Location
- Brooklyn New York/Queens
- Car
- 2007 FX35 AWD
I plastidipped something one day and i wanted a little more shine. What i used to get some extra shine was interior shine spray. The stuff you use to shine your plastics and dash. Worked pretty good.
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im thinking of doing this to my FX50 rims before i put them on the FX for the winter im just wondering how it will hold up in the winter with the snow and stuff.
Post pics if you do Oscar. It would look nice.
david
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- Location
- mississippi
You can paint with other spray paint over plastidip if you want more colors or more gloss look. I used a metallic flake wheel paint over plastidip. Still peeled right off when I changed them.
Also you can use the cheap citrus Zep degreaser to reliquary plastidip to remove it easily
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Also you can use the cheap citrus Zep degreaser to reliquary plastidip to remove it easily
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