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04-15-2013, 07:54 PM | #31 |
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damn people, this community isn't being very communal.
I've seen plasti dip come out good, and bad. Like vinyl, and paint (rattlecan or real) it all depends on material and whos doing the work. YOU never really know until YOU try. too many people on this board seem have a stick so far up their ass it pushes their ego out of their mouth and you end up with opinionated bullshit. Not everyone has enough to go get a real paintjob. Don't be a peasant? no dude, don't be an asshole. I like how your claiming to be mature enough to know plasti dip sucks, but your still immature enough to resort to irrational name calling. Looks great on your (and zilvians) part buddy |
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04-15-2013, 08:06 PM | #32 | |
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damn. )= From what I can see in the OP's profile pic, I see a white car. It doesn't look like it needs paint. I don't see why he feels the need to try and make it two tone. An idea popped into his head and now he is trying to execute it through the cheapest way possible. "Not everyone has enough to get a real paintjob." Seriously, If you can't do something right, don't do it at all. Don't attempt to do something and then come back with a truckload of excuses and reasons why one can't even execute their own ideas properly. |
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04-15-2013, 08:22 PM | #33 |
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sorry but zar is right.
plasti dip looks like poo.. I'd get a maaco $300 spray before rattle can or plasti dip.. It will at least look decent for a couple years before it starts flaking |
04-15-2013, 08:50 PM | #34 | |
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real talk though, my thought on the 2tone was just out of curiosity. & if i didn't like the outcome of a plasti 2tone, just peel off & plasti black. I just like the fact that its an easy job. I'm not tryin to go all hellaflushHOTIMPORTNIGHTS car show look, just something that looks decent without to much of a hastle if or when i get tired of the color, or want to try a new look.
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04-15-2013, 08:59 PM | #35 |
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good thing the two tone society peeps didnt come on here.. they would tell the OP to stay the hell away from painting it because if its not oem two tone then dont even try(flame central lol)...like i said before id rather use paint instead of plasti dip.. just looks better and decent since thats what youre flowing towards. with som epractice you could paint it yourself.
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04-15-2013, 09:08 PM | #36 | |
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And well heavy coats = more paint = more expensive.. why not look at the paint thread and then take it to get a cheap spray? |
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04-15-2013, 09:11 PM | #37 |
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more layers also means more weight if that is ever a concern.. the average paint job on a car weighs like somewhere between 7-15 lbs... just shooting some random info here... lol
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04-15-2013, 09:16 PM | #39 | |
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from what i've seen in person, plasti>cheappaint.
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04-15-2013, 09:23 PM | #41 |
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Here is my 2 cents:
Here is my plasti-dipped s13. 10 coats. 7 black 3 clearcoat. It is true that if you don't put enough on then it looks like dick. If you add the clearcoat you get a little more stability to the color. you do have to super-heavy coat areas that are high traffic like your door handles and your sideskirts. you also have to let each coat cure for about 40 min so they get nice and dry so the next coat sticks nicely. that being said, it's personal preference, and I use plasti-dip to cover a shitty paint job until I can get the scratch together to get a good one... since to strip it it takes about 30 minutes total... my 2 cents. |
04-15-2013, 09:40 PM | #42 |
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when done right plastidip can be fine on cars alot of people do it just use plastidips clear coat .... check out some of these cars at njdip.com instagram njdip and there facebook page njdip
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04-15-2013, 09:47 PM | #43 |
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Plasti dip looks like shit! I don't know why there's so many people who want to do it now but looking at your vert the paint looks pretty nice the way it is to me a hell of a lot better than plasti dip is gonna look. IMO the only way to go is a proper paint job or a high quality 3M wrap done right I've even seen roller can paint jobs or spray bombs come out nicer than plasti dip. As well I've heard stories about it peeling off clear coat and paint after trying to remove it when it's been on there for a while. Paint > All
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04-15-2013, 09:55 PM | #44 |
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04-15-2013, 10:15 PM | #46 | |
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This is what it looked like when I bought it. Like I said, I use it as a quick solution to until I can get a proper paint job. Its not permanent, that's the appeal man. Easy to take off when I get the real paint job. |
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04-15-2013, 11:13 PM | #51 | |
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and compared to the "donks" with 26 inch rims and their favorite football team plastered all over the side, with their zip code in the rear window... and yeah, paint is in the works, but 70 bucks in that stuff is worth it to me... |
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04-16-2013, 12:32 AM | #52 | |
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Paint jobs are expensive. For somebody who is on a budget who doesn't have a ballin' ass income, has to pay for food/shelter/utilities/insurance/rent and all that on their own, doing a PROPER plasti dip job can give you a good result for a good price. Sure, its not as good as a true paint job, but its affordable, it works, and its no reason to call a fellow nissan brother a peasant and be a dick because he wants to change it up and not spend a whole shitload. Do you flip off people off if they drive a car you don't like and they can't afford a nicer one? Maybe you shit gold or something, but I just don't see your opinion as a valid reason to disrespect someone for asking a question. It makes nissan owners look bad, leave the hatin to the honda guys. If you do it right you wont have a truckload of excuses. More on topic: GTR Plasti Dip Plasti Dip GT-R Matte Yellow - DipYourCar.com - TRC GTR - YouTube Doesn't look like shit to me. If your buddy knows what hes doing and its pretty much free of charge, go for it! What do you have to lose? If it looks bad or your not diggin it just remove it haha |
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04-16-2013, 10:12 AM | #54 |
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The outcome of that GTR looks HORRIBLE.
OP is better off rattle canning the car and wet sanding between coats. If that were done the outcome would be much better. True, not everybody has disposable income to mod a car, but not everyone has to mod their car either. Save money and do it right the first time. Trying to save money is smart. Trying to save money by cutting corners and cheaping out isn't. |
04-16-2013, 10:29 AM | #56 |
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Just for the record, instead of plasti-dip you could do this:
I painted this about 3 years ago with about $300 worth of base, clear and primer, in my garage, with a $20 dollar harbor freight gun. The whole process took about 2 weeks after colorsanding. Now, after getting results like this, with relatively CHEAP materials and a little bit of work leads me to believe that anyone who rattlecans or plasti-dips their car A) Is a lazy bum that loves to peel money off of his car in 3 months or B) Loves driving around cars that look like baked asshole But by all means, continue to make 240s look shittier instead of investing some time and effort.
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Seriously, i know how it is to play the I'm broke and want a nice car game. I did it for years. If you want a car painted, find a place that will rent you time in their paint booth. Go to harbor freight and pick up a $30 gun, and a gallon of $70 single stage paint and go to town. If you actually show interest a lot of body shop places, especially ones run by older car guys will usually stick around and give you pointers. From a family that has owned a body shop for the last 40+ years there is a strong demand for new blood in the profession. The skilled workers in the field are getting ready for retirement, or to the point where they just cant work anymore. Show a shop you are ready and eager to learn and you might just find urself with a decent job as well as fresh paint. |
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04-16-2013, 11:17 AM | #59 |
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You just have to go to local shops and make friends. That is the best way to get a foot in the door. Don't bitch when they have you doing lot work to begin with, just stay persistent and learn where you can. It is a much better way to get in the industry than spending 30k at Wyotech or UTi, having debts, and still making entry level pay.
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04-16-2013, 11:20 AM | #60 |
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^^^ word.. i work with honda and get to walk in the shop every now and then and help out.. eventually they said i could move to the parts department and work my way up.... im sure shops do the same thing. work your way from the bottom up! plus i wouldnt complai about the work.. in the end with all the work heading my way id be able to fix a dent, repair it and color match like a boss! hahaha thnx for the advice (didnt mean to thread jack or anything)
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