Plasti Dip Fail - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

BlackStang04 · 04-04-2013, 07:50 PM

I thought I'd try my hand at Plasti Dip today. Never done it before, so was going to give it a shot. When I pulled the tape off I tore up the edges, so it was somewhat irritating. Looked decent though for the first attempt. I'll give it another go sometime.

mach03one · 04-04-2013, 08:23 PM

I've heard for edges you have to lift the tape off when still wet, or "cut" along the edge of the tape if dry

JoshMac · 04-04-2013, 08:24 PM

You have to pull the tape off immediately after spraying it. It looks sweet though.

BlackStang04 · 04-04-2013, 08:31 PM

I pulled it off right after the last coat. Maybe I left too much time between coats I don't know.

DSG2003Mach1 · 04-04-2013, 09:14 PM

Ive seen it mentioned about redoing the tape between coats..sounds like a pain

TRbetngu · 04-04-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DSG2003Mach1

Ive seen it mentioned about redoing the tape between coats..sounds like a pain

$5 worth of plastidip and a little more work>Hundreds of dollars on a professional paint job and no work.

4valve 4tw? · 04-05-2013, 12:43 AM

Very interested to see this. They also sell a clear coat spray if you'd rather gloss finish instead of black. Never seen it in stores though.

TRbetngu · 04-05-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 4valve 4tw?

Very interested to see this. They also sell a clear coat spray if you'd rather gloss finish instead of black. Never seen it in stores though.

Yeah I think you can buy that stuff and all kinds of other stuff at dipyourcar.com

mikeracing · 04-05-2013, 11:09 AM

i am thinking about trying it on my bumber so at the track i dont have the goofy looking painters tape for rubber after the burnouts

and just peeling it off when i get home

ab_mach1 · 04-05-2013, 11:10 AM

I've only seen plastidip on tool handles. How does the black look compared to the vinyl? Is it about the same satin finish?

ab_mach1 · 04-05-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeracing

i am thinking about trying it on my bumber so at the track i dont have the goofy looking painters tape for rubber after the burnouts

and just peeling it off when i get home

Good idea.

lcaptmorg · 04-05-2013, 12:48 PM

We did whole car not long back as well as a few sets of rims. Comes out pretty good for the price.

Trick with stripes is to either peel and retape imediately after each coat or dont spray near the tape only in the middle and then lay one heavy coat across it all and peal the tape. Leaves a little less edge that way I think.

the kit from dipyourcar is not a bad deal.

04-04-2013, 07:50 PM	#1
BlackStang04 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 65	Plasti Dip Fail I thought I'd try my hand at Plasti Dip today. Never done it before, so was going to give it a shot. When I pulled the tape off I tore up the edges, so it was somewhat irritating. Looked decent though for the first attempt. I'll give it another go sometime. Attached Thumbnails __________________ SLP LM1 JLT Next Gen RAI MGW Shifter/Shift knob 17"x9" 17"x10.5" FR500 wheels 15% Tint

04-04-2013, 08:23 PM	#2
mach03one Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: boston, ma Posts: 262	Re: Plasti Dip Fail I've heard for edges you have to lift the tape off when still wet, or "cut" along the edge of the tape if dry __________________ MGW shifter, FRP alum DS, FRP cobra clutch, FRP alum FW, 17x9 black 03 cobra wheels, 275x40 NT05, Cut stock springs 3/4 coil front no isos 1 coil rear both isos, MM HD LCA, Bassani CB, JLT RAI, UPR OR X pipe

04-04-2013, 08:24 PM	#3
JoshMac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boone,NC Posts: 405	Re: Plasti Dip Fail You have to pull the tape off immediately after spraying it. It looks sweet though.

04-04-2013, 08:31 PM	#4
BlackStang04 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 65	Re: Plasti Dip Fail I pulled it off right after the last coat. Maybe I left too much time between coats I don't know. __________________ SLP LM1 JLT Next Gen RAI MGW Shifter/Shift knob 17"x9" 17"x10.5" FR500 wheels 15% Tint

04-04-2013, 09:14 PM	#5
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Plasti Dip Fail Ive seen it mentioned about redoing the tape between coats..sounds like a pain __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

04-05-2013, 12:43 AM	#7
4valve 4tw? Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Parkesburg, PA Posts: 1,084	Re: Plasti Dip Fail Very interested to see this. They also sell a clear coat spray if you'd rather gloss finish instead of black. Never seen it in stores though.

04-05-2013, 11:09 AM	#9
mikeracing MECHANIC Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 916	Re: Plasti Dip Fail i am thinking about trying it on my bumber so at the track i dont have the goofy looking painters tape for rubber after the burnouts and just peeling it off when i get home

04-05-2013, 11:10 AM	#10
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	I've only seen plastidip on tool handles. How does the black look compared to the vinyl? Is it about the same satin finish? __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1 SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

04-05-2013, 12:48 PM	#12
lcaptmorg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,086	Re: Plasti Dip Fail We did whole car not long back as well as a few sets of rims. Comes out pretty good for the price. Trick with stripes is to either peel and retape imediately after each coat or dont spray near the tape only in the middle and then lay one heavy coat across it all and peal the tape. Leaves a little less edge that way I think. the kit from dipyourcar is not a bad deal. __________________ 03 We call her Hooker. Stock Long Block 301/310 12.08@110 1.58 60ft 4400da Cams and intake 365/338 SAE 11.73@115 1.54 60ft @3400 ft DA 13.6:1 Cornfed NA 5.0 497/421 SAE 10.66@128 1.42 60ft 3000ft DA

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