SPL_Josh Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I've searched the forum and found info about people spraying various small pieces or pictures of other people's whole cars. Has anyone here "dipped" a whole car? I understand the prep work in painting a car, just wondering what people's experiences are? And yes I've "dipped" small items and turns out good with 4-5 coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I've dipped whole panels on my truck, it was fine until i tried to get it off. Either it wasn't thick enough, or it doesn't peel well after seeing every type of weather for a year. Honestly it likely was too thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I've dipped whole panels on my truck, it was fine until i tried to get it off. Either it wasn't thick enough, or it doesn't peel well after seeing every type of weather for a year. Honestly it likely was too thin. I've had that issue too. I assumed the same conclusion. I would be sure to spray the car heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have two friends who have dipped probably 10 whole cars by now with no problems. Even peeled and redipped the same car. They get all their stuff from dipyourcar.com. If you have any specific questions i can foreword them for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have two friends who have dipped probably 10 whole cars by now with no problems. Even peeled and redipped the same car. They get all their stuff from dipyourcar.com. If you have any specific questions i can foreword them for you. Pm'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Have a buddy who had his dipped for almost 2 years and peeled off with 0 issues. I've done plenty of wheels and stuff but never a whole car personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 YUP make sure its thick my buddy is having issues right now peeling his truck. When I had my nova dipped I hated it....looked like shit not too long after being on.. I guess I was too picky though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Yeah, has to be thick enough. Most people don't realize that a lot of colors require a base coat. Read up on which colors fade badly, etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Don't waste your money and time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybe Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I peeled my dipped avant this weekend, after 2 years: http://i.imgur.com/TtKSKo2.jpg Here's a quick video of dipping the other car - this one didn't peel as nicely because the dip wasn't applied thickly enough near the bottom of the car. You asked about paint prep - for this one, just an alcohol wipe. For the avant above, I clay-barred and alcohol wiped. If you mean masking and stuff, don't work too hard on masking windows, trims, even headlights / tails. I just stuck a piece of tape on them, and when the dip was dry it gave me a starting point to peel. As long as you've got a hard line, the stuff comes right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Videuh does not exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybe Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Audi A3 red to white Plasti-Dip: http://youtu.be/vrh7pyveJlE Bbcode failure, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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