masterfett Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I'd be treating it like a paint job prep is e erythig. As for carbon, I'd go hydro dip personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Wouldn't you be better just peeling the plasti dip off on the areas you want to carbon? Then put the carbon wrap straight onto the paintwork? Don't know much about plasti dip but I wouldn't imagine much bonds very well to it. Yeah I thought as much, it'd probably not even bond at all. Some great videos by these guys by the way, possibly already posted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerstrider Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I did mine on my driveway, as long as its not too windy or raining it's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I did mine on my driveway, as long as its not too windy or raining it's fine. What about dust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerstrider Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 What about dust? Wasnt really a problem as it was a nice day. if you go to dipyourcar.com theres loads of tutorials or search for them on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Yeah the video I posted above is from them. I've got access to a full spray shop now, £50 for a full day on a Saturday. Just waiting for Mattpack to give me a precise quote and I'll make my mind up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerstrider Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 The spray would be worth it, bugs can be a problem outdoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 The spray would be worth it, bugs can be a problem outdoors. Yeah thats what I was thinking. I'm going to spray the lip on the ridox skirts and front bumper in a dark grey, and do the same with the trial rear diffuser when I get it this weekend. I'll let that cure for a couple of weeks and then possibly go plastidip. The only decision left then is what colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisgowing Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Just waiting for my rust spot repairs to be done on the window seal then I'm getting it dipped so will let you guys know the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Just got an email back from the guy, he said that the 15ltr pro kit would be enough. So that's £315 total. Pretty good price actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisgowing Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Just got an email back from the guy, he said that the 15ltr pro kit would be enough. So that's £315 total. Pretty good price actually. Gonna go for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I might wait for you to do it first haha! I'm going to respray my new bumpers in the original colour first so it's done and I think I'll do this later in the summer if I can decide on a colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerstrider Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Just got an email back from the guy, he said that the 15ltr pro kit would be enough. So that's £315 total. Pretty good price actually. Bargain!! Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Just got an email back from the guy, he said that the 15ltr pro kit would be enough. So that's £315 total. Pretty good price actually. I'll log on and check what price I can get it for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 See if you can break it down mate, so just the paint and not the ppe and gun etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 See if you can break it down mate, so just the paint and not the ppe and gun etc So you just want 15ltrs of paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I'll need to check later on mate. Possibly the gloss finish coat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Any chance of a price on a basic 20L starter kit plus 20L of satin mix please Al? Or would me being in Ireland make it too awkward for you to have anything to do with? No problem if it is by the way mate. Edited May 27, 2015 by pedrosixfour (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 So you just want 15ltrs of paint? Just 15ltr of paint mate, gunmetal. Also a separate price for http://www.matt-pack.co.uk/1-us-gallon-top-coat-c2x16588083 if you can please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddas Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I used 20 litres to cover mine first couple of coats were very transparent 1st coat 3rd coat Then ran out at 10 litres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Might as well get one of those crap wraps over that. It would definitely be a "crap wrap" for £300. An actual wrap done properly costs anywhere from 1k - 1.5k. Nope don't have to inform dvla as its not a colour change As of last year you have to inform the DVLA if you have have wrapped your vehicle in a different colour. I would double-check to see if the same applies for plasti-dip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I used 20 litres to cover mine first couple of coats were very transparent 1st coat http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/27/2f9eb9f33fc478dce295d4f7afed511f.jpg 3rd coathttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/27/43779f3029de2a1658aff6a1a8dbef2a.jpg Then ran out at 10 litres http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/27/61bdaf5b3e80127a0a4c05838c949a0a.jpg Any more progress shots? Did you use anything over the final coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 As of last year you have to inform the DVLA if you have have wrapped your vehicle in a different colour. I would double-check to see if the same applies for plasti-dip. Yeah I spoke to dvla last year. They said if it's a full adhesive/vinyl wrap. If it's partial it doesn't matter. And when I asked about plastidip they said no, as plastidip isn't semi permanent like vinyl is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyd16 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Had mine done and it's shit. Wouldn't recommend plasti dip. Peels easy at edges, rough, hard to clean, bird shit stains it. Just overall not good IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Had mine done and it's shit. Wouldn't recommend plasti dip. Peels easy at edges, rough, hard to clean, bird shit stains it. Just overall not good IMO Yeah weirdly enough I was talking about dip vs wrap with a colleague earlier and we got onto the subject of cleaning bird crap and mud and stuff. You still got yours on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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