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Buy some plasti dip in a can, the orginal stuff that you can actually dip the clips into it will give a much thicker coat.

Amazon link

I was always under the impression that the DYC equipment was just a re-labeled Earlex system. At the most, they are the same gun with different compressors.

Amazon link to Earlex 3500 https://www.amazon.com/Earlex-HV3500-Spray-Station-Sprayer/dp/B003F095CQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502741045&sr=8-1&keywords=earlex+3500

Amazon link to DYC System: https://www.amazon.com/DYC-DipSprayer-System-Plasti-Spray/dp/B00KXFDCIE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502741045&sr=8-3&keywords=earlex+3500

I've used this a few times for compression...

https://ezgif.com/maker

it seems to have a multiple image selection option for making animations too.

you'll just want each image to be the same (minus the minut changes) so it doesn't shift in the animation.

I edited my colors as layers in P.S. and setup frames in the timeline to achieve it.

You need a respirator that forms a seal around your face like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MCUULW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_i8kzFbZ0VBPXY

Along with a pair of filter cartridges:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009POHLRC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_c7kzFb8EYYBSM

https://www.amazon.com/3M-07192-Paint-Spray-Medium/dp/B0002STR22/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=respirator+mask+painting&qid=1599163380&sprefix=respirator+mask+paint&sr=8-10

There's a basic one but there's a few others I saw on their so you can take your pick. Just make sure you search "painting respirators"

Yeah i did the lettering on the back and heres how it looks https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2aic4DOWvj3M2JOazBRdURLV1k/edit?usp=sharing

I might just do it, is it better to take the wheels off the car?

If I buy the Pro Car kit today it will be $282.

My car is like this now, not sure how it would look in matt black.

The paint is still in good condition, deciding if I should dip it or put that money toward something else.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=1997+concorde&view=detailv2&&id=FB7DA7EAAEAC5709DF1437636635C85F0C77C96E&selectedIndex=1&ccid=wPE6xIrp&simid=608028251631256037&thid=OIP.Mc0f13ac48ae93864dd960442669f1be1H0&ajaxh...

Thank you so much for your help!

Alright, so if I use this Rustoleum spray paint (https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-Rustoleum-302594-Blush-Chalked/dp/B01JB78CBG/), I'd need a primer too, right? Any recommendations?

And would I still need to sand? I'll definitely practice!

Thanks! It definitely made the calipers pop!

For sure:

1. Get a spray gun attachment. Your finger will thank you for it. Pasted a link for Amazon. You can also find it at your local Walmart or Harbor Freight Tools if you don’t want to wait

2. Don’t worry about getting index cards to “block” your tires. Just dress your tires really well before you start. The Plasti Dip will peel right off of them.

3. I did not remove my wheels. Just clean the rims really well, put a trash bag underneath to cover the rotor and caliper, and mark where your tire valve is before you start. After the third coat, slightly move your car forward or backward so the valve is at the opposite end. This will help you get the tough spots you missed, especially in the rim/tire crease that was on the bottom side initially.

4. Spray about 5 coats. If you see some imperfections in the first few, don’t worry. The next couple of coats will cover it.

5. Watch plenty you tube videos.

Overall enjoy the process and take your time. Give yourself a good 4 hours for the job. Also don’t be too critical if you are a first timer as well. Plasti Dip is very forgiving! You can always peel it off and restart it if you don’t like it.

Good luck!

Spray Gun Attachment

basic soap cleanse and using Dip Coat Protective Spray helps give it a bit of a clean(er) shine.

I clean my bikes and then wipe them down with this spray for a new(ish) appearance as long as it's not damaged.

seems a great way to freshin' something up and make it feel new.

'specially in a period where we're recycling more for the need to hold on to money during a trying time.

Can't wait to see what you do to it!

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Once you're done, if you clean it/cover it with Dip Coat Protective Spray it will give it a slightly more durable and less tacky feeling surface.

I dip my bike a LOT multiple times a year and that spray really helps keep it looking great for a while and it's easy to clean as well.

four solid layers is the min you should aim for.

so, once you build the initial up to a solid color, add three more full layers.

Once it's dry, clean it with Dip Coat Protective Spray to further strengthen the dips bond/shell... (this makes it a smidgen harder.)

fading, chipping and cracking will all depend on the elements the paint is put through.

It will fade over time if in direct UV light. Glossifier can help slow it down.

Chipping (it's rubber so it's not technically going to "Chip".)

cracking falls in to the same line as chipping.

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The longest I've had dip on a project is 5 years with nearly daily use... and it did not chip or crack.

The only places that started to "peel" were areas that were hit with rocks or similar objects that gashed the dip and forced air, wind, clothing, etc. causes it to peel back over time.

If you do start seeing it peel or bubbles where something has gotten under the dip, you should fix that before damage sets in, like rust (if it's metal) or other corrosion.

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Hope that helps.

u/urdaddy4life - the above is true... additionally, for some minor added protection, I use dip coat protective spray for a hoseless wash on my bike. *if it's not to grimy

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You won't have enough for an entire car, but rims, sure.

Couldn’t find it on hf anymore, but this is the gun I ended up using, I picked it up for under $40 though

VonHaus Paint Gun Electric HVLP Spray Gun with 3 Adjustable Spray Patterns, Flow Control, Adjustable Valve Knob and Easy Cleaning Kit for Spray Painting Projects Indoor and Outdoors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079TYFFZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_raTRFbPGTZ5PD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This is what I used to do the headlights (yellow tint) on my Stinger. They are really long, odd shaped lights, but I had enough to do a decent job. I’m not really familiar with Optima lights.
It was my first time. Just go slow and maybe buy a little more than you think you need so you have some practice pieces.

Depends. If your talking about the aerosol then no. However you can buy the rubber dip for dipping tool handles and that should work.

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https://www.amazon.com/Performix-12213-Plasti-Dip-Black/dp/B00I9SK8XY/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=plasti+dip+dip&qid=1599853152&sr=8-8

$13.14

3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6300, Gases, Vapors, Dust, Paint, Cleaning, Grinding, Sawing, Sanding, Welding, Large
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Respirator-6300-Respiratory-Protection/dp/B007JZ1MK6

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Dunno if filters are sold out or not though.

There was no base, raw metal. Clean as heck. Alcohol and laser on two different tries to clean it. I'm assuming the product is bad.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HE9T6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_q.TpFbMZCY859

I personally used this one to do the wifes car and it worked mostly fine other then some user error on my part
(i got alot of texture on the roof cuz i was afraid of leaning over the car)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PGQI48
it looks like Amazon right now has a used -like new one for 71.59+tax.

Good luck in your dip job

I've heard good things about this

I'd measure your trim and make sure it's wide enough before ordering though. Make sure you get some as wide as the trim you're blacking out.

Buy this, and get a foam pad that can attach to a cordless drill. It's amazing stuff. It also includes UV protection in the final step. I've had experience with this many times for people in my club

https://smile.amazon.com/NOVUS-7136-Plastic-Polish-Kit/dp/B002UD0GIG

I have the BRIGHTLINES roof rack on Amazon and love it. Just took a 1,700 mile round trip road trip with a cargo basket attached to it with zero issues. Only $100 too.

https://www.amazon.com/2011-2017-Grand-Cherokee-Crossbars-Luggage/dp/B008RDL78G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491493488&sr=8-1&keywords=brightlines+roof+rack

Then bitch and complain when it wears off in a couple weeks and blames you for doing a poor job even though its the finish that can't handle such abuse.

But Plastidip makes a dip-able tub you can custom color. Would be best if you primed the surface and then sprayed with a satin finish anything to seal and allow it to be refinished easily in the future without having to strip or scrape the plastidip off. https://www.amazon.com/Performix-075815122094-Create-Your-Color/dp/B0027JIEPU

https://www.amazon.com/Performix-10104S-4PK-Blue-Plasti-Spray/dp/B00K092OS2/ref=sr_1_17?s=automotive&srs=3038296011&ie=UTF8&qid=1473059525&sr=1-17

blue is on sale for 104 cheapest ever.

I used blackout tape around the top window trim and plastidip on the bottom portion. May go back to the blackout tape, it looks a lot better up close. https://www.amazon.com/Trimbrite-T9005-Black-Out-Tape/dp/B00029XD62

For the wheels, I left them on the car. Cut garbage bags in half and wrapped them around the brakes. 5 coats of black, 2 coats of glossifier.

Thanks! What's the best way to clean them to make sure they are ready? And will I also need 4 cans of the sanitizer? Does it just spray right over the black? And just to confirm, 4 cans of this and this for the satinzer?

I use the pre-dip spray if I have some on hand, otherwise I use dawn dish detergent, scrub them really well and then rinse them a second time.

You probably won't need 4 cans of Satinizer. Where as with the black you want to make sure you get it thick enough for durability and peelability, you just need enough Satinizer to get the look you want. 2 cans is probably enough, 3 at most.

There are wheel kits on Amazon, I don't think any with built in Satinizer, but if you bought from us we could swap it out for glossifier no issue, and it might save you a few bucks over buying the cans individually.

wheel kit

Oh no actually I forgot about Iron X. Someone on /r/autodetailing recommended that to me a while ago. Is this the one I would be best using?

Alright fellas I appreciate the help. I started to look into DupliColor and unfortunately they dont have my color so I found this https://www.amazon.com/Honda-Accessories-08703-YR578MAH-PN-Titanium-Metallic/dp/B007SIGH68

Has anybody had any experience using this type of product?

Sonax. It's the same stuff. $17 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003UT3S6Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466803620&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Sonax&dpPl=1&dpID=41FlM1230lL&ref=plSrch

Adams is also the same - $15. https://www.amazon.com/Adams-DWC-16-Car-Wheel-Cleaner/dp/B00BPGGSCW

They both work equally well.

I know this is a late reply, but in case you decide to do this again there's a few things you need to consider. I'm a chemist who works in pharmaceuticals, and I work with particles in this size range and aerosolized materials, so part of my job is actually to create a workspace that's safe under these conditions.

A medical mask actually isn't helping anything (aerosolized particles are too small, this is like trying to block marbles with a large fishing net), not to mention solvent vapors. If you do this again, you need to get a real respirator (they're about $23) and be sure to change the filters when they start to change color or after a few uses. Spray just before you leave your apartment, and get a true HEPA filter and a fan for the space to run with the windows open while you're not around. The particles may fall, but they'll do so slowly, and you'll kick them back up again. Open the windows as well. Let me stress also, true HEPA, not just HEPA. True HEPA should have a designation that says it blocks 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns or larger. Regular HEPA is not nearly as effective in this range.

It might seem expensive, but consider the cost of a doctor's appointment, or several, or treatment for something like bronchitis... or God forbid something worse. Spend $100 and protect your health.

Btw I've done some apartment painting before (wheels, interior parts, etc...). It's totally safe as long as you've got the right equipment, but this is bad news with the setup you've got.

Absolutely! The first step was the base coats, the red on the bonnet and black on the boot, then I let that cure for a week. If you do red, learn from my mistakes, and use a base coat like gray before the red. The red has terrible coverage, so a neutral solid base will help the red cover, and you won't have to use as much.

The next weekend, I used 1/4 inch pinstriping tape for the webbing, it was super cheap and I thought it would be much easier than taping off over the dip to spray more dip. It was super tedious, and took hours, but I still stand by my thought that it was better overall for my skills. The logos were from a graphics guy that sells decals on Amazon. I chose those because he was willing to work with me and ship them same day so I would get them in time for my install. He was great to work with, and loved the final product (he asked for pictures).

The striping was the toughest part for me, but going slow and steady won out in the end.

Heres what you need to do. 1. Buy 3M's Rubbing Compound 2.Buy 3M's Performance Wax

Every couple months hit it with the compound and reapply the wax. It'll last continuously and look great!

Performix 10103S-4PK Black Plasti Dip Spray - 1 Gallon, (Pack of 4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K092NPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_jAY7ub1K27V97 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K092NPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_jAY7ub1K27V97

this is where I got my matte black

Sweet, will pick some up next time I head to Pep Boys. I've been using a Meguiar's Spray Wax on the car and it leaves a weird almost milky with a weird texture tpe film on the paint, so idk how I feel about using it on the wheels themselves.

you might be better off using something like this.