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Title: Trying some two-tone ideas with Plasti Dip!
Post by: NewbieScoot on May 25, 2013, 04:52:30 AM

Here is my first attempt!

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Post by: Vivo on May 25, 2013, 04:54:52 AM

Nice...

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Post by: tclhb on May 25, 2013, 05:14:37 AM

Looks good!

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Post by: de dee on May 25, 2013, 03:44:48 PM

looks like a pro job.   were is this available,. and how much is it,. and what colors are available,. 

Title: Re: Trying some two-tone ideas with Plasti Dip!
Post by: NewbieScoot on May 25, 2013, 08:45:22 PM

Thanks!

To answer your questions:
1. I got this can at Ace Hardware and am ordering some from www.dipyourcar.com (http://www.dipyourcar.com) because they have the best selection and tutorial videos. For local stores check: www.plastidip.com/home_sales_representatives.php (http://www.plastidip.com/home_sales_representatives.php)

2. $6-10 for a rattle can. I did the front twice and the stripes twice with a single can and there is still a bit left. It takes 4-5 coats to get good coverage.

3. In cans (only thing currently allowed in CA) you can get White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Grey, Camo Brown, Camo Tan, Camo Green, Silver Flake, Gold Flake, Copper, Smoke(tint), Pearl. There are more in spray-able gallons in you live in other states and own a paint sprayer. https://www.dipyourcar.com/pages.php?pageid=9 (https://www.dipyourcar.com/pages.php?pageid=9)

It is supposed to last up to 3 years and if you scratch up an edge you can peel it off in one piece. So of course make sure you do the edges well.

I plan on doing a white base layer with "Blaze Green" on top. I'll probably follow this design.
 

Title: Re: Trying some two-tone ideas with Plasti Dip!
Post by: 91cavgt on May 26, 2013, 03:30:15 AM

I have only found black and white in my area in the rattle cans.  I wish I could find some in Olive Drab Green.  I plan on converting my Like into something that resembles an old school WWII era scooter. 

Title: Re: Trying some two-tone ideas with Plasti Dip!
Post by: NewbieScoot on May 26, 2013, 08:50:57 AM

The Camo Green can be purchased @ https://www.dipyourcar.com/product.php?productid=6&cat=7&page=1 (https://www.dipyourcar.com/product.php?productid=6&cat=7&page=1)
A can is $8.28 but shipping was a like $13 for me so thats a bit expensive. I haven't seen it in a store either.

Title: Re: Trying some two-tone ideas with Plasti Dip!
Post by: 91cavgt on May 26, 2013, 10:14:06 PM

I'll just paint mine completely white with Plasti Dip, then buy some Olive Drab Green paint and once I have it all taped off the way I want, spray the rest down.  Remove the tape once it's dry and the white star and other writing will be there. 

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Post by: NewbieScoot on May 31, 2013, 05:10:26 AM

A plasti dipped R1 with a military theme.

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Post by: NewbieScoot on June 02, 2013, 05:36:26 AM

It's not perfect yet but I think my friend and I did a pretty good job!

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Post by: NewbieScoot on June 02, 2013, 05:39:56 AM

A 2nd angle. The side panel was a bit "textured". I think it was due to the distance we sprayed it from. We also used less gloss. I guess we know for next time!

What do you guys think of the shape on the side? How would you choose to tape it off?