NWSPECB Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 If I were to do my car something like that I would just do a full vinyl. Much cleaner looking IMO. A little more spendy though IIRC.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyroo Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I figure my car is a dirty, snow covered, mountain-going slut in the winter anyway.. so plastidip wouldn't be bad. Plus it'd be fun to mess with my girlfriend/friends and pick her/them up in a white legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 This is true! Good way to confuse the hell out of people you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyroo Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I am a simple man, that would entertain me for far too long. Also getting a parking ticket for a white legacy, go to court with my black legacy.. it might not work but it may puzzle them for a while too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 You may get away with it...technically (I believe) here in portland, and in vancouver, if you get a parking ticket and the information is wrong, the ticket is thrown out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyroo Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Thats what my friend told me, but he had a silver civic, they wrote light blue accord.. I wasn't sure if he was just blowing smoke though.. May be worth a potential parking ticket if I do this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 well i wouldn't necessarily go and try to get one but if you do happen to get tagged by a meter maid i'd say it's worth a shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyroo Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Someday, someday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Well let us know how it goes if you happen to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 This plastidip audi looks pretty good: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/431198-Stormtrooper-S4-matte-white-pd-2 http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x239/slikjoseph/ITUpperside1.jpg Outdoor shot of the WRX: http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa336/Rfuller26/IMG_0429.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Found a website dedicated to this idea: $159 for a kit that includes 20 cans, tape, and cleaning supplies. Not bad... http://dipyourcar.com/shop/category_3/Kit---Whole-Car.html?shop_param=cid%3D%26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 that audi came out great...idk if its the body lines of the audi or what but i think it looks 100x better than the WRX. I plan on doing some plasti dipping soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epic legacy Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 alright getting back to pding the wheels. So i believe that the stuff will hold up to the weather, and i know how easy it is to use because i just did my headlights, but what about when it comes time to get my summer tires put on? is the tire machine going to tear the hell out of the edges and force me to repaint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 it shouldnt as long as the person putting the tires on isnt a jackass and actually cares about his job lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTurbo Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 P'dipped my 06 spec b rims to use w/existing winter Dunlops on my 05 LGT wagon. One wheel is having some minor bends repaired sans tire, so I'll report on the progress with mounting and how they hold up during the rigorous winter we are sure to endure in upstate NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshenkz00r Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 tj- is that plasti-dip still holding up pretty good after a couple months? also does that front chrome grill pull out easy, I don't want to break mine haha...and one last ? I can't tell if those are stock headlights or if you just got them tinted? if they're not stock, what kind and where'd you get them? thanks, and you're whip looks SICK dude! props. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epic legacy Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 tj- is that plasti-dip still holding up pretty good after a couple months? also does that front chrome grill pull out easy, I don't want to break mine haha...and one last ? I can't tell if those are stock headlights or if you just got them tinted? if they're not stock, what kind and where'd you get them? thanks, and you're whip looks SICK dude! props. I believe he just took the reflector out of the headlight and painted the insides black, perhaps plasti dip like i did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csbrown28 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 tj- is that plasti-dip still holding up pretty good after a couple months? also does that front chrome grill pull out easy, I don't want to break mine haha...and one last ? I can't tell if those are stock headlights or if you just got them tinted? if they're not stock, what kind and where'd you get them? thanks, and you're whip looks SICK dude! props. I did the fog light trim, grill and hood scoop trim. The stuff wears very well. It hasn't been much over 80 degrees since I did it, but it has been cold rainy and snowy and it's worn perfectly. It's been about 4 months on the grill and fog light trim. I did the hood scoop last weekend. Far as getting the grill out. It's pretty easy. 2 screws, 4 clips and a few plastic trim "pop" clips (I can't think of what these are called). After you remove the plastic "pop" clips and screws, just remember the grill slides out forward after you 4 clips. Don't pull up slide towards you. One other tip. Don't paint all in one coat. don't put enough on that it runs. The first coat should look like shit and barely cover. Go for 4 coats. Remember it will look wet and textured when you put it on, but when it dries it will even out and look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csbrown28 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Hood scoop, Grill and fog light covers... http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k563/csbrown28/IMAG0002.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclozene Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I read through the posts and I might have missed it. But when painting the rims did you leave the tire on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshenkz00r Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I read through the posts and I might have missed it. But when painting the rims did you leave the tire on? Pretty sure you can just put masking tape over the tire so you don't get overspray on it...btw i also saw a guy on youtube who didn't do that and just wiped the overspray off with a dry towel after it dried (it came right off) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csbrown28 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I read through the posts and I might have missed it. But when painting the rims did you leave the tire on? EDIT: Thanks mill... I misread the question, apologies, please skip the italics.... I haven't painted mine yet, but I know the answer without even looking. You probably could but why would you want to? Laying the tire down on the ground ensures that any accidental drippage will head toward the side of the rim you can't see, not to mention that all you have to mask is the tire and not the rotor caliper and lug nuts which would be a real pain in the ass, probably more of a pain then just taking the tire off.... If you want to make taking the tire off a lot easier, go to Sears and get a small ~$30 floor jack with jack stands (screw the jack and lug wrench that comes with the car). This one is $44 but I'm telling you you can get it for less http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950140000P?prdNo=7&blockNo=7&blockType=G7. Then go to Wal Mart and get a 2' extendable lug wrench. Yes, take the tire off The actual answer is...... Read the thread you'll find a pic of a guy who bought a few decks of playing cards (dollar store?) and slid the cards between the rim and the tire all the way around the wheel. Then it's just an easy mask with newspaper after that. so the anser this time is, no you don't have to take the tire off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mill Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I think Cyclozene is asking are you removing the tire from the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclozene Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I think Cyclozene is asking are you removing the tire from the wheel. Yes, I have seen the playing card put around the rim but i cant tell if the tire is left on, it looks like it was as there is no other way for the cards to stay there. I just dont have any easy way to take the tire on and off. And ya i was planning on taking wheel off the car haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csbrown28 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Yes, I have seen the playing card put around the rim but i cant tell if the tire is left on, it looks like it was as there is no other way for the cards to stay there. I just dont have any easy way to take the tire on and off. The tire is still on and you just slide it between the rim and the tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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