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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 04:05 PM
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If the gun didn't screw up on the last coats I'm sure it would have come out great. But reading more into it,you can't wash it with regular microfiber towels,you need a special towel blah blah. I thought it was a cool thing to try,but def a cheap way out from wrapping. I am going to practice wrapping on some old body panels then do my truck over,we'll see how that goes. If anyone is going to try this i suggest using a regular auto paint gun and not the wagner.
 
Old Aug 8, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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anyone plastidip any interior parts? center console?
 
Old Aug 9, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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I plasti-dipped my center console. Don't try it - it doesn't hold up.
 
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 04:01 AM
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If left for along time, it will damage the clear coat and results of clear coat discoloration (yellowing) I've seen it happen to my friend.

He had to repaint his hood.
 
Old Sep 17, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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Yes it doesn't protect the paint very well. Although my clear wasn't damaged (after 4 months of use) it took two clay bar jobs (weeks in-between) and 6 coats of wax to become nice again. I would say 18 hours of clay/wax/washing over the course of two months in the summer....I wouldn't do it again unless the car was a heap!
 
Old Sep 17, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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Yes it doesn't protect the paint very well. Although my clear wasn't damaged (after 4 months of use) it took two clay bar jobs (weeks in-between) and 6 coats of wax to become nice again. I would say 18 hours of clay/wax/washing over the course of two months in the summer....I wouldn't do it again unless the car was a heap!
I don't see how it could protect the paint well when you have to mix this stuff with paint reducer/thinner to apply it. I would think that would be harsh enough to eat into the paint somewhat.

BTW, I've seen ads on Craigslist for the Plastidipping service. Pretty scary...unless you have a $500 Honduh.
 
Old Sep 17, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Lol yeah tell me about it. You don't have to use thinner, I used the Home Depot spray cans (this was before Dipyourcar got big).
 
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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Wow never knew it wasn't paint friendly? Does that mean its not safe for rims?
 
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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cant wait to see how this ends up, good luck!
 
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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Wow never knew it wasn't paint friendly? Does that mean its not safe for rims?
I'm sure a harder metal with out clear coats should be fine, so long as they are very clean. I could only imagine the damage if they have break dust and it is covered for so long.
 
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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WTF? Are you people crazy? Plastidiping porsche?
 
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