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Old Dec 7, 2013
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Plastidip?

How much is it and how long would it last without peeling?
 
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Like 6 bucks a can.. I have had it on my grill for about 6 months with no peeling and i know someone else who has used it for multiple years with no peeling. What do you plan on puting it on. I might try it on my wheels soon.
 
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its cheap in the US. and if you put lots of coats, it will last a long time.
 
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Ok cool. About how much do u think it costs?
 
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I wanted to do my wheels and bumpers. Also the mirrors
 
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Did my snowmobile hood 2 years ago and it still looks like new. Somehow i haven't laid it on it's side yet.
 
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Originally Posted by Casey-Ott
Ok cool. About how much do u think it costs?
umm...

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Like 6 bucks a can.. I have had it on my grill for about 6 months with no peeling and i know someone else who has used it for multiple years with no peeling. What do you plan on puting it on. I might try it on my wheels soon.
 
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since when has it become difficult to go to a hardware store and look at a label on a shelf? lol

It holds up well. I have plastidip on my wheels and have gotten stuck spinning all 4 tires and not even a scratch was visible on the dip. Just starting to get snowfall here and im glad the wheels are dipped. I wont have to polish them again in the spring when i peel it off.
 
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I wish i would have done that with my Bajas. Breaking out the steel wool and polish always sucks after a long winter.
 
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I wish i would have done that with my Bajas. Breaking out the steel wool and polish always sucks after a long winter.
yup haha it saves a lot of time
 
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Ok thanks guys. And it isn't hard lol. That's what I'll do. I want to do it to my wheels before I do it to anything else
 
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I heard from some guys that they used adhesion promoter for the plastidip to stick really well.
 
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^ That doesn't make any sense. Why wouldn't you just paint it? Plasti dip is meant to be removable. If you use adhesion promoter, and then somehow peel off the plasti, you will have that permanent film from the adhesion promoter.
 
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I heard from some guys that they used adhesion promoter for the plastidip to stick really well.
Ok I'll do that bud
 
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^ That doesn't make any sense. Why wouldn't you just paint it? Plasti dip is meant to be removable. If you use adhesion promoter, and then somehow peel off the plasti, you will have that permanent film from the adhesion promoter.
I actually just want it on for the winter.
 
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You don't need adhesion promoter at all. Plasti dip will say until you peel it off. It won't peel off in its own.
 
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Yes DO NOT use adhesion promoter
 
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Yes DO NOT use adhesion promoter
Agreed. I don't want it to stay on forever. Just the winter time
 
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Did my wheels 6 months ago, no issues. Didn't do anything special just made sure they were clean and dry. I sprayed lots of light coats and used a whole can on each wheel. Even did the top of the raised portion of my hood.
 
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Plasti dip

Originally Posted by evilclown312
Like 6 bucks a can.. I have had it on my grill for about 6 months with no peeling and i know someone else who has used it for multiple years with no peeling. What do you plan on puting it on. I might try it on my wheels soon.
looks good and works good on my wheels
 
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Old Sep 10, 2014
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I think its cheap. Plasti dip will say until you peel it off
 
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plastidip

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i just did mine today
 
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I've seen it used on loads of motorcycles and was going to dip my last bike in it. From what I've seen, thick coats can pretty effectively cover small dents and dings and will fill in scratches on their own. I don't know if those properties are specific to a brand, but I've seen it do some amazing things.

I plan on bondo-ing the little bit of damage on the Ranger I just bought and will be plastidipping the whole thing come summer.
 
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If you plastidip your entire truck, please never post a picture on here. Or mention it again. If you truly care about your truck, you would use an actual paint. If you still choose to do so, please consider joining Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!
 
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