[Z06] Get ready for a new look....Matte white z06 with black wheels
10-04-2012, 05:07 PM
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Get ready for a new look....Matte white z06 with black wheels
Hey guys,
I'm about to embark on an adventure turning my c5 z06, black with 18/19 c6 wheels to a matte white finish with black wheels/vents. See picture for desired outcome (botched photoshopping, haha).. and YES, I will be using prethinned white plastidip, not a wrap, and I am doing this for 2 reasons:
1. I do not want to pay for a wrap
2. you never know when you may change your mind and want to peel it all off!
I bought an airless sprayer and 4 gallons of spray-ready plastidip, no rattle can-ing! Will try to post pics of the process. Have considered leaving a black halo, but I am leaning toward doing the whole thing. Total cost of project around $300. But I am excited- I think that the new scheme, together with the red corbeau's that are installed right now, will give it a much more exciting look! All i'll need are some sponsor stickers and a giant spoiler to finish it off! haha.
I'm about to embark on an adventure turning my c5 z06, black with 18/19 c6 wheels to a matte white finish with black wheels/vents. See picture for desired outcome (botched photoshopping, haha).. and YES, I will be using prethinned white plastidip, not a wrap, and I am doing this for 2 reasons:
1. I do not want to pay for a wrap
2. you never know when you may change your mind and want to peel it all off!
I bought an airless sprayer and 4 gallons of spray-ready plastidip, no rattle can-ing! Will try to post pics of the process. Have considered leaving a black halo, but I am leaning toward doing the whole thing. Total cost of project around $300. But I am excited- I think that the new scheme, together with the red corbeau's that are installed right now, will give it a much more exciting look! All i'll need are some sponsor stickers and a giant spoiler to finish it off! haha.
10-04-2012, 05:29 PM
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10-04-2012, 05:39 PM
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Have you looked into maintenance of keeping white PlastiDip looking clean??
I think youre getting yourself into a world of hurt with this project, but just my opinion.
I think youre getting yourself into a world of hurt with this project, but just my opinion.
10-04-2012, 05:44 PM
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I can't wait to see what this will turn out like. Sounds like it'll be sick 
10-04-2012, 07:39 PM
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I hope not! I have asked the question and there has not been one person to really say that its very difficult to clean or cannot take wear over time. That being said, I'm sure i'l find out just how well it does over time. And since I'm not doing anything that is irreversible or very expensive, I do not expect to run into a world of hurt.
10-11-2012, 01:43 PM
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About 85% coverage... I am extremely pleased so far.
Notes:
1. Take your time taping things off- you dont want to worry about spraying inside your fender wells, wheels, cracks and crevices, or garage floor for that matter. If you're going to do it, DO IT RIGHT.
2. Make sure you're not around anyone with a sensitive nose, because this stuff STINKS.
3. I was convinced I could use 2-3 gallons, and I'm on # 4
4. When you start a new line of spray (press the trigger) it will want to sputter, so do not have the gun pointing toward the car (start on the window or on the areas you've taped off) so you get a clean spray.
5. it's discouraging as you're going along because you focus of all the imperfections and you're scrutinizing the paint which has not yet settled (This stuff sort of melts into a smooth finish once you put it on the car but it takes a while so after you first spray it, it feels coarse)
6. Do not listen to all the people out there who have no idea what you can do with plastidip.They have likely never tried it themselves, or have only seen it applied poorly. I've read the forums and I've found that many people think this stuff is... ehem... beneath them.. To each his own, i suppose. I have found that this stuff is amazing, inexpensive, extremely resiliant and COMPLETELY reversible. Be bold and try crazy things! You may just end up with something awesome.
Notes:
1. Take your time taping things off- you dont want to worry about spraying inside your fender wells, wheels, cracks and crevices, or garage floor for that matter. If you're going to do it, DO IT RIGHT.
2. Make sure you're not around anyone with a sensitive nose, because this stuff STINKS.
3. I was convinced I could use 2-3 gallons, and I'm on # 4
4. When you start a new line of spray (press the trigger) it will want to sputter, so do not have the gun pointing toward the car (start on the window or on the areas you've taped off) so you get a clean spray.
5. it's discouraging as you're going along because you focus of all the imperfections and you're scrutinizing the paint which has not yet settled (This stuff sort of melts into a smooth finish once you put it on the car but it takes a while so after you first spray it, it feels coarse)
6. Do not listen to all the people out there who have no idea what you can do with plastidip.They have likely never tried it themselves, or have only seen it applied poorly. I've read the forums and I've found that many people think this stuff is... ehem... beneath them.. To each his own, i suppose. I have found that this stuff is amazing, inexpensive, extremely resiliant and COMPLETELY reversible. Be bold and try crazy things! You may just end up with something awesome.
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10-11-2012, 11:57 PM
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i plasti dipped my front grills, its held up well so far (over a month), hopefully this holds up well! im thinking of plasti dipping and glossing my wheels, 40 bucks for a kit is better than 400 for powder coating
10-12-2012, 11:01 AM
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Here she is!!
DONE! Sorry for the cruddy pictures but this is all my cell phone can do. In-laws come in today so there will be no time for fancy pictures!
In conclusion, it took 4 gallons and I am very very pleased. It gives the whole car more of a track feel for some reason- no longer a garage princess. That being said, plastidip is NOT for you if you want a perfect finish. You will invariably make a few mistakes (overspraying/sputtering, and ended up with a few rougher edges where I was removing the masking tape). It is a fun, inexpensive, and good way to change the color of your car without committing to a new paint job or a $2-3k wrap.
This stuff is very strong- you have to really dig your finger nails into the plastidip to start peeling it off. I could continue this train of thought but I'l stop.
In conclusion, it took 4 gallons and I am very very pleased. It gives the whole car more of a track feel for some reason- no longer a garage princess
. That being said, plastidip is NOT for you if you want a perfect finish. You will invariably make a few mistakes (overspraying/sputtering, and ended up with a few rougher edges where I was removing the masking tape). It is a fun, inexpensive, and good way to change the color of your car without committing to a new paint job or a $2-3k wrap.This stuff is very strong- you have to really dig your finger nails into the plastidip to start peeling it off. I could continue this train of thought but I'l stop.