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XxThe_RemedyXx · 03-17-2018, 02:59 PM

So I was planning on vinyl wrapping my rear bumper but decided to try plast-dip. Figured it was reversible and could save myself a few hundred bucks. I would say it came out about 95%, with the hardest part being crispy lines. What do you guys think?

SoCal_NSX · 03-17-2018, 03:26 PM

Looks good from far, but plasti dip usually looks far from good up close , especially on larger areas...fun for wheels or maybe color match the reflectors, but I'd stay away from it on body panels ...

I don't think it would cost much to do a carbon fiber wrap or gloss black on such a small piece and would look and feel 100 times better then plasti dip.

XxThe_RemedyXx · 03-17-2018, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal_NSX

Looks good from far, but plasti dip usually looks far from good up close , especially on larger areas...fun for wheels or maybe color match the reflectors, but I'd stay away from it on body panels ...

I don't think it would cost much to do a carbon fiber wrap or gloss black on such a small piece and would look and feel 100 times better then plasti dip.

Agreed. I'm going to wrap it, but not for $200. I'll keep looking...

Do you think matte black or gloss would look better? Maybe gloss to match the spoiler and roof?

SoCal_NSX · 03-17-2018, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Agreed. I'm going to wrap it, but not for $200. I'll keep looking...

Do you think matte black or gloss would look better? Maybe gloss to match the spoiler and roof?

Def gloss...matte finishes have a tendency to stain easily.

dannyxdanger · 03-17-2018, 04:02 PM

Gloss black if your spoiler and roof is gloss. Was pondering the same thing years ago for an E92 m sport rear diffuser. Body shop recommended trim black/matte black for the factory look but I decided to go with gloss and it matched perfectly with my gloss black roof and spoiler. It will look real good on your car since your car is white. And don’t forget about the shadow line trim and the mirrors have gloss black in the base of them as well.

XxThe_RemedyXx · 03-17-2018, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal_NSX

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Agreed. I'm going to wrap it, but not for $200. I'll keep looking...

Do you think matte black or gloss would look better? Maybe gloss to match the spoiler and roof?

Def gloss...matte finishes have a tendency to stain easily.

Awesome thanks. Just pulled the dip off

Emailed my vinyl shop for a quote. Will shop around as well.

Calvin36 · 03-19-2018, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal_NSX

Looks good from far, but plasti dip usually looks far from good up close , especially on larger areas...fun for wheels or maybe color match the reflectors, but I'd stay away from it on body panels ...

I don't think it would cost much to do a carbon fiber wrap or gloss black on such a small piece and would look and feel 100 times better then plasti dip.

This. ^

It'll be nice and good for a cheap fix but you probably want to wrap at the end.

XxThe_RemedyXx · 03-19-2018, 08:01 AM

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This. ^

It'll be nice and good for a cheap fix but you probably want to wrap at the end.

Agreed. I pulled the dip off because it didn't look perfect up close. It looked nice from about 5FT away but I can't live with that. I'm waiting on a few quotes and will get it wrapped hopefully this week including the front "whiskers".

mike@x-ph.com · 03-22-2018, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Agreed. I pulled the dip off because it didn't look perfect up close. It looked nice from about 5FT away but I can't live with that. I'm waiting on a few quotes and will get it wrapped hopefully this week including the front "whiskers".

Did the same thing on my car years ago

vooonoo · 03-22-2018, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Agreed. I pulled the dip off because it didn't look perfect up close. It looked nice from about 5FT away but I can't live with that. I'm waiting on a few quotes and will get it wrapped hopefully this week including the front "whiskers".

I like the look, but in all honesty wrap it yourself it's not that hard

RTPenland · 03-22-2018, 06:51 PM

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I like the look, but in all honesty wrap it yourself it's not that hard

Its all about whats in your wheelhouse - I too would have paid...easy or not...let someone else do it / I mean some may suggest you tint your own windows as an example or install your own DP etc...

vooonoo · 03-22-2018, 06:57 PM

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Its all about whats in your wheelhouse - I too would have paid...easy or not...let someone else do it / I mean some may suggest you tint your own windows as an example or install your own DP etc...

Def don't tint your own windows.

Soul_Glo · 03-23-2018, 02:44 AM

Not a bad touch at all. Looks good. Agree with wrap it yourself. Not difficult to do. Practice with a small piece on an object or something.

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SoCal_NSX Major 2400 Rep 1,358 Posts Drives: 981CS/428/is250/JLU Rubicon Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Center of the Universe iTrader: (1)	Looks good from far, but plasti dip usually looks far from good up close , especially on larger areas...fun for wheels or maybe color match the reflectors, but I'd stay away from it on body panels ... I don't think it would cost much to do a carbon fiber wrap or gloss black on such a small piece and would look and feel 100 times better then plasti dip.
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dannyxdanger Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW F33 435xi Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Gloss black if your spoiler and roof is gloss. Was pondering the same thing years ago for an E92 m sport rear diffuser. Body shop recommended trim black/matte black for the factory look but I decided to go with gloss and it matched perfectly with my gloss black roof and spoiler. It will look real good on your car since your car is white. And don’t forget about the shadow line trim and the mirrors have gloss black in the base of them as well.
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Soul_Glo Major General 13347 Rep 7,484 Posts Drives: G20 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Manhattan, NYC iTrader: (1)	Not a bad touch at all. Looks good. Agree with wrap it yourself. Not difficult to do. Practice with a small piece on an object or something.
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