Plastidip front bumper?
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Plastidip front bumper?
Anyone done it?, dipped the painted part under the large center grill?, does the black plastidip get really black or is it leaning towards dark gray?
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White 2009 C300 Sport
i have the bottom part plasti dipped on my white benz, check it out
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...300-sport.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...300-sport.html
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i have the bottom part plasti dipped on my white benz, check it out
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...300-sport.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...300-sport.html
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i don't fully understand your question.
are you talking about the sides where the black and white paint meet?
the top of the black just blends in with the bottom grill so theres no need to worry, and the bottom part i didnt care much about because i threw my lip on after,
and for the sides, i used a really sharp blade to cut the plastidip so it wouldn't peel when i took the tape off, (!!!! I do not recommend this !!!!) - you might ruin the paint on the bumper
watch this video to get a better idea, before you attempt anything
are you talking about the sides where the black and white paint meet?
the top of the black just blends in with the bottom grill so theres no need to worry, and the bottom part i didnt care much about because i threw my lip on after,
and for the sides, i used a really sharp blade to cut the plastidip so it wouldn't peel when i took the tape off, (!!!! I do not recommend this !!!!) - you might ruin the paint on the bumper
watch this video to get a better idea, before you attempt anything
Last edited by kHuNkHuNa; Jun 24, 2013 at 03:44 PM. Reason: added youtube link
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Its this part I am refering to:
printscreen
I´ve seen a lot of plastidip videos and its very inspiring.
printscreen
I´ve seen a lot of plastidip videos and its very inspiring.
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White 2009 C300 Sport
i had the same part dipped on my car as you can see from the pictures
Id give it a go with just plastidip and tape, and if it doesn't work out the way u want it to, just peel it it off lol plus its less then $20
Id give it a go with just plastidip and tape, and if it doesn't work out the way u want it to, just peel it it off lol plus its less then $20
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The way you remove the tape without peeling off the dip is you remove the tape after your last coat of dip. Check out dipyourcar.com, they have tons of youtube videos and a site of their own. They go over everything from all-over paint jobs, to painting trim. Seems really easy to do.
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has held up well, gonna redo it later in the summer...
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Did mine over the weekend
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42941640@N08/9131382824/http://www.flickr.com/photos/42941640@N08/9131382824/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/42941640@N08/, on Flickr
Looks black
I plasti dipped the grille on my Acura ZDX, help up for 1.5 years with no problem
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42941640@N08/9131382824/http://www.flickr.com/photos/42941640@N08/9131382824/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/42941640@N08/, on Flickr
Looks black
I plasti dipped the grille on my Acura ZDX, help up for 1.5 years with no problem
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I did mine and it came out great. Also did my grille and chrome around the driving lights. I'm thinking about blacking out the star on the grille too, as well as the star and chrome strip on the trunk.
For the bumper, I pulled the tape off in between each coat while the paint was still wet. See pics from my earlier posts:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...er-fascia.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...lled-pics.html (See pic #5)
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...er-fascia.html
For the bumper, I pulled the tape off in between each coat while the paint was still wet. See pics from my earlier posts:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...er-fascia.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...lled-pics.html (See pic #5)
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...er-fascia.html
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Plasti dip is applied with a aerosol just like a spray paint. The benefits over the vinyl though are its only $6 (US) and its so easy anyone can do it. Where some people like my self would rather not mess with the vinyl and trying to cut it.
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I plasti dipped my grill and its holding up well. Plasti dip however is very sensitive. You can scratch it easily with your nail. Will this hold up as well since its closer to the floor and more susceptible to rocks, and trash you sometimes run over on the road or freeway? I would assume for this type of mod, vinyl will work best...and its still removable if you don't want it anymore.
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I plasti dipped my grill and its holding up well. Plasti dip however is very sensitive. You can scratch it easily with your nail. Will this hold up as well since its closer to the floor and more susceptible to rocks, and trash you sometimes run over on the road or freeway? I would assume for this type of mod, vinyl will work best...and its still removable if you don't want it anymore.
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I dont remember but it think about that many. The problem is its still soft rubber so no matter how many coats you apply it's susceptible to scratches. Not necessarily peeling off. And it won't look as nice when it does. Vinyl would be more resistant IMO.
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Yeah no doubt the vinyl is more durable. My vinyl roof seems to be just as durable as normal paint. But I haven't had a single issue with Plastidip being too flimsy or too thin. Likes said I even did a test and scratched it with the valet key and it didn't effect it at all. But I do agree that the vinyl is better overall.
