scottybennoch Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I know its a love it or hate it thing plasti dip but i am thinking of giving it a go simply because i can keep changing it Nd trying new things. I was wondering if theres any1 on here that does plasti dipping as im struggaling to find any one. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 If you have enough confidence you can do it yourself, the developers sell all the things you need to get started online. Although I'd do as you're doing and seek a pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybennoch Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Yer i was tempted to have a go myself but not quiet sure. Im a decorator and deal with spray guns and sprays but not the same as applying paint to cars i dnt think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I never used plasti dip until i sprayed my gf's car on a weekend. Turned out really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybennoch Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Did u find it hard to get a decent finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Not difficult. The finish is matt and rough(ish) to touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybennoch Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 I want to try adding a pearlizer to mine haha. Did you purchase your plasti dip and spray gun from plasti dip uk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Plasti dip was genuine stuff from Matt pack and we bought a bosch PFS 55 electric spray gun from argos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybennoch Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 how much plasti dip did u use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 From what I've seen of plasti dip. Matt and satin - can look good Gloss- forget it, it never looks that good in my view, never has the shine of paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyd16 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I'm getting mine done next month. A place in Leeds does it for £500 with a two year warrenty. They have hundreds of colours to choose from aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 15 litres of standard blue and 5 litres of dip plus (brighter blue) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I'm getting mine done next month. A place in Leeds does it for £500 with a two year warrenty. They have hundreds of colours to choose from aswell Please tell me it's not liquidwrapz, or used to be liquidwrapz. They change their name that often, in fact nearly all in Leeds and Bradford do. And please please please do not pay £500 to get it done!!!!! I'm in York, give me a shout I'll come meet you and I'll let you use my kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyd16 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Unique skins I think it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Unique skins I think it is Yep that's the other one Don't go there I've seen some of their work I nearly cried after seeing the MR2 they butchered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyd16 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 They said about that though that the paint and body was knakkered before they started. They have done some nice cars though. Someone has had a supra done a couple of times with no complaints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 It doesn't matter what state the paint is in, I can plastidip the concrete and get a better finish then them. And I certainly wouldn't mix flakes in with the normal colours, needs to go down as a base. Trust me, I plastidip cars and vans, I wouldn't use them. £500 for their cheap products and lazy masking. For £500, I could plastidip several cars. And they delete bad reviews on facebook too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyd16 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I pm'd you bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik3ysupra Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) no no no no no no no Im a vinyl wrapper and i have had alot of people come into me with plasti dipped cars and i felt so sorry for them its a rubber coating its made for tools not cars , if not mixed correctly and spot on it WILL eat through your paint plus it looks horrible and the texture isnt great , i mean i can walk upto a dipped car and just pick it straight off in large peices its applied correctly with the correct amount of coats, then again if its applied incorrectly and not enuff coats then small bits will fall off and break apart then when you wish to remove it well then enjoy a week of picking it of in small peices thats my opinion sorry if anyone doesnt like it ! and im yet to see a plasti dipped car thats lasted 6 months and looks good maybe the product can be good or made better but there is to many people out there giving it a bad name plus cheap knock of vinyl wrappers are now giving wrapping bad names in places I stick to vinyl wrapping as its more secure and colours are better with a good gloss and will also protect your paint . Vinyl wrap will have a chance of pulling of your paint tho if the vehicle / panel has had a spray job , and no little scum bag can pick of the wrap as its always tucked round the panels they wouldnt try because they would most proberly think its painted Edited January 29, 2015 by mik3ysupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dippedcar Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I can't believe even the bad rep of liquidwrapz, uniquiquskinz & now Skinz Autimotive has made it through to the forum's, at least they're consistent Just wanted to add to this as can see it's a few months old now. Dipping has come on leaps and bounds in both quality and finish & with the introduction of colour flip/ chameleon, high gloss, metallic & petrol resistant coatings there really isn't any need for vinyl wrap at all these days (unless you're wanting graphics) The only issue the normal/ DIY users may encounter is in the UK, is that it's illegal for average joe public to use the really good sprayable plastidip. (due to tighter regulation on the thinners) Public can buy plastidip ready to spray buts it's very runny & you need to wait a long time between coats, you also need more coats. However, Reputable Plasti Dip specialists are able to use the USA Plasti Dip which you can apply very thick, short dry times and you only need about 6 coats to get a very peelable amount on there. The finish can be as smooth as real paint too if you've enough skill to run it through a conventional spray gun rather than the one's matt-pack etc sell. For the record to support the thinners regulation, matt-pack now sell "EU Plasti Dip" to everyone Or "USA Plasti Dip" to those who set up a trade account. If you're in the industry, that fact alone with us, is enough to gain you the trade status needed to buy the USA paint. So if you're near Leeds & you'd like to try some out, we're always happy to give half a litre out for people in the trade to test. Check out our FB page for pic's etc https://www.facebook.com/dippedcaruk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOSTA Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 This guy paid his trader fees!? ^ :/ lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 This guy paid his trader fees!? ^ :/ lol Ha ha ha I'm not even going to rip into his post, it won't be around for long lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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