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Roach · 02-04-2013, 01:40 PM

Whatda y'all think about plastidip?

Honestly I hate the look of any matte colored paints.

But...I hate the look of a rusted, messed up painted hood even more.

So I plastidipped my hood, and I'm going to do the roof next.

In the long run, I want to get the whole car painted a green again, but I'm thinking about getting the hood, roof, and trunk in black. But clearcoated gloss. So really it's just temporary.

Thoughts?

The White Falcon · 02-04-2013, 01:50 PM

If it looks better than rotted/faded clearcoat, go for it!

04 SEL · 02-04-2013, 02:14 PM

I don't think it looks bad at all. Performix makes a product called Glossifier for the plastidip. Might want to check it out

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Roach · 02-04-2013, 04:37 PM

I heard of something to that effect, but I wonder if you can still peel it off.

Something about sanding off the rubber plastidip scares me lmao.

04 SEL · 02-04-2013, 04:56 PM

Sure you can! It won't penetrate the rubber (heh heh) so it won't affectr the bond between the original plastidip and paint.

2001 SES · 02-04-2013, 05:25 PM

Off topic here but is that your sho in the back ground? I wanna see some pics of that thing!

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Roach · 02-04-2013, 06:18 PM

2001 SES · 02-04-2013, 06:20 PM

Nice, I can't wait to get mine going.
*now back to the scheduled topic*

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Dschinghis Kahn · 02-05-2013, 08:47 AM

That SHO is beautiful! That plastidip hood actually looks like a really quality flat/satin paint job.

Though I've heard plastidip won't survive a car wash.

Roach · 02-05-2013, 08:51 AM

I never use automated car washes, so that's no problem.

02-04-2013, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Roach Senior Member Member Number: 32683 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord, NC Chapter: Southeast Drives: 2000 Model SE, Vulcan V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 928 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	Plasidip Whatda y'all think about plastidip? Honestly I hate the look of any matte colored paints. But...I hate the look of a rusted, messed up painted hood even more. So I plastidipped my hood, and I'm going to do the roof next. In the long run, I want to get the whole car painted a green again, but I'm thinking about getting the hood, roof, and trunk in black. But clearcoated gloss. So really it's just temporary. Thoughts? __________________ Facebook \| Desktops "I'm sure there must have been a time You did not consume my mind But I still swear I don't remember" 2000 Taurus SE "Lady Hearse" 1995 Taurus SHO "Organ Donor" 1996 Thunderbird LX "Jade Phoenix"

02-04-2013, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
The White Falcon Seriously Senior Member Member Number: 51308 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Thatcher, AZ Chapter: West Coast Drives: 2003 SES Deluxe in Spruce Green Metallic. Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,089 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	If it looks better than rotted/faded clearcoat, go for it! __________________ Bradley. *Holly*: 2003 Ford Taurus SES Deluxe, built in Chicago on 11/08/2002. Duratec 24V DOHC, with Luxury and Convenience Package, moonroof, CD changer, and XM Radio. Mods: "Amazing" Stock Audio paired with Pioneer speakers, woodgrain interior, tinted taillights.

02-04-2013, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
04 SEL Taking Care of Business Member Number: 40467 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western Massachusetts Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2004 SEL Duratec Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,595 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	Plasidip I don't think it looks bad at all. Performix makes a product called Glossifier for the plastidip. Might want to check it out Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App __________________ Ben 2004 SEL, 60k miles, Vibrant White. 35% Tint, K&N Panel filter, Sylvania XtraVisions, Duralast CMAX, Remote Start, 4x Infinity Reference 6832cf, JVC KW-R800BT

02-04-2013, 04:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Roach Senior Member Member Number: 32683 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord, NC Chapter: Southeast Drives: 2000 Model SE, Vulcan V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 928 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	I heard of something to that effect, but I wonder if you can still peel it off. Something about sanding off the rubber plastidip scares me lmao. __________________ Facebook \| Desktops "I'm sure there must have been a time You did not consume my mind But I still swear I don't remember" 2000 Taurus SE "Lady Hearse" 1995 Taurus SHO "Organ Donor" 1996 Thunderbird LX "Jade Phoenix"

02-04-2013, 04:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
04 SEL Taking Care of Business Member Number: 40467 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western Massachusetts Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2004 SEL Duratec Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,595 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	Sure you can! It won't penetrate the rubber (heh heh) so it won't affectr the bond between the original plastidip and paint. __________________ Ben 2004 SEL, 60k miles, Vibrant White. 35% Tint, K&N Panel filter, Sylvania XtraVisions, Duralast CMAX, Remote Start, 4x Infinity Reference 6832cf, JVC KW-R800BT

02-04-2013, 05:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
2001 SES Senior Member Member Number: 47183 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Syracuse NY Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2007 Crown Victoria P71 Visit: My Garage Posts: 861 Trader Score: 2 reviews Rep Power: 3	Plasidip Off topic here but is that your sho in the back ground? I wanna see some pics of that thing! Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App __________________ Josh 2007 Crown Vic P71 2001 SES Harvest Gold - Sold 1995 SHO Red - Sold The ex-official bad ass bulls of Central New York

02-04-2013, 06:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Roach Senior Member Member Number: 32683 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord, NC Chapter: Southeast Drives: 2000 Model SE, Vulcan V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 928 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	__________________ Facebook \| Desktops "I'm sure there must have been a time You did not consume my mind But I still swear I don't remember" 2000 Taurus SE "Lady Hearse" 1995 Taurus SHO "Organ Donor" 1996 Thunderbird LX "Jade Phoenix"

02-04-2013, 06:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
2001 SES Senior Member Member Number: 47183 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Syracuse NY Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2007 Crown Victoria P71 Visit: My Garage Posts: 861 Trader Score: 2 reviews Rep Power: 3	Plasidip Nice, I can't wait to get mine going. now back to the scheduled topic Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App __________________ Josh 2007 Crown Vic P71 2001 SES Harvest Gold - Sold 1995 SHO Red - Sold The ex-official bad ass bulls of Central New York

02-05-2013, 08:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dschinghis Kahn Moderpony Member Number: 7950 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2004 Taurus SES, pulled around by a vulcan Visit: My Garage Posts: 968 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	That SHO is beautiful! That plastidip hood actually looks like a really quality flat/satin paint job. Though I've heard plastidip won't survive a car wash. __________________

02-05-2013, 08:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
Roach Senior Member Member Number: 32683 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord, NC Chapter: Southeast Drives: 2000 Model SE, Vulcan V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 928 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	I never use automated car washes, so that's no problem. __________________ Facebook \| Desktops "I'm sure there must have been a time You did not consume my mind But I still swear I don't remember" 2000 Taurus SE "Lady Hearse" 1995 Taurus SHO "Organ Donor" 1996 Thunderbird LX "Jade Phoenix"

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