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Plasti-dip Paint Job


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So my buddy just got this clean zero rust lowered 95 Ranger 2.3/5spd to replace his 02 lowered ranger that was wrecked. Well that truck was in the process of being painted single stage flat black. We heard about using spray plasti-dip to paint emblems and bumpers and such so why not paint a whole truck? It peels right off without damaging the stock paint. Anyway, Im done rambling. Here's some pictures of the job. It came out amazing. The plasti-dip is self leveling too. Took about 10 cans.


Prepping.


First pass.






Starting to dry in spots.




5 hours later, completed project. Came out beautifully.







Here's the rear in the light. It came out so even.



To sum it up, we got a great flat black, durable, reverseable paint job that has the same sheen and look as single stage flat black. An 80 dollar or so paint job that looks like a 500 dollar job. It definately helps that we have experience painting cars. But these rattle cans of plasti-dip are amazing. Thoughts?
 


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I'm impressed-
 

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Pretty amazing! I would like to see some more pictures though. How bout taking some in the sunlight and a few close ups? Bet you had some sore fingers after spraying that whole truck!


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Thanks! Ill try to get some better shots of it next time I see it. Like I said if we ever wanna go back to the stock red you just peel it right off. The best part is, its durable enough to leave it on the truck without any problems.
 

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that looks great.. we need more pics, in a good sunny open area
 

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WHY DO I KEEP BUYING DODGES?!?!?
How durable is it if it peels off so easily? I've considered using that stuff to make my fender flares and other trim black instead of grey, but the wheel wells will obviously have gravel and such kicked up at them, but I'm wondering what salt and stuff from winter would do if it managed to get between it and the sheetmetal...
 

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it'll be interesting to see how it holds up, looks good for now though
 

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How durable is it if it peels off so easily? I've considered using that stuff to make my fender flares and other trim black instead of grey, but the wheel wells will obviously have gravel and such kicked up at them, but I'm wondering what salt and stuff from winter would do if it managed to get between it and the sheetmetal...
i've seen some videos of it on youtube and it seems to stick pretty well... when you peel it off it kinda reminds me of a doctor pulling off latex gloves, except sticks a lot better. it won't come off in one giant sheet, more like how a sticker peels off (rips and tears) but it doesn't leave a residue behind...
 

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I would be interested to see how that stuff fairs after driving down a gravel road. Been thinking about doing it to my stock wheels until I get new ones, and with it being reversible makes it more appealing.
 

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Hmm, that looks pretty good. Cool idea.
 

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Well, the thicker you lay it on the more durable it is. We only put about 2-3 coats on our truck. For off road use id put like 5-6.
 

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Wow, I never thought of this. It would be great for a cheap beater.
 

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Doesn't really look like you scuffed it at all.
 

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the point is that you dont scuff it at all...once you peel it off it allows the underlying paint to remain untouched.
 

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So its meant to be temporary?
 

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