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Old 08-31-2012, 03:15 PM   #16
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I'm curious if any of you guys have had a chance to paint your plastics using plasti-dip?
That may work pretty nicely. I'm TOTALLY sold on the product.
I did my car rims and while not a paint, it's extremely easy to apply, is unbelievably durable, easily repairable if scarred and totally reversable, if you get tired of it.
It stands up well against gravel, snow, sand and salt, as well.

Don't mean to hijack the thread but someone asked and others here are unfamiliar with the product.....

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Old 08-31-2012, 03:19 PM   #17
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Car looks awesome. Very aggressive. 8)

I'm not familiar with it, other than the cans we used to dip pliers handles into to get a cushioned surface. Will try it sometime.
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Old 08-31-2012, 03:22 PM   #18
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Car looks awesome. Very aggressive. 8)

I'm not familiar with it, other than the cans we used to dip pliers handles into to get a cushioned surface. Will try it sometime.
Spray can. Home Depot. About 6 bucks a can. Took a half a can per wheel, three coats each.
FAR cheaper than new rims! (in true Chinarider fashion!)
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Old 09-01-2012, 12:04 AM   #19
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Car looks awesome. Very aggressive. 8)

I'm not familiar with it, other than the cans we used to dip pliers handles into to get a cushioned surface. Will try it sometime.
Spray can. Home Depot. About 6 bucks a can. Took a half a can per wheel, three coats each.
FAR cheaper than new rims! (in true Chinarider fashion!)
The rims look great, 2LZ!

Plasti Dip comes in a nice range of colors!

http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

Plasti Dip is also widely sold by many retailers.

http://www.plastidip.com/diy_where_to_buy.php

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Old 09-01-2012, 01:42 PM   #20
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Didn't realize it is available in a spray bomb. That may become part of the China Rider's approved coating list!
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Old 09-03-2012, 09:27 PM   #21
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I'm very curious what the clear looks like; clear gloss, satin, or flat.


 
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Old 09-04-2012, 06:31 AM   #22
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Bike looks good. Black gloss krylon is awesome. Did some paint crack on the tip of the front fender. Happened to me when I re painted everything the other day, if so just use soap and water to clean thereafter stripping the paint. And yes gas will eat away at the paint I have a finger print next to my gas cap.


 
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Old 09-04-2012, 01:01 PM   #23
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Perhaps the Plasti Dip would be more fuel resistant, and a better choice for painting the gas tank shrouds. :idea:

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