Paint report: Plastidip

FastDoc · 10-23-2013, 09:52 PM

It's OK.

I wanted a glossy/OEM type finish and I'm disappointed with the Plastidip because it leaves a satin finish.

I used the blue color on my YZ's OEM blue plastic. It is a near exact match for the Yamaha blue. It's just not glossy.

It does not cover scratches as well as I thought it would.

Do you guys know when colored plastic gets those light spots where it flexes? That was the main wear on my plastic and the Plastidip did a remarkably mediocre job of hiding those areas. Even after 4-5 coats they are still visible, although minimally.

The paint looks bad when you apply it. You apply it MUCH heavier than spray paint, and it goes on much lighter in color than it dries. It also goes on with prominent orange peeling, although that 'tightens up' and smooths out perfectly when it dries.

It took a full can to do one side of all the plastic (except tank) of the YZ.

I may leave it on, or I may peel it off. I just put brand new factory plastic on the YZ so this was an experiment mostly. It cost me an hour and $10. LOL! No biggie ;-)

10-23-2013, 09:52 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Paint report: Plastidip It's OK. I wanted a glossy/OEM type finish and I'm disappointed with the Plastidip because it leaves a satin finish. I used the blue color on my YZ's OEM blue plastic. It is a near exact match for the Yamaha blue. It's just not glossy. It does not cover scratches as well as I thought it would. Do you guys know when colored plastic gets those light spots where it flexes? That was the main wear on my plastic and the Plastidip did a remarkably mediocre job of hiding those areas. Even after 4-5 coats they are still visible, although minimally. The paint looks bad when you apply it. You apply it MUCH heavier than spray paint, and it goes on much lighter in color than it dries. It also goes on with prominent orange peeling, although that 'tightens up' and smooths out perfectly when it dries. It took a full can to do one side of all the plastic (except tank) of the YZ. I may leave it on, or I may peel it off. I just put brand new factory plastic on the YZ so this was an experiment mostly. It cost me an hour and $10. LOL! No biggie ;-) __________________ Happy to serve.
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