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Old May 21, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Default Got bored with Plasti-Dip

As the title says, I had some Plasti-Dip lying around and got bored on my day off, and entertained myself...I'm thinking about getting something more durable/more permanent because I like the look!



 

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Old May 21, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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looks sweet man
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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You can buy Vinyl strips to make those stripes and they will be UV resistant where as Plasti-dip isn't. Not the stuff you buy in the store anyways.

At any rate, Looks great. Nice job!!
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Thanks guys! I plan on doing this with vinyl at some point...just have to buy some and get some more time. I'd like to make it a bit glossier than this though.
 
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Plasti-dip has that matte finish to it. Vinyl decals will as well to some degree. I think the matte finish matches the black trim perfectly. Make it shine and it'll make your trim look dull. By trim, I mean mirrors, cowl bezel, door handles..etc
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Yeah, I had vinyl stripes on my last truck. I didn't like those as much though. I don't mean super glossy like the paint or anything...I just mean a LITTLE bit more so it looks cleaner. I found some pre-cut ones that I could order...or I can get a sheet and cut them myself...I'll probably cut my own so they are the size I want. I should hopefully be doing it here soon. BTW, since I sprayed them on I think I gained about 20HP...!
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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looks good really. I like it but like DirtyDog said, get some vinyl
 
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I would like to do this in blue so if anyone has a link to where I can get some let me know. I've only seen this on one other truck before but the more I see it the more I like it!
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 08HEMI1500
I would like to do this in blue so if anyone has a link to where I can get some let me know. I've only seen this on one other truck before but the more I see it the more I like it!
http://elitelimit.com/2002_2008_Dodg...icker_Kit.html

Here you go. A little bit on the expensive side, but Elite-Limit is very good quality, very tough and scratch/cut/tear resistant. If anyone remembers my little v6 RC, that was the brand that made the bed stripes and hood stripes i put on there, very good but VERY hard to get off if you ever change your mind.
 

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Old May 22, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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lmao 20 hp. i love making fun of people with my friends for having like 40 stickers on their cars. id lvoe to do a vinyl stripe as well, thanks for the link!
 
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