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Started by SwampRat, March 17, 2014, 11:55:58 PM

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SwampRat

Matte Gray Plasti Dipping my SHO ...




2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

dalum

"Stealth"

I actually thought about doing this just for the winter months
2013 Non-PP SHO

Joleat

I'll be picking up some Plasti Dip tomorrow. As I mentioned in my build thread, I'm not quite ready to commit to wrapping or painting the trim, so I want to test Plasti Dip first. In my research, I've found a ton of uses for Plasti Dip. Many users have had great success with dipping wheels. If I can find some locally, I'll be dipping mine in anthracite with a couple coats of the glossifier. I love the optional 20's on my MKS, but I can't handle the polished look. I'm hoping the anthracite will tickle my fancy. If so, I'll wait for the dip to start wearing and I'll have them powder coated in a similar color.
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SwampRat

Quote from: SwampRat on March 17, 2014, 11:55:58 PM
Matte Gray Plasti Dipping my SHO ...






Been reading about it .... time consuming part is prep , taping everything off .
about 5 gallons and or four  or five coats .
2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

BiGMaC

There are some pics here of one that someone did entirely... It looks awesome... Sorry I can't find it quickly.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

SwampRat

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Quote from: BiGMaC on March 18, 2014, 12:08:58 AM
There are some pics here of one that someone did entirely... It looks awesome... Sorry I can't find it quickly.


Steve142857

His old SHO  ,  cant find his 13 ... bronze finish plastipped.

2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

BiGMaC

Quote from: SwampRat on March 18, 2014, 12:18:36 AM
Quote from: BiGMaC on March 18, 2014, 12:08:58 AM
There are some pics here of one that someone did entirely... It looks awesome... Sorry I can't find it quickly.


Steve142857

His old SHO  ,  cant find his 13 ... bronze finish plastipped.



Here's Steve's, that's the one i was looking for... several other good pics and a lot of info on the process.
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=1344.msg20625#msg20625

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

SHOdded

So what made you want the matte look, SR?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

bigmoneycloser

I love the matte look!!
I decided I was going to wrap or dip my truck if I get bored with color.
I'm thinking most likely not for at least two more years...
2014 Explorer Sport 401A
22x10.5 Vossen CVT- powder coated Matte Graphite
Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 285/35/22
H & R lowering springs/LMS 93 high boost/AirAid CAI/170* thermostat/3 Bar Map Sensor/Full LED interior /HID head and fog lights/weather tech digital floor mats/SharkFin antena/custom Billet foot pedals/Wilwood big brake kit/ LMS-Corsa CatBack Exhaust/LMS Catted Downpipes

EcoPowerParts

Just remember somebody can peel it off your car when it's sitting. People love to do that around here to plastidipped cars. :)
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thatsmrgimp2u

That is exactly why I have started looking at wrap film instead of dip.

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2011 ISM SHO;  SCT X3 (Unleashed), Airaid Intake, PPE Downpipes, Magnaflow Mufflers and X-pipe with Vibrant resonators, 170 Thermostat, H&R Springs, RX CSS
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SHOdded

Quote from: 4DRHTRD on March 18, 2014, 08:44:46 AM
Just remember somebody can peel it off your car when it's sitting. People love to do that around here to plastidipped cars. :)
I didn't know that the Vandals were the home team in AZ???
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

TSS

I would do Vinal as well.  I have a fair amount of experience with dip (trim/rims/clear dip for winter protection on the hood, etc...I like it...but if you want a whole car done, Vinal IMO.
2010 Steel Blue Metallic MKS Ecoboost: LME 3-Bar Tuned; tint; 20" Factory rims Permachromed

2017 Summit White Buick Envision Premium AWD 2.0 Turbo
2017 Silver Cadillac XTS V-Sport Platinum  3.6 Twin Turbo; LME tuned.

yowen

Quote from: Joleat on March 18, 2014, 12:00:34 AM
I'll be picking up some Plasti Dip tomorrow. As I mentioned in my build thread, I'm not quite ready to commit to wrapping or painting the trim, so I want to test Plasti Dip first. In my research, I've found a ton of uses for Plasti Dip. Many users have had great success with dipping wheels. If I can find some locally, I'll be dipping mine in anthracite with a couple coats of the glossifier. I love the optional 20's on my MKS, but I can't handle the polished look. I'm hoping the anthracite will tickle my fancy. If so, I'll wait for the dip to start wearing and I'll have them powder coated in a similar color.

I plan on trying the same thing on my SHO this summer.
2010 Taurus SHO, Tuxedo Black
Awaiting Installation: Catless Downpipes, LMS Tune, 3Bar Map Sensor

BiGMaC

Quote from: TSS on March 18, 2014, 10:29:12 AM
I would do Vinal as well.  I have a fair amount of experience with dip (trim/rims/clear dip for winter protection on the hood, etc...I like it...but if you want a whole car done, Vinal IMO.

I agree TSS... and Mike's admonition noted too... But I will say that the plastidip allows experimentation that's easy to remove and economical without the need for special tools and can look pretty cool.  That said Next to paint I also prefer a wrap to change or customize a car finish without painting

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock