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Concept car with colored plastidip

Started by steve142857, October 23, 2013, 02:26:43 PM

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steve142857

Hi guys!

I was at the track the other day and a company named Edgeautosport.ca was there with a new Jeep and an R* that were all painted with colored plastidip. The results were impressing!
I will meet with them tomorrow and discuss about the possibility of painting my whole car. Since plastidip is more than often matte colors, I kind lean towards leaving the roof and other accent in tuxedo black (like I did with my 2010 when I wrapped it in blue).

Since plastidip is 1/3 of the cost of wrapping and it also can be removed without damaging the paint under, I figured it could be interesting to dare. Also, in order to minimize financial risks, I will see the possibility of being sponsored again.

I like the orange or lime green with black accents. Or I could go more conservative with a matte silver (with is actually grey) with orange accent.

What do you guys think? Any suggestions on a color theme? (including rims, calipers and decals)...

Thanks!
2010 blue wrapped SHO 12.09 at 117.9mph - SOLD
2013 SHO PP 12.08 at 113.83mph...
Alky control, LMS tuned, custom exhaust, LMS catted downpipes, H&R springs, Tstat170, 3bar map, Airaid

crash712us

I know they are doing some pretty amazing stuff with plastidip now. As for color schemes I am not very imaginative like that.

2011 tuxedo black non pp, LMS stage 5, Corsa cat back, LMS down pipes, Airaid, Alky control meth injection, Megan Racing coil overs, EBC rotor&pads, Mobsteel grill, 2013 trans cooler. 403whp 417wtq 12.25 @ 110

SoCalSHO

I have seen quite a few cars during my day here that were dipped, they look really cool. No suggestions for you though.
Robert
2010 Met White
GH tuned, 3 Bar, upgraded turbos, 91 Oct
K&N drop-in or airaid, Corsa Cat-back
1/8 Mile 8.380@83.42MPH

steve142857

I went to see Edgeautosports in person and these guys are amazing. It is actually a subsidary company of Edge International and they have among other places a shop in California.
So, we discussed the possibility of a sponsorship and they are interested. That agreed, we discussed about colors and plastidip has evoluated a lot and they can do much more than the matte black in can.
So far, we have agreed that we should keep the roof in black and most of the hood in black. The rest of the car would be the new brushed aluminum plastidip smooth finish. My wheels would be painted with real paint metallic black.
Finally, still to be confirmed, but we would give it some punch with callipers, twin turbo decals and another decal of Edgeautosports.ca vertical in the rear window in... Purple.
I think it would look amazing and unique.
I am very excited with this project and these guys seem very sharp and commited.
The best is that next summer, they are willing to redo all the car with a different concept and they love that I drag race for publicity.
More to come... ;)
2010 blue wrapped SHO 12.09 at 117.9mph - SOLD
2013 SHO PP 12.08 at 113.83mph...
Alky control, LMS tuned, custom exhaust, LMS catted downpipes, H&R springs, Tstat170, 3bar map, Airaid

DJE624

Cool Steve!  Can't wait to see the "finished" product.

steve142857

UPDATE:
So tomorrow, the aesthetic mods start! It should be done in three steps with one week between each step:
1) Tuxedo black painted OEM 20'' wheels
2) Metallic Matte Red plastidip on all the car except roof, maybe a portion of the hood and black accents left in tuxedo black.
3) Black out all chrome with plastidip matte black.

Here is the color that we will try to get:

2010 blue wrapped SHO 12.09 at 117.9mph - SOLD
2013 SHO PP 12.08 at 113.83mph...
Alky control, LMS tuned, custom exhaust, LMS catted downpipes, H&R springs, Tstat170, 3bar map, Airaid

DJE624


bigmoneycloser

Wow !!!
Can't wait to see this!


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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

steve142857

Here is the red pigment that will be used for the metallic look in the paint:
2010 blue wrapped SHO 12.09 at 117.9mph - SOLD
2013 SHO PP 12.08 at 113.83mph...
Alky control, LMS tuned, custom exhaust, LMS catted downpipes, H&R springs, Tstat170, 3bar map, Airaid

steve142857

Here is an example of the finish but in merlot red (metallic matte). I want a sportier more flashy red like above:
2010 blue wrapped SHO 12.09 at 117.9mph - SOLD
2013 SHO PP 12.08 at 113.83mph...
Alky control, LMS tuned, custom exhaust, LMS catted downpipes, H&R springs, Tstat170, 3bar map, Airaid

steve142857

I could have chosen blue too, but wanted something different since my 2010 has been wrapped in metallic matte blue.
Once this new one will be completed, I may be submitting my car for ROTM again and hopefully others will join me this time ; )
2010 blue wrapped SHO 12.09 at 117.9mph - SOLD
2013 SHO PP 12.08 at 113.83mph...
Alky control, LMS tuned, custom exhaust, LMS catted downpipes, H&R springs, Tstat170, 3bar map, Airaid

bigmoneycloser

Can I ask the cost to plastidip entire car?


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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

SHOdded

Either red would be :thumb: with me, Steve.  Looks just as good as 3M film, at least on my PC.
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!

donky4444

That sounds awesome.  I can't wait to see the finished product.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

TouchOfEvil

2014 XSport