Dip it?

Tonka329 · 01-02-2013, 10:27 AM

I plan on using Durabak on my cart. They have different colors! Dip will last longer if you prep surface right?

abieex · 01-02-2013, 10:59 AM

Tonka, I'm still looking into the dip process but I don't think I would use anything without some sort of prep work and cleaning. I'm going to look at the Durabak product you mention although the Dip It site lists some interesting colors and a gloss finish as well.

Tonka329 · 01-02-2013, 03:25 PM

I like the Durabak because I will be building an off road cart and don't want to worry about scratches on it... I guess whatever is the best for the owner and the look they are trying to get!

abieex · 01-02-2013, 05:37 PM

1 More Toy, There are videos of them doing complete cars! Check out youtube and you'll see it.

xobon · 01-18-2013, 02:32 PM

I have used the spray on plasti-dip on my old sun faded shifter, and dash. So far it looks really nice, and seem durable enough. The one time I messed up and scratched it, i easily repaired with just one squirt over the scratch, ya cant even tell where i did it.

I am seriously considering trying it on my cart body, or top when the weather gets better.

madscientistmike · 01-18-2013, 03:29 PM

I've got a kit coming to do the body of my 2006 txt. Firebelly orange will be the color I'm going to do... Look it up but wear some sunglasses first lol

I've got 14" tempest wheels and all black accessories like black seats, top, brush guard, and powder coated diamond plate.

Pics to come as it comes together

abieex · 01-18-2013, 03:40 PM

Madscientist, make sure you take a lot of pics and pass on any tips you learn. Are you planning to use the glosserizer?

madscientistmike · 01-18-2013, 03:54 PM

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Are you planning to use the glosserizer

No I like the matte look so i wont be using it. My cart is a summer campground cruiser so i'll probably be switching up colors every winter for fun and to keep me busy until summertime comes again

Todd Dolfi · 01-18-2013, 04:04 PM

I used the spray on on the hand rails on wife's G1 and yes prep work is everything..

smp258 · 01-18-2013, 05:24 PM

What are you doing to prep it? When I use it I just make sure the object is really clean and spray a couple coats on.

When i think prepping something for paint i think sanding, filling, etc. But in the case of PlastiDip, that would defeat the purpose, which is when you get tired of it you just peel it off and it looks like it did before it was dipped.

01-02-2013, 10:27 AM	#11
Tonka329 Smoov az a gravy sammich Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Limestone, Illinois Posts: 3,462	Re: Dip it? I plan on using Durabak on my cart. They have different colors! Dip will last longer if you prep surface right?

01-02-2013, 10:59 AM	#12
abieex Gone Loco Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Posts: 722	Re: Dip it? Tonka, I'm still looking into the dip process but I don't think I would use anything without some sort of prep work and cleaning. I'm going to look at the Durabak product you mention although the Dip It site lists some interesting colors and a gloss finish as well.

01-02-2013, 03:25 PM	#13
Tonka329 Smoov az a gravy sammich Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Limestone, Illinois Posts: 3,462	Re: Dip it? I like the Durabak because I will be building an off road cart and don't want to worry about scratches on it... I guess whatever is the best for the owner and the look they are trying to get!

01-02-2013, 05:37 PM	#14
abieex Gone Loco Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Posts: 722	Re: Dip it? 1 More Toy, There are videos of them doing complete cars! Check out youtube and you'll see it.

01-18-2013, 02:32 PM	#15
xobon Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington KY area Posts: 36	Re: Dip it? I have used the spray on plasti-dip on my old sun faded shifter, and dash. So far it looks really nice, and seem durable enough. The one time I messed up and scratched it, i easily repaired with just one squirt over the scratch, ya cant even tell where i did it. I am seriously considering trying it on my cart body, or top when the weather gets better.

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01-18-2013, 03:29 PM	#16
madscientistmike Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 64	Re: Dip it? I've got a kit coming to do the body of my 2006 txt. Firebelly orange will be the color I'm going to do... Look it up but wear some sunglasses first lol I've got 14" tempest wheels and all black accessories like black seats, top, brush guard, and powder coated diamond plate. Pics to come as it comes together

01-18-2013, 03:40 PM	#17
abieex Gone Loco Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Posts: 722	Re: Dip it? Madscientist, make sure you take a lot of pics and pass on any tips you learn. Are you planning to use the glosserizer?

01-18-2013, 04:04 PM	#19
Todd Dolfi Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Dip it? I used the spray on on the hand rails on wife's G1 and yes prep work is everything..

01-18-2013, 05:24 PM	#20
smp258 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sedalia, MO Posts: 9	Re: Dip it? What are you doing to prep it? When I use it I just make sure the object is really clean and spray a couple coats on. When i think prepping something for paint i think sanding, filling, etc. But in the case of PlastiDip, that would defeat the purpose, which is when you get tired of it you just peel it off and it looks like it did before it was dipped.