Scrubmonk
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- Mar 11, 2011
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- Location
- Mildura, Vic
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- VS Executive S2 V8
Like many people, I have seen the Plasti Dip Youtube clips - and when a local shop had it on special, I decided to give it a go.
I had an SS Inductions Cold Air Intake to put on my VS V8 Commodore, it is the CAI was for a V6, but I had recently installed thermo fans which meant I could make the larger V6 CAI fit.
My components - after a quick wash
The Plastic Dip products - Black, Gunmetal Grey, Metalizer and Glossifier.
I also got some anti-slap mat backing from Clark Rubber - for the Carbon Fibre effect.
Two coats of the black, allowing about 15-30mins between coats to flash off.
The hardest bit is wrapping the mesh around the components and getting a tight fit. Beware using any tape to hold the mesh down at this point because it will lift the base cost straight off when you go to remove it. I sprayed the gunmetal grey over the mesh, then the metalizer.
Let it dry and remove the mesh.
Add 2 coats of the Glossifier.
Before and after shots. I had to also remove the front engine cover and cut away part of the throttle cable mount to make enough room for the V6 CAI.
I know it's not perfect, or to everyone's taste. But I just enjoyed having a bit of a play around with the Plasti Dip.
A few words of caution:
- I went too hard with the gunmetal grey and metalizer - If I did it again I would definitely use a lighter touch.
- When you screw into Plasti Dip coated items, the coating will grab and twist around the screw, pulling it off - always use a washer. (This is evident in one of my pics on the install.)
I am now thinking what else to Plasti Dip, maybe interior bits next time. Good Luck - Scrubmonk
I had an SS Inductions Cold Air Intake to put on my VS V8 Commodore, it is the CAI was for a V6, but I had recently installed thermo fans which meant I could make the larger V6 CAI fit.
My components - after a quick wash
The Plastic Dip products - Black, Gunmetal Grey, Metalizer and Glossifier.
I also got some anti-slap mat backing from Clark Rubber - for the Carbon Fibre effect.
Two coats of the black, allowing about 15-30mins between coats to flash off.
The hardest bit is wrapping the mesh around the components and getting a tight fit. Beware using any tape to hold the mesh down at this point because it will lift the base cost straight off when you go to remove it. I sprayed the gunmetal grey over the mesh, then the metalizer.
Let it dry and remove the mesh.
Add 2 coats of the Glossifier.
Before and after shots. I had to also remove the front engine cover and cut away part of the throttle cable mount to make enough room for the V6 CAI.
I know it's not perfect, or to everyone's taste. But I just enjoyed having a bit of a play around with the Plasti Dip.
A few words of caution:
- I went too hard with the gunmetal grey and metalizer - If I did it again I would definitely use a lighter touch.
- When you screw into Plasti Dip coated items, the coating will grab and twist around the screw, pulling it off - always use a washer. (This is evident in one of my pics on the install.)
I am now thinking what else to Plasti Dip, maybe interior bits next time. Good Luck - Scrubmonk