Plastidip Whole Car Options

[rave2n]

Alright folks...I got a wild hair, and need to address it.

I want to plastidip the whole red GT.

There are a few reasons for such.

1. The current paint is horrible and ugly as sin with clear chipping off everywhere.
2. I will be swapping over black doors..and obviouslly I'd like the colors to match atleast some!
3. After seeing a couple done online, it doesn't look half bad, and would look better than what I have now.
4. Easy removal for when the swap is done, and the whole car will be professionally painted then.
5. I have a bunch of exterior bits I want to put on, but cannot because of the current red paint situation, this will have them all one color until it comes time to paint correctly.

According to calculations I should be needing about 25 cans. The paint is "flat" black..I'd call it more of a semi-gloss. There should be approx 5-6 coats depending on which panel is being painted. Will be done in stages to avoid uneven layers.

Lets hear thoughts on why and why nots please.

Did I mention I hate red, and love black cars?

This post has been edited by rave2n: May 8, 2012 - 12:04 PM

[cheela]

this don't look too bad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7uT4dTMUEA

[rave2n]

this don't look too bad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7uT4dTMUEA

Yea looks great.

Going to be doing the same method soon, just grabbing my own wagner, and some thinner. No need for a "special" sprayer.

Most likly I'll take off the rattle canned dip, do a general sanding of the whole vehicle, and just spray away.

With the new residence I'm not stuck under trees, and working in a sand lot. So I have alot more room for a more professional looking spray. Plus the wagner is cheaper overall verses buying the cans seperatly, also less work for better results.

I'm thinking 2 weeks I'll tackle it.

[Zaluss]

this don't look too bad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7uT4dTMUEA

Yea looks great.

Going to be doing the same method soon, just grabbing my own wagner, and some thinner. No need for a "special" sprayer.

Most likly I'll take off the rattle canned dip, do a general sanding of the whole vehicle, and just spray away.

With the new residence I'm not stuck under trees, and working in a sand lot. So I have alot more room for a more professional looking spray. Plus the wagner is cheaper overall verses buying the cans seperatly, also less work for better results.

I'm thinking 2 weeks I'll tackle it.

Can't wait to see it. The sprayer is not really that "special" per say. Its the same sprayer as wagner double duty except the motor isn't attached to the gun rather its seperate via 20ft of hose. Makes it easier to control the gun without the weight of the sprayer.