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

[Syaoran]

The point of dipping is to not have to sand. Don't mean to sound condescending but don't tell me you sanded the whole car o.O

[rave2n]

The point of dipping is to not have to sand. Don't mean to sound condescending but don't tell me you sanded the whole car o.O

There were so many places where the clear was chipping off in large pieces, and showing bubbles under.

There was no option but to sand it down. I didn't take it to the metal, just a nice smooth surface.

Not to mention the tons of primer and bondo applications before myself that had to be somewhat fixed on the rear areas.

Only took me 2 hours to sand it =P