Plastidip questions

Mr Ree · Post by **Mr Ree** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 9:09 am

Hi TS'ers

Im looking to Plastidip some items, and was wondering if any other members in Wellington already know of a good source to buy it from?

I see multiple vendors selling it on Trade Me, but if somebody local sells it, then I would prefer to just go and pick it up.

Also, I have read a few threads on forums where people have used it, but if anybody has any tips on the best methods, and cleaning products to use to apply it, Im all ears

Thanks for any input

metric · Post by **metric** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 9:21 am

Main thing ive heard is to get it on nice and thick, makes it easier to peal off.

Watched a few of the videos from this guy last night , as thinking of doing the wifes mazda 6 wagon........he has a typical pp gun buy the looks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvkq-qyY9aY

And you can get plastidip cleap coat also

steroidcontaskie · Post by **steroidcontaskie** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 9:29 am

Griffiths Equipment are the distributors in Auckland, maybe all of NZ, might be worth giving them a call to see if there is someone local that sells it. In my experience everywhere sells at the same price.

Getting it on thick and leaving a couple of inches around the area so you can peel it off easily worked for me. Also dont worry if it looks patchy when you put it on, it will dry even.

What part of the car are you planing on doing?

Cheers
Edward

Mr Ree · Post by **Mr Ree** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 9:41 am

Thanks for the responses, chaps.

I read last night that Griffiths are the NZ importers, but it seems there are no shortage of people selling it on the tard, so guessed lots of shops would have it too. Although I didnt see any at Bunnings/Repco/Sca a couple of weeks back when I was looking for paint for my intercooler.

Im definitely going to be applying multiple coats, so the end result is worth the time, money, and effort involved, and Im also going to be using their Glossifier product too, to finish the job off, as I cant stand Matte finishes on a cars exterior.

At this stage, Im just looking to do a set of wheels, but am also contemplating intake plenum/cam covers/compressor housing, although Im not 100% at this stage on the plenum as it might stop heat shedding ability.

Cheers

Stott69 · Post by **Stott69** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 10:47 am

Nick (Tsoob) @ Platnium wheels is stocking it.

iOnic · Post by **iOnic** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 11:24 am

There's a place in Lower Hutt that sells it but I can't remember the name/the road they're on. They sell o-rings and seals. May/may not be seal imports. Not much help but there are only 2-3 places that specifically do seals down there. Otherwise I think wr twigg stocks it too.

Edit: I think it was pacific seals on Cuba street. Give them a ring and ask.

Heylin · Post by **Heylin** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 11:49 am

Why plasti dip ?

I recently did a set of wheels on my legacy and eneded up going for ColourPak 1K Base and Clear Lacquer

Cost about $150 all up for everything (sandpaper, solvent degreaser, scotch brites, tape, masking cards, 2 cans base, 2 cans laquer, 1 primer.)

Super pleased with the results.

Plus you get to pick ANY colour you want.

iOnic · Post by **iOnic** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 11:53 am

Can you peel it off?

Mr Ree · Post by **Mr Ree** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:24 pm

This ^ is a major reason why I want to try it out.

Not to mention the amount of prep required for a good finish, is extremely little, compared to a traditional paint. That doesnt mean Im lazy, just far more confident of getting a finish that I wont be disappointed with, given Im super fussy.

Also, another one of the main reasons it appeals to me is that it all settles to a smooth layer, provided you keep your tip clean, whereas traditional paints can tend to look a bit patchy if done from a rattle can.

I just went to Repco/SCA, and Bunnings, and none of them carry the rattle packs in stock, although Bunnings did have an extremely small range of the non aerosol version, which is no help to me. They can all order them in though, at roughly the same price at TM, which is circa $30 a can.

Thanks again fellas

duddley · Post by **duddley** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:57 pm

Is it tough enough to use on mountain bike wheels?.

Mr Ree · Post by **Mr Ree** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 1:09 pm

From the reports I have read, if you spend enough time doing it properly, with multiple layers, then I cant see why not.

There are chaps who claim to still be running it two years after application on their track wheels, so if it can cope with the extreme temps and stone flicking that they would see on a track car, Im guessing a mountain bike wheel should be fine too

kim0663 · Post by **kim0663** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 6:32 pm

Heylin wrote:Why plasti dip ?

I recently did a set of wheels on my legacy and eneded up going for ColourPak 1K Base and Clear Lacquer

Cost about $150 all up for everything (sandpaper, solvent degreaser, scotch brites, tape, masking cards, 2 cans base, 2 cans laquer, 1 primer.)

Super pleased with the results.

Plus you get to pick ANY colour you want.

Pleased until you get chips in the paint. At least plastidip is easy to peel off and reapply :lol:

for nearly half the price and 1/10th of the time you probably spent on your wheels.

spoonza6 · Post by **spoonza6** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 6:35 pm

If you have one, try an Auto 1 store

That's where I get them from up here in Auckland...

Tip - if using rattle cans...use the whole can in one sitting...if you leave it then use it another day, it doesn't spray as good

ae86 · Post by **ae86** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 7:18 pm

buy it from nick and boys at North Shore toyota... they seem to have a pretty good price for it now... and being toyota boys they'll look after ya

JZCrazy · Post by **JZCrazy** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 7:29 pm

Have a look at issue 205 of NZ Performance Car (the latest issue) page 94 and 95, Weekend Workshop. Gives tips on using Plasti Dip for painting wheels.
Useful.

Mr Ree · Post by **Mr Ree** » Wed Dec 04, 2013 10:24 pm

Thanks guys.

I just ordered 3 cans of black, one can of red, and one can of glossifier, and a trigger spraying thingymajiggy.

Ill be sure to document my progress, and post up my results when theyre done

Total was $157 + $13 shipping, but I will still need to buy some oil and grease remover so another $20 or so.

Either way, if I can get my wheels looking fairly good, I will be happy with having only spent $200 on them compared to $150 a wheel for the shop to do it.

Also, they are track wheels so its not like they have to be show car perfect, I would just like them to look the part.

Bling · Post by **Bling** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:31 pm

Remember to report back with results, pics even better. Have a few things I wouldn't mind doing.

ee904age · Post by **ee904age** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:26 pm

Good price, just checked online as we have an account with Griffiths, and the lowest I could do it while still making an acceptable margin is $156.26 inc GST plus freight. You've been looked after.

Mr Ree · Post by **Mr Ree** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:55 pm

Bling wrote:Remember to report back with results, pics even better. Have a few things I wouldn't mind doing.

Mr Ree wrote:Ill be sure to document my progress, and post up my results when theyre done

ee904age wrote:Good price, just checked online as we have an account with Griffiths, and the lowest I could do it while still making an acceptable margin is $156.26 inc GST plus freight. You've been looked after.

Yes, I thought it was a pretty sharp deal compared to everything else out there. Only a few dollars a can but that makes a difference when buying 5 cans.

I really do hope I bought enough to do an even job, it would suck to start running out just as the gravy stroke approaches :-/

Mr Ree · Post by **Mr Ree** » Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:26 am

Woohoo

A big box was just delivered with lots of cans inside it...cant wait for this wet weather to $&#$% off so I can get busy with this wonder product

Toyspeed

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