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Blacked out center portion of the front bumper

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by SquallLHeart, Apr 5, 2012.

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  1. Redcap32

    Redcap32 Junior Member

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    I was wondering if anyone had any experience with using Plasti Dip on a car. Would it be easy to use to black out the center of the front bumpers. I watched some videos at dipyourcar.com was wondering what you'll thought, it would be easier for me never done vinyl before.
     
    #41 Redcap32, Apr 29, 2012
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    these look real nice! thanks for the photos!
     
    #42 theprius, Apr 29, 2012
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    I used plasti-dip... very easy.

    Kept bumper on, taped everything off, 4-5 coats, carefully separated tape/plasti-dip with a utility knife, done

    I'll take/post pics later
     
    #43 Whispaz, May 1, 2012
  4. SquallLHeart

    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

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    glad to have started a trend.. lol.
     
    #44 SquallLHeart, May 1, 2012
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    Hi guys, just sharing to all. Since mine is black, i try to blacked out with Dry Carbon Sticker. Cost me 10 bucks!!
     

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  6. SquallLHeart

    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

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    looks good!
     
    #46 SquallLHeart, May 13, 2012
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    The dry carbon looks good on the black cars.
     
    #47 Redcap32, May 27, 2012
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    I might do this to my super white car. Looks dope dude!
     
    #48 Flipnotiq, Jun 13, 2012
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    looks good guys, im going to do this on my white one when i get it.
     
    #49 Gcoop, Jun 15, 2012
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    Where can I buy it?
     
    #50 DKTVAV, Jun 15, 2012
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    thou you say there are imperfections i think it looks great and will be following your example, do you know if there will be a problem with fading as time goes on due to exposer to the elements?
     
    #51 estebinbin, Aug 16, 2012
  12. SquallLHeart

    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

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    there's probably a slight chance if the vinyl was removed and the other paint fades... however... i can only imagine A LONG time to the elements and years of UV exposure to make a noticeable difference.
     
    #52 SquallLHeart, Aug 23, 2012
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    The Carbon fiber gets my vote....that looks great!
     
    #53 SILVERCwSUN, Aug 24, 2012
  14. estebinbin

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    i would love to know how you applied it so well even thou you mention that there are imperfections.. i tried vinyl wrapping just the center portion of the front bumper and failed miserably. i had trouble with the indentation area of the bumper where the vinyl didn't want to conform and remained as a bubble.. any words of advise on this...
     
    #54 estebinbin, Oct 5, 2012
  15. SquallLHeart

    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

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    quality of vinyl plays a major factor from over the years i've messed around with vinyl wraps and designs.

    i used the 3M 1080 series which not only does not need a wet-application (which I'm actually used to).. but the vinyl has a good amount of flexibility that allows it to conform and stretch around bumps and corners. also, you want to have a heat gun in your arsenal.. good vinyl can heal itself with a little application of heat... so if there are any creases or for some reason the adhesive is sticking to itself and a little bit hard to pull apart.. heat will fix all that up.

    as with anything else, there are still limits. the vinyl might be able to stretch, but it can still only stretch out so much. better vinyl materials for this application will obviously have a higher limit and be a lot more forgiving.
     
    #55 SquallLHeart, Oct 9, 2012
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