cmillz1331 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I'm about to use plastidip on my grille. I just did my wheels with it last week and it was soooo easy. Hope the grille is the same way. good luck with yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgcue Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Nice OP..definitely on my to do list...I'll order some of the vinyl tonight when I get home from work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser64 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 For those of you that have used both the wrap and plasti dip which do you prefer? I can't decide on my chrome grill with the silver paint. Grill is the only chrome I have on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I have used both the wrap and and Plasti-dip. I used the wrap first, didn't really know the best way to apply it. So we just laid it on without using a hairdryer. We bought enough and got everything covered, but it was super pretty when you got up close to it. I didn't push the wrap into the indentions in the middle of the grill inserts. So when I drove bugs would hit it and split the wrap. In the end, I had a ton of holidays with silver showing through. I made the decision to take it off and Plasti-dip it. When I took the wrap off, it was a tough ordeal. It took about 40 mins or so to get the wrap off and it broke off in pieces. I will say this, no way the wrap is coming off on its own. When its on, its stays on. After we got it off, there was a ton of residue from the glue left on the inserts. Lots of scrubbing got that off. Then I dipped my grill, including my Ford emblem, chrome stripe above the headlights, and my wheels. It turned out really good and I am super happy with the finish. No cut or fold lines and an even finish. I put 4 coats on so it's nice and strong. I have put the car through the carwash and it has upheld like a champ. It has been great protection during this winter and on the Autobahn. I would absolutely recommend Plasti-dip over the wrap for three main reasons. 1) Application of Plasti-dip will be much easier than the wrap. 2) Removal of Plasti-dip is super easy, just peel it off. As long as your application is thick enough, it will come off smoothly. If your application is too thin, thats where it can get a little more difficult to get off. 3) Price. State-side, your looking at $~5-8 a can (obviously price will vary depending on where and when you buy). To Dip all your grill and wheels you will need between 5-7 cans to get about 4 coats on. Keep in mind that I plan to have more cans than I actually need. This is my opinion but I hope this helps your decision. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I forgot to mention. If you are running a Sport, then it would probably be best for you to use the wrap. Your black grill is already black gloss or metallic gloss, so a glossy finish from the wrap would probably look better. Applying the wrap to the top chrome strip is probably the easiest part of the instillation. You could also buy black Plasti-dip and then finish it off with Gloss Plasti-dip. They have that out there to give Plasti-dip a glossy finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser64 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Thanks Cellbine. No worries on the Sport thing I'm working with a SE with the stock black mat finish door handles and lower skirt and keyless entry on the silver paint so not looking for anything shiny, cant decide what I'd like to do with the chrome grill. I'll play with photo shop and see if I like the look. Thanks again for your info. Cruiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeDevil79 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Will be doing this as soon as I can on my '13 SEL, just the top chrome as I have a white grille from the appearance package. I have gloss black wheels so plastidip won't match right - so vinyl it is! I did a photoshop mockup and it looks good, even though it's just a black line across the white grille, it fits much better than the chrome. Would like to do the outer emblem chrome too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeZ06 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 If anyone wrapping it in vinyl is having a hard time laying it down correctly, just let me know which areas they are. I wrap cars and can post a video or two on here on how to wrap certain areas of our car. For the grille area, some of you might have a hard time laying down vinyl in the valleys(grooves) of the grill, as well the corners. If there's enough people that need help with it, I'll post a short vid. Just let me know in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 That's a good offer. I was trying to think of how to explain how to work with vinyl, but videos solve that. I'm a tard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Videos would be very helpful. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuszak Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I would greatly appreciate a video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser64 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'd watch it for sure. Please post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummptyhummpty Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 For those of you with a Sport, are you ordering the 5ft x 1ft kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingMike Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Smallest possible. Wayyyy more than enough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick51 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Sweet I'm gonna have to look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick51 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Sweet I'm gonna have to look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish R. Patel Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Great idea with the vinyl, it really does look almost identical to the Tuxedo black, will be ordering tonight. Dingo, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Edwards Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Because I'm being incredibly lazy right now, and being that I'm "working", can someone provide a link for the wrap? I've been researching plasti-dip vs wrap. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Because I'm being incredibly lazy right now, and being that I'm "working", can someone provide a link for the wrap? I've been researching plasti-dip vs wrap. Thanks! http://bit.ly/ZOehwn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish R. Patel Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 http://bit.ly/ZOehwn lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKingGibson Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Great idea. Plus I work for 3M. Keep buying our stuff boys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeDevil79 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) Will be doing this as soon as I can on my '13 SEL, just the top chrome as I have a white grille from the appearance package. I have gloss black wheels so plastidip won't match right - so vinyl it is! I did a photoshop mockup and it looks good, even though it's just a black line across the white grille, it fits much better than the chrome. Would like to do the outer emblem chrome too Finally got around to doing this now, used 3M Gloss Black to match the wheels. Went well until I got to the corners and then the round end pieces...! Will redo once I see how it lasts. More pics when I have time to take them, but I like it so far, only did the top chrome as its the Appearance Package body color grille You can also see my home made bumper plugs, using raw plugs, screws and plastic screw covers, cheap and effective! Edited April 10, 2013 by BeDevil79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Looks great! Did ya think about going with white vinyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeDevil79 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Looks great! Did ya think about going with white vinyl? Thanks fishx65, I'm glad I used the vinyl and not the Plasti-dip. I only wanted black - there's already a bit too much white on the front so black helps break it up and match the rest of the car which is all black and white; not quite storm trooped but getting there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkgroggy Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Well done, I think this looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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