rsto Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 So I just bought my first can of plasti dip to black out the edge emblem on the back and also some other things. What i'm trying to figure out is if I can use it in place of a rear bumper protector? I've looked on here quite a bit and found out people were using the one for the scion and theres also the actual edge badged one from ford, Im finding these for around $50. Im just wondering if anyone has tried to do this and if so, was it worth it? Im thinking it could be used instead and it may look better and sleeker but have never done anything with plasti dip so not too sure. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I'm sure it will provide some protection. I don't know how long it will last. If you want any kind of protection like an actual bumper protector, it will probably take a lot of coats. Because PD is so cheap, it is worth a try. Try applying 10 coats or so, that should only be about 1 bottle for how large the area is you want to apply it to. If it doesn't work out, you are only out ~$6 and you can turn around and buy the actual protector. The nice thing about PD is that it peels right off, if you do it right. Good luck. If you actually do this, post some pics so we can see how it turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Maybe use bubble wrap on the final coat to make a textured imprint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsto Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Im not wanting something too thick, just to protect from minor scratches, since I play softball and golf, Im thinking to spray some down so if I do happen to hit it than I dont scratch paint, Im pretty good about lifting up and than out since I used to have a truck and had to lift over the tailgate. Im definitely getting the edge badging blacked out thursday and if i decide to do the bumper ill post pics. I was kinda thinking the same thing you said cellbine, since its only $6 it cant hurt to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabang Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 The only issue with PD is in light coats, you can rub a hole in it with enough pressure, which is why Cellbine recommended so many coats. It will definitely protect against chips, but you'd probably have to remove and reapply it every so often if you're rubbing softball bags and dinging it with your golf bag constantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Also, the less coats you put on, the harder it will be to peel off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabang Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Also, the less coats you put on, the harder it will be to peel off. Hence the rubbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsto Posted September 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Did the edge logo on thursday, came out ok, put 2 coats on and when peeling the excess a little came off in the corner of the "d" so next day off im gonna peel it all off and go again, this time with at least 3 coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsto Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Just in case anyone was wondering, I tried to coat the back lip on the bumper in pd in hopes it would come out ok, and with no luck it didnt. I peeled back the tape after spraying 7 coats on and it looked bad, and in a few spots the line didnt come out good at all, tape didnt peel off cleanly at all, so I tore it all off and its back to silver. I taped off just at the break when the bumper starts to drop off and follow that line across the whole back, all the way up to the tail lights on the side. it just looked bad in my opinion. Just thought i'd update this in case anyone was interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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