Ostrichsak
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So you didn't tape off or do anything special with the door handles, huh? That and the mirror mounts were always what I wondered about doing a plastidip job on a Model S.
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DIY Carbon Red Plastidip on the '17 S
- Thread starter SnakeDoctorTD
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If you are spraying the handles alone (for example while doing a chrome delete), you can crack the doors open to keep the handles out and spray them. When I do my full car, I just leave them retracted and spray. I suppose you could unlock the car to get them to present and spray them as well. For me, it wasn't worth the effort, and I'm ok with them not being painted while extended. You will still need to put some vinyl on the inside of the handles to prevent peeling the "dip" from using the handles.
Mirrors are always a little tough to get good coverage on the side facing the car's body, and the surface that faces the rear between the mirror and the body. Hard to describe. You just have to try and angle the spray gun and get coverage as best you can. I still fail to get full coverage every car.
Jpandes
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Looks great! I really like the color. I just used matte Anthracite Hyperdip on my 21" Turbines. It was too easy. I just hope it lasts. Now, I don't have to clean the brake dust off the wheels anymore
If you cleaned properly, thoroughly, and applied enough product, it should hold up just fine. The problem is when you go in to get the tires changed/rotated. Chances are, they will mar up or lift the edges.Looks great! I really like the color. I just used matte Anthracite Hyperdip on my 21" Turbines. It was too easy. I just hope it lasts. Now, I don't have to clean the brake dust off the wheels anymore
love the color! What finish did you use with carbon red kit? The matte finish? I was thinking of going with the mid cost dip armour and then getting dip armour kit to protect from scratches and all.
I went with satin. It doesn't come off too satin honestly unless you add extra coats of just the clear by itself.
I am trying to mimic your look but i was told dip armour mid coat then dip armor kit is the way to go to protect from scratches and all. Have you considered dip armour? Unsure if mine wont look likes your with satin or matte finish but dip armor seems the way to go and you cant i been told use dip armour on matte or satin.
Also do you believe medium size for carbon pearl is enough for a model 3 given all glass top?
Ostrichsak
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Why bother with protecting the item whose primary purpose is to protect? By it's nature it's rubbery & will resist scratches & protect the paint. Don't over think it. Just spray the coats & be done. Touch ups are relatively easy.
I've never used Dip Armor, but seems like a good product with tradeoffs. It also seems to change the properties of "dip." Yes, it hardens it such that it's more resistant to scratches and chemicals/fuel, but it is not impervious to them. For example, in the DYC videos, it seems gas will still stain it, just not as badly, and only if you are Johnny on the Spot to wipe it up and flush it with water? It will make it more scratch resistant for sure. In exchange, I believe the peel-ability suffers. You have to sit it out in the sun to heat it up, and use isopropyl alcohol to get the thinner areas. I don't even know how touchups and repairs would go.
And I agree with Ostrichsak. One of the purposes of a wrap, is to change the color of the car, but also give it some added protection. In my opinion, it seems silly to pay more to make a temporary by design coating less temporary. Now if it were a negligible price difference, sure why not? As you can see from this thread, I don't keep the same color too long, so dip armor doesn't make sense for me at the additional cost. Not to mention, I've moved over to Raail's products.
If you like the satin look of dip armor, that can be achieved with more coats of clear for more of that "gloss-ish" look. Raail's AirWrap is also more satin by default.
The rule of thumb is always order if you are in doubt. More product laid down, just means an easier time with removal later. Also, if you finish up your final coat, and have a little left over, that's for repairs if you ever need them. But, to answer you question, yeah I think a medium kit should work. I think I ordered a medium kit for my S, so it should be enough for the 3.
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