DIY Chrome Delete with Plasti Dip

[hdAge]

KFORE, Plastidip is a good solution but does not last long and specifically is not susceptible to weather conditions, fortunately you have it on a EV car else it is also not gasoline resistant. I would recommend Autoflex next time, its a much higher grade product designed for professional use. Check out my current X5 pics, I had the entire car's exterior paint changed from White, been close to 8 months and is holding great so far. I have my Model3 delivery in Q4 and am planning to delete the chrome via Autoflex.

 

[KFORE]

That looks really awesome! Do you apply it the same way as Plasti Dip?

 

[juanmedina]

I done that before and I will last years. I wash my car with an electric pressure washer and it is still intact.

 

[Chris Fox]

Unfortunately you cant buy autoflex in Canada

 

[juanmedina]

Unfortunately you cant buy autoflex in Canada

for chrome delete plasti dip is perfect it will last years if it is install properly. I had on wheels as well for few years as well without issues, chips or anything.

 

[DiamondHands]

@hdAge - the Autoflex looks absolutely gorgeous.

 

[hdAge]

That looks really awesome! Do you apply it the same way as Plasti Dip?

Its pretty much the same way as plastidip, just that they recommend to paint in a well contained environment, so I had it done by a authorized Autoflex dealer here in socal.

 

[hdAge]

@hdAge - the Autoflex looks absolutely gorgeous.

Thanks and it looks better in person . I was skeptic initially but wanted to give it a try and dont regret at all.

 

[hdAge]

Unfortunately you cant buy autoflex in Canada

Try this, I searched in BC area and found some dealers.
DipYourCar - World Famous Peelable Auto Paint

 

[DiamondHands]

Thanks and it looks better in person . I was skeptic initially but wanted to give it a try and dont regret at all.

Do you have Xpel or some other clear protective wrap over the Autoflex?

 

[hdAge]

Do you have Xpel or some other clear protective wrap over the Autoflex?

No I dont, but have 15 coats of autoflex paint. I'm planning to add Autoflex Sprayshield (equivalent of PPF) to Model3 when it arrives.

 

[HankLloydRight]

I just had my second Model S Autoflexed. I love this product. See: Dipped again! This time Deep Sea Blue + Blueberry Juice in Autoflex Satin

Also, I have XPEL under the Autoflex on the hood, fenders and mirrors. You wouldn't want to put XPEL on top of AF, but you can put it under. If you want to peel the AF with XPEL on top, you'd be removing both layers, wasting the XPEL install.

With XPEL underneath, you can peel the AF leaving the XPEL intact for the next dipping.

 

[SlicedBr3ad]

KFORE, Plastidip is a good solution but does not last long and specifically is not susceptible to weather conditions, fortunately you have it on a EV car else it is also not gasoline resistant. I would recommend Autoflex next time, its a much higher grade product designed for professional use. Check out my current X5 pics, I had the entire car's exterior paint changed from White, been close to 8 months and is holding great so far. I have my Model3 delivery in Q4 and am planning to delete the chrome via Autoflex.

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could you share links to the one you used?

 

[SlicedBr3ad]

Let me know if you have any questions! I'd be happy to answer anything and help people save a ton of money on this. Also, if you've done this yourself, any updates on how well it holds up?

could you share information on the various materials and tools you used? cost if no directly link with help how to find it? you did an amazing job!

 

[Rebew]

Very nice job! Turned out great.

 

[hdAge]

could you share links to the one you used?

I used the color "Rare Jade Pearl" Rare Jade Car Kit. Also I added KP Watermelon juice concentrate (Watermelon Juice Additive - Juices - Liquid Tints - Pigments ) + Emerald Green Microflakes ( Emerald Green Micro Flakes )

 

[hdAge]

Also, I have XPEL under the Autoflex on the hood, fenders and mirrors. You wouldn't want to put XPEL on top of AF, but you can put it under. If you want to peel the AF with XPEL on top, you'd be removing both layers, wasting the XPEL install.

With XPEL underneath, you can peel the AF leaving the XPEL intact for the next dipping.

@HankLloydRight Your Model S looks great, like the matte finish (or satin) blue.

Btw, I'm not sure in the point of having XPEL under the Autoflex, isnt the whole point of XPEL to protect your exterior paint and autoflex is already doing that (protecting your OEM paint) anyway? At some point in time if you want to peel Autoflex, then you can add XPEL only if you chose to keep the OEM paint. On the other hand if you decide to autoflex again with a different color the XPEL will again be of no use.

 

[HankLloydRight]

Btw, I'm not sure in the point of having XPEL under the Autoflex, isnt the whole point of XPEL to protect your exterior paint and autoflex is already doing that (protecting your OEM paint) anyway? At some point in time if you want to peel Autoflex, then you can add XPEL only if you chose to keep the OEM paint. On the other hand if you decide to autoflex again with a different color the XPEL will again be of no use.

Two things.. first, I bought the car used and it already had the XPEL on the hood, fenders, and mirrors. I surely wasn't going to remove it for the Autoflex.

Second, XPEL is 4 to 8 times thicker than Autoflex, and offers much greater protection from road debris and other hazards. XPEL is 8.5 mils and AF can be between 1.2 and 2.4 mils depending on application. XPEL Ultimate Plus can also be "self healing" from minor scratches and damage.

My car was side-swiped in a parking lot last year, and deeply scraped up the XPEL on the front bumper (see below). Autoflex alone would not have survived that kind of damage and likely the factory paint also would have been damaged. I would have had to peel and repaint (factory) and re-dip (AF) the bumper.

With the XPEL, I just got some standard auto scratch remover and a cloth, and buffed out 95% of the scratches before putting on the Autoflex. You could barely tell it was there and the factory paint remains unaffected.

So yes, AF does provide good original paint protection, but nothing like XPEL or the other film based PPF products. And the XPEL still offers the same protection underneath the Autoflex. AF just ads a tiny bit more.

 

[azentropy]

Looks great. I really want to chrome delete mine, but haven't even been able to get the windows tinted until some parts come in to fix my door trim (will be 2 months tomorrow).

 

[GOVA]

Hawt. Really good job.

Why they still use chrome on any car is beyond me.