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Plasti Dip arrived this morning Weather forecast is rain for 3 days - possibly Sunday pm clearing, will have to be patient
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That's why I didn't voteMarlon wrote:That could be trickyStigJ wrote:Black looks best with the hardtop on. Red looks best with roof off.....
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I think that black would definitely be the way to go
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Could be a market for clip-on pillar covers....idej_jedi wrote:Interchangeable pillars?Marlon wrote:That could be trickyStigJ wrote:Black looks best with the hardtop on. Red looks best with roof off.....
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That's why I voted red, because the hardtop is off more than it's on CollinStigJ wrote:That's why I didn't voteMarlon wrote:That could be trickyStigJ wrote:Black looks best with the hardtop on. Red looks best with roof off.....
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Rain delayed Fred, but I'm going for it - will post pics when donefirebobby wrote:That's why I voted red, because the hardtop is off more than it's on CollinStigJ wrote:That's why I didn't voteMarlon wrote:
That could be tricky
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Another wet and windy day here - hasn't stopped raining since the Plasti Dip arrived
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Isn't there a local free parking garage you could use? You'd only need a couple of hours for 3 -4 coats + drying intervals.Marlon wrote:Another wet and windy day here - hasn't stopped raining since the Plasti Dip arrived
I use one down the road from me in Vleuterweide under a shopping precinct, Have used it many a time during crappy weather. the cops have caught me on occasion but being this is Holland, they're pretty laid back, usually have a chat and then they toddle off after advising me not to drop any oil on the floor or leave anything behind.
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nice idea Chris - looks like it works for you over there, but here in Preston there's no such thing as free parking - especially covered parking. Will just have to be patient and wait for SpringChris_D wrote:Isn't there a local free parking garage you could use? You'd only need a couple of hours for 3 -4 coats + drying intervals.Marlon wrote:Another wet and windy day here - hasn't stopped raining since the Plasti Dip arrived
I use one down the road from me in Vleuterweide under a shopping precinct, Have used it many a time during crappy weather. the cops have caught me on occasion but being this is Holland, they're pretty laid back, usually have a chat and then they toddle off after advising me not to drop any oil on the floor or leave anything behind.
Last used for tweaking the hardtop before xmas...
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black looks awesome
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first dry still day so got on with it:
6 coats later:
Not sure how long this will last - edges needed touching up, this stuff wants to peel doesn't it!
Anyway I can see how it goes and if I decide to keep it black I may do it over again but with undercoat and normal spray paint.
The hardtop is coming off later so I will see how it looks with the top down - will add some pics tomorrow.
6 coats later:
Not sure how long this will last - edges needed touching up, this stuff wants to peel doesn't it!
Anyway I can see how it goes and if I decide to keep it black I may do it over again but with undercoat and normal spray paint.
The hardtop is coming off later so I will see how it looks with the top down - will add some pics tomorrow.
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Looks OK Collin, but I still prefer the red
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It appears to have a very matt finish and a glossy top coat would match the roof better, the right choice though.
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I've just read Taz's post on page 1 - maybe me but I think I understand
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Matt black roof would match Or just go for a matt side on the roof, with a gloss middle.
Pastidip is normally matt finish but glossifier would shine it up. I'm surprised you are having lifting problems, Marlon. When I've used it, it sticks well including edges (although I used the stuff from frost.co.uk rather than Pastidip)
Pastidip is normally matt finish but glossifier would shine it up. I'm surprised you are having lifting problems, Marlon. When I've used it, it sticks well including edges (although I used the stuff from frost.co.uk rather than Pastidip)
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Sorry Colin but I think you should of wrapped it
Don't like the Matt finish. Although the overall look is great, it just needs to be gloss
Just looked again and without the roof it might be ok.
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Don't like the Matt finish. Although the overall look is great, it just needs to be gloss
Just looked again and without the roof it might be ok.
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