Plasti Dip Problems - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SuperJimmyK · 08-13-2013, 10:43 PM

Back in June when the Man of Steel movie came out I dipped my car superman themed.

I laid down 4 coats of the blue then I laid the carbon fiber pattern down and did two heavy coats of blaze blue. After that all dried I taped off the shield and put down 3 coats of blaze yellow and then used a darker yellow over that to complete the carbon fiber look again in yellow. Then finished taping the S and sprayed 3 heavy coats of red on top of everything.

A week after I had dipped my car I was involved in a flooding and I seized my engine. Insurance covered all expenses but it took about 2 months to get back to me. All that time the car sat in the sun not moving. Anyway I peeled the car today. . .

It looks like the red bled thought staining my paint. Has anyone else experienced this or have any ideas on what I can do to remove it. Scrubbing with soap and water does nothing, neither does a pressure wash

mikeTee · 08-13-2013, 10:45 PM

I'm guessing the red paint you used wasn't plastidip?

SuperJimmyK · 08-13-2013, 10:48 PM

All plasti dip. Light blue gallons, blaze blue on top of that, the blaze yellow and plasti dip red for the shield.

mikeTee · 08-13-2013, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperJimmyK

All plasti dip. Light blue gallons, blaze blue on top of that, the blaze yellow and plasti dip red for the shield.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ynMrKFZJHI"]How to remove Plasti Dip that's too thin - Dip Dissolver - YouTube[/ame]

Try "Dip Dissolver". If you're pressed on time, Goo Gone may work as well.

Flat Black VW · 08-13-2013, 10:52 PM

I have no idea how to get that off, and I would probably cry if it were my car. Unfortunately right now I can't help but laugh when I look at those pictures.

Good Luck.

Krazy · 08-13-2013, 10:54 PM

Maybe the only way is to sand it or new Hood?

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Wes · 08-13-2013, 11:04 PM

Oh wow that sucks.. maybe try buffing it with some cutting compound or polish? Good luck

DAEMANO · 08-13-2013, 11:08 PM

Like the above posters said, just use polish or other paint restoration compounds. It should come out. Alternatively you can just re-dip your hood white for a funky look.

husker741 · 08-13-2013, 11:21 PM

Just showed this thread to a buddy of mine who works for a local company that Plasti Dips cars. He said...

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A good buffing or some rubbing compound. I would even just try a good cleaner wax by hand first

Hope that helps.

SuperJimmyK · 08-13-2013, 11:25 PM

I an not upset about it, and have dipped many other vehicles before without a problem. This is something new though and just wanted to get some input on what everyone thought. I have every intention of dipping it again but might not be doing any decals or extras until I figure out if this was a one time thing or something the clear coat of this car does when dipped. I almost like the ghosted look of the symbol.
I will try the polishing compound and what not tomorrow and see if that helps, thanks for the quick responses.

Freeze2196 · 08-14-2013, 01:53 AM

Does the surface feel raised at all ? try some WD40

cdo221 · 08-14-2013, 02:44 AM

Just wanted to say that the super man dip was pretty sick looking! Anyway, I would get in contact with someone at https://www.dipyourcar.com/home.php

They might have some suggestions for you if using some rubbing compound doesn't work. I would also try a bit of rubbing alcohol (70% isopropanol) to see if it would come out - I've had good success with rubbing alcohol at getting gunk off the car. Also nail polish remover (acetone) - just don't leave it on your car's paint too long and remember to wash off the acetone afterwards.

Also, you can take it to a reputable, professional detailer/restorer. It's really unlikely the dip went through the clear coat, at most it was partially absorbed by the clear coat I think. A professional should be able to take care if it.

If all else fails... new carbon fiber hood or vinyl wrap it black!

It would look great on white

IgnitionGundam · 08-14-2013, 02:48 AM

Hakuna Montana?

dori. · 08-14-2013, 02:54 AM

rub some kryptonite on it

08-13-2013, 10:43 PM	#1
SuperJimmyK Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Multi colored Scion FR-S Location: Montana Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Plasti Dip Problems Back in June when the Man of Steel movie came out I dipped my car superman themed. I laid down 4 coats of the blue then I laid the carbon fiber pattern down and did two heavy coats of blaze blue. After that all dried I taped off the shield and put down 3 coats of blaze yellow and then used a darker yellow over that to complete the carbon fiber look again in yellow. Then finished taping the S and sprayed 3 heavy coats of red on top of everything. A week after I had dipped my car I was involved in a flooding and I seized my engine. Insurance covered all expenses but it took about 2 months to get back to me. All that time the car sat in the sun not moving. Anyway I peeled the car today. . . It looks like the red bled thought staining my paint. Has anyone else experienced this or have any ideas on what I can do to remove it. Scrubbing with soap and water does nothing, neither does a pressure wash

08-13-2013, 10:45 PM	#2
mikeTee Yup. Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: MT Subaru BRZ '13 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 236 Thanks: 93 Thanked 97 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm guessing the red paint you used wasn't plastidip? __________________

08-14-2013, 02:48 AM	#13
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08-14-2013, 02:54 AM	#14
dori. Señor Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: white BRZ 6MT Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 1,554 Thanks: 740 Thanked 374 Times in 248 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	rub some kryptonite on it __________________ twitter \| instagram \| #nicetwins tumblr photoblog

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08-13-2013, 10:48 PM	#3
SuperJimmyK Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Multi colored Scion FR-S Location: Montana Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	All plasti dip. Light blue gallons, blaze blue on top of that, the blaze yellow and plasti dip red for the shield.

08-13-2013, 10:52 PM	#5
Flat Black VW Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: NOVA Posts: 894 Thanks: 227 Thanked 343 Times in 202 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I have no idea how to get that off, and I would probably cry if it were my car. Unfortunately right now I can't help but laugh when I look at those pictures. Good Luck.

08-13-2013, 10:54 PM	#6
Krazy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: FR-s Location: CA Posts: 242 Thanks: 90 Thanked 30 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Maybe the only way is to sand it or new Hood? Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

08-13-2013, 11:04 PM	#7
Wes Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JRSC'd Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 868 Thanked 436 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Oh wow that sucks.. maybe try buffing it with some cutting compound or polish? Good luck

08-13-2013, 11:25 PM	#10
SuperJimmyK Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Multi colored Scion FR-S Location: Montana Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I an not upset about it, and have dipped many other vehicles before without a problem. This is something new though and just wanted to get some input on what everyone thought. I have every intention of dipping it again but might not be doing any decals or extras until I figure out if this was a one time thing or something the clear coat of this car does when dipped. I almost like the ghosted look of the symbol. I will try the polishing compound and what not tomorrow and see if that helps, thanks for the quick responses.

08-14-2013, 01:53 AM	#11
Freeze2196 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Ohio Posts: 69 Thanks: 14 Thanked 39 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Does the surface feel raised at all ? try some WD40

08-14-2013, 02:44 AM	#12
cdo221 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S, 2015 RS 1.0 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 532 Thanks: 285 Thanked 174 Times in 110 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just wanted to say that the super man dip was pretty sick looking! Anyway, I would get in contact with someone at https://www.dipyourcar.com/home.php They might have some suggestions for you if using some rubbing compound doesn't work. I would also try a bit of rubbing alcohol (70% isopropanol) to see if it would come out - I've had good success with rubbing alcohol at getting gunk off the car. Also nail polish remover (acetone) - just don't leave it on your car's paint too long and remember to wash off the acetone afterwards. Also, you can take it to a reputable, professional detailer/restorer. It's really unlikely the dip went through the clear coat, at most it was partially absorbed by the clear coat I think. A professional should be able to take care if it. If all else fails... new carbon fiber hood or vinyl wrap it black! It would look great on white

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