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Old 08-18-2016, 09:39 AM
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didnt really do it for looks but i do like it.
i park in the driveway and the reflection from the wheels kept burning up my grass lol

anyway i did a black base, with the graphite metalizer on top.



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That looks fantastic! Swing by and do mine lol. How much for everything and what product did you use?
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i bought a kit from dipyourcar.com and it around $50
i got way more than i needed as well, they gave me 4 black and 3 of the metalizer and i think i used 2 of each.
dip release as well, you put that on your tires and it peals off easy, that way you dont have to mask them off.

tip i have is make sure your last coat is pretty heavy. that helps give it a smooth finish.

oh i did one coat of the metalizer over the center caps, they stuck out to much without it.
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Did you have the back center caps or the chrome?
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black.
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How does the metalizer look, have any close-ups?
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Originally Posted by Mike The Canadian
How does the metalizer look, have any close-ups?

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Damn, I gotta do this. It looks great.
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Originally Posted by blkchevyz
Looks good
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thanks. depending on how well it stays on i might use permanent paint next time.
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Thanks - looks like the mettalizer does a reasonable job of making plasti-dip look less flat
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man i like those alcoas
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Originally Posted by Mike The Canadian
Thanks - looks like the mettalizer does a reasonable job of making plasti-dip look less flat
yeah its pretty much a clear coat with metal flake and a graphite tint.



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