Help with my bra
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superman3043
Senior Member
Nice title 
I seem to recall a member (kevinpt or something like that) that used clear plastidip to matte his chrome emblems. I figure it would have the same "matting" effect on your paint as well.
If you just want added protection, 3M makes a clear film. You can order it in pre-cut pieces here. They're a tad on the expensive side. I've been wanting to order a set for my headlights for a while now. I think I saw them on Weathertechs website.
You can also just buy rolls of the film cheaper and cut to fit.
I know it doesn't really answer your question... Just an alternative to consider. I don't really know about the clear plastidip. I know that the black plastidip I had on my front end held up pretty well. Just not sure how finish would look with clear sprayed over top of it. Also, there is a lot of work involved with plastidipping a front end. Though it might not be as involved as painting. You've still got to mask, spray, cure, layer, unmask, yatta yatta... With a clear film, you should just have to clean it, lay it down and trim. Just some food for thought. Hope it helps.
I seem to recall a member (kevinpt or something like that) that used clear plastidip to matte his chrome emblems. I figure it would have the same "matting" effect on your paint as well.
If you just want added protection, 3M makes a clear film. You can order it in pre-cut pieces here. They're a tad on the expensive side. I've been wanting to order a set for my headlights for a while now. I think I saw them on Weathertechs website.
You can also just buy rolls of the film cheaper and cut to fit.
I know it doesn't really answer your question... Just an alternative to consider. I don't really know about the clear plastidip. I know that the black plastidip I had on my front end held up pretty well. Just not sure how finish would look with clear sprayed over top of it. Also, there is a lot of work involved with plastidipping a front end. Though it might not be as involved as painting. You've still got to mask, spray, cure, layer, unmask, yatta yatta... With a clear film, you should just have to clean it, lay it down and trim. Just some food for thought. Hope it helps.
Antman
Elite Member
I gotta disagree about plastidip being a lot of work. I painted most of my hood and it only took about 15 minutes. Here's a link:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/92013-antmans-thread-33.html#post1172729
Just mask off the area and spray it, easy peasy. When it starts to chip, peel it off!
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/92013-antmans-thread-33.html#post1172729
Just mask off the area and spray it, easy peasy. When it starts to chip, peel it off!
superman3043
Senior Member
Yeah, like I said. It's definitely easier than painting, but not as easy as laying a sticker down... To me anyway.
When I did mine, I masked.. which sucks. Sprayed several coats, allowing proper cure time in between coats... time consuming. Then peeled away the tape... Which is fun, until you have issues like you did with the plasti-dip coming up with the tape (I think we've all experienced this). Then it makes you want to throw something. That's all I was saying.
When I did mine, I masked.. which sucks. Sprayed several coats, allowing proper cure time in between coats... time consuming. Then peeled away the tape... Which is fun, until you have issues like you did with the plasti-dip coming up with the tape (I think we've all experienced this). Then it makes you want to throw something. That's all I was saying.
kevinpt
Senior Member
Clear would work just fine as a bra on a car. The only thing about the clear is its not as strong as the other colors. I did some of my emblems in the cold and it didn't like it. Have to wait an hour or two before I could peel it off the paint. I don't know if I have a picture on my thread of before peeling but it would look good and only a little bit matte looking. I would say go for it but do it somewhere worm. It does like cold weather. I think the fact that its clear makes it thinner and harder to peal in one pieceNice title
I seem to recall a member (kevinpt or something like that) that used clear plastidip to matte his chrome emblems. I figure it would have the same "matting" effect on your paint as well.
If you just want added protection, 3M makes a clear film. You can order it in pre-cut pieces here. They're a tad on the expensive side. I've been wanting to order a set for my headlights for a while now. I think I saw them on Weathertechs website.
You can also just buy rolls of the film cheaper and cut to fit.
I know it doesn't really answer your question... Just an alternative to consider. I don't really know about the clear plastidip. I know that the black plastidip I had on my front end held up pretty well. Just not sure how finish would look with clear sprayed over top of it. Also, there is a lot of work involved with plastidipping a front end. Though it might not be as involved as painting. You've still got to mask, spray, cure, layer, unmask, yatta yatta... With a clear film, you should just have to clean it, lay it down and trim. Just some food for thought. Hope it helps.
Mytoy4
New member
Thanks for the input. Sorry for the disappointment about the 'bra' 
I had looked into this a few months ago. My main concern was that it doesn't cover the areas that I need most, which was the grille. Now that I've done my grille it's not as big of a deal, but I still want the grille frame to be protected. It seems that's what gets hit the most. +
This is what I was thinking as well. Mask off and spray in the areas I want it.
It's just so much cheaper than the 3M.
Good point. It's getting pretty cold here anyways, so If I attempted it I'd be in the shop or I'd wait for spring.
Nice title
If you just want added protection, 3M makes a clear film. You can order it in pre-cut pieces here. They're a tad on the expensive side. I've been wanting to order a set for my headlights for a while now. I think I saw them on Weathertechs website.
I had looked into this a few months ago. My main concern was that it doesn't cover the areas that I need most, which was the grille. Now that I've done my grille it's not as big of a deal, but I still want the grille frame to be protected. It seems that's what gets hit the most. +
This is what I was thinking as well. Mask off and spray in the areas I want it.
It's just so much cheaper than the 3M.
Good point. It's getting pretty cold here anyways, so If I attempted it I'd be in the shop or I'd wait for spring.
Mytoy4
New member
Missed this. This is a great idea as well. Cutting might be a PITA, but it's cheap enough if you mess up, just try again.
kevinpt
Senior Member
here are some pictures from when i did the emblem. with the cold weather the plasti dip will stay wet longer and it might actually make it so you can have a crisp line and not have to rush as much to get the layers down before it dries. i would test it on something first and see if you can get a good line when peeling the tape. i would do it to my 4runner but i dont have the time right now. plasti dip can be a lot of fun.
this would not come off so i waited about an hour or 2 and then peeled it off
this would not come off so i waited about an hour or 2 and then peeled it off
