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[Muncher]

Has anyone experimented with Plasti Dip on their VX?

I've been reading about it and it looks like it might be quite handy for a number of things. In particular I am thinking windscreen surrounds and wheels, either to protect them from harsh brake deposits (RS14s have knackered the finish on both sets of my wheels) and to change the colour.

It's a rubberised plastic coating which can be applied onto any surface with no preparation. It appears to give a very good, idiot proof finish and is quite hard wearing. However, it peels off in great big chunks leaving no residue if you want to get rid of it.

[Seb.F]

Sounds interesting. Might take a quick look when I get back.

[VXT Tim]

Does sound interesting. I'd like to know if it could withstand a rub from a sponge.

[Muncher]

It's only £15 per can and comes in all different colours, even a clear finish. I think it would be pretty good for protecting your wheels from brake dust.

[Muncher]

Does sound interesting.
I'd like to know if it could withstand a rub from a sponge.

It will withstand a pressure washer unless you're really agressive with it. From reading a few forums people were posting back a year after applying it saying it was still looking fine.

[astravxr]

Very interesting. So is it hard to remove the stuff? Would it damage the wheels. Thinking about spraying a mad colour untill my new wheels get here

Edited by astravxr, 14 July 2011 - 12:15 PM.

[astravxr]

Only 9 quid here http://www.plastidip...ow&pid=PDL-0009

Wonder how many cans you'd need for 4 wheels

[Muncher]

Very interesting. So is it hard to remove the stuff? Would it damage the wheels. Thinking about spraying a mad colour untill my new wheels get here

Looks like you could pull it off pretty easily in a few minutes.

[techieboy]

Easier to just avoid Pagid's, I'd have thought. The CL RC5+ residue seems to come straight off with a pressure washer, no matter how long it's been sat there.

[Muncher]

Only 9 quid here http://www.plastidip...ow&pid=PDL-0009

Wonder how many cans you'd need for 4 wheels

Plus £5 delivery. I would have thought 2 cans would be sufficient but I haven't checked.

[Muncher]

Easier to just avoid Pagid's, I'd have thought. The CL RC5+ residue seems to come straight off with a pressure washer, no matter how long it's been sat there.

Yeah I will swap to the CL5s when I need to but I have plenty of meat left on mine at the moment.

[slindborg]

Easier to just avoid Pagid's, I'd have thought. The CL RC5+ residue seems to come straight off with a pressure washer, no matter how long it's been sat there.

I'll let you know how a proper test of that goes

[techieboy]

Easier to just avoid Pagid's, I'd have thought. The CL RC5+ residue seems to come straight off with a pressure washer, no matter how long it's been sat there.

I'll let you know how a proper test of that goes

All bets are off when it comes to you. Leaving the dust on for three years is not a fair test - I'm talking more like 3-6 months. Plus you've got French wheels, so who knows what they're made of.

[astravxr]

This has got me thinking... could probs use this stuff on the dash strip?

[haggi961]

I have used it and i can say that i think it is crap as it starting to peel now.

[slindborg]

Easier to just avoid Pagid's, I'd have thought. The CL RC5+ residue seems to come straight off with a pressure washer, no matter how long it's been sat there.

I'll let you know how a proper test of that goes

All bets are off when it comes to you. Leaving the dust on for three years is not a fair test - I'm talking more like 3-6 months. Plus you've got French wheels, so who knows what they're made of.

They seem to take kerbing well



Wonder if this rubber spray could make for an alternative to condoms

[VXT Tim]

Easier to just avoid Pagid's, I'd have thought. The CL RC5+ residue seems to come straight off with a pressure washer, no matter how long it's been sat there.

I'll let you know how a proper test of that goes

All bets are off when it comes to you. Leaving the dust on for three years is not a fair test - I'm talking more like 3-6 months. Plus you've got French wheels, so who knows what they're made of.

Cheese, although my wife swears she's not hit any kerbs!!
The marks say otherwise.

[Craig S]

Plus £5 delivery. I would have thought 2 cans would be sufficient but I haven't checked.

3 Cans according to another forum.

[Muncher]

I have used it and i can say that i think it is crap as it starting to peel now.

What did you use it on and how thick did you spray it?

[haggi961]

I have used it and i can say that i think it is crap as it starting to peel now.

What did you use it on and how thick did you spray it?

I sprayed the radiator housing on the vx which looked good for a while but now is starting to bubble up so if you want to do small repairs you cant as you cant sand the stuff or even peel a bit as it all starts to lift. You can try it and maybe get a better result but i wont be using it again thats for sure.