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SuperJimmyK 08-13-2013 11:43 PM

Plasti Dip Problems
 
Back in June when the Man of Steel movie came out I dipped my car superman themed.
http://i.imgur.com/mWTguO8.jpg
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.
http://imgur.com/GOF4CbF.jpg
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. . .
http://imgur.com/ud7GNdo.jpg
http://imgur.com/VRCTXZv.jpg
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 11:45 PM

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

SuperJimmyK 08-13-2013 11:48 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 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperJimmyK (Post 1139182)
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 11:52 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 11:54 PM

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

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Wes 08-14-2013 12:04 AM

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

DAEMANO 08-14-2013 12:08 AM

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 08-14-2013 12:21 AM

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

Quote:

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

SuperJimmyK 08-14-2013 12:25 AM

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 02:53 AM

Does the surface feel raised at all ? try some WD40

cdo221 08-14-2013 03:44 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! :party0030: It would look great on white

IgnitionGundam 08-14-2013 03:48 AM

Hakuna Montana? :lol:

dori. 08-14-2013 03:54 AM

rub some kryptonite on it


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