Will plasti-dip hold up through automated car washes? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

swift996 · 06-03-2014, 08:45 AM

I was just curious. I'm looking to use some on a different car to eliminate chrome trim (black it out). Wondering if it will hold up through automated car washes? I've never used the product before.

jonzhuxD · 06-03-2014, 09:19 AM

Let it cure for a week before bringing it through a car wash. When I dipped my FJ wheels, I waited a week for them to cure (on the truck) before cleaning, then powerwashed them clean. Make sure you have a good amount of coats for the best durability and peelability.

aakash · 06-03-2014, 10:06 AM

I use touch less car washes, Just wait a few hours or till the next day.

swift996 · 06-03-2014, 10:46 AM

Yup plan to wait a week or two but just curious. I figured with a touchless it should be fine. There's a place by me that uses some soft cloths (not brushes but the type that hit your car). I was just curious if that would strip off the plasti dip.

J_kennington · 06-03-2014, 11:43 AM

My buddy's spoiler,gas cap, and wheels are all plastidip. And held up fine in 3-5 automated washes now.

N1rve · 06-03-2014, 06:20 PM

Yes it will.

swift996 · 06-03-2014, 07:28 PM

Sorry, I'm talking about an actual car wash.
http://embassyautowash.com/

I don't know much about washes but this is like a reasonable car wash. They dry, etc. Not like a gas station one.

06-03-2014, 08:45 AM	#1
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swift996 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 712 Thanked 954 Times in 545 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yup plan to wait a week or two but just curious. I figured with a touchless it should be fine. There's a place by me that uses some soft cloths (not brushes but the type that hit your car). I was just curious if that would strip off the plasti dip. __________________ Innovate Supercharged Black Limited BRZ 6-Speed MT(Build Thread) 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan M6 w/550whp (Build Thread)

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N1rve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2019 BMW ///M4 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 102 Thanked 1,167 Times in 714 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes it will. __________________ N1rve 2019 BMW ///M4 - Alpine White \| Sakhir Orange/Black Leather \| M-DCT \| Executive Package \| 19" Black 437M Wheels \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| Sunroof \| Active Blind Spot \| Heated Steering Wheel \| Adaptive M Suspension

06-03-2014, 07:28 PM	#7
swift996 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 712 Thanked 954 Times in 545 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry, I'm talking about an actual car wash. http://embassyautowash.com/ I don't know much about washes but this is like a reasonable car wash. They dry, etc. Not like a gas station one. __________________ Innovate Supercharged Black Limited BRZ 6-Speed MT(Build Thread) 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan M6 w/550whp (Build Thread)

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06-03-2014, 09:19 AM	#2
jonzhuxD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: Philadelphia Posts: 215 Thanks: 71 Thanked 72 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Let it cure for a week before bringing it through a car wash. When I dipped my FJ wheels, I waited a week for them to cure (on the truck) before cleaning, then powerwashed them clean. Make sure you have a good amount of coats for the best durability and peelability.

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aakash Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: Boston, MA Posts: 66 Thanks: 41 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use touch less car washes, Just wait a few hours or till the next day.

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