Hey guys,
I know Plasti-Dip has been beat to death among the forums, but I've got one more question to add to the mix. I've been wanting to do my rims, but just specific parts, not the whole thing. I bought some cans of it and managed to do some small areas, but can't seem to get my tape to be as precise as I want, making the edges unclean and the like. My question is whether the "jars" of plasti-dip are of the same consistency as the spray, and can it be brushed on and look alright? I feel like I could get better results with a foam brush or something since I'm wanting to "paint" with it rather than just cover the entire thing. I've seen on the PD website where it states it can be brushed on, I am just looking to see if anyone else has ventured to give it a shot! Thanks!

 

I just find this interesting, so I'll see what others have to say about it. Never thought about painting the stuff, but I can't imagine it being smooth applied by brush. Perhaps getting really good masking tape would do the trick. Cause whatever actual automotive paint shops use obviously works really well.

 

How fine the line is for me was always choosing the right moment to pull the tape. Sooner the better I think. The longer the stuff cures the more its going to want to hold on to itself and not create a smooth cut off. That being said, I don't think that Plasti-Dip is really meant for detail work.

 

The texture is my concern too. I'm having a hard time imagining it as "smooth" as a paint would be, and i get the feeling it'd leave some brush strokes or something, even with a foam brush. I definitely agree that detailing is not what they had in mind when the created it hahah! When I did my center caps, it left a ragged edge and I'm assuming I pulled the tape too late.
Either way, I bought too many cans initially, so I might take one or two back and exchange it for a "jar". I figure in the worst case scenario if it looks terrible than I can just use the rest of it and give my tools some grip.

 

Just a quick update if anyone is curious,
The Plasti-Dip doesn't really go on very well with a brush. I tried it on a small section of my wheel, and it was basically all brush strokes. It looked a little better when I put heavier coats on, but overall is not worth the effort. I may try and thin it soon to possibly make it a bit easier to apply, but as-is from the can it is too "sticky". I guess we live and learn!

 

Painter's tape with the narrow wire embedded will make for clean lines with Plastidip.

 

ok i may be late replying to this but i have something for you to try out. when trying to Dip closer areas on your vehicle get you tape about half an inch away from where you actually want it all around

paint everything solid, when you pull the tape off it will form to where you want it a lot easier

i know that was probably very very confusing but i just figured i would give it a shot haha