Plasti-Dip on bumpers

battlegraduate09 · 03-04-2011, 05:23 PM

I seen the youtube video posted on here of the guy who painted his bumpers using plasti-dip. So I figured I would try it out since i was planning on painting them anyway. I spent $22 on 2 cans of plasti-dip and painters tape, and already had 1000 grit sandpaper but a 3m scuff pad would probably work fine as long as its all smooth.

I used a tarp to cover the hood and tailgate since I wanted to leave the bumpers on the truck, it could be done with them off easier I guess but it took me a little over an hour for 2 coats. Im letting it dry overnight in the garage as a controlled environment and will see how it looks tommorrow

I will have whole pics of the truck up tommorrow if people are interested but this is part of the process.

If it still looks good, I will be doing the flares and maybe something different with my centercaps. I just hate chrome. If this stuff stays tough and doesnt chip easily, I would recommend it, it went on smooth and seemed to cover good.

DirtyMaxx03 · 03-04-2011, 05:25 PM

is that plasti-dip supposed to not chip

countryboy95 · 03-04-2011, 05:27 PM

Anxious to see how it looks cause i was wanting to paint mine as well. Im not a big fan of chrome either.

LABMAN · 03-04-2011, 05:27 PM

Want to see finished pics

jesselb7 · 03-04-2011, 05:30 PM

yeah I can't wait to see the finished pics too! But even just that pic of your front bumper looks pretty sick already!

battlegraduate09 · 03-04-2011, 05:35 PM

Tried to take a pic of the back bumper but its still all taped off, didnt wanna pull untill its dry for sure. I might do another coat in the morning depending on how it looks. If it turns out to be shit, ill just do my original plan and pull them off and do it right. No big deal

battlegraduate09 · 03-04-2011, 08:15 PM

Bump

dslkraz · 03-04-2011, 08:20 PM

ive painted my bumpers with a few different paints but not the plastidip the problem that i have is it looks really good for a month or so then the vibration of the bumper valances rubs the paint off and i have to paint it again im thinking that the only way around it is to herculine the whole bumper plastic and all, so let us know if you have that same problem

**TDFDiesel** · 03-04-2011, 08:35 PM

You said you'd do it Friday and you did it Friday.

Looking forward to the results on this.

battlegraduate09 · 03-04-2011, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDFDiesel

You said you'd do it Friday and you did it Friday.

Looking forward to the results on this.

Yea haha, only day off and had nothing better to do while the girlfriend worked

Quote:

Originally Posted by dslkraz

ive painted my bumpers with a few different paints but not the plastidip the problem that i have is it looks really good for a month or so then the vibration of the bumper valances rubs the paint off and i have to paint it again im thinking that the only way around it is to herculine the whole bumper plastic and all, so let us know if you have that same problem

I too thought about that, but i guess time will tell. I only put 2 coats on tonight, might do another in the morning. If it does come off, like i said, ill just redo them in actual paint or bed liner type spray. It took maybe over2 hours from getting supplies to finishing it up and cost 20 bucks so im not complaining...yet

03-04-2011, 05:23 PM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
battlegraduate09 DuramaxForum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Abingdon Virginia Posts: 5,795	Plasti-Dip on bumpers (with finished pics) I seen the youtube video posted on here of the guy who painted his bumpers using plasti-dip. So I figured I would try it out since i was planning on painting them anyway. I spent $22 on 2 cans of plasti-dip and painters tape, and already had 1000 grit sandpaper but a 3m scuff pad would probably work fine as long as its all smooth. I used a tarp to cover the hood and tailgate since I wanted to leave the bumpers on the truck, it could be done with them off easier I guess but it took me a little over an hour for 2 coats. Im letting it dry overnight in the garage as a controlled environment and will see how it looks tommorrow I will have whole pics of the truck up tommorrow if people are interested but this is part of the process. If it still looks good, I will be doing the flares and maybe something different with my centercaps. I just hate chrome. If this stuff stays tough and doesnt chip easily, I would recommend it, it went on smooth and seemed to cover good. Attached Images __________________ Josh 04 LLY CCSB 4X4 Last edited by battlegraduate09; 03-05-2011 at 08:02 AM.

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DirtyMaxx03 DuramaxForum Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bulverde, TeXaS Posts: 6,196	is that plasti-dip supposed to not chip __________________ Sean 2003 Lb7 2wd Dropped Efi Live by Rob Coddens s472

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countryboy95 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 43	Anxious to see how it looks cause i was wanting to paint mine as well. Im not a big fan of chrome either. __________________ 2002 pewter cc/sb lifted 2 inches with cognito leveling kit, on 285/75/16 BFG Km2 ,EFI Live,PPE boost valve, S&B intake, 5 inch MBRP Exhaust, Airdog 150, Batmowheel, modded CP3 6000K Highs Lows and Fogs, Debadged and trimmed

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jesselb7 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 153	yeah I can't wait to see the finished pics too! But even just that pic of your front bumper looks pretty sick already! __________________ - Jesse 02 Chevy CC SB 4x4 LB7 Quadzilla Stealth 2 MBRP 4" Turbo Back Exhaust DDM HID 4500k lows/3000k fogs Leveled on Bilstein 5100s Rare Parts Xtreme Duty Tie Rods 305 Nitto Terra Grapplers

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battlegraduate09 DuramaxForum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Abingdon Virginia Posts: 5,795	Tried to take a pic of the back bumper but its still all taped off, didnt wanna pull untill its dry for sure. I might do another coat in the morning depending on how it looks. If it turns out to be shit, ill just do my original plan and pull them off and do it right. No big deal __________________ Josh 04 LLY CCSB 4X4

03-04-2011, 05:27 PM	eBay Motors #4 (permalink)
LABMAN Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 201	Want to see finished pics

03-04-2011, 08:15 PM	eBay Motors #7 (permalink)
battlegraduate09 DuramaxForum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Abingdon Virginia Posts: 5,795	Bump __________________ Josh 04 LLY CCSB 4X4

03-04-2011, 08:20 PM	eBay Motors #8 (permalink)
dslkraz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW IA Posts: 564	ive painted my bumpers with a few different paints but not the plastidip the problem that i have is it looks really good for a month or so then the vibration of the bumper valances rubs the paint off and i have to paint it again im thinking that the only way around it is to herculine the whole bumper plastic and all, so let us know if you have that same problem __________________ Adam

03-04-2011, 08:35 PM	eBay Motors #9 (permalink)
TDFDiesel I'm That Guy... Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 13,064	You said you'd do it Friday and you did it Friday. Looking forward to the results on this. __________________ Tony Non Vendor contact information, URLs and/or links are NOT allowed in signatures or on forum! My opinion is not the opinion of Duramax Forum, Auto Forums, Auto Guide, or other Duramax Forum staff members! *CLICK TO READ: FORUM RULES AND DF STAFF!* Thank you Rob Coddens (Idaho Rob), Dustin @ ATP, Scott @ SDP, Kory Willis, and Mike L. for all of your help! Shhh... I sold my Dmax and I own a gasser now, don't tell anyone!!! I'll buy another Dmax soon, probably LLY or LBZ.

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