09-05-2012, 11:09 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-05-2012, 11:09 PM by ZTWsquared.)
(09-05-2012, 11:00 PM)ANTHONYD Wrote: Side question, doesn't the dip have a texture to it? And wouldn't it be a total nightmare to remove the stuff?
Short story - no and no.
It goes on like paint - and in that way is dependent on skill level and equipment used. To be sure it is in its native form a matte finish and it builds up much faster than regular automotive paint, so a lack of skill could easily result in a texturized finish - but that's not inherent to the material itself. You can go online and see whole cars done by professionals with Plasti Dip and it looks like a factory finish.
The real benefit is in fact the ability to easily remove it - relatively speaking - and to some degree that depends on how much is put on. But basically it pulls off and leaves the underlying finish exactly as it was - no chemicals and no abrasive techniques required. It takes a bit of time and effort, but certainly not like removing regular paint - that would be your nightmare.
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