Plastidipping My Car Dark Pearl Blue (Picture Heavy)

[sdsupaintballplayer]

So in this thread I will be documenting my use of Plastidip on my car. My paint was doing pretty bad and I need to redo it. I decided to put that off I would try to Plastdip my car. I did my girlfriends car to practice not too long ago. You can see pics of that here: http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/162459-my-1st-attempt-at-plastidip-gunmetal-grey-w-gold-pearl-2006-sentra-se-r-spec-v/ (http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/162459-my-1st-attempt-at-plastidip-gunmetal-grey-w-gold-pearl-2006-sentra-se-r-spec-v/#entry2253981)
 
I learned a few things with that and I will be doing my car with 3 gallons of paint. 1 Black, 1 Matte Clear and 1 Glossifier
 
First layers will be done with black plastidip. Then I will mix both the Matte clear and Glossifier together with the Pearl powders for the final coat. 
 
My pearl powders were purchased from TKBtrading here: http://www.tkbtrading.com/category.php?category_id=12&page=g
 
It is actually make up powder and you can get almost any color in existence. 
 
I have been doing a fair amount of work to get it to this point, but here it is when I pulled it in, Just after installing the rear window spoiler I got from a group buy on Volvospeed. 
 
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Here it is prepped for paint 
 
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Here is me mixing up the color. Although I might change it some and make it darker.
 
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And me painting the TDRs that will be going on it
 
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Here is one that didnt come out right because of spotting because there was oil or something on them. But you can see it just peels right off
 
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Will be painting it Wednesday!! Pics to follow...

[stephenevans99]

Really looking forward to seeing the results !!

[jdavis]

Good luck. Wheels look great

[HowHard]

Ditto, think she'll look gorgeous :)

[theflyingbrick]

this is excactly how I will be doing mine,although I was keeping it secret lol ive been looking into this plastidipping and it looks really good and the eefects you can achieve if donr right are amazing!! anyways I look forward to seeing your results ;)

[AndysR]

Be interesting to see the end result of this :)

Question, do the original Volvo wheel centre caps fit the TDM alloys properly or are they just rested in the centre for the pictures?

[sdsupaintballplayer]

Finished!! Had a few setbacks with a clogged gun that I couldnt figure out till I dissasembled the whole thing. Set me back like 3 hours. Didnt get done till almost 9 so no pics till I pull it out tomorrow.

[labe]

looks great but were did you get the twin pipe exhaust from again super job

[sdsupaintballplayer]

ok here they are 
 
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[Biff]

Sorry lads, I can't help feeling its better black. Not feeling this plastidip stuff, wouldn't last 5 seconds on our back roads.

[smithy]

I like the car but I think it would look better gloss or can you only have it satin .

[theflyingbrick]

am I missing something?? I cant see any pics at all!!

[smithson007]

am I missing something?? I cant see any pics at all!!

The pictures are taking ages to show and I have a fast internet connection too.

[theflyingbrick]

The pictures are taking ages to show and I have a fast internet connection too.

ill go put the kettle on then lol

[smithy]

I got then straight away on the phone.

[smithson007]

I got then straight away on the phone.

I still haven't seen them. lol. Only one I can see is the one with two wheels in it.

[t5 pete]

Yep on mobile Internet and working straight away can we have some more piccys of that rear spoiler please

[Logie]

I like this plastidipping its a good cheap alternative to spraying your car, ive had my silver supra for 7 years and as much as I love the car I do get sick of the colour I have considered this plastidipping. Great choice of colour (color In USA:redface:) looks great bud, your front right wheel arch needs that little dent fixed though. Does it go on evenly over areas where there is lacquer peeling?

[theflyingbrick]

that looks really good its a fresh look and a breath of fresh air........but...........you should of fixed that wing mate :doh:

[JUDGENINJA]

I like it...

[sdsupaintballplayer]

Took some more pics after mounting tailights, grilles, mirrors, rims, and did a bunch of detail peeling. Still need to remount the wing and handles and a few other parts. Also added a motorsports emblem decal. Love the way it looks now. I get giddy whenever I look at it. 
 
 
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[martybelfastt5]

does look great them headlights and brakes are unreal!

[iancho]

Super job mate you must be very proud! :)

[The White Knight]

Looks awesome, good job

[partsforvolvos.com]

looks nice, how does this product stand up to UK weather? just wondered as it seems easy to remove when required.

[sdsupaintballplayer]

I honestly don't know how the makeup powder will hold up to sunlight. I live in southern california though so we get sun all year round so I will know soon enough haha.

[shepbomb]

Looks great

[sdsupaintballplayer]

Newer recent pics with R spoiler installed, flaps peeled, handles installed etc. All the little details....
 
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[M-R-P]

Very nice dude!

Any problems arising with the paint yet?

[daza-b]

That looks so cool! I wanna live where you are the weather looks so appealing! lol wonder how much it would be to ship my car over! lol

[Jim S70R]

Looks cool, you've got to be really happy with that!!

Wish we had the Volvo scene/following like what you guys have got.

[daza-b]

Does annoy me that USA dont have to have the plates on the front buy UK have to by law... i mean WHY?!?! lol cars look so much better without them imo