MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: h4rdy on July 14, 2012, 02:19:03 pm

Title: Dip your car............?
Post by: h4rdy on July 14, 2012, 02:19:03 pm

I think it looks quite good but I could be about to be lambasted...................... :ashamed:

I think the M3 looks better as the black looks streaky on the bonnet.

Its basically a spray wrap for $300 that you can do yourself again and again as the sprayer is included.

Sorry if repost I did search :ashamed:

Title: Re: Dip your car............?
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 14, 2012, 02:55:09 pm

what the hell!! how much overspray are you gonna get with that. And all the dust flying around when they are spraying!? Cant see how that would be a decent finish?

Title: Re: Dip your car............?
Post by: h4rdy on July 14, 2012, 03:10:30 pm

There is no overspray as it just peels off its like a wrap.

You need to watch the whole video.

Its Matt like a Matt wrap so finish isnt an issue, I think.

Title: Re: Dip your car............?
Post by: Oli on July 14, 2012, 03:23:08 pm

Seen this before, but very good all the same. Has anyone done this in the uk?

Title: Re: Dip your car............?
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 14, 2012, 03:23:43 pm

i watched both videos. On the mk5 he didnt have anything covering the wheels or grills so how much overspray is gonna get on the inside of the wheels / brakes / inner grill / radiator etc.

You can also see several dust nibs on the white m3 which look crap.

I cant see it being very durable either if it just peels off the easy?

Title: Re: Dip your car............?
Post by: h4rdy on July 14, 2012, 03:27:48 pm

I think after a year it goes a little brittle which makes it more difficult to peel.

I was thinking of trying mirrors to see what its like.

I don't have all the answers but thought it an interesting development.

Its not paint it just peels off.

You can mask more its just showing you how easy it is to peel.

Title: Re: Dip your car............?
Post by: sub39h on July 14, 2012, 03:31:21 pm

seen it before on an Audi

apparently if you don't have the right tools or experience it won't go anywhere near that flawlessly

Title: Re: Dip your car............?
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 14, 2012, 03:33:38 pm

I think for small / complicated things it is certainly a good alternative to a wrap. and for a whole car with the correct preparation and in the right environment it could work as well.

I'm just saying their prep and spray area look far from ideal.

Are you thinking of getting the kit then?

Wonder how long it takes to dry... and dont judge me... but it could come in handy on a mates stage do  :signLOL:

Title: Re: Dip your car............?
Post by: h4rdy on July 14, 2012, 03:40:29 pm

Oh yes that would be funny.

I believe half an hour.

I emailed them to ask for a uk supplier but in the faq they said no.

Title: Re: Dip your car............?
Post by: Dannyboy88 on July 14, 2012, 03:49:52 pm

I know someone in Sheffield who does this, he's a proper sprayer though and was looking for cars to demo on, you buy the wrap paint and he sprays for free. Not sure if anyone turned up or if he's still offering that but he was last week,