How to apply plasti dip to your emblems using Plasti Dip. I will be using Glossier as well to give the emblems a glossy look vs the satin or matte finish which is typically left by Plasti Dip. I’m using black in this case as I like the look with chrome, however you’re not just limited to that. Plasti Dip sells a variety of colors, so you can pick whatever color fits the look you’re going for. Normally I would prefer removing the emblems as I did in a previous video, but the driver’s door was painted on my truck and some did a poor job, instead of removing the emblem, they painted around it. If it was removed, a paint outline would be left behind. There is a wide variety of aftermarket emblems available on the market, I believe even Dodge makes a black version for their newer trucks. However this is a great method if you’re uncomfortable with debadging a vehicle and you just want a different look which doesn’t cost much. This method also isn’t permeant, if you change your mind, the coating can be peeling off. #plastidip #dodgeram #howto
Amazon links for various products used in the video for both USA and Canada:
USA
Plasti Dip Glossifier: amzn.to/2YNoPEg
Plasti Dip Black: amzn.to/2YKSQVl
Isopropyl alcohol: amzn.to/2O82mQe
Painter’s tape: amzn.to/3jlUB4H
Canada
Plasti Dip Glossifier: amzn.to/39NdxWT
Plasti Dip black: amzn.to/3tuek72
Isopropyl alcohol: amzn.to/36LY5bz
Painter’s tape: amzn.to/36JqIpS
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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-Plasti Dip
-Plasti Dip Glossifier
-isopropyl alcohol
-lint free cloth
-tape
-paper
-respirator
-wooden toothpick
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
Procedure:
Wash the vehicle to reduce the chance of contamination. Then use compressed air to blow any water away from the emblems and follow up with a microfiber drying towel. I have filled up a bucket with hot water to place the cans in. This will help with flow, especially on those cooler days.
Tape off the emblem, about an inch or 2.5cms away from the lettering in this case and apply paper around the emblem. Clean the emblem using isopropyl alcohol and a clean lint-free cloth. Allow it to evaporate for a few minutes, then mix the plasti dip accordingly.
Apply a light coat over the emblem, the base of the emblem, chrome in this situation should still be visible. Start with the harder to reach areas first such as the sides or edges. If you don’t get everything the first time, not a problem, you can get it on the other coats. Let this coat setup for 5 to 10 minutes, this will depend on your weather conditions.
Apply a slightly heavier coat than previously. Allow this coat to set up for the same period, again 5 to 10 minutes.
For the third coat, the same process as previously. One more coat will be after this, wait close to 10 minutes here.
You may need a fourth coat. Get those hard to reach areas first, then finish up with the face. This time will be a slightly heavier coat. If you don’t want a glossy finish, you can stop here, allow the coating to dry and skip future on in the video for the final clean up.
For a little more durability and shine, I’m applying a glossifier. This was also warmed up in the bucket of hot water. After that last coating of plasti dip, wait 15 minutes for it to set up before applying the glossifier. First will be a medium application, the same process as previously. Get those hard angles first, then finish up with the face.
After 10 minutes of setup, I did a second application. You may require more depending on the thickness of applications. First is the hard to reach edges and then a final application on the face for the cleanest finish. This should be a wet coat where it can flow, reducing the chance of orange peel.
Remove the access coating within a 12hr period from the last application.
Remove the tape, this should pull up the coating around the emblem. With the shape of the emblem, the adhesive tape in behind is recessed from the edge so it provides a perfect transition where the coating can separate. For inside the lettering, use a wooden toothpick. If you’re careful, you will not cause any damage to the paint. The coating should cure in about 24hrs, maybe slightly longer depending on your climate and thickness of coatings.
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