Yes! The cans like to be warm! Great tip!

@@Donslife how is the hyper dip still holding up and how come you did y go with the gloss version

It was holding up well. We sold the vehicle and went with a newer one. The people that bought it liked the look too. I went shadow black since it was the only kind available in Canada when I first ordered a bunch. Gloss and other colors came out later

@@Donslife thank you for the reply back I was really considering either this or vinyl wrap

Each product has it's place for sure. I had never tried Hyperdip until this video and wanted to see how it was. I did my wheels on my GMC Sierra video and they turned out great. Now I have used both products on wheels and trim. Both are good options for temporary color changes. A great option for someone leasing vehicle that you'd want to hand back in stock condition.

Thanks! A lot of mixed opinions on this video

It still looks the same right now. I post pics on Instagram confirming it lasts

It is low risk for sure

Thanks! Keep cans warm and it will spray better too and you’ll avoid spitting when getting near the empty with each can. I usually leave 10% in the can then start a new one.

@@Donslife Ok. Thanks a lot.

Awesome! I have done both too and each has benefits. Thank you for commenting.

Thank you! A follow up video is in the plans showing ‘if’ the Hyperdip holds up at the car wash. I will try and get some good shots too

@@Donslife Awesome!

Thanks for your patience! Been trying to get the Escalade nice and dirty for a thorough power wash. However the weather has been so cold that all of the snow is frozen and the roads are clean. Soon hopefully!

How are your wheels holding up since you did it?

@@MeAndCarKeys They still look good after repeated driving through snow and slush, thanks for asking.

@@darrensmith8673 Thats good to hear! Ill try it soon

@@darrensmith8673 Glad it's working out!! Will it be a pain to remove if you're not satisfied with the results?

@@tonyholmes9024 only if you spray it on too thin. It just makes it harder to peel since it keeps breaking in smaller pieces instead of large sections.

Surprisingly durable and I live Western Canada, north of Montana. Also carwashes are fine. Don’t use bug and tar remover or harsh chemicals to clean

Thank you for the support! It is a grind getting started so I really do appreciate this!

@@Donslife definitely! Where are you located?

I am way up here in Canada. Saskatoon to be specific. You?

@@Donslife Houston texas! I am coming across a ton of canada channels. Lol the content is so unique

@@StraightOuttaContent Excellent!

Thanks 🙏🏻

Thanks 🙏🏻

Glad you like them!

I don't think it looks wack but I agree. You don't have a shiny white sparkling paint with like a flat black matte look. Almost makes it look like those two tone platic trim pieces that fade overtime in the sun.

In due time! We have like 6 months of winter, so we are almost able to take it outside again 👍🏼

Thanks Shawn!

I used my thumb after awhile and it can be seem on this video (or maybe another) and a viewer poked fun at me 😂

I understand

I think I will! At the time, and I don’t remember the reason, wifey didn’t want it done.

That’s the way this stuff peels. If two different kinds of surfaces come together but still have a big enough gap, it will rip perfectly in that spot. This is where the film is the weakest. This is while you don’t mask right up against the emblem, otherwise the film will be too thick where it bridges the gap.

I haven't had any issues with adhesion or the look of the finish. Plasti Dip is a good choice, it is a little more forgiving to apply and more readily available at local stores. However, the finish is a little dull compared to Hyperdip. I have plasti dip on the wheels and a little wipe of tire shine glosses it up, but then makes dust stick a little more. I would recommend buying a can of either product to practice on the emblems first. Then once you are familiar with how the process goes, you'll avoid mistakes on the trim. Trim could be tricky to peel depending how your weatherstripping is designed. For the Cadillac, I was lucky there was a hard edge (like and emblem) that the product laid onto thinner, allowing it to rip in that spot as I peeled very slowly

Also my Instagram shows updated pictures from time to time showing how things like this currently look

Thank you! I used all 3 can to about 90%. I like to save a little just in case I need to respray something. You can always use a modelling brush and add dip if you make a mistake. Also spraying the last out of the can sometimes spatters

Great tip! Thanks.

Thanks Rick. I think it has it’s pros and cons. But as a temporary and inexpensive color change option, it is works well!

The Cadillac grill and window trim still look really good. My wheels in the AT4 too. I am a fan of both for some of my projects. Plasti Dip is easier though.

I am away for a week. But you can email me and I can send a pic when I get back

Hi Chris! I have lots and lots of experience with Plasti Dip. Especially in black. The difference with Hyperdip is noticeable and it seems to present itself a little darker and more satin than flat like Plastidip. If you go back a few months on my channel you’ll see a Plastidip removal video for my GMC Sierra Denali using a pressure washer. One important thing to mention: Hyper Dip’s instructions state that it is not compatible with Plastidip, so I recommend starting fresh with whatever you choose. I decided to give Hyperdip a shot since claims to be better for vehicles. I forgot to mention, the escalade wheels are 4yr old Plastidip and in person look dull compared to the Hyperdip, but time will tell. Consider subscribing if not already! ✌🏼

@@Donslife I ordered the black HyperDip wheel kit, can't wait to try it out. They just rolled a new HyperDip color, I think it's Anthracite Gray and it looks Great, but I decided to stick with the black because I'm going for a blackout look on my car.

Yes, masking tape is usually too thick that the hyper dip bridges the gap (now smaller) that the emblem adhesive creates. Once everything is dry and you try to peel, it is risky and will probably pull at the emblem coating and come off

@@Donslife good answer 👏👏👏👏👏

@@Donslife not as black as I hoped it would be can you recommend a good glossy ?

They have more blacks available now. Unfortunately at the time only Shadow Black was available in Canada, which is Satin. There is a gloss black available 👍🏼

It lasts a long time my friend if done right. My 2013 sierra denali was done 7+ yrs ago with Plasti dip on the emblems in inner grille. I can always send pictures through a DM on Instagram

There are only aftermarket ones, not GM as far as I know

Still 100%. Message me on Instagram and I can send you pictures

It is durable enough for automatic and wand washes. Assuming it is applied correctly too. I like it for things like this because it is low cost and temporary without causing any damage.

Thank you Andrew! I agree and thank you for watching. I am picking up my new truck this week, so more content coming!

Spraying the product takes longer due to drying between coats. How much you want to mask dictates overall clean up time. any light overspray can be wiped off. Any thick overspray can be peeled off. If you like this kind of DIY stuff, it can all be done in one day no problem. People Plasti Dip entire cars. I haven't done that.

Masked a little bit away from the window trim and just peeled the little bit of overspray in between.

Hi Danielle, I left a gap on each side for overspray, then peeled the overspray off and fortunately it didn’t lift the main part I wanted to cover! Thank you for checking it out! Don’t forget to subscribe...I just upgraded my truck and have some more stuff like this to do! 😊

You could, but you'll find through experience that the bridged gap is a natural point of weakness and it almost always peels perfectly there.

I have done outside applications of Plasti Dip. Both require low humidity and a clean surface. Also avoid a windy day and direct sunlight

I see you have found my Hyperdip carwash video 😃

@@Donslife an i just commented on another vid of yours asking for one lol!@@

@@femto7970 That’s funny! Consider subscribing because I have more of this type of content coming since I just bought a new truck! It will certainly be given the customizing treatment!

The edges have the thinnest film so it breaks or rips in a perfect line. There is some technique involved but it is easy to get the hang of.

Thanks! I am really impressed with it so far. I ordered more for another project coming soon!

I would recommend wearing a mask. I should have too regardless of air flow/ventilation. 🤷🏻‍♂️

That is the oversprayed product. It is a peelable kind of rubberized paint. Their website has tons of info, I just wanted to try it out on this project and since it is temporary in nature, nothing was harmed in the process

Paint sure, but this is not paint and won’t harm the other surfaces in close proximity. It wipes off with a rag.

😂 It has come up in the comments! If you’ve used the product before, you’ll learn that ‘if’ there is any overspray, it is actually dried up before landing on things a few feet away. So it just wipes off. I would recommend masking about 2ft minimum around where you do spray, but no harm to anything either way. Thank you for watching the video! I appreciate it!

@@Donslife appreciate the tip! I’m going to use this on my Titan

Sweet! My other tip is to give it the recommended coats. Makes it easier to peel off if you ever get board. Also if it is colder where you are spray, put the cans in some hot water. It will help. If it is like 75° in the area, no need. Another viewer shared that advice. Just make sure the can is wiped dry so you don’t drip water on what you’ve sprayed

@@Donslife Hey I appreciate the tips. It’s not super cold but the weather has been up and down. I live in Nashville so the weather is all over the place. I believe we are supposed to have some 60-68 degree days up ahead.

Nashville is on my list of destinations once our border opens up for regular travel!

I absolutely would for automotive use. I still need to see how it holds up through the seasons. Of course washability needs some testing too.

Did you sand prep it or use a tack cloth?

Thanks Steven! I really appreciate it. More to come. I am picking up a new truck this week and more DIY mods on their way. Consider being a subscriber so you don’t miss out! 🙏🏻

It holds up just fine! I made some videos about it too!

Thanks for watching. I posted a video yesterday about washing and durability. ‘Hyperdip, Plasti Dip and Vinyl Wrap Durability’ If applied properly it is fine to wash and can be glossed up with tire shine if you wanted to. I expect it will last more than 5 years. On my Denali the Plasti Dip lasted 7 years and then I sold it.

@@Donslife wow! Seven years. Definitely a go!

How many cans do you think it would take to do front and rear bumpers?

@@The-Mpathe 2 full bumpers...I would think 3 cans per bumper (total 6). Maybe have a an extra can or two for back up. You are better off to have more coats on than not enough. Peeling off thin Hyperdip or Plasti Dip is a pain. Hope that helps and it would be great if I can earn your subscription!

Hi There! I would advise wearing a mask/respirator. Even though I had a large ventilated work space, it is no substitute for properly protecting your lungs. I was excited to work on the project and it slipped my mind 😞. Safety first!

Use common sense.

No . I have done it and it’s all good no need

Good News! As long as they are clean and free of any contaminants, it will stick. I did my chrome wheels on my 2013 Sierra Denali and right before selling it, took it all off and the chrome was like nothing was ever on it

@@Donslife my chrome is in bad condition that’s why I want to plastidip/ hyper dip them. I want to do gloss black hyper dip on them. Can you do a video on that? With chrome wheels?

I might be Hyper Dipping my stock wheels on my new truck since upgrading my wheels right now is not in the plans. If you chrome is plastic some deep pitting might show a little unless you filled in any spots. If you have chrome on metal, I probably wouldn’t cover it until the rust was sanded off. If I do make a video on dipping damaged surfaces, I will let you know!

@@Donslife please it’s a great video idea and you have a Instagram. I can show you my wheels

@@rajeshdayal5182 you bet! I will check it later tonight

Holds up really well. Shouldn’t peel at all. In fact I made a follow up video specifically about it!

Thank you Tanja, I agree...Turned out pretty well

Thanks Terry 🙏🏻

Thank you 😊

It is possible to scratch it. Normal environmental things like heavy rain, snow, mud, bugs don’t seem to harm it. It is a low cost coating that can be peeled off and redone if it did scratch. My wife curbed a wheel with dip on it. It peeled it off in that spot, so I sanded the rim smooth and redid the dip on it.

It is relatively easy provided you apply it with the right thickness. If you run into light spots, they make a dissolver to help. Light overspray can be wiped off the next time you hand wash the vehicle.

No if you find you don't like it or want change it just peel it off

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!

😂 Believe it or not, they do see full vehicle kits! I will stick to small items!

I am hoping to start driving it again soon. Snow is mostly gone here now 🤷🏻‍♂️

@@Donslife I’ve only seen one of those actually on the road and just a handful at car shows, she’s a beauty from what little I saw

Thank you 🙏🏻

Thanks, I answer this question a lot. The product is from south Florida so if done right, it should resist heat. Applying it in high humidity can lead to adhesion problems. I live in Canada and I haven’t had any issues with -40°F and as for extreme heat, we only get up to 90°F where I live. I have used it on items that I wanted to customize temporarily. As long as the preparation is done well, it should last. If you have a spot get damaged by a rock or something, it can be repaired by peeling it off and redoing and is inexpensive. Good option for a leased vehicle too. I recommend proper automotive paint and clear coat for anything you know you want to be more permanent.

@@Donslife Thank you so much for the update and information. I can only imagine how many times you have answered that question lol. I live in Hawaii and its always humid here and hot. I wanted to try this on my Tacoma before switching out the grill. You did an excellent job and the results looks stunning.

Hawaii! Very nice. I’ve only spent some time in Maui. If you can apply it in a climate controlled garage, just like painting automotive parts would require.

Its not spray paint and it won’t/didn’t stick to surrounding surfaces like paint would. We’re good! No classic trucks were harmed in the making of this video

It should be okay, but probably depends on the design of the wheel's surface and if you can clean the surface really well so no contamination inhibits proper adhesion.

It is less grey and more black overall than Plast-Dip (shadow black color). I do have pictures/videos on Instagram and also a follow up video. Since it is a rubberized coating, it has more of satin finish, so direct light it will reflect more. Here is the video if you want to look for it : Hyperdip, Plasti Dip and Vinyl Wrap Durability

@@Donslife you see DYC brought out a gloss aerosol black?

@@rustystick I did! I had to go with what was available at the time (in Canada). Good news is that they are compatible. So if I really wanted to change it up, I technically could lay on some gloss coats over top.

@@Donslife I've been using dyc since before Fonzie had biceps.. definitely a fan

@@rustystick 😂 It faces lots of scepticism, but it makes sense for several applications.

I agree, but it looks great if done right and can be peeled off at any time. Taking the grill off, sanding and painting to make a custom color....just to have the next potential owner dislike the color is a risk of making a permanent change.

Thank you 🙏🏻

Thanks, at the time, Shadow Black Hyperdip is not compatible with glossifier (big warning on the label). But now Hyperdip comes with a Gloss black option without having to add something to make it gloss up

Yes 👍🏼 ships from Florida. Link in the video description

I just do it for my own projects. It takes a few hours in most cases, mostly waiting 20 mins between each coat. Cleaning and masking a grill : 15-30 mins. 6-8 coats take a minute each with 20 mins dry time in between. Clean up maybe 15 mins.

@@Donslife nice! Just wanted to know the average time it takes from start to finish? 3-5 hrs? Looks like that would take about 5 hrs

It is pretty scratch and abrasions resistant when used on a vehicle. It is a new and improved Plasti Dip (made by the same company) but engineered to be better for automotive use.

The vinyl was cut out to reveal the stock ‘black’ sensors. I agree it looks better the same color and I may put some vinyl over them. For the winter I will probably leave it alone.

Thanks 🙏🏻

No it doesn’t, and when there is some, it just wipes off. Both vehicles in the garage were getting a proper hand wash after the project. This stuff isn’t like spray paint. All good, no mess or headache

I know right! Actually it was left out as per my wife’s request. Maybe now she’ll be okay with me covering it!

Almost 4 cans my friend!

Guilty

I’m not Canadian and I say “pro” - cess and “pro” - gress. Ask yourself this. If con is the opposite of pro, is congress the opposite of progress? Let that sink in a minute.

Thanks for the compliment. The Cameo was good. No overspray. If it had, it would have been dry-fall and easily wiped off with a microfiber cloth. I was doing a full wash and wax the next day on it, so I wasn’t worried. I am impressed you knew it was a Cameo!

It held up amazingly! I made a video about not using bug and tar remover to clean the parts. Just soap and water is sufficient. We sold the vehicle a week ago before we take delivery of our new one. I will send a link to the video in case you missed it. HyperDip and Bug Guts! How I Clean it Ensuring it Lasts! Works With Plasti Dip Too! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9CodLVntt-XqGw.html

Hyperdip is less forgiving to use, but it looks better on truck parts than Plasti dip (same company)

Appreciate the response. Can you take it through cat washes or is that a no no? I used our pressure washer on the plastic dipped wheels on my sxs and never had an issue, but don't want to do all the work and see it blown off the truck.😅 (If you answer this in the video you linked me, sorry. I just got finished mowing and wanted to respond.)

If applied properly a carwash will be fine

I am so glad you commented! I respond to as many questions about washing and durability as I can. There are a lot of sceptical people, but I know if it done right, it will last

Just wash it like you would a vinyl wrap. I did the inner grille on my Sierra Denali with PlastiDip and 7 years later, it is still covered Black.

That my friend is a wrap I installed the weekend before this video was made. If you want to see it, the title of that video is : Cadillac Escalade Full Vinyl Wrap Start to Finish!

@@Donslife it’s looks amazing!

Send me a text before you get here!

@@Donslife Thank You for the response, unfortunately I live in TEXAS, I appreciate the offer!

Non existent, the particles are much larger than spray paint. I have used plasti dip for years and if you control your spray pattern with proper distance, you may be surprised at how controlled you can be. If there was any, it would be so light, it would be dry-fall (not sticky) and just wipe or wash off. Extra masking never hurts though.

Thank you! I have used Plasti Dip on wheels many times and based on how this Hyperdip is holding up on all of this trim, it will be my choice going forward. Hyperdip has been designed for wheels and automotive applications. I will be making more videos soon with it on another vehicle!

@@Donslife awesome! Thanks for responding. Im thinking about doing the same to my rims. I'll be on the lookout for your videos!!

@@MeAndCarKeys Awesome! Would love to have you be a subscriber, I pick up my new truck this week and the mods begin!

I had 3 stacks of conference poster board tear sheets with adhesive backing that were never going to be used. Like a giant post it note. So the paper was free and easy. But I agree. If it was something I did all the time, automotive masking plastic would be way faster and easy

@@Donslife I figured I wasn’t trying to come off like critical Internet guy lol

Thanks Saeed! Maybe I should start a wrap business 😂

If the surface was prepped properly to create good adhesion, then a car wash should be okay. In the past I usually wand wash or hand wash, but you would need pretty high pressure to peel it off. As for fading, I haven’t noticed any yet. With the Plasti Dip product I would treat it with some tire shine product if it looked faded over the years.

Yes you can if the chrome is rust free. I suggest going to (DYC) dipyourcar.com’s KZfaq channel and watch some vids for large surfaces. They do whole cars!!

@@Donslife thanx...I will

Correct. This is a satin finish. At the time gloss black wasn’t available in Canada

Here is the title of the full video on my channel: Cadillac Escalade Full Vinyl Wrap Start to Finish! Avery Dennison SW900 SUPREME GLOSS WHITE DIAMOND

Avery Dennison SW900 Supreme Gloss White Diamond

Probably 1 for sure. No more than 2. The Escalade grille is pretty large.

2-3 depending on the sizes and amount of trim. The grill will use a full can on this vehicle

You can spray the star and grill together (as long as their is a seam/gap, then peel the coating off of the star ⭐️ and it will turn out perfectly

@@Donslife thanks going to do it tomorrow hopefully THANKS

The final finish of ‘shadow black’ is mostly satin. They make others like piano black, metallic and gloss too. It is more of a peelable paint so it won’t wreck anything by accidentally overspraying it. I personally have only tried it on wheels, grills, emblems and window trim. I don’t know how well it would work on plastic moldings that have a texture. Assuming you could degrease it and clean it well, it might work. It might be best to try Plasti Dip first (cheaper) as a test. If it works well, but the then peel it off and go with the color / finish you want with hyper dip. The longest I have had Plasti dip is 7+ years on my inner grill and emblems on a 2013 gmc sierra denali. Sold it a few months ago, all still intact. Bugs didn’t wreck the grill finish either. Remember Hyperdip is newer and intended more for automotive so it should be just as good if not better than Plasti Dip. I only use these products when I want a temporary color change and when I want it back to stock, I can peel it off or the next owner can if I sell.

@@Donslife Thanks so much for the info. I am just looking for a product that will restore the original finish on a few trim pieces as they are not made any longer and junkyard items are in just as bad or worse condition then what I have. Is Plasti Dip permanent or does it also peel off ??? I need a permanent fix. I don't want to try regular spray paint as I don't think it is very flexible for use on soft plastic and would probably crack. Any other product that you would suggest for my needs ????

Plasti Dip is the original peelable product. Hyperdip is just improved for automotive. Either are worth a try and both are flexible I don’t know what these trim pieces look like to give a full opinion

@@Donslife Thanks !!! I will research them and maybe try on a scrap part to see what results they give. I just want my car to look good again. Its trim is now a mottled, splotched, uneven mess of black, gray and smoky white depending on how much sunlight each part received over its lifetime. I have tried 5 different trim restorers and all they did was make the parts more shiny but did nothing to bring back the original color and wore off after a few weeks.

In the US : www.dipyourcar.com?ref=872 In Canada : dipyourcarcanada.ca or dipit.ca

Thanks!

It's factory all chevy gmc cars come out of the factory like this