Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wrager · 07-10-2014, 03:18 PM

....hope you like it. I realize not everyone likes this treatment. I have always wanted to try this. I can peel it anytime. Oh, new wheels are here, just need them mounted. Can you tell the top is gray (anthracite).

vectorit · 07-10-2014, 04:35 PM

I must say, that came out pretty darn good looking.
But if you didn't ask about the roof being gray, I wouldn't have noticed from these pictures.

hopped up · 07-10-2014, 04:45 PM

Looks good ,I've been thinking about doing that to my silverado

c20olive · 07-10-2014, 05:28 PM

Looks good I like it

LuckyScott · 07-10-2014, 05:43 PM

How many cans did that take?

wrager · 07-10-2014, 05:56 PM

Thanks for your comments! The roof is pretty subtle.

I used 3 gallons of black plus a gallon of clear and a gallon of gloss and mixed in 100gm of black betty pearl. Oh, and I used 1/2 gal of anthracite on top. It was a lot of fun!

mdw · 07-10-2014, 08:09 PM

did you have to use a special gun to spray it?

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-10-2014, 08:40 PM

It really looks nice! What prep work did you do before spraying it?

wrager · 07-12-2014, 07:36 PM

I bought the sprayer that DYC sells ($156). Others have used the Wagner type sprayers. I have sprayed real paint (few years ago). This stuff is MUCH easier, more forgiving. In terms of prep, I did fix one area that was rusted, but other than that, I just washed it really good. I didn't even tape off the windows or lights. You just peel it off of those areas when dry. I paid $600 bucks for all the dip and accessories (including sprayer). When I did spray my blazer a few years ago, just one gallon of PPG single stage paint was $600.

wrager · 07-12-2014, 07:47 PM

And here it is w/ the new wheels. I have 1.5" spacers for the rear on order.
Next year will be 18" wheels and 35's. Oh....and we've decided to go to SE GM Truck show next weekend.

Underwoj · 07-17-2014, 01:28 PM

wow - looks freakin great man! i just called DYC and inquired about the different colors they have. it was either anthracite grey or the new storm cloud grey pearl. this looks amazing tho!

so you used 5 and a half gallons total? my truck has a black matte epoxy primer on it now and I think I want to do the stormcloud pearl. would you do a base coat of something or since it's already black - just spray the matte clear/gloss mix on there?

wrager · 07-17-2014, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Underwoj

wow - looks freakin great man! i just called DYC and inquired about the different colors they have. it was either anthracite grey or the new storm cloud grey pearl. this looks amazing tho!

so you used 5 and a half gallons total? my truck has a black matte epoxy primer on it now and I think I want to do the stormcloud pearl. would you do a base coat of something or since it's already black - just spray the matte clear/gloss mix on there?

It sounds like you already have a good base coat. You still want at least 4 coats of clear/gloss, especially where you want to peel. Too thin and you have to scrub it off.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-17-2014, 07:29 PM

It looks great and thanks for the info on it.

wrager · 07-17-2014, 08:16 PM

My pleasure guys!

garmar · 07-17-2014, 08:55 PM

That is one bad-ass lookin' Burb.

Underwoj · 08-25-2014, 09:59 PM

One question - can I ask how you sprayed the hood? I've tried twice so far and keep getting stripes. I even took the hood off and still stripes. Can see what's going on since the rest of the truck looks great! Tell me your secrets??

Thanks!!!

IADC43 · 08-25-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Underwoj

One question - can I ask how you sprayed the hood? I've tried twice so far and keep getting stripes. I even took the hood off and still stripes. Can see what's going on since the rest of the truck looks great! Tell me your secrets??

Thanks!!!

Need to spray thicker final coat.

Underwoj · 08-25-2014, 10:36 PM

Thanks...I did spray a thick thick coat this last time and got 2 drip marks and still stripes - I'm lost

**70cst** · 08-25-2014, 11:03 PM

I must agree ... that isn't bad looking at all

4shongo · 08-26-2014, 10:10 AM

I like the look!!!! Good job!

WH0DAMAN · 08-26-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Underwoj

One question - can I ask how you sprayed the hood? I've tried twice so far and keep getting stripes. I even took the hood off and still stripes. Can see what's going on since the rest of the truck looks great! Tell me your secrets??

Thanks!!!

I haven't sprayed plasti dip but if its anything like spraying base clear, you have to pay close attention to how far away you are from the panel. You must be at the same distance from the tip of the gun to the panel throughout the entire spray. I also do a 75% overlap on each pass. I would imagine that your problem with stripes is do to an uneven height from your gun to the panel between passes. The hoods on 67-72 trucks are huge so you have to lean way in. Its hard to keep the distance the same.

Bigdav160 · 08-29-2014, 06:11 PM

Just in case anyone is interested. I received an email from Plastic Paint about a 25% off sale.

I assume this is the same stuff?

Thinking about using it on my Town Wagon. Around $200 shipped for 5 gallons.

07-10-2014, 03:18 PM	#1
wrager Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 26	Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip ....hope you like it. I realize not everyone likes this treatment. I have always wanted to try this. I can peel it anytime. Oh, new wheels are here, just need them mounted. Can you tell the top is gray (anthracite). Attached Images

07-10-2014, 04:35 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip I must say, that came out pretty darn good looking. But if you didn't ask about the roof being gray, I wouldn't have noticed from these pictures. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-10-2014, 04:45 PM	#3
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip Looks good ,I've been thinking about doing that to my silverado

07-10-2014, 05:28 PM	#4
c20olive Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Nc Posts: 75	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip Looks good I like it __________________ 1978 c20 Crewcab - Current Project 1971 c20 - Backburner IG Handle: @78bigbluecrew

07-10-2014, 05:43 PM	#5
LuckyScott Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Posts: 361	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip How many cans did that take?

07-10-2014, 05:56 PM	#6
wrager Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 26	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip Thanks for your comments! The roof is pretty subtle. I used 3 gallons of black plus a gallon of clear and a gallon of gloss and mixed in 100gm of black betty pearl. Oh, and I used 1/2 gal of anthracite on top. It was a lot of fun! Last edited by wrager; 07-10-2014 at 07:27 PM.

07-10-2014, 08:09 PM	#7
mdw Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: molalla or Posts: 90	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip did you have to use a special gun to spray it?

07-10-2014, 08:40 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip It really looks nice! What prep work did you do before spraying it? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-12-2014, 07:36 PM	#9
wrager Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 26	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip I bought the sprayer that DYC sells ($156). Others have used the Wagner type sprayers. I have sprayed real paint (few years ago). This stuff is MUCH easier, more forgiving. In terms of prep, I did fix one area that was rusted, but other than that, I just washed it really good. I didn't even tape off the windows or lights. You just peel it off of those areas when dry. I paid $600 bucks for all the dip and accessories (including sprayer). When I did spray my blazer a few years ago, just one gallon of PPG single stage paint was $600. Last edited by wrager; 07-12-2014 at 08:00 PM.

07-12-2014, 07:47 PM	#10
wrager Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 26	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip And here it is w/ the new wheels. I have 1.5" spacers for the rear on order. Next year will be 18" wheels and 35's. Oh....and we've decided to go to SE GM Truck show next weekend. Attached Images

07-17-2014, 01:28 PM	#11
Underwoj Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: waxahachie Posts: 67	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip wow - looks freakin great man! i just called DYC and inquired about the different colors they have. it was either anthracite grey or the new storm cloud grey pearl. this looks amazing tho! so you used 5 and a half gallons total? my truck has a black matte epoxy primer on it now and I think I want to do the stormcloud pearl. would you do a base coat of something or since it's already black - just spray the matte clear/gloss mix on there?

07-17-2014, 07:29 PM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip It looks great and thanks for the info on it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-17-2014, 08:16 PM	#14
wrager Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 26	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip My pleasure guys!

07-17-2014, 08:55 PM	#15
garmar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mtn View, Missouri Posts: 81	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip That is one bad-ass lookin' Burb.

08-25-2014, 09:59 PM	#16
Underwoj Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: waxahachie Posts: 67	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip One question - can I ask how you sprayed the hood? I've tried twice so far and keep getting stripes. I even took the hood off and still stripes. Can see what's going on since the rest of the truck looks great! Tell me your secrets?? Thanks!!!



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08-25-2014, 10:36 PM	#18
Underwoj Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: waxahachie Posts: 67	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip Thanks...I did spray a thick thick coat this last time and got 2 drip marks and still stripes - I'm lost

08-25-2014, 11:03 PM	#19
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip I must agree ... that isn't bad looking at all __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-26-2014, 10:10 AM	#20
4shongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 315	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip I like the look!!!! Good job!

08-29-2014, 06:11 PM	#22
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Sprayed the Burban with Plasti Dip Just in case anyone is interested. I received an email from Plastic Paint about a 25% off sale. I assume this is the same stuff? Thinking about using it on my Town Wagon. Around $200 shipped for 5 gallons. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

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