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Old 03-06-2014, 11:07 AM   #40
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Spray enough dip to accumulate thickness, and it will be very durable. Did my friend's wheels in matte black a good year ago. Been through multiple machine car washes and countless hand washes, not to mention the winter salt and ice. Still looks good.

The finish is smooth if you spray the dip correctly. The distance needs to be correct, and the dip temperature and air temperature should be warm. Cold temp makes the dip spray pattern very rough. If I need to dip and it's cold out, I heat up the can in warm water for several minutes and that solves the problem.

Plastidip is fairly idiot-proof, but it isn't a miracle substance. It's not gonna come out perfect every time unless you spray correctly and prep properly. A lot of people that bash dip don't understand this. With that said, if you want something that will last a bit longer, a vinyl wrap is a better investment.
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