Paint report: Plastidip

FastDoc · 10-23-2013, 09:52 PM

It's OK.

I wanted a glossy/OEM type finish and I'm disappointed with the Plastidip because it leaves a satin finish.

I used the blue color on my YZ's OEM blue plastic. It is a near exact match for the Yamaha blue. It's just not glossy.

It does not cover scratches as well as I thought it would.

Do you guys know when colored plastic gets those light spots where it flexes? That was the main wear on my plastic and the Plastidip did a remarkably mediocre job of hiding those areas. Even after 4-5 coats they are still visible, although minimally.

The paint looks bad when you apply it. You apply it MUCH heavier than spray paint, and it goes on much lighter in color than it dries. It also goes on with prominent orange peeling, although that 'tightens up' and smooths out perfectly when it dries.

It took a full can to do one side of all the plastic (except tank) of the YZ.

I may leave it on, or I may peel it off. I just put brand new factory plastic on the YZ so this was an experiment mostly. It cost me an hour and $10. LOL! No biggie ;-)

SpudRider · 10-24-2013, 12:01 AM

Thanks for posting the review, Doc.

Weldangrind · 10-24-2013, 02:08 AM

Doc, is there anything in the instructions that indicate it resists gasoline? If so, it might be a good solution for gas tanks.

It does not resist gasoline :-( On the other hand if you are careful to not get gas on it it may hold up, and touch ups are supposed to be easy.

bogieboy · 10-24-2013, 04:33 AM

WAG, no it is not gas resistant...it will streak with a gas spill....

FastDoc · 10-24-2013, 11:08 AM

I'll take some pics later. It leaves an excellent satin smooth finish. If that's what you want it will look great.

Weldangrind · 10-24-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bogieboy

WAG, no it is not gas resistant...it will streak with a gas spill....

Thanks for the info.

FastDoc · 10-24-2013, 08:57 PM

Here are pics of the finished product. Note the satin texture, and the light spots that seem to magically come through no matter how many coats are on. Odd.

Attached for comparison are the new OEM plastics.

Weldangrind · 10-25-2013, 12:29 AM

I like it! I'm not much of a gloss fan.

SpudRider · 10-25-2013, 05:32 AM

I like gloss, but I also like the satin/matte finish of the Plastidip.

FastDoc · 10-25-2013, 11:16 AM

This is the stuff for you guys then!

I'm lucky with this semi common older bike replacement plastic kits are less that $100. Add another $15 for the decals and it won't hurt my feelings to replace it once a year.

I'll find other uses for the Plastidip :-)

I am considering using the clear as a protectant for something...

Weldangrind · 10-25-2013, 11:33 AM

I've used the liquid Plastidip on levers, which gives you just a little more grip. Perhaps the spray would be workable.

steve_newbie · 11-21-2013, 12:32 PM

Don't laugh at me here.... this may sound silly

Various projects over the years, plastic, wood, fiberglass, etc etc... I found that the actual paint cans ( pint or quart sized )of Rustoleum that you find at Lowes or Home Depot, works very well on many things when applied well

Even on a homemade fiberglass boat, it covered well, was extremely durable, and spent two seasons in a lake with no breaakdown at all

Perhaps try it on a very small inside area of a piece and see how it turns out?

FastDoc · 11-21-2013, 01:00 PM

Rustoleum is an excellent product. Will obviously hold up much better than Plastidip but is not reversible.

My 3 rail motorcycle trailer is painted with Rustoleum.

bogieboy · 11-21-2013, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve_newbie

Don't laugh at me here.... this may sound silly

Various projects over the years, plastic, wood, fiberglass, etc etc... I found that the actual paint cans ( pint or quart sized )of Rustoleum that you find at Lowes or Home Depot, works very well on many things when applied well

Even on a homemade fiberglass boat, it covered well, was extremely durable, and spent two seasons in a lake with no breaakdown at all

Perhaps try it on a very small inside area of a piece and see how it turns out?

With enough time and effort, you can get a showroom shine by painting your car with a toller brush and rustoleum.... If you havent seen them already just google painting car with rustoleum.... They really do look factory painted!

bsskibum · 12-21-2013, 11:27 PM

dont forget the glossifier..
it makes it shiney!!

10-23-2013, 09:52 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Paint report: Plastidip It's OK. I wanted a glossy/OEM type finish and I'm disappointed with the Plastidip because it leaves a satin finish. I used the blue color on my YZ's OEM blue plastic. It is a near exact match for the Yamaha blue. It's just not glossy. It does not cover scratches as well as I thought it would. Do you guys know when colored plastic gets those light spots where it flexes? That was the main wear on my plastic and the Plastidip did a remarkably mediocre job of hiding those areas. Even after 4-5 coats they are still visible, although minimally. The paint looks bad when you apply it. You apply it MUCH heavier than spray paint, and it goes on much lighter in color than it dries. It also goes on with prominent orange peeling, although that 'tightens up' and smooths out perfectly when it dries. It took a full can to do one side of all the plastic (except tank) of the YZ. I may leave it on, or I may peel it off. I just put brand new factory plastic on the YZ so this was an experiment mostly. It cost me an hour and $10. LOL! No biggie ;-) __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-24-2013, 12:01 AM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the review, Doc. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-24-2013, 02:08 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Doc, is there anything in the instructions that indicate it resists gasoline? If so, it might be a good solution for gas tanks. It does not resist gasoline :-( On the other hand if you are careful to not get gas on it it may hold up, and touch ups are supposed to be easy. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer Last edited by FastDoc; 10-24-2013 at 11:07 AM.
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10-24-2013, 11:08 AM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'll take some pics later. It leaves an excellent satin smooth finish. If that's what you want it will look great. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-24-2013, 08:57 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Here are pics of the finished product. Note the satin texture, and the light spots that seem to magically come through no matter how many coats are on. Odd. Attached for comparison are the new OEM plastics. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-24-2013, 04:33 AM	#4
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,045	WAG, no it is not gas resistant...it will streak with a gas spill....
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10-25-2013, 12:29 AM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I like it! I'm not much of a gloss fan. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-25-2013, 05:32 AM	#9
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I like gloss, but I also like the satin/matte finish of the Plastidip. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-25-2013, 11:16 AM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	This is the stuff for you guys then! I'm lucky with this semi common older bike replacement plastic kits are less that $100. Add another $15 for the decals and it won't hurt my feelings to replace it once a year. I'll find other uses for the Plastidip :-) I am considering using the clear as a protectant for something... __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-25-2013, 11:33 AM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I've used the liquid Plastidip on levers, which gives you just a little more grip. Perhaps the spray would be workable. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-21-2013, 12:32 PM	#12
steve_newbie Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Elgin, SC Posts: 25	Don't laugh at me here.... this may sound silly Various projects over the years, plastic, wood, fiberglass, etc etc... I found that the actual paint cans ( pint or quart sized )of Rustoleum that you find at Lowes or Home Depot, works very well on many things when applied well Even on a homemade fiberglass boat, it covered well, was extremely durable, and spent two seasons in a lake with no breaakdown at all Perhaps try it on a very small inside area of a piece and see how it turns out?
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11-21-2013, 01:00 PM	#13
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Rustoleum is an excellent product. Will obviously hold up much better than Plastidip but is not reversible. My 3 rail motorcycle trailer is painted with Rustoleum. __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-21-2013, 11:27 PM	#15
bsskibum Join Date: May 2013 Location: phoenix arizona Posts: 68	dont forget the glossifier.. it makes it shiney!!
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