3PedalMINI Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Here in Vegas cops are super lenient about tint. What you're looking at there is 3% all the way around, and 35% on the front windshield. I ran 13% on the front windshield of my 95 GMC, direct sunlight, you couldn't see in that truck haha. now THATS the way to do it Im layering the 5% with another 15 on the mini as soon as i have some cash sitting around, im also going todo the front windshield 30% (because thats the lowest my tint guy will do on the windshield) I have 3 1/2% on the workvan and love it, when i get into the mini its just too lite. NJ they are kinda strict on tint but depends on the county and if the cop is in a good mood, but because i have PA license plates and PA doesnt care i dont get bothered Next weekend ill be plastidipping the side scuttles with the S in it black, and i think im going to try the door handles, people on the mini forums say it doesnt hold up but i dont actually "grab" the handle, I slide my hand behind it, push against it and pull the door without grabbing it (if that makes sense) then to close i just push on the handle a bit and let the wieght of the door do the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corners Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Here in Vegas cops are super lenient about tint. What you're looking at there is 3% all the way around, and 35% on the front windshield. I ran 13% on the front windshield of my 95 GMC, direct sunlight, you couldn't see in that truck haha. Having been a Deputy Sheriff many moons ago, I can see the negative side of dark windows. The police office can't see what might be walking up to. But on the negative negative side, I don't understand how drivers can see where their going. I'm "not" taking my verbal warning serious. Going to make an appt in the next week or so to have mine tinted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryPolska Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Having been a Deputy Sheriff many moons ago, I can see the negative side of dark windows. The police office can't see what might be walking up to. But on the negative negative side, I don't understand how drivers can see where their going. I'm "not" taking my verbal warning serious. Going to make an appt in the next week or so to have mine tinted. Living in Vegas, you'd be surprised driving around with really dark tint, it's actually no big deal when you're inside the vehicle. Same thing at night here, it's so damn bright with all the street lights, etc. that it's not an issue for driving. Now....living in the country side where it's pitch black outside at night time, then I could totally see it being an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryPolska Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 now THATS the way to do it Im layering the 5% with another 15 on the mini as soon as i have some cash sitting around, im also going todo the front windshield 30% (because thats the lowest my tint guy will do on the windshield) I have 3 1/2% on the workvan and love it, when i get into the mini its just too lite. NJ they are kinda strict on tint but depends on the county and if the cop is in a good mood, but because i have PA license plates and PA doesnt care i dont get bothered Next weekend ill be plastidipping the side scuttles with the S in it black, and i think im going to try the door handles, people on the mini forums say it doesnt hold up but i dont actually "grab" the handle, I slide my hand behind it, push against it and pull the door without grabbing it (if that makes sense) then to close i just push on the handle a bit and let the wieght of the door do the rest This was my GMC hehe....13% on the front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralfy Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 wow how do you drive with that??^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktitan27 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 He won best in show i don't think i could do this to a new s4 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNY9Dx617N8]PlastiDip a WHOLE CAR - How-to by DipYourCar.com - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3PedalMINI Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 wow how do you drive with that??^^ you would be surprised. The reason why its hard to see out your sides (for some)when your sides are dark and the windshield is not is there is more light that floods the cabin, and when the light floods inside its a bit harder to see through. But if the windshield is done less light is being let in and there for much easier to see out of all windows at night. your visibility is still "impaired" no matter the % of tint, its actually safer to have your windshield done if your like us and insist on deep/dark tint xenon headlights are a must though if you tint your windshield, with 30% tint its like looking through a clear windshield with halogen lights on a brand new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryPolska Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 you would be surprised. The reason why its hard to see out your sides (for some)when your sides are dark and the windshield is not is there is more light that floods the cabin, and when the light floods inside its a bit harder to see through. But if the windshield is done less light is being let in and there for much easier to see out of all windows at night. your visibility is still "impaired" no matter the % of tint, its actually safer to have your windshield done if your like us and insist on deep/dark tint xenon headlights are a must though if you tint your windshield, with 30% tint its like looking through a clear windshield with halogen lights on a brand new car. What he said ^ Basically, without the front windshield tinted, you get more glare on the inside of your tinted side windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 He won best in show i don't think i could do this to a new s4 Holy cow! Completely different different car! I will look to see if he taped the rest of what he mentioned - gloss stuff, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corners Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Having been a Deputy Sheriff many moons ago, I can see the negative side of dark windows. The police office can't see what might be walking up to. But on the negative negative side, I don't understand how drivers can see where their going. I'm "not" taking my verbal warning serious. Going to make an appt in the next week or so to have mine tinted. I was suppose to have my new RAM done last week but got kicked to the back because a local politician went to the head of the line. With the RAM, both passenger windows are really tinted dark. Almost have to put your nose on the window to see inside. Want the same thing done to the driver/passenger window - maybe a tad darker. However our local police have a little device they stick over the top of the window, covering both sides if I remember correctly. From that they take a reading of how dark the tint is. You usually get either a verbal warning or a "fix it" ticket. Our cops are a rare bunch. One month they go after you really heavy if your tires stick out to far and you don't have mud flaps. Next month may be because the front end of your vehicle is sticking a little over the white strip in a Ped. crossing zone. And the kicker for me was getting stopped because I had a piece of mud on my rear lic. plate and the cop couldn't clearly see what the one number was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralfy Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 the plastidip works great! i did my wheels white for a few months and black, if you spray 4-5 coats you can get it off in ONE piece, the prep is key as stated in previous posts, i have had mine dipped black for about 14 months now, i clean them every few days and they still look good and have that nice matte finish on them, when my VRT comes im going to put some on and see how it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasssc Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 , when my VRT comes im going to put some on and see how it looks. great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vink70 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 How does this stuff do on primer? My brother has a 72 Datsun 510 and has all the glass out now and cant afford a professional paint job on it... more or less half assing it and just wants it runnning... its got a SOHC 240 motor in it. Right now the car is in rattle can primer. Its not exactly smooth by any means. Would it stick too much and bond too well since its a rougher primer? I showed him this and thought it would be a cool alternative until he gets the money to spray it professionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasssc Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 How does this stuff do on primer? My brother has a 72 Datsun 510 and has all the glass out now and cant afford a professional paint job on it... more or less half assing it and just wants it runnning... its got a SOHC 240 motor in it. Right now the car is in rattle can primer. Its not exactly smooth by any means. Would it stick too much and bond too well since its a rougher primer? I showed him this and thought it would be a cool alternative until he gets the money to spray it professionally. Plastidip works on just about everything. I can't see any reason that it would stick more, if applied right, it comes right off when you want it too! I'm sure it will work just fine! Plus a matte black 510 would look sick! If he gets some nice wheels and applies the dip right, he might not even want to get it sprayed professionally. Save the money to put in the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I used it on my grill and it works awesome. I made it through a Michigan winter too. I don't usually dress it [as it matches the OEM plastic perfectly without dressing], but I did use SVRT on it with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasssc Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICK90 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Black valence White bowtie White on star antenna White Rear bumper Also did plastic door handles white. Going do the dash white/black soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerdan11 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 That looks really good. Is that flat white or did you clear coat it? because it looks glossy I love Plasti Dip some people rip on it and think it looks Ricy, but I think its great. I did my air ducts on my SS. Trying to decided if i want to hit them with a coat of the Glossifier or leave them flat (Sorry about the dirty truck) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kornercarver Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I used Plastidip on my front bumper below the grille. It has held up remarkably well.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 i'm reviving this thread, because i'm thinking about Plastidipping the chrome part of my running boards. for those that have used this product, how do you think it will hold up to people stepping on it? for whatever reason, people that i cart around tend to not always step on the black plastic part of the running boards! i'm thinking they would look good and kind of "disappear" with the plastidip on them. photo of the subject: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA1993SVT Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I just ordered 5 cans of the Smoke to do the chrome part of my Dodge Ram bumpers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 for those that have used this product, how do you think it will hold up to people stepping on it? I'll vote "not well at all." Even if your prep/application is perfect, it's not designed to be used in a high-traffic area like that. You can try it, but be sure to temper your expectations IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I'll vote "not well at all." Even if your prep/application is perfect, it's not designed to be used in a high-traffic area like that. You can try it, but be sure to temper your expectations IMO. LOL, thanks Nick! might go the route of getting some aftermarket ones then. the driver side has a small ding in the side, not worth spending a lot of money powdercoating them. pretty disappointed in the OE chrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralfy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 My sisters tahoes step bars are plastidipped with 6 coats and she steps on them everyday with her combat boots. Been that way for two years. I would say yes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbell92 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I have it on my charger's grill and rims and they have held up fine for almost two years now...but thats not stepping on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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