Would you plasti dip your car?

[Turk]

Call me crazy, but I have a service appointment for the R8 on Monday. It's not a recall, it's what audi calls an update, in other words, they'll change a part for you the next time you're in, but won't contact you specifically about it. The R8 needs the fuel pump changed. This requires the tech to remove the left side engine bay cover, which means a bunch of leaning into the car so on and so forth. It's a bitch, I've done it. My question is, would you plasti dip sections of the car to protect it from any scratches? I'm contemplating doing this. Am I crazy?

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[Chester Copperpot]

As well as I know you, you'll be on that corner of the car with a magnifying glass looking for scratches.

Do it.

 

[willizm]

You can and it would probably put up a good barrier to protect from minor scratches. If you do dip it, do at least 5 even coats

 

[Turk]

I think I'm going to. I'll just show the service advisor what it is when I drop it off.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I'd take pics of it before hand, tell the service writer and then stand there the entire time it's being fixed

 

[ktraver97ss]

Get that 3M Paint defender stuff, its clear so you wont look as ghetto on the way to the dealer. lol

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Though they probably have fancy covers for it

 

[Turk]

I know there are special r8 covers, and the techs are supposed to use them. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean they always do.

 

[shockerracing.com]

I would assume they have a nice cloth protector for working on the R8's. ask the service writer about it.

 

[c5z06speedjon]

Crazy

 

[HYPROPULSION_R]

nuckin' futs

 

[Stink Star]

plastidip works great, and comes off great if you use like 5 coats

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

Sure. Like everyone else said, lay it on thick if you do!

 

[Turk]

So it seems like half and half. Whats the benefit of laying it on thick? Much easier to get off?

 

[cacicgtp7]

Never heard of this lol, but interesting.

 

[SleeperLS]

I think some kind of protection is a good idea. It cant hurt anything. The more barriers the better IMO.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

So it seems like half and half. Whats the benefit of laying it on thick? Much easier to get off?

Yes. Otherwise you'll be picking at it instead of just peeling it all off in one sheet.

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

Yes do it.. and be sure to use safety Orange and Yellow plastiDip.

:nuts:

 

[blakbearddelite]

First world problems.

 

[Mike K]

Your crazy dude. It's an exotic car... They have protocol in place to work on it without ruining it. I.E. car specific covers for just about every body panel of that car. Don't worry about it.

I respect the enthusiasm but I would be embarrassed rolling up with a plasti-dipped fender. It basically says you don't trust them for shit.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

You're crazy dude. It's an exotic car... They have protocol in place to work on it without ruining it. I.E. car specific covers for just about every body panel of that car. Don't worry about it.

I respect the enthusiasm but I would be embarrassed rolling up with a plasti-dipped fender. It basically says you don't trust them for shit.

 

[Rebel]

Your crazy dude. It's an exotic car... They have protocol in place to work on it without ruining it. I.E. car specific covers for just about every body panel of that car. Don't worry about it.

I respect the enthusiasm but I would be embarrassed rolling up with a plasti-dipped fender. It basically says you don't trust them for shit.

I think that's the point. But I agree it would look tacky on an R8. Use the 3M spray paint. I saw Ktravers use it a few weeks ago and it was nice. It peels off too if you didn't want to keep it.

 

[jason05gt]

Rick, you need help lol

Hans @ Deans performance uses a static cling type plastic on the fenders. Maybe try that instead.

 

[BrianG]

I can understand your concern, but I have to imagine what [MENTION=396]Mike K[/MENTION] said is exactly what goes on when a car like that is serviced. I definitely wouldn't knock you for it, but I would HOPE it wouldn't be necessary.

If you do decide to do the plasti-dip, do multiple medium coats so that when it comes time to peel it off, it all comes together. Watch the demo videos on DipYourCar.com to see how it peels off. If the coat is too light, you'll be "brushing" it off by hand insteand of being able to peel it.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

when i lived in the city and the camaro was parked on the street....it was hailing and i laid thick moving blankets over it and stood @ the front door ready to adjust any sections that blew off.

Do what will make you feel confortable. i dont trust many people with my vehicles.