Plasti-Dipped The Rap

[beemerman]

That looks awesome good job. definitely a unique look.

 

[cbcgeneral]

Awesome job looks good. I really like that blue it looks like a color the Raptor should have been offered in.

 

[infinitereality]

Awesome job looks good. I really like that blue it looks like a color the Raptor should have been offered in.

I agree! Since Ford is offering more loud colors, the 2017's may have that option!

 

[Backinblack]

Looks really unique. Interested in the longevity of the plasti-dip. I guess that's the reason to leave the graphic vinyl on. It does create an interesting "ghost" image. Great colour.

 

[kyuss]

That turned out great!! I dig the color.

 

[Monster44]

Well you beat me to it, looks great! I've been wanting to do grabber blue since I got the truck. I finally found a guy to plasti dip it a few weeks ago so we may have triplets with svc, you and me. Love it!

 

[infinitereality]

Supposedly, the dip will last as long as you'd like....even can go through auto car washes. I'm not brave enough to attempt that quite yet, just in case. Should just be able to wash it and after it's dry apply DipCoat for little extra protection. From what I've read DipCoat is basically identical to spray wax which people say work just as good.

Monster44: You should definitely do it. It was a fun project anyone can do, most people do it in their garage. If I just used 1 color, mine would have been alot easier. If you do it yourself or find someone, I recommend just getting the "light blue" dip. Don't fork out extra on the "grabber blue" because in person it's damn near a match for grabber blue. I anticipated and wanted light blue and considering truck was white to begin with, but no regrets with grabber blue... My wife and me both agree, we like this color better.

 

[WyoStorm]

Turned out great! Nice work

 

[infinitereality]

I planned to use the GoPro for a time lapse when spraying it, but completely forgot. I did test it out when taping stuff off though. Lame for sure, was ~9hrs worth of time lapse. I was pretty deep into the Bacardi by the end of the night (well 3:30am), haha.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uicb1T7_yfM

 

[infinitereality]

Would like some opinions please. I originally had planned to do these things, but now I'm not sure. Not sure if it's growing on me or what, but I'm 50/50 on what I should and shouldn't do.

I originally planned to dip the fender flares black and cutout just the Raptor lettering in satin black to overlay over the bed lettering. Also change FORD grill overlay and wheel stripes to matching blue vinyl. Also dip the chin (silver part) of the stock bumper.

Should I do all of it? Part of it? Just leave as is? Open to any other suggestions as well! TIA!