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      04-10-2013, 10:38 PM   #1
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Plasti-Dipping Mirrors

I was thinking about plasti-dipping my mirrors, but I want a glossy look instead of the matte finish. Would the clear plasti dip on top work well? I basically want my mirriors to look like they're painted plack. Any ideas?
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      04-10-2013, 10:53 PM   #2
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I'd say just get a sheet of black glossy vinyl and wrap them. It might be a little tricky with how much curve there is, but with patience and a heat gun it would probably give you the end result and look you want.
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      04-11-2013, 08:28 AM   #3
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Plasti dip makes gloss coats also. I've used it. 2 or 3 coats should have it pretty shiney.
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Clear gloss I mean
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      04-29-2013, 09:43 AM   #5
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If you do this post pics please...I'm thinking of doing the same thing and am in between wrapping them or plastidip
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      05-01-2013, 09:30 PM   #6
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If you do this post pics please...I'm thinking of doing the same thing and am in between wrapping them or plastidip
Yeah I was thinking of going the plasti dip route... The weather is nice here so hopefully I can get to it this weekend. I'll post pics.
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      05-01-2013, 09:56 PM   #7
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look at dipyourcar.com and see all the variations and colors they have. I'd probably go with matte + clear as someone stated above
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here you go i plasi dipped my mirrors, door handles, Mud flaps and a few more things (flat black)





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here you go i plasi dipped my mirrors, door handles, Mud flaps and a few more things (flat black)





Looks professional bru! Can you take some close ups?
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      05-05-2013, 01:25 AM   #10
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Looks professional bru! Can you take some close ups?
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Car looks great man! Can i ask what size wheels those are? and are you on stick suspension? Thanks
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The mirrors look great. Not digging the door handles.
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      06-18-2013, 09:46 AM   #13
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Car looks great man! Can i ask what size wheels those are? and are you on stick suspension? Thanks
there 19" 8.5 and 9.5
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The mirrors look great. Not digging the door handles.
its a hit or miss with people.
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      06-18-2013, 02:01 PM   #15
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I know it's a pretty durable product, but how's it held up so far?
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