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Old 07-30-2014, 04:23 PM
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Default The wheels got Plasti Dipped.

So, I decided that I got bored by all the silver on my N/A wheels, and went ahead and plasti dipped them.

I used anthracite gray metallic from dipyourcar.com, and also their custom aerosol can nozzles for better more even coverage.

Here's the results I ended up with, and I have to say I love it. Thinking of doing the windshield surround and mirrors as well.
BTW, the pictures don't do it justice, as the actual plastidip is metallic and has flakes in it just like paint. It looks fantastic in person with the metallic particles shining in the sun.
 
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Looking good. Ya still going to do anything with those tails?
 
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Default Re: The wheels got Plasti Dipped.

I literally just need the software to decode that file type I got sent. I don't own any graphics rendering software of any kind since I never was able to draw lol.

I really want to make that template, but maybe someone else who has the means to make it should crank it out real quick?
 
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Default Re: The wheels got Plasti Dipped.

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I literally just need the software to decode that file type I got sent. I don't own any graphics rendering software of any kind since I never was able to draw lol.

I really want to make that template, but maybe someone else who has the means to make it should crank it out real quick?
I can't draw to save my life either lol. I can send ya any file type you'd like though.
 
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Default Re: The wheels got Plasti Dipped.

If you can send me the file as something along the lines of maybe bitmaps? Or even png, just something other than proprietary adobe stuff lol
 
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Ahhh, thought I sent a PDF. Yup I'll get it to ya
 
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Old 07-30-2014, 04:56 PM
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PDF works too, but that eps will not even open for Zeus at this rate. I'm thinking it's a photoshop/illustrator only file type if I'm not mistaken lol
 
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Default Re: The wheels got Plasti Dipped.

EPS File Viewer
 
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Well damn Greg, way to make me look lazy hahahaha :P
 
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Default Re: The wheels got Plasti Dipped.

Haha. Well either way, unless you have a pretty large printer, as long as your friendly local print shop can handle EPS you should be ok...
 
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Now that I have the file working, which print shop should i visit? Kinkos?
 
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Kinkos, Minuteman Press.. Whatever you have local should be fine. Just as long as they can print something about 12" x 18". I think even Staples and OfficeDepot sometimes have print centers?
 
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Damn is it really that big? I didn't think our tail lights were that ridiculous
 
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Default Re: The wheels got Plasti Dipped.

17.5 x 10.5... If not I really screwed up. LOL
 
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Default Re: The wheels got Plasti Dipped.

Then again I have a really crappy hold on how big these tail lights actually are since I never measured hahahah
 
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Default Re: The wheels got Plasti Dipped.

In fairness they're curved so they aren't that big, til you flatten it out. Didn't mean to derail your thread though, my bad. Just thought it'd offset the wheels nicely
 
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Default Re: The wheels got Plasti Dipped.

Not at all, I'm thinking of doing the side mirrors with the same color plasti dip anyway. Possibly the windshield trim too
 
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Default Re: The wheels got Plasti Dipped.

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Well damn Greg, way to make me look lazy hahahaha :P

LOL.. we get left field file extensions at work all the time.. so I'm used to finding something to work on them.. Just saw the need and spent 20 seconds filling it..
 
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Default Re: The wheels got Plasti Dipped.

Good man, good man!

Wanna join me in the quest for the tail lights vinyl cutout design? LOL
 
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Good man, good man!

Wanna join me in the quest for the tail lights vinyl cutout design? LOL
Your on your own there.. LOL.. I'm good with my tail lights..
 


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