tavers Member 4 Member For: 13y 10m 8d Posted 06/02/15 10:55 PM Share Posted 06/02/15 10:55 PM Long shot.. but anyone in Brisbane willing to help me do my front bar/fog lights and maybe wheels? I don't have a spot where I can do this at home (Live in an apartment..) Obviously I'd supply the stuff.. I can pay in Beer or cash. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79687-the-plastidip-thread/page/53/#findComment-1528426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVT Formerly EGOBFXR6 Donating Members 1,111 Member For: 17y 2m 8d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 20/03/15 10:11 AM Share Posted 20/03/15 10:11 AM Anyone have any tips for removing thin dip without stripping the paint or the clear?Have a bit of overspray that won't wipe off and it's killing me... Dip dissolver is $88 but I'd like to try something a little cheaper if anyone has any hints or tips?Cheers! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79687-the-plastidip-thread/page/53/#findComment-1535814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZYWALKER XR50T Gold Donating Members 2,795 Member For: 11y 11m 12d Gender: Male Location: Western Sydney Posted 20/03/15 10:26 AM Share Posted 20/03/15 10:26 AM Thinners then quickly wipe it off with a wet rag. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79687-the-plastidip-thread/page/53/#findComment-1535820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkets is Drunk? Too heavy needs boost Member 5,929 Member For: 11y 8m 7d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 20/03/15 10:32 AM Share Posted 20/03/15 10:32 AM Bug and tar remover Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79687-the-plastidip-thread/page/53/#findComment-1535826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVT Formerly EGOBFXR6 Donating Members 1,111 Member For: 17y 2m 8d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 20/03/15 10:45 AM Share Posted 20/03/15 10:45 AM Thanks OZY and Bizkets - tbh bug and tar might be a little more up my alley...Will try thinners if it fails. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79687-the-plastidip-thread/page/53/#findComment-1535830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeGe6 Donating Members 1,980 Member For: 12y 9m 6d Gender: Male Location: Perth, SOR Posted 20/03/15 03:09 PM Share Posted 20/03/15 03:09 PM On 20/03/2015 at 10:11 AM, NVT said: Anyone have any tips for removing thin dip without stripping the paint or the clear?Have a bit of overspray that won't wipe off and it's killing me... Dip dissolver is $88 but I'd like to try something a little cheaper if anyone has any hints or tips?Cheers!WD40, spot on! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79687-the-plastidip-thread/page/53/#findComment-1535865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVT Formerly EGOBFXR6 Donating Members 1,111 Member For: 17y 2m 8d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 21/03/15 03:11 AM Share Posted 21/03/15 03:11 AM Thanks Ge, I'll try that too Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79687-the-plastidip-thread/page/53/#findComment-1535954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeGe6 Donating Members 1,980 Member For: 12y 9m 6d Gender: Male Location: Perth, SOR Posted 09/05/15 12:08 AM Share Posted 09/05/15 12:08 AM (edited) So started to remove some of dip from my car as changing look.As I started removing the areas where the dip was thick was a dream to remove.I started to remove it from my rear diffuser, nightmare.As you can see in pic the rear diffuser on the G6E at the top has all the little individual square detailing.I remembered someone posted that WD40 is great a removing over spay as advised to NVT above.I have had success using it on over spay.So in an attempt to make life easier I spayed rear Diffuser with Silicon Spay (WD40) and let it soak.The WD40 seems to soften up the dip.I then hit with the high press wash down gun blasting it off nice and clean.It was looking like a real pain in the ass job but ended up being easy as with this method. Edited 09/05/15 12:09 AM by GeGe6 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79687-the-plastidip-thread/page/53/#findComment-1543721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkets is Drunk? Too heavy needs boost Member 5,929 Member For: 11y 8m 7d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 09/05/15 01:07 AM Share Posted 09/05/15 01:07 AM So wd40 and high pressure and it comes of easy. Not sure about trying that on the front bar. Dont want the cooler full of sh*t. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79687-the-plastidip-thread/page/53/#findComment-1543726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeGe6 Donating Members 1,980 Member For: 12y 9m 6d Gender: Male Location: Perth, SOR Posted 09/05/15 02:55 AM Share Posted 09/05/15 02:55 AM Yeh worked a treat. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79687-the-plastidip-thread/page/53/#findComment-1543735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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