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kaneboats
01-17-2013, 12:28 PM
Just heard about this stuff in the white tower thread. Please post up your pics, projects, ideas, etc. This is a really neat idea for boat and truck stuff. I'd love some ideas.

beat taco
01-17-2013, 01:02 PM
Never used it but I checked out this video when I first heard about it.
http://youtu.be/rNY9Dx617N8

mcdye
01-17-2013, 01:53 PM
I have plans to try it......in a few months.. 8)

chadjitsu1
01-17-2013, 03:37 PM
I would like to try it out. Is it always flat in color. I actually like the flat look and want to redo my speaker grills to a blue color. I hunk that would look cool.

mmandley
01-17-2013, 05:40 PM
I would like to try it out. Is it always flat in color. I actually like the flat look and want to redo my speaker grills to a blue color. I hunk that would look cool.


That is some pretty cool looking stuff. I cant wait to see some people take the strips on there boats and follow them to there tow vechicles to really tie the two together.

bergermaister
01-17-2013, 05:52 PM
I may have to try that on a wakeboard. The satin black paint on one from last summer is chipping off pretty quickly from last season - mostly from riding in the board racks.

jpetty3023
01-17-2013, 08:44 PM
They have a gloss finish you can get for it but I'm not sure how easy it will be to remove the plastdip if you put the gloss coat over it. I use the flat or matte black (whatever they call it) on my truck emblems and hella cover lights. It really is cool stuff. I messed up on the rear emblem so I peeled it all off and started over. Very easy to do. Problem I had was when I removed the tape the plasti dip peeled off the emblem because it attached itself to the tape. The fix for that is use a razor blade or toothpick and make sure the plast dip if removed from the tape

Covers were white with black lettering
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/A4CF6B0C-BEC3-4DC2-903F-80E83181056A-43152-000005CB1A40866B.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/FFF1A0DA-2E14-4B2F-B478-55A2EFFBA03A-43152-000005CB2F0AB5A5.jpg

Bow ties plasti dipped (before debadging)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/E555EDA0-1E6E-4456-87E7-4999B2FEB4BC-43152-000005CB24D1A76B.jpg

Clean
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/EE405956-2604-42AB-819C-700F76B00215-46286-0000063866A223DC.jpg




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jpetty3023
01-17-2013, 08:57 PM
Z71 emblem
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/4D117454-52E3-40CD-B6D9-66F5C5261FE6-55770-000007964AC00E5E.jpg

First coat, fuzzy pic sorry

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/BE747ADF-7B3B-49EA-B28F-4B771AA3D2A2-55770-000007964E1634A6.jpg

Blacked out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/C2ECF9F7-155E-43E4-8C49-349835B6EB6B-55770-0000079653BA6405.jpg




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jpetty3023
01-17-2013, 09:35 PM
Here's the logo dried, 2 coats and did it less than 30 mins ago.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/C29868BF-4F05-495D-BAD6-B98D36B67A69-55770-0000079BFE05ACE3.jpg

Peeled off

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/D27311B6-3F04-463D-AE55-9E63308C7FDA-55770-0000079C0AE9DF64.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/D182F394-664B-4D84-92C2-D05F8F98E597-55770-0000079C11771811.jpg

Little customization, just goofing around with the stuff to show y'all how easy and good it looks
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/C9348B0B-B3E9-4494-B7FB-485574C8DB54-55770-0000079C18C5EB71.jpg


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mmandley
01-17-2013, 10:31 PM
Says you removed the pictures man

jpetty3023
01-17-2013, 10:38 PM
wasn't me bro!!

WTH!

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jpetty3023
01-17-2013, 11:07 PM
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/06210ee49aabddb31d9392d0de969ecf.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/496cc8e3e07d712a32713a916856afd4.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/913f080ca11e69c516db1f27d89ef7fb.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/326ebb5b14d2feb81907a7bc0b294a66.jpg

jpetty3023
01-17-2013, 11:09 PM
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/8d1bf960d18a61a1207d046e400cc5dc.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/759554175bfdd43f8360a4b47dee0e83.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/3c6e216766f8848ce182de62ba4ddb05.jpg

Boonejeepin
01-17-2013, 11:36 PM
Can you buy this stuff locally or just online? PDX area

jpetty3023
01-17-2013, 11:55 PM
I get it at Home Depot. 5.69 a can

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E4NASH
01-18-2013, 02:01 PM
Like I said in a previous thread....blacked out Chrome Moomba letters!

E4NASH
01-18-2013, 02:02 PM
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/8d1bf960d18a61a1207d046e400cc5dc.jpg



http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/3c6e216766f8848ce182de62ba4ddb05.jpg


Planning on doing this with my Tundra 5.7L emblem.

freshturk
01-18-2013, 02:30 PM
It really seems that the opportunities are endless. With my boat it is white and black with a solid black trailer. Boatmate sent me a set of brand new black fenders because of issues with the first set and I had planned on painting them white. I considered plastidip although it seems that plastidip's ideal scenario is an area with little traffic/touching(results in early peeling) so the fender idea was thrown out because of how often we use it as a step. Now, the fenders will still get paint but i'm still considering other aspects of the trailer. With all the colors available now i think towers, speaker covers, any emblems is an easy change with plastidip. Im planning on dipping my new vehicles wheels once spring hits.

wolfeman131
01-18-2013, 02:31 PM
Like I said in a previous thread....blacked out Chrome Moomba letters!

you planning to buy a new set or try and tape off & spray the ones on the boat?

jpetty3023
01-18-2013, 02:55 PM
tape off and spray them on boat. then peel away. use tooth pick to get in between letters


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E4NASH
01-18-2013, 03:35 PM
tape off and spray them on boat. then peel away. use tooth pick to get in between letters


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wolfeman131
01-18-2013, 03:53 PM
we doing yours or mine first?

Canuckle Head
01-18-2013, 04:40 PM
Photo documentation please!

Think it would work on a tower?

jpetty3023
01-18-2013, 05:11 PM
it will work on tower but I think it may be more trouble than it's worth. since it's a rubber material I'm thinking about doing my racks then taking out that rubber insert. I think without the rubber insert some of the surfboards might fit


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Boonejeepin
01-19-2013, 12:23 AM
Matte black Moomba lettering would be sick!

mmandley
01-19-2013, 01:29 AM
Im liking these ideas. I would think you will need a lotof coats to makeit work on the racks

Drew thought I herd you looking to sell your Mojo? Or was that just silly talk

wolfeman131
01-19-2013, 08:52 AM
Well, if I could round up a few buyers, I'd have to be confident she was going to a good home before letting somebody else get in the saddle.


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jmvotto
01-19-2013, 09:46 AM
Well, if I could round up a few buyers, I'd have to be confident she was going to a good home before letting somebody else get in the saddle.


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WHAT???? Only for an SA !!!!

freshturk
01-19-2013, 11:52 AM
I think racks is one of those areas that i would shy away from. There are people all over youtube that plastidip their computers and within weeks have peeling because of the constant manipulation so i feel like any area that gets handled frequently be it with hands, feet, equipment is one of the few scenarios not ideal for plastidip.

mmandley
01-19-2013, 12:05 PM
I can say with complete Certainty that Drew wont be buying an SA. Not because of price or budget but because the SA really sucks as a surf boat.

I surfed it and you have to have all the hard ballast filled, plus bags, plus 6+ people in the boat to even start to get an LSV quality wave. The SA is a pure unadulterated Wake Boat Hull.

Like many boats out there, you can make it surf but honestly the wave was just tall and and very short. Even with a lot of Nose weight it wouldnt lengthen the pocket.

I was really really hopping it would be a good surf boat as i have loved the boat since i first saw it. I love the line, the looks, everything about the boat except the Surf wave.

chadjitsu1
01-19-2013, 12:27 PM
Do you guys think it would be a good idea to use the plasti-dip on the moomba letters? Dont you think the water would eventually just end up pealing it off. I would think that the constant water flowing over the letters would just mess it up after a few days on the lake.

I would love to buy those letters for my 07 LSV but they want 500 bucks for them, right now I have nothing on the boat but I think that the letters look awesome. I have heard people talking about the letters coming unglued so I didn't want to spend 500 on letters that are just going to fall off in the water.

If anyone has letters they want to sell me I will buy them off of you BTW.

mmandley
01-19-2013, 12:45 PM
Do you guys think it would be a good idea to use the plasti-dip on the moomba letters? Dont you think the water would eventually just end up pealing it off. I would think that the constant water flowing over the letters would just mess it up after a few days on the lake.

I would love to buy those letters for my 07 LSV but they want 500 bucks for them, right now I have nothing on the boat but I think that the letters look awesome. I have heard people talking about the letters coming unglued so I didn't want to spend 500 on letters that are just going to fall off in the water.

If anyone has letters they want to sell me I will buy them off of you BTW.

The plasti dip is a 2 part process in curing.

The first couple hours after you apply it you can easily peal it off to get the edges clean and undo mistakes and such.

You then have to let it cure for 1-3 days according to there videos. After the curing you can remove it still but its much much harder.

They show a 1800 PSI pressure washer spraying on the edges and directly on it to simulate how strong the bond it.

They also say its still removable but you have to really rub at the corners to start an edge.

I think if you have the Moomba letters already and want them as different colors this is a strong possiblity.

If i would have had the Letters on Fierah then i would have blacked them out with this to try it out for everyone. I had the tribal pattern and after a bad day at the docks from A holes wake boarding threw the no wake zone the got dock rash and had to go.

jmvotto
01-19-2013, 12:51 PM
I can say with complete Certainty that Drew wont be buying an SA. Not because of price or budget but because the SA really sucks as a surf boat.

I surfed it and you have to have all the hard ballast filled, plus bags, plus 6+ people in the boat to even start to get an LSV quality wave. The SA is a pure unadulterated Wake Boat Hull.

Like many boats out there, you can make it surf but honestly the wave was just tall and and very short. Even with a lot of Nose weight it wouldnt lengthen the pocket.

I was really really hopping it would be a good surf boat as i have loved the boat since i first saw it. I love the line, the looks, everything about the boat except the Surf wave.


That either means a newer mojo???? Or a surf specific boat:???:

E4NASH
01-19-2013, 01:15 PM
Chad, my boat came with the chrome letters. Early last year I noticed they started peeling off so my boat was still under warranty so they were replaced. Since then I have had no problems out of them. From what I was told its not all the letters that have the problem. There was just a batch of bad ones from the supplier that were put on at the factory. They are a nice add but for how much they cost if they start peeling again they won't be replaced.

I may try the plasti-dip on them. I dont think the water would be an issue. The only thing I'm weary of is after you get it on and if you decide you want to take it off later after its cured you will need a bit of pressure to take it off. I wouldn't want it to weaken or pull the letters off during the process.

I think it will look pretty good but it also looks good chrome, heh decisions decisions...


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mmandley
01-19-2013, 01:53 PM
E4Nash i understand your concerns.

Have your thought about 3m tape? You can buy it in larger sections and cut it to fit the Moomba Letters.

This stuff is tuff.

As for peeling off the plasti dip i cant say how hard it is or the pressure it takes, watching the videos it looks pretty simple once you get it going.

jmvotto you mean for Drew it has to be a New Mojo or Surf specific boat? I think Drew would love a new 13 Mojo but mainly for the subtle changes and the fact who doesnt like a new boat haha. I dont honestly see Drew changing brands right now, i think hes pretty happy with his Boat. He would have to really be getting a serious del to switch brands and i would only see him doing it strickly to help his daughters advance in the sport if they are really serious about going pro

jpetty3023
01-19-2013, 10:08 PM
I was at the boat show today and finally saw the chrome letters in person. if I had the letters on my boat I would immediately plasti dip them. especially after standing next to the sa350 and worlds with those letters blacked out.

I don't see any reason the material would come off if you didn't want it to come off but when/if you want it off it won't be an issue taking off. I think it would be the best $6.10 upgrade EVER. if anyone has some extra Moomba letters laying around ill take them off your hands and get them dipped up. full disclosure and documentation will follow


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E4NASH
01-19-2013, 10:11 PM
How many cans do you think I'll need?


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mmandley
01-19-2013, 10:15 PM
How many cans do you think I'll need?


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I would go with 4 to be safe. You can always take them back LOL.

I would go with at least 5 or 6 light coats. Maybe even 8 or 10. It all depends on how the finish looks.
I was watching videos and it shows how to fix blemishes, repair edges that peal up.

I too think if i had a boat with Chrome Letters they would be going black too. I keep looking at my truck to see what i could plastidip black or charcole grey. Nothing comes to mind LOL.

I like the chrome it has, side steps, bumpers, grill, and fender badges.
Mirrors whipers, handles are already black.
Dammit, i need something with chrome to plasti dip, im interested...

I can say if i still had Fierah i would be taking the windshield off and spraying the frame. I hated what ever coating was on it as it was peeling all the time. It looked nice new but the putting the cover on and off over the windshield put some scratches in it.

E4NASH
01-19-2013, 10:19 PM
Ok ok ok...I'll do it. Not sure when but it will be done! I will also do my emblems/badges on my truck.


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jpetty3023
01-19-2013, 10:25 PM
no way will you need 4-6 cans for your letters. I have done 3 emblems (4-6 coats each), a skate board ( 3 coats) and the 4 light covers (4 coats) and i still have about a quarter of a can left. it goes a long way


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E4NASH
01-19-2013, 11:19 PM
no way will you need 4-6 cans for your letters. I have done 3 emblems (4-6 coats each), a skate board ( 3 coats) and the 4 light covers (4 coats) and i still have about a quarter of a can left. it goes a long way


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Planning on running by Home Depot tomorrow after church to pick up a couple cans and hopefully trying this tomorrow. I'll post up some pics if I'm able to do it.


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jpetty3023
01-19-2013, 11:35 PM
Best advise I can give Erik is clean the surface with windex and apply a very light first coat. Almost so light that it doesn't cover your decal very much. Let it dry 15-20 mins and apply second coat a tad bit thicker, so forth and so on till you get to your desired look, prolly 4-5 coats, each coat that you apply add it on a little thicker. Shake can real good and stay about 6 inches away while spraying. First time I did it and messed up I got to close and sprayed to heavy thus getting a drip like look. 6 inches and light coats. NO WORRIES thou cause if you mess it up it comes off real easy. Give me a call if you need any verbal help!


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mmandley
01-20-2013, 11:32 AM
Best advise I can give Erik is clean the surface with windex and apply a very light first coat. Almost so light that it doesn't cover your decal very much. Let it dry 15-20 mins and apply second coat a tad bit thicker, so forth and so on till you get to your desired look, prolly 4-5 coats, each coat that you apply add it on a little thicker. Shake can real good and stay about 6 inches away while spraying. First time I did it and messed up I got to close and sprayed to heavy thus getting a drip like look. 6 inches and light coats. NO WORRIES thou cause if you mess it up it comes off real easy. Give me a call if you need any verbal help!


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That right thar sounds like a 6 pack of beer job. A 12 pack if you do each side seperatly LOL

E4NASH
01-20-2013, 06:13 PM
Yeah that DID NOT happen today. I underestimated the tediousness of taping the letters off. I was an hour into taping and only had about half of the first side done. Patience is not one of the things I was blessed with and I think it would be best to spray these before they are stuck on the boat. Wish I had thought of this last summer when I got the letters replaced.


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jpetty3023
01-20-2013, 06:28 PM
no brother, shouldn't have taken you that long. some long stripes of blue painter tape around the letters than cover up a bit around for the over spray. but even with over spray it comes right off with a wet microfiber towel. don't let it intimidate ya kid!!


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E4NASH
01-20-2013, 07:34 PM
no brother, shouldn't have taken you that long. some long stripes of blue painter tape around the letters than cover up a bit around for the over spray. but even with over spray it comes right off with a wet microfiber towel. don't let it intimidate ya kid!!


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You forgetting about all the intricacies between letters and spaces inside the O's and B's. I'm a perfectionist so that is part of the problem...


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jpetty3023
01-20-2013, 08:25 PM
you don't tape around around the letters thou. just tape a box around the letters and spray the whole thing. them with a tooth pick you peel around/between the letters. when you peel the plasti away it will peel off the letters then you tooth pick in between letters. let me try and find the video, may make more sense that way


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jpetty3023
01-20-2013, 08:27 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19zI1u6by6k&sns=em



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E4NASH
01-20-2013, 08:40 PM
Well that seems much easier. I'll try it again then...


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Boonejeepin
01-21-2013, 03:28 PM
Picked up an can and dipped my company car emblems.

Cool stuff!16745
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/22/2yjy7u8y.jpg

jpetty3023
01-21-2013, 03:36 PM
Picked up an can and dipped my company car emblems.

Cool stuff!16745
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/22/2yjy7u8y.jpg

looks great and to easy right?


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Boonejeepin
01-21-2013, 03:43 PM
Very easy. I found that I don't need to tape close at all. It does help to have a little warmth to the air. It did not want to cure with the garage around 50 degrees. I warmed it with a hair dryer for a couple of minutes and then it was good to go.

If I had the chrome Moomba letters I would be all over it.

jpetty3023
01-21-2013, 03:46 PM
same here, the letters are gonna look to good blacked out


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kaneboats
01-21-2013, 04:08 PM
Easier than washing anyway.

bergermaister
01-21-2013, 04:13 PM
So the consensus is this (the spray kind) won't hold up well to high traffic or highly handled / wear and tear items?

Boonejeepin
01-21-2013, 04:15 PM
It is tuff but I think it would need to be pretty thick for a wear area.

jpetty3023
01-21-2013, 04:30 PM
I think if you put enough coats on it will be fine. my front emblem and light covers have been on highways speeds and high pressure car wash with numerous direct hits from power washer hose and no issues. did a skate board for kids and no issues so far either. if it does come off in a spot or two it's easy to fix, just touch up with your can of plasti


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wolfeman131
01-21-2013, 04:32 PM
If I had the chrome Moomba letters I would be all over it.

Man, I want to do it, but I dropped some $80 on the chrome reg numbers and I'm worried the DNR won't go for those being blacked out on the black part of the hull. Do you guys that have used it think it will work on the "MOOMBA" decals on the transom and the "MOJO" on the rear sides, too? It's more of a domed sticker material than the side chrome ones.

jpetty3023
01-21-2013, 04:38 PM
I think it would work fine drew.

with your reg numbers up front you can spray them black then use a plastic razor blade and trim about an inch around so that way you have part chrome part black to add a little "pop" to the reg numbers.( like boone's Chevy emblem) or you can black out and it water cops tell ya it's a no go just remove the plasti


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KG's Supra24
01-21-2013, 04:41 PM
Worked on my stapler ... I bet you will be fine.


http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/2013-01-21_14-38-34_197_zps5ff441e5.jpg

jpetty3023
01-21-2013, 04:47 PM
^^haha perfect


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mcdye
01-21-2013, 04:52 PM
Worked on my stapler ... I bet you will be fine.


http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/2013-01-21_14-38-34_197_zps5ff441e5.jpg

Now that is funny, I bet Fonzie would be proud seeing the product used in a new area.... :)

bergermaister
01-21-2013, 04:54 PM
Worked on my stapler ... I bet you will be fine.


Was that originally the red Swingline model?

kaneboats
01-21-2013, 05:14 PM
Makes the stapler appear much faster. Maybe I'll put some on my a-- oh nevermind.

viking
01-25-2013, 11:24 PM
How durable is the stuff on the front of your rigs? Would think the highway bugs would real havoc?


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jpetty3023
01-25-2013, 11:39 PM
I've not had any problems so far Viking. been threw a couple good rain showers and 2 trips with the power washer at the car wash and no signs of wear or tear. dead bugs wash right off


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mmandley
01-26-2013, 09:24 AM
Wow, im so tempted to use this on my headlights to darken the edges, the tail lights to shade them a bit.

Im seriously considering doing th lowered section in the center of my trucks hood and make a couple black strips down the sides to match the strips on the new boat.

Kinda like when you see them big 5th wheel RVs and the carry the stripes right over to the truck. Shaweet.

Boonejeepin
01-27-2013, 02:14 PM
Just for the fun of it.16753

jpetty3023
01-27-2013, 03:14 PM
looks sweet Boone!


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jmvotto
01-27-2013, 08:59 PM
Just for the fun of it.16753


Cool design , won't that slow down the board?

Boonejeepin
01-27-2013, 09:52 PM
I am not sure if it will hold up to the water or slow it down? There is not much texture to it. It just feels like flat paint.

We will see....

jmvotto
01-29-2013, 10:00 PM
I think I will plasti dip my anchor this summer.

rca
01-30-2013, 12:10 AM
I think I will plasti dip my anchor this summer.

Now that sounds like a damn good idea. Need to head to home depot now.

bergermaister
01-30-2013, 01:20 AM
Now that sounds like a damn good idea. Need to head to home depot now.

Second that. Adding to my to-do list for spring!

moombadaze
01-30-2013, 08:21 AM
Second that. Adding to my to-do list for spring!

same here on the anchor, going to have a pretty box anchor now

jpetty3023
01-30-2013, 05:20 PM
Got bored today and dipped the hitch and lock. Also dipped the receiver so now it's all nice and black. The ball will not hold once I start hooking up the boat but that's fine, it's a black ball so prolly won't be to noticeable. Once it gets looking to bad ill just peel it off. Gonna put about 100 coats on the hitch stem where it inserts to receiver and hopefully that will quite down some of the metal on metal clanking all the time

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/92dc87de883847a7ce5a8467c45cbec0.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f287/jpetty3023/80a1b29da7c155d6104912ca83914cf9.jpg

My name is jason and I might be a plasti-holic. I think tomo I will tackle the board racks

wolfeman131
01-30-2013, 07:24 PM
My name is jason and I might be a plasti-holic.

It's because of the fumes, ain't it?


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mmandley
01-30-2013, 07:24 PM
HAHAHA Jason you are an inspiration.

kaneboats
01-31-2013, 12:13 PM
I wrap the hitch with duct tape so it doesn't rattle or vibrate. You know, duct tape has many good uses.

I can think of at least one right now:

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bergermaister
05-30-2013, 05:05 PM
Ok, one of you guys needs to plastidip the entire rub rail so I can check it out and see if I want to pursue it or not...

KG's Supra24
05-30-2013, 05:06 PM
........ and tower please

New Guy
05-30-2013, 10:47 PM
Oh I might try the rub rail. Mine looks bad.

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NCSUmoomba
05-31-2013, 08:13 AM
Someone on Wakeworld dipped their entire tower orange.

98outback
05-31-2013, 08:21 AM
Dipped my tower cans from black to white tonight. Still letting it setup and will clean up the bracket later today. Will see how it holds up. I dipped all the emblems on my new truck back in August and it still looks as good as the day I did it.17397
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98outback
05-31-2013, 08:26 AM
Pictures of truck emblems and also plasti dipped my homemade radio set up for my Polaris ranger. It has held up great.
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bergermaister
05-31-2013, 09:19 AM
Someone on Wakeworld dipped their entire tower orange.

Read that thread yesterday, at the very end he came back after a few months and said the orange faded out terribly and he was going to have to redo it. But he also said his boat sits out uncovered in the sun...

Doesn't sound like / seem like the fading would happen with black or white.

motosno963
05-31-2013, 11:31 AM
i did my tower..so far so good

mmandley
05-31-2013, 11:36 AM
I got these in my Mojo thread but here ya go

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/Moomba%20Mojo/20130225_191832_zpsa8da8b27.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/Moomba%20Mojo/20130225_191832_zpsa8da8b27.jpg.html)

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/Moomba%20Mojo/20130225_191822_zpsc7b03058.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/Moomba%20Mojo/20130225_191822_zpsc7b03058.jpg.html)

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/Moomba%20Mojo/20130226_110826_zps00cc89d3.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/Moomba%20Mojo/20130226_110826_zps00cc89d3.jpg.html)

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/Moomba%20Mojo/20130226_110809_zps966902fd.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/Moomba%20Mojo/20130226_110809_zps966902fd.jpg.html)

viking
05-31-2013, 01:07 PM
I'm just waiting for Mike to put the white pasti-dip stripe on his truck to match the mojo!

mmandley
05-31-2013, 04:09 PM
I'm just waiting for Mike to put the white pasti-dip stripe on his truck to match the mojo!


Trust me, the thought has crossed my mind a few times.

I need to get pictures of the new Evolution cover, it has the white from the front of the boat on it, looks really sweet, and its a grey cover not black.

BGeorge01
06-03-2013, 07:53 AM
Decided to try the plasti-dip this weekend and I have come to the conclusion that this stuff is awesome! I tried it on my mower first just so I could get used to it and see how it worked then moved to the Nissan. Next going to to the metal around the windshield. Pretty cool stuff!

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kregstrong
06-03-2013, 01:33 PM
I got these in my Mojo thread but here ya go

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/Moomba%20Mojo/20130225_191832_zpsa8da8b27.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/Moomba%20Mojo/20130225_191832_zpsa8da8b27.jpg.html)

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/Moomba%20Mojo/20130225_191822_zpsc7b03058.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/Moomba%20Mojo/20130225_191822_zpsc7b03058.jpg.html)

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/Moomba%20Mojo/20130226_110826_zps00cc89d3.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/Moomba%20Mojo/20130226_110826_zps00cc89d3.jpg.html)

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/Moomba%20Mojo/20130226_110809_zps966902fd.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/Moomba%20Mojo/20130226_110809_zps966902fd.jpg.html)

Did u dip the back ledge of the boat? And also did u plasti dip the tower?

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mmandley
06-03-2013, 03:23 PM
Did u dip the back ledge of the boat? And also did u plasti dip the tower?

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Only the lettering Moomba, Mojo 2.5, and AWS are dipped right now.
Tower is Powder Coated

kregstrong
06-03-2013, 03:51 PM
Only the lettering Moomba, Mojo 2.5, and AWS are dipped right now.
Tower is Powder Coated

Did u have the tower powder coatded or did it come like that? If u did was it expensive?

motosno963
06-03-2013, 05:13 PM
next on my list is to do the chrome x on my exile speakers white, and the window trim black

mmandley
06-03-2013, 05:14 PM
Did u have the tower powder coatded or did it come like that? If u did was it expensive?

Came like that, but i can see if i can get a cost up here, i know our Dealer AWS will powder coat new towers.

chadjitsu1
06-04-2013, 05:42 PM
How is the plastidip holding up on the MOOMBA letters. Has it started to come off. Water is way more abusive than air, I would assume it would not last like it would on a car. Let me know

mmandley
06-04-2013, 09:56 PM
How is the plastidip holding up on the MOOMBA letters. Has it started to come off. Water is way more abusive than air, I would assume it would not last like it would on a car. Let me know

It holds up great in the water, no issues, i did let it cure for a couple weeks before i was brave enough to start wiping it down when i clean the boat. I am still careful of the corners. So fare using my bumpers at the dock has been fine as well.

The letters dont stand up to direct contact with a dock LOL.

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/20130401_113152_zpsf5a881fe.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/20130401_113152_zpsf5a881fe.jpg.html)

But i repaired that 1 letter and you cant tell now.

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/20130417_125625_zps230b2c7c.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/20130417_125625_zps230b2c7c.jpg.html)

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu114/mmandley/20130417_125633_zps7acbdb5a.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/mmandley/media/20130417_125633_zps7acbdb5a.jpg.html)

motosno963
06-05-2013, 12:09 AM
i did the chrome on my XM7's white plasti
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/7770/dsc0392mi.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/90/dsc0392mi.jpg/)

New Guy
06-05-2013, 02:56 PM
Those look great! Did you say you did your tower?

motosno963
06-05-2013, 09:32 PM
i did my tower..but i have to do a few more coats, and i just started to tape off my window trim to do that black to help out with the black tower

motosno963
06-05-2013, 09:40 PM
the other thing about plastidip ( that i noticed ) is, its not kinda like your regular paint..if you get " to close " it will still dry up and look smooth..my buddy did his rim in black and we just went to town on it and when it was wet it looked a little crappy but when it dried it looked smooth and done like a pro haha

bergermaister
07-02-2013, 06:49 PM
Plastidip'd my anchor and sand spike this weekend. Just bouncing around in the back of my truck the anchor has a chip or two. Did it mostly to rust proof it and avoid further stains on the carpet in the storage cubby.

After inspecting the guide bunk pads on the trailer and how they are literally cut in half from coming in at angles and bouncing off them led me to the decision that I will NOT be doing plastidip on the rub rail. Way too easy to peel it off from a little trailer guide bunk lovin or dock lovin. Hell even the ropes on the bumpers from tying off will probably dig into it too easily and I don't want to be in constant touch up mode...

kaneboats
08-29-2013, 12:00 PM
Have you seen this stuff yet???

http://laughingsquid.com/rust-oleum-neverwet-superhydrophobic-coating-that-makes-everyday-materials-repel-liquid/

cab13367
08-29-2013, 12:06 PM
Has anyone used plasti dip on their rope handle? I have a couple handles where the foam has ripped off and was wondering about plasti dipping them. Good idea or not?

mcdye
08-29-2013, 12:37 PM
Has anyone used plasti dip on their rope handle? I have a couple handles where the foam has ripped off and was wondering about plasti dipping them. Good idea or not?

Would not hold up IMO and exp with PDip

BGeorge01
08-30-2013, 08:54 PM
That stuff is awesome, gonna have to pick some up and give it a try


Have you seen this stuff yet???

http://laughingsquid.com/rust-oleum-neverwet-superhydrophobic-coating-that-makes-everyday-materials-repel-liquid/

kaneboats
08-30-2013, 09:03 PM
I need that to keep the sweat off my * * * * . Nevermind.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ

jmvotto
08-31-2013, 07:57 AM
Has anyone used plasti dip on their rope handle? I have a couple handles where the foam has ripped off and was wondering about plasti dipping them. Good idea or not?


Al, I was wondering the same, anyone try gator grip to re wrap a handle, or is it too thick?

New Guy
08-31-2013, 08:47 AM
I've used gator grip on a lot of my boat but I would think it's too thick for a handle. Tennis or golf club wrap is better.

Stay awesome!

wolfeman131
08-31-2013, 08:58 AM
Duct tape, baby.

Cigars n scotch
08-31-2013, 10:24 AM
I've used plasti dip on many things! It's great stuff! I am actually contemplating dipping my truck since I don't like the color. A guy on Tundra Solutions did it recently and it looked good.

I have my grill and bumpers done in plasti dip and I did my badges as well but I debadged my Tundra. There's endless possibilities for it. I am actually going to be doing my trailer rims in the fall black.

98outback
08-31-2013, 04:25 PM
I plasti dipped my speaker cans white. It couldn't handle the bugs when trailering at night. I just went and had them powder coated for $60. My sisterinlaw made bags to put on them when I tow. They have draw strings with the slide that keeps them tight. Used them today for a 1 1/2 hour trip and the worked perfect.1836718368

kaneboats
08-31-2013, 10:56 PM
Your sis in law has the job. I need a set. Get the machine out. Glad to see you on here. Where you been all summer?

98outback
09-04-2013, 07:03 AM
They worked great. Have her making me some more for my racks, mirror and light bar. Right now I pull all of that stuff off or it will be covered in bugs by the time u get to the lake since we usually go down on Friday nights. Have only made it out in the water 4-5 weekends this year. Wife if preg with our second child. Due Oct 24 so been busy getting things done around the house. Next year we will be back at it.

kaneboats
09-04-2013, 09:16 AM
Congrats! Went through a few of those years myself but priceless memories are on the way. Looking forward to seeing pics.

spyder
05-07-2015, 10:37 PM
Bumping this old thread. Thanks for the inspiration just did my cup holders in black. 8 out of the 11 look mint. The other 3 look blobish on top. Think my prep wasn't perfect. Either way looks wicked. Will post pic in the sun tomorrow.

mmandley
05-08-2015, 12:01 AM
Bumping this old thread. Thanks for the inspiration just did my cup holders in black. 8 out of the 11 look mint. The other 3 look blobish on top. Think my prep wasn't perfect. Either way looks wicked. Will post pic in the sun tomorrow.

Use a little paint thinner, or rubbing alcohol and it will smooth the bumps down, but not completely remove the plasti.
Also I have found some cans just blob more then others. I tried using a can I had for 6 months and it was crap, had to buy a new can.

viking
05-08-2015, 12:16 AM
Was going to plasti some trim on momma's ride. How long do you let it cure before you peel off the overspray? Going to search some youtube vids but saw the thread revival and thought I'd ask since you did your boat logo Mike.
Thanks!

mmandley
05-08-2015, 12:29 AM
Was going to plasti some trim on momma's ride. How long do you let it cure before you peel off the overspray? Going to search some youtube vids but saw the thread revival and thought I'd ask since you did your boat logo Mike.
Thanks!

I generally wait about 1 hour, in 20 minutes the plasti should have a dull color so its dry to the touch and you can start peeling, but I like to wait about an hour to let it cure a bit more. If you wait too long the over spray starts getting hard to remove.

I like to put 3-5 thin coats, each coat I let dry till its dull in color.

I like to use rubbing alcohol to clean the over spray if it doesn't come off all the way.

Also I still tape it off to keep the over-spray controlled but I do let it over spray as the instruction say.

spyder
05-08-2015, 01:03 PM
Think they turned out alright...

http://i.imgur.com/mhG9dQdl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7NDYnIOl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1BzsATbl.jpg

CookieMonster
05-13-2015, 04:15 PM
I just spent about an hour reading through this entire thread, still haven't found my answer haha. Is there anyone that has tried to plasti dip their stock flat vinyl decals??? Or does anyone think it's possible?

mmandley
05-13-2015, 07:13 PM
I just spent about an hour reading through this entire thread, still haven't found my answer haha. Is there anyone that has tried to plasti dip their stock flat vinyl decals??? Or does anyone think it's possible?

Are you referring to the graphics on the side of the boat?

I have not seen anyone on this forum post anything like that. The way plasti dip work is it covers a section, and then the edges of said section is where it will peel. If you tried to Plasti Dip the side vinyl on your boat you would just end up with a black out line of the vinyl.

If you goal is to cover them up then just remove them. Use a high temp hair dryer, or a heat gun on low with 2-3 ft of distance, heat it and start rolling it off the edges. Lots of threads from people doing this. I even did this on my 08 LSV. We call it going Naked.

CookieMonster
05-13-2015, 07:19 PM
Are you referring to the graphics on the side of the boat?

I have not seen anyone on this forum post anything like that. The way plasti dip work is it covers a section, and then the edges of said section is where it will peel. If you tried to Plasti Dip the side vinyl on your boat you would just end up with a black out line of the vinyl.

If you goal is to cover them up then just remove them. Use a high temp hair dryer, or a heat gun on low with 2-3 ft of distance, heat it and start rolling it off the edges. Lots of threads from people doing this. I even did this on my 08 LSV. We call it going Naked.
Wishful thinking I guess. I've been searching the forum a lot on what to do about my decals. I dont want to pay $400+ for OEM. I'd really like to buy some for each side of the hull that say Moomba instead of Mobius, in the new font. I just can't seem to find a good site to order from. I don't even need them to be 3d like the new ones, just regular vinyl. I'm about to get my boat detailed and I plan on removing the current decals

mmandley
05-13-2015, 07:25 PM
Wishful thinking I guess. I've been searching the forum a lot on what to do about my decals. I dont want to pay $400+ for OEM. I'd really like to buy some for each side of the hull that say Moomba instead of Mobius, in the new font. I just can't seem to find a good site to order from. I don't even need them to be 3d like the new ones, just regular vinyl. I'm about to get my boat detailed and I plan on removing the current decals

Send a PM to Trayson, he had a lot of Vinyl done on his Supra, I'm sure he can connect you with a guy who makes them in Moomba font and you can replace them.

I used a lot of new Vinyl on my LSV that had Exile Logos and stuff, just apply like a sticker and they lasted 3 summers until I sold the boat.

CookieMonster
05-13-2015, 07:27 PM
Awesome, thanks for the help!

viking
05-13-2015, 09:16 PM
hit up a local sign and/or tint shop! I'm in the boonies and there are quite a few here that can do it. Get a file with the moomba font (some members can email it to you) and see what they charge to fab you up some. Might be alot more economical than you think

CookieMonster
05-13-2015, 09:17 PM
I actually just emailed a couple shops today. Waiting to hear back on a price. I just really don't like the mobius decal with the tribal symbol

patrick232
05-14-2015, 08:35 AM
What about these guys? I used them last year for my reg. numbers
http://shop.domednumbers.com/

mmandley
05-14-2015, 09:36 AM
What about these guys? I used them last year for my reg. numbers
http://shop.domednumbers.com/

Those guys make legit letters and numbers but if you price out the ones for the side of your boat, your 135+ per side. Not as Expensive as the factory, might be a good deal. I love the reg numbers I got from them. Maybe I will get my Moomba and Mojo 2.5 done and see how it comes out.

They don't have Moomba listed as a Side decal, I just emailed them to see if they can do them in MOOMBA as right now they only listed Supra.

CookieMonster
05-14-2015, 09:50 AM
Those guys make legit letters and numbers but if you price out the ones for the side of your boat, your 135+ per side. Not as Expensive as the factory, might be a good deal. I love the reg numbers I got from them. Maybe I will get my Moomba and Mojo 2.5 done and see how it comes out.

They don't have Moomba listed as a Side decal, I just emailed them to see if they can do them in MOOMBA as right now they only listed Supra.
I noticed that. Let me know what they tell you. I just want moomba for the mid hull and a smaller LSV for the rear hull

kaneboats
05-14-2015, 11:50 AM
I asked the guy who sells the Moomba decals on ebay and he said he could make any size.

mmandley
05-14-2015, 11:21 PM
I noticed that. Let me know what they tell you. I just want moomba for the mid hull and a smaller LSV for the rear hull

They emailed back said it was forwarded to the designer guy, he should be emailing me tomorrow.

mmandley
05-21-2015, 10:21 AM
They got back to me this week, no price yet but I am asking for the rear stickers.

Moomba

Mojo 2.5

I will keep you updated.