Feeler: Dip Your Car Coating Offer, We gots the tools, just need a volunteer or two Options

[Brando]

So a friend and I have the necessary equipment to do a Plasti-Dip coating on - whatever. We had a gentlemen who offered to be the 'test' subject but backed out at the last minute. We want to try our hand at the trend so to speak. We're looking for one or two 914s in "good" to "excellent" exterior condition - the stuff won't stick to rust, but will stick to solid paint or gel-coat (fiberglass/CF).

For the cost of materials and a few pesos (or beer + red meat) we would like the opportunity to do your car. We're also looking for feedback on rates to charge for potential clients. The teener group would be a great way to get feedback.

Some info about "dip your car" or "plasti-dip"
http://www.dipyourcar.com/
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL871EB30BCEF4B3F3

Unlike other coatings it won't damage paint. Especially important for older lacquer or enamel-based paint jobs.

Again, we're looking to get into this and are hoping to do a few cars to 'showcase'. We'll be doing my buddy's 911 cabriolet once he gets the material. I'll also be doing my Cayman in white + black and hopefully soon a buddy's GSX-R in two-tone black/white + clear and my 2010 Vulcan. We need portfolio material!

Shoot me a PM here or e-mail through the board. We're looking for locals to SoCal/OC, maybe as far as LA/Riverside but we're not sure yet.

[euro911]

Will the 'mule' need to be stripped-down to just the bare shell? ... or will a rolling chassis be OK?

[Brando]

Will the 'mule' need to be stripped-down to just the bare shell? ... or will a rolling chassis be OK?

Decent paint is always good. This stuff is an exterior or top-coating. It doesn't adhere to dirt or rust, but will stick well to a clean/smooth surface. The "mule" car would need to be washed. I have plenty of the "adhesion promoter" (basically denatured alcohol) to help prep the surface.

3 gallons will coat a normal sized coupe. If you wished to be the test I can point you in the direction of where to buy and the color selections. If you want some complex color combinations things get more involved. I'm not the greatest at free-handing so templates or stencils will be needed. I would recommend clear on top if going with a multi-color look.

I've seen some really simple and also really cool stuff done. If you wanted, say, white with black "PORSCHE" lettering, I'm sure we could accommodate something like that. A more complex job in-line with Martini-Porsche decals and striping might be out of the question (for now).