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> Anyone used Scotchprint Vinyl?
CptTripps
post Aug 27 2013, 09:53 AM
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After looking at a lot of different "matte" or "satin" paint options, I think I may give the 3M Scotchprint a whirl.

Like this eBay auction

Pros:
Relatively inexpensive : I'll know $35 into it, if it will work for me or not.
Changeable : Easy-ish to peel it off and try a different color if I want.
Color options : I can get 2-3 different metallics to see which one I like best.
Quick install : Seems like a weekend project.

Cons:
Only lasts 5 years : Who actually keeps their 914 for that long?
Could peel up in corners : Use the adhesive pen they offer.
Could look REAL bad : So can paint if you don't do it right.

I'd love to be able to do this right over the primer, but I don't know that it'll stick to it. I'm going to play this weekend and see what happens. I ordered (free) samples from 3M. They're sending me an 8X10 sheet of all the different colors they have.
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CptTripps   Anyone used Scotchprint Vinyl?   Aug 27 2013, 09:53 AM
stugray   I would like to cover some fiberglass bumpers in c...   Aug 27 2013, 10:49 AM
CptTripps   I just did it from the website. http://solutions....   Aug 27 2013, 10:59 AM
r_towle   from the sign guy across the street who does full ...   Aug 27 2013, 11:21 AM
CptTripps   Yeah, I was thinking that would be the case. I...   Aug 27 2013, 11:46 AM
r_towle   From what I have been told the Matte finish you ar...   Aug 27 2013, 11:49 AM
CptTripps   From what I have been told the Matte finish you a...   Aug 27 2013, 01:56 PM
JawjaPorsche   Cons: Only lasts 5 years : Who actually keeps th...   Aug 27 2013, 12:26 PM
jbyron   Doug - Have you ever looked into plasti-dipping ...   Aug 27 2013, 02:05 PM
CptTripps   Wow. That's actually kinda cool. I may buy a r...   Aug 27 2013, 03:52 PM
CptTripps   I bought a few cans of the spray to see what it wo...   Aug 29 2013, 08:24 AM
sfrenck   I bought a few cans of the spray to see what it w...   Sep 3 2013, 03:17 PM
jbyron   That looks SWEET! I bought a can to do a two-...   Aug 29 2013, 08:45 AM
stugray   You did that so fast, you apparently found it lo...   Aug 29 2013, 09:50 AM
CptTripps   Home Depot carries the base colors (White, Black) ...   Aug 29 2013, 10:51 AM
CptTripps   Got my Scotchprint samples today. Immediately, I ...   Aug 31 2013, 12:56 PM
aharder   I bought samples from Metrorestyling.com. They hav...   Aug 31 2013, 08:47 PM
CptTripps   From 3Ms website, 8x10 samples are free. And they ...   Aug 31 2013, 09:03 PM
biosurfer1   HD's around here now carry about 10 different ...   Sep 1 2013, 09:30 AM
CptTripps   The nice part about plasti dip is if you get rock...   Sep 3 2013, 10:50 AM
CptTripps   The PlastiDip looks the exact same as it did in th...   Sep 3 2013, 03:31 PM
r_towle   How many free pieces would it take to harlequin th...   Sep 3 2013, 06:24 PM
CptTripps   PlastiDip on the rims on my BMW tonight...to see h...   Sep 4 2013, 05:53 PM
kg6dxn   I'm wondering what happens when you need to re...   Sep 4 2013, 07:20 PM
CptTripps   I'm replacing the rear tires in a few weeks. I...   Sep 5 2013, 03:55 AM
rick 918-S   That turned out nice! Let us know how it holds...   Sep 5 2013, 06:02 AM
biosurfer1   I did the rims on my beater Civic a while back and...   Sep 5 2013, 08:19 AM
7TPorsh   How does the curb rash end up looking? Does it hi...   Sep 5 2013, 10:11 AM
CptTripps   How does the curb rash end up looking? Does it h...   Sep 5 2013, 11:23 AM


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