How to Plasti Dip the roof of your car
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Forget the haters man You did a solid job Your car looks clean !Ima do my top next
+Luis Najera thanks! I appreciate your support! When you do yours make sure the dip stays wet while overlapping and it'll look great. Thank you for watching 🐼
You're such a nice person , after watching my eyes opened wide till got a few answers after years you're done your first wonderful experiment , unexpectedly it came out with different recomendation , respect to your concern for comments , I will rethink to paint mine , thank you 👏👏👏
Finally someone made a video of what i was looking for :')
thank you so much!
Comments like yours that make it worth it 👍
+J. Edgar I just uploaded a new video using a sprayer
FrankieGisMe Thanks man, I'll watch it ;)
you killed it man, amazing job
just a quick tip from past experience, don't change direction while painting, you'll create streaking
I'll try it out thanks
It turned out pretty good. Good video.
thanks man! I have a special video coming up in about a week. Make sure you subscribe to get notified. Thanks for watching.
Great job!!!
Nice job man,clean
U did an awesome job!!!
CHICA DIVINE thanks 👍
Awesome. You are very fast moving by the way. Subscribed!
Freaking nice 👍🏻. I will do my Jetta logos too 😁
Thanks for the tip. How long did it take you
Great Job!!!
Thanks, man!
yo my dude that was a pretty cool video! great paint job. are you considering painting the trunk/hood? i think it will look pretty dope
Thanks! I have a ton of ideas coming soon. Currently I have stripes on my hood, check out that video ua-cam.com/video/rSUkbUfJZsw/v-deo.html. Thanks for watching 🐼
Cool! Any issues with cans spitting or sputtering when spraying downwards?
Is this the gloss black plastidip? About how many coats did you put on total?How long did it take to cure or dry?
Looks clean. Thinking about doing the same to my white e60.
I recommend getting a sprayer. It’ll cost more but it’s faster and easier to get a good finish.
FrankieGisMe thanks for the tip. I'll keep that in mind.
That look fantastic
Hi, you did this now 5 years ago, how did it last by the years? Is it ok to pressure wash the car after applying it to the roof ?
Nice job, the way car is all dressed up with plastic sheets looks like a pro's job!
Thanks, man! and thanks for watching
Thanks for posting. Subscribing now.
I really appreciate it, thanks
I can’t believe it, I actually found the perfect channel, damn shame you don’t upload anymore
Planning to start making more vids
That does look great!! I am going to get my GLI roof vinyl wrapped. But the plastidip would be much cheaper.
Honestly, vinyl has come down in price over the years. If I were to do it again I would use vinyl.
@@Frankiegisme how has the dip held up to the sun? I've been using wrap for my roof but I've had to change it multiple times due to sun damage and am looking to plastidip it instead.
Holds up well. 2 things: use a sprayer, and use Glossifier as top coat (has UV protection)
the only reason I'm useing paint instead. was almost a thousand to have other people wrap it for me or hundreds of dollars to unskillfully get the materials and do it myself 😅 (actual quality materials, not Amazon specials)
nice man!
Thanks 👍
Thank you for doing this video. It certainly gives me a better idea of how I should do mine if I end up doing it. Now that it's been two/three years, do you have any other feedback? Has the sun/heat done any harm to the coat?
Vinyl wrap is easier and would cost around the same. Honestly would recommend wrapping because you’ll most likely get better results in less time.
@@Frankiegisme thanks!
@@Frankiegismethe wrap estimate I received for my little Miata hardtop was around $500. So at around $20 per can, Plasti Dip is definitely the cheaper option. And judging by your results, certainly good enough.
awesome, how do think it looks compared to a vinyl gloss black on top? u think it looks similar?
Honestly, I really like it. It's not as glossy as vinyl but it still looks great. I just uploaded a new video that shows me dipping my mirrors and eyelids. Check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks
Did you use glossifier after the matte coats? Came up really nicely honestly. Did it look good in other lighting too?
Yes, use glossifier after all coats are dry. Looked exactly the same in every lighting. Checkout the link in the description for more information.
@@Frankiegisme thanks for the reply mate
I have a white 2012 gti would love that done to my roof, do I need an appointment?
Great paint job bro! Well shot video
Nice man
Thanks for the video, been looking to plasti dip my roof that also has a sunroof, question is, does the finish look good when you're is open?
It’s just white. Had a clean edge so it looked fine. Use vinyl if you’re gonna do this. Easier and cheaper
@@Frankiegisme thanks for the tip!!
I've been wanting to do it on my car but Im afraid it will come off when I was my car since I take it to a car wash place? what do you think about that?!! any heads up for that or what do you recommend?!
There is no worries at all. I did a plasti dip durability test video right after this one where i went to a drive-thru carwash. Check it out ua-cam.com/video/6UJKDvSOZf0/v-deo.html
Looks good bud, only issue is glass cleaner is very bad for the paint. Wouldn’t recommend using to clean the car.
Great Job came out clean🙌🏻
How long does this plastic dip last before having to redo it again
Are those wheels gloss finished too? I'm trying to decide if I take my roof glossy it would clash with my matte finish wheels and accents. Opinions...?
+Chad T Nope, they're matte finish. When I was my car I put tire shine on the wheels (rubber based plasti dip). Then I use a separate rag to dry them off. Gives a nice satin finish. Matches everything just fine
Hey awesome job dude, I want to try this now. How long does this last and do you have to touch it up, also has the sun affected it?
Should last 6 months or more. Honestly I recommend vinyl instead. Nowadays the cost of vinyl has gone down so much that it’s pretty reasonable and will have better results
I’ve had plasti dip on the rear of my Mercedes c230 for years. I put it on the rear bumper making it look almost like a diffuser. Went down super smooth and looks great. I’ve done that on multiple cars I have owned. Also have done wheels which have lasted for years. I did white with glossifier on a set of 19x10.5 and 19x11.5 ssr vienna wheels I had on my VIP Lexus years ago.
Hi, random question, I'm planning on plastidipping my vw golf roof, how many cans did you end up using? And how many layers did you put on? Thanks!
Max Vorobey I believe I ended up using 5 black and 3 gloss. I would recommend getting more than that jist in case. Everyone sprays differently and it would suck to run out half way done. I recommend 3 coats of black and 3 coats of gloss.
Alright, ill keep that in mind, thanks for the reply!
How many cans did it take to finish the roof?
How many coats of black and clear did you use?
How many cans of dip did you have to use for the roof & about how long did it take? Shouldn’t you put one coat at a time though & let it dry before putting another coat on?
I did wait between coats. It was 115 degrees that day and the video does not show wait time. All info for supplies used is in the description. This video is about 4 years old. Nowadays it may be more cost effective to use vinyl.
How many cans did you use?
I know this is an older video but how many cans of plasti dip and glossifier did u use?
I believe 5 and 3 based
For the same amount you waste on spray cans you can buy vinyl on amazon or take it to your nearest performance shop they’ll do it for like $100
Wasn’t as cheap 4 years ago when I made this video
1- what did you do to protect your antenna
2- how many coats of flat and clear did you do
3- how often between sprays did you wait for each coat
4- how long does it last
5- how do you remove once your done with it
6- how often does it have to be removed
7- how ok is it to wash the roof when washing your car or do they recommend not washing it at all?
1. Nothing, sprayed over it.
2. 3 and 3. Recommend 5 and 3
3. Wait until dry
4. 6mo-1yr
5. Just peel when ready
6. 6mo-1yr
7. Very much okay. Keep washing your car.
Hi! , I have a question the plasti dip when is dry and finish is supposed to have a mate finish and I see that in your car Is like gloss , how you do that ? Is a special plasti dip with a different finish ?
In my video I used matte black plasti dip (recommend 3-5 coats) than spray plasti dip glossifier (3-5 coats) on top of the dry plasti dip
your car is beautiful really. Did you remove the tape while the dip was still wet? Or did you wait for everything to dry? Also if I wanted to add glossifier would I wait for the black coats to dry or not? Plz let me know!! Your video inspired me to go buy some plasti dip!!
+Stevoo Truth thanks man! Yes, always remove the tape while the dip is wet. Yes, wait for the dip to dry before adding coats of glossifier.
Have fun with it. You may not be great at first but you'll get the hang of it.
Take your time and it'll look great!
Thanks for watching 👍
FrankieGisMe appreciate it bro!! last question...when I add the glossifier, will it re-liquify the coats making it wet once again so that I can tear it off?
Yes but its not completely the same. I usually spray the glossifer thick. if you do, be careful not to create runs
thanks for answering my questions! I subbed. Look forward to more videos whenever you can.
Thanks man! I appreciate it. My channel is about 90% MK6 Jetta videos. check them out
do you mind making a list of steps? love the video
I just added instructions to the description. Thanks for watching.
Thanks so much
Saucin With Sosa Anytime 👍
I just picked up a panda 2017se...I hate the polished wheels... Might have to dip them! 😉
+Timothy Griffaton do it! I dipped mine as soon as I got ii home haha. Congrats on the new ride
thanks!
How long was the progress from masking off the car to the finished product?
The entire process took about 2 hours.
Looks really good man! I would love to do this with my GS. How was peeling it off when you sprayed it again? And would you say for the most part the streaky look was only up close because I have used plastidip before and it’s a hit or miss on whether you see the streaks in your end result. Would you have any other tips for doing the roof by can?
After it was completely dry it looked good. There was one spot the wasn’t the best but was hardly noticeable. Peeling was simple and clean (a month later). Best tip I have is use a sprayer. You’ll get better results and it’s easier.
Here’s the video that I did using a sprayer ua-cam.com/video/ofzHSHxOAvc/v-deo.html
@@Frankiegisme Why did you peel it off only a month later? Was it going bad or did you just want a change?
It was good but I did it with a sprayer a month later because I wanted to see the difference.
Been a while since I looked into it but isn't the glossifier supposed to go on wet? instead of letting it dry?
+Paul Baker If it's still wet when you spray the next coat it wouldn't be considered a new coat. It could also cause drips or an uneven finish.
how did you paint your antenna ? i have a black roo with white antenna and that's pretty annoying. How can i paint or wrap my antenna black ? it's an Audi A4 2014. Thanks
Mine is black from the factory but in this video I sprayed over it with plasti dip
looks awesome , looking to do my mk6 gti the same way. how many cans of black and gloss did you use?
Nice! Send me a pic when it's done
End result doesn't look too bad but my that was painful to watch. First coat was way too thick, although the first pass was good but you then went over with a thick coat before before it dried and then subsequently every coat after you could clearly see the dip was not dried completely, Then out with your mom's hair drier to dry it off... it only takes 10-15 minutes.. There's no rush.
Looks good though :)
Since I'm in Arizona everything drys super fast. So what was happening was the dip was almost dry as I did the pass. So I had to spray thicker to keep it wet longer so the next pass would blend with it. Also, the dip was fully dry each time I started a new coat. At 7:15 I started applying the glossifier which is why it still looks wet. Using a sprayer is way easier and faster. So anytime I do large surfaces in going to use my sprayer. Thanks for watching 🐼
yea i was gonna say the same thing. he used some methods that are generally not recommended but the end result was pretty good
how many coats did you do of the matte black dip and glossifier
I did 3 coats of matte black and 2 coats of glossifier
Hi can list the products you needed? Including what kind of tape ?
Hi, thanks for watching. That information is already in the video description
What color Plasti Dip do you think would look the best on the top the car is a baby blue Volkswagen Passat
+BairCichlids black or white is usually a safe bet. White will get dirty faster tho so probably black.
very unique idea, nice innovation.
Thanks but I wasn't the first to think of it. I really like the look 🐼
you can get the extreme plastic-dip nozzles which have much more volume of spray, and would have made the job much easier.
+LastHumansGarage on my newer roof video I used a sprayer
also put the cans in hot water for a more uniform spray.
+LastHumansGarage thanks 👍
I fucked up my vinyl roof thinking of doing this next but wont the gloss fade off after like a wash?
No it doesn’t fade after a wash, It lasts.
Moral of the story boys and girls....
Don't use rattle cans to dip large flat horizontal surfaces!
Stripe city!
Check out my newest video where I used a sprayer
Do the mirrors next!
Funny that you say that because that is the video that i did right after this one. Check it out at ua-cam.com/video/11lH0ft2zRI/v-deo.html. Thanks for watching
So if I don't like it then it comes off ??? just peel or break cleaner. Cheers!
Yes, it comes off when you’re ready. If you apply it correctly, it peels off without chemicals.
i will have to give this ago. I dont excactly have a sheltered area and live in ireland. Would i be wasting my time in the front garden haha, from what you experienced?
Just make sure it’s not too windy. Dirt and other particles will ruin the finish.
@@Frankiegisme yeah, i might paint it either will have to see. Thanks for the reply
How many cans did you used great job
A full break down of supplies is in the description
How’d you peel off the tape without it taking the rest of the dip with it?
I sprayed one last heavy coat of gloss then peeled while it was wet
Wow great job!!!
You were all over the place, you never let the dip dry in between coats... hell even the coats were not fully complete. You missed the driver side section between the sunroof and the windshield multiple times. You even applied the glossifier over a wet black coat... Also... quick detailer is not spray wax. Quick detailer is quick detailer, quick wax is a spray wax. Just saying.
If you were to do this again, take your time and do nice even coats and let them FULLY dry before starting a second coat. You will have much MUCH better results and a more even coverage.
Your eagle eye for detail seems to lack when it comes to... well detail. On each coat I used a blow dryer to completely dry each layer. You should definitely try the blow dryer technique, it will save tons of time. Thanks for watching 😋
Right there at around the 9:18 - 9:40 mark you can clearly see the entire section on the rear driver side still wet and glossy as you are spraying the glossifier.
Whatever makes you happy man. As long as you are happy with the end result, that's all that matters.
Well CLEARLY you did not notice that i started spraying Glossifier at 7:17. Meaning that the dip was NOT wet. It was GLOSSY. I appreciate your concern. Be sure to subscribe for more videos by FrankieGisMe 😋
I don’t know what people are giving you shit for man because you did a great job at dipping your roof. I’ve seen other videos where theirs turns out horribly because they’re all over the place. Looked like you were symmetrical for the most part and did it as properly as you could with using the spray can without any sort of spray nozzle attached. I’m looking to spray my Jeep hood either a gloss or matte black and am studying on how to do it right. If you lived near me id pay you to do the same for my hood. Nice man! Looks great if you ask me. Any tips?
+Kevin Gallagher Thanks man, I appreciate it. I try to ignore all the hate. There’s a lot of people that just try to bring others down. I just keep doing my own thing and laugh at their comments. Thank you for your support 👍
Hi do you still have that car and how long dose that paint last or fade
Yes, lasts a couple years if you did it right
so can the plasti hold the hot weather? Will it melt down?
Plasti dip cans say that plasti dip is rated to 300 degrees Fahrenheit
I was here for the peeling process. Im still waiting.
I dont think i ever made a peeling video. Definitely shouldve. Spoiler... it peeled off with ease.
@@Frankiegisme video, video, video. No spoilers!!
how many cans of matte did u end up using for the roof?
About 5
I just plasti dipped my badges and emblems and mirrors on my 2012 Jetta TDI. Next step is hood and roof
I recommend using vinyl for those. Better results less work
@@Frankiegisme what do you prefer people to use vinyl on than plasti dip on their car??
How many cans did you end up using ?
I believe 5. If you’re thinking about doing this I’d recommend vinyl. Nowadays it’s a lot cheaper and easier to get a better result.
it's not that you did a bad job its that aerosol cans are NEVER a good idea for large areas, you can see the stripes like crazy in this, again not cuz u did bad, you actually did great, its that this method just doesn't work on large areas
How many cans of black did you end up using
Drew Krainbucher I don't remember exactly but I zoomed in. It looks like I used 5 cans of black and 3 cans of glossifier. Also, I redid this vid with a spray and it was a lot easier.
how long did it take?
About 2 hours
Don’t see why everybody is bitching in the comments. This looks good. Makes me wanna go do my roof on my gli too
If there’s peeling would you sand it first
No, this is a temporary product. You need to spray properly the first time. Peeling requires removal and respray.
How many hours did it take you to plasti dip
I believe it was less than 2 hours because of dry time between coats
Wish u could show video on real time to see step by step the job you did. Was a good job thou. I want do it same on my Camry cuz carbon fiber on your roof is to freaking expensive
I wish I could but if I did the video would be a few hours long.
how much cans of black did you use in total
+AZAN123ABLE I believe I used 5 of the 10.
200 coats . Not bad. How many cans ?
87.5 cans and 33 hours of your time 😂
very very good job your arm must be so sore after that tho
Yep... I don’t recommend it haha
So how many cans u use
I believe 10. Full info in the description
Hey bro how long each coat you have to wait?
Bro like 5 mins plasti dip should be layered while wet
It’s not layers if it’s wet
Two questions.. How long did it last and how many cans did you end up using? Looks dope af!
It’ll look good for 6-12 months. Used all the cans. I don’t recommend this anymore. Use vinyl. It’s cheaper and easier to get good results.
@@Frankiegisme thank you for saying that cause i was thinking about plasti dipping my roof, but even if you spray glossifier on it afterwards to keep the sun from fading it. Do you still prefer vinyl and why??
It will take hours and over $100 with plasti dip. Nowadays you can find vinyl on amazon for $30 and spend 15mins putting it on
@@FrankiegismeIs hard to do the wrap when you have a moonroof?
Plasti did was pretty easy. Vinyl very difficult unless you know what you’re doing. I don’t lol
how many cans did it take you?
I used 5 cans of black and 3 of the glossifier. I would suggest getting 10 cans of black and 4 cans of glossifier just in case. Also, changing to a high flow nozzle rather then the standard plasti dip nozzle will help layout more dip helping to keep it wet longer (better finish). Just be careful not to over saturate, otherwise you'll get runs (bad finish).
How has the plasti dip held up?
It held up well but then I took it off to do it with a sprayer. That held well also. Recently I took that off too. I’ll redo it soon.
What rims do you have?
OE for 2015 GLI
I live in Canada. And cans here are 20 dollars can any one tell me where I can get them cheaper. ?
That's probably the best price you'll get.... 20 Dollars isn't to bad you don't want to cheap out on products like this!
Josh Harris yea but you see guys in America buying plasti dip projects for half the price if not more.
Zvezdan despotovic in America you can get plasti dip for $5 a can
Jonny Rocha well I might have to take a road trip ! Thank you
Homedepot is your best bet. You don't get the one used by OP however, you do get Rust-oleum www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.rust-oleum-flexidip-matte-black.1000802259.html. Trust me it's good Last time I used those to black out my Acura's emblems and badging! only CAD $11.97 before taxes.
She's beautiful
how many cans you ended up using?
+Qiniso Mthethwa j used about 5 black and3 glossofier. I would surges getting more than what you think that you need just in case. I redid this a few weeks after using a sprayer. Way easier
Planning on dipping my roof did you use that spray on wax? I want it to look glossy but im not sure if glossifier alone would make it look as glossy as i wanted it
I recommend spraying 3-4 coats of glossifier then if you want shinier you can use a tire shine. Plasti dip is rubber based and I found that tire shine works great on it
FrankieGisMe cool thankyou and how long does the tire shine last on there or fades away
Similar time as it lasts on the tires. Depends on the brand. Also, don’t apply that until a few days after you dipped the roof. The glossifier alone is pretty shine but the tire shine keeps it looking shiny
FrankieGisMe cool thankyou
One more question how long should i wait to put the next coat of gloss after the first one?
How many coats of black and gloss did you use?
My suggestion would be 3 coats of both. Also, checkout my newest video where I used a sprayer rather than cans. It was easy, faster, and I got better results.
+FrankieGisMe thanks man, could you also tell me how many cans you used overall
+favian calleja I don't quite remember. I know I bought 10 cans of black and 3 cans of glossifier. I believe I used 5 cans of the black but it really depends on your roof size. Mine is fairly small and has a sunroof that takes up most of the surface. I truly like the sprayer results bette. It feels like vinyl and is silky smooth. Either case take your time. With cans make sure the overlap is wet for the smoothest results
+FrankieGisMe alright thanks, ill make sure to look at your other videos for more help
I see haze streaks under the light.
+MrTarheelblue79 in person it looked 100 times better but it still wasn't perfect. I redid it using a sprayer instead. I got much better results.
Microfiber towels laying on the ground, and painting over a freshly waxed surface? Interesting. Never seen anyone paint over wax before. I'm surprised it even sticks at all.
+Rat Rod Studios - DRR Customs Ltd 😂😂😂
Would someone let me know how many cans did he use? Chur
10 black 4 clear
My roof was plastidip before I didn't like the texture feel and rubber look so I used autodip which already has a gloss in it and it's vinyl based not rubber.
Nice! Too each their own
Nice Job Man - Too much prep work for a roof, but nice Job!
Why don't you add the glossifier to your wheels?
I dont like the look
I was thinking of dipping mine but adding the gloss to it, I guess since my roof is wrapped gloss black it’ll look good both gloss
Its all personal preference. Do what you think you’ll like. At the end of the day, you’re the one who gets to enjoy it
True, very true.. thanks for the input man. FYI we got the same car lol but I only got a stage 1 on mine