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Dipping an older car?

So I've just recently started looking into dipping, I was aware of it but now I think it might be what I'm looking for.

I have a '77 Porsche 924 that could probably use a fresh new look, but there are some problem areas for little rust bubbles and some vandalism when someone tore the badge off.

Does dipping have to go on the paint? Or can some areas so down to metal to repair and smooth it out, and just dip on top of it without a primer/paint?

Also what does everyone think of doing it in white with with a colour on wheels with a bottom stripe the same colour. Like the old 911 Carrera RS http://www.drivearabia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/porsche-911-sport-1973.jpg

Posted Aug 23, 2014, 4:22 AM UTC

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code-sloth2005 xB - S.H.I.E.L.D.•

You can put dip on bare metal. However, dip isn't going to be able to protect it from rust like actual paint can. You could primer it then dip on top of that, and when you're ready to actually paint it just peel the dip off. That might be better as a long term solution.

Matte white is a pain in the ass to keep clean, but if you wax it and clean it regularly it's not so bad.

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Dipsburgh•

Not too sure if this helps but we did a car a few weeks ago that had really bad paint and it turned out really well. before

after

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RedditorManIsHere•

on the before picture - what is happening to the paint???

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cigr•

That's a peeling clear coat.

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RedditorManIsHere•

If I want to plastidip the car - should I apply clear coat then the dip ?

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cigr•

Disclaimer - I'm just starting to read about dipping myself, so don't take anything I say as gospel.

If your car looks like the one in the before pic, with peeling clear coat, you'll see bubbles and edges that around the bad sections. If you dip right over it, you'll apparently see some of that texture. You'll want to wet sand those bad spots a bit to eliminate that before spraying the dip on for the best results.

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