Yoda's build project.

#176 by Warriorbez , Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:14 am

Very very impressive, looks great

#177 by Basil , Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:44 am

excellent mod Luke, well impressed with that mate.

#178 by Yoda , Sat Jun 22, 2013 10:15 pm

Washed the truck today for the first time since being dipped. This is where the dip really pays off. Interesting experience though, reminding yourself that you don't need polish or wax. Feels very alien.

Soap and a sponge definitely helps lift the dirt still:

Wouldn't say you can just pressure wash it and walk away.

Pressure washed with pure water.

#179 by Yoda , Sat Jun 22, 2013 10:17 pm

Amazing how fast this stuff dries. This was just a few minutes after rinsing.

Finished result. Very quick to do. Happy days.

#180 by rosebank22 , Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:59 am

that looks awesome Yoda.

is it hard to find someone who will plastidip your truck? would I need to take a loan out to pay for it??

#181 by Basil , Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:07 am

one question, how come you never did the A bar and the sidesteps Yods?

#182 by krutly , Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:13 am

Quote: Basil wrote in post #181
one question, how come you never did the A bar and the sidesteps Yods?

Maybe he has plans to do them in another colour there Basil ...... you never know ....... it could be catching

#183 by Basil , Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:45 am

now theres a thought!!!!!!!

#184 by LezT , Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:46 am

Got some flourescent tape here if you wanna be really sad...

#185 by Yoda , Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:49 am

Quote: rosebank22 wrote in post #180
that looks awesome Yoda.

is it hard to find someone who will plastidip your truck? would I need to take a loan out to pay for it??

Circa £500 assuming the prep is just a damn good clean and mask up. If you need rust or scratches repaired first then it will naturally cost more.

Quote: Basil wrote in post #181
one question, how come you never did the A bar and the sidesteps Yods?

You jest no? Because that would look crap!

The bull bar and steps will be going. Winch bumper and rock sliders will eventually take their place. Both in gloss black. Wheels I think gloss black steelies too.

#186 by George , Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:50 am

Yoda that is looking really good nice work want to see it with the new arches on

#187 by Yoda , Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:52 am

Quote: George wrote in post #186
Yoda that is looking really good nice work want to see it with the new arches on

Soon my friend soon

But it I'm pretty sure going to make my wheels look too far set in. Will need some steelies to fill out the arches.

#188 by dazmanf , Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:55 am

The bull bar and steps will be going. Winch bumper and rock sliders will eventually take their place. Both in gloss black. Wheels I think gloss black steelies too.
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Black on black wrapped in black, will look cool.
The dip def seems to make cleaning far easier

#189 by Yoda , Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:26 am

Yeah I think it needs the contrast of gloss black. Then I'm going to add some more red accents. The rear drums are already red, the bash guard will need to be redone. I'm going to copy @4life-extreme (thank you) with his red snorkel intake. Then I'm going to have the steel wheels red pin striped. That should do it

#190 by Basil , Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:34 am

at the risk of using a starwars-esque voice - "do the mirror backs, Luke" lol

#191 by Yoda , Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:52 am

Basil me ol' mucker.... either your humour is WAY beyond me this morning, or you haven't looked at the pictures. The mirror backs are done

Edit - do you mean in red?

#192 by Basil , Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:55 am

ohhh yes! its the latest thing mate - (helps you find it in car parks and ferries too )

#193 by Yoda , Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:00 am

Ah my bad. Hhhmmmm possibly. I'll do all the other red bits first then see what it looks like.

#194 by Basil , Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:05 am

Vinyl wrap them to see - well cheap and easy to take off if you no likey

#195 by Basil , Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:06 am

mind you - I`m lovin the matt black

#196 by Yoda , Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:11 am

Not sure that you could vinyl wrap over PlastiDip. Don't know if it would stick, but pretty sure it would pull the dip off if you didn't like it. I may have found a cheaper source of aerosol cans for things like this. So if I did it red it would be a case of peeling the black off and redoing in red. But I do like the black for now. Far better than the silver before.

#197 by Yoda , Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:32 am

Just done my first repair today. Should have taken pictures. Didn't, sorry. Some kids barrelled into the truck the other day causing a chip in the dip and a tear. Followed the dipyourcar guidelines and thinned out the edge with PlastiDip thinners, keeping it wet. Once smooth, let it dry. Then several coats of dip from an aerosol. No need to mask, or blend. Got some over spray on the head light which rubbed off once dry. Job done. Simples Good thing is the dip did it's job and protected the paint underneath. Took less than an hour whilst letting it dry. Between coats I've been on here and am watching Le Mans. Couldn't be easier.

#198 by Dave1968 , Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:44 am

Well done Yoda on a excellent looking truck!! I too can't wait to see the arches and black wheels.

I came across these pics which emphasis your look. The arches, front spoiler and back step look to be a perfect contrasting pewtar or dark grey!? That looks awesome!!

Your truck looks mean man!! I thing Yoda's light sabre in central tailgate position would look pretty cool too!!

#199 by Basil , Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:46 am

warning - aerosols are closer than they appear! (ace venturer)

sounds like good stuff, be interesting to see if it fades, as it obviously soaks up heat and presumeable uv too

#200 by Discodaz , Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:47 am

Wow,that is a fabulous looking truck..

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