I was surprised (since I have no experience with this Plasti Dip) that you can also spray it on the vehicle paintwork without damaging it. Furthermore, I was amazed that you can just pull it off to the edge of the lettering without first scratching it with a Stanlay knife. Good job and great video; Learned something again.
Looks good. Never having worked with Plastidip, I assumed you would have had to taken the badges off the car to get good results. Nice to know that's not the case, as I might attempt this at some point. Trying to decide between using Plastidip or just springing for black badges (which I know involves removing the bumper, but it might look better in the long run?).
The best option if possible is to switch out the badges that have a real paint job. In my case it would get very expensive. What I might consider doing is to buy chrome OEM badges and have them painted and install those badges. But as you say at least in the front the safest is to remove the bumper in order to be able to remove the badge without damaging anything. However the plasti dip is a simple method and is more or less risk free as it is not permanent.
Thanks! Just remember the surface is "rubberized" it's not smoth as real paint. Also you can get some small "pits" in the finished result, thinking mainly of the mirror caps as it is larger area. But you can give it a go, if it does not look good you can always rip it off
Well done, thats really cool to see as I'd known about PlastiDip for some time but never used it. Initially thought you might be using a scalpel to cut off the excess paint which made me cringe... 🤣
:D no knifes or scalpels comes close to my paint haha. It works really well. Also in worst case if it gets damaged one can peel it of and redo if need be
Left my PD flat, also attempted to do the series badge but the out come was less than perfect. I do have to say that with PD you can see the pits like surface on the finish. Hence If you have the $$ and want to rip out the bumper then you might be incline to go the other route.
indeed the results are not as good as a real paint job, have to look at it from a distance :D. The rear emblems turned out better from a surface PoV compared to the front badge for some reason. Could be the distance I was holding the nozzle... I am thinking of doing the long route and painting OEM badges...
You, sir, are a dang genius! I very much appreciate your meticulous documentation of your badge mods. Also, your garage looks like an operating theater - very impressive! A video tour would be great. My only suggestion would be to omit the background music. While it's very nice I think it makes your narration more difficult to hear. I am a new RF Club owner and am looking forward to more videos from you!
Thank you! Hope it helps out! The garage has been re-modeled a bit you can have a look here: th-cam.com/video/AfTv0vUZIkU/w-d-xo.html Thanks for the input as well. I am trying to find the right volume for the background music I think it give some more dimension to the content
Also the chrome emblem on the steering wheel kept reflecting into my eyes on my ride up Pikes Peak this last weekend. So I would thing it I did the same on that, it would match better the blackened AC/Heater vent surrounds.
I have actually been thinking of coating the emblem but I have not got around to do so or try to wrap it. The surroundings around the buttons som folks do actually get them painted in gloss black. Looks really good!
Was wondering what to do with that chrome. Was looking at the replacements and I think now I know what to do. Question: Why not take all of them off, spray them, and reapply?
On the MX5 the badges are held in place with locking washers on the others side of the bumpers. So there are two pins going into the bumper from the badges. To removed the badges either they have to be bent out or one has to remove the bumbpers in order to be able to removes those locking washers
Looks nice but why didn't you do the SkyActiv badge also? Doesn't match now. Ok, saw your explanation, still, would be nice to see the letter in another color to make it work.
Thanks for the input, it sure helps out in the tight areas! I did use a toothpick and I believe I did mention it in the vid as well. Cannot remember was a long back I shot it 🤣
To safely remove the badges at least on the front the bumper needs to be taken off. Maybe it is possible to pry off. But there are pins and locking washers behind. Not to risk damaging the paint/car I opted for this. Maybe during winter now I can take of the bumper and do a "real" paint job
@@Themazcorner its just glued on, use a heat gun and can gently pry it off.. Depends on car though, could be clips, adhesive or very rarely (on old cars) its screwed in.
On the MX-5s the badges are seated with tape and pins. The pins are secured from behind the panel with locking "tabs". The one in the front do have metal tab as well and it is a bit risky to pry of the badge without first removing the front bumper. No issues as such with using plastidip and having the bagdges on the car. However going the route with new black badges (painting oem ones or buying aftermarket ones) I would opt for removing the front bumper and for the rears just try to pry off the badges.
@@Themazcorner actually no you said that I do remember seeing it there's a TH-cam video with a guy's got a MX5 like yours and he's had about £4,000 worth of put kit on it and remember changing the the badgers. And I did take both bumpers off but he used a heat gun on the rear badge.... check it out on TH-cam to 30th anniversary run the same as yours..Cheers Phil from Newark
Valid question! I only use power wash on my car and no issues! However you need to take caution with a power washer so you don't directly spray on the edges from a close distance
I have been watching this but forgive me there seems to be a step missing ! you show the area around the emblems with no masking tape and then you paint on to the orange surface .. and at the end you are peeling away masking tape from the emblems... ? Probably me ... Thanks Ramon
The area closest to the emblems are left uncovered with some margin. This is so you have enough of the plasti-dip to pull on once removing the excess. The plasti-dip will "brake" off by itself around the edges of the emblems/lettering/numbers. The masking tape is not on the emblems Not sure if this answered your question though
@@Themazcorner Thank you, so if i understand .. the plasti-dip is a coverage acting like masking tape and once it dries .. ? and will peel off later ..!
the more layers you add the more easily it will be possible to take of the day you want to take it off. Withstanding winter as such are no issues. However if you use a lot of chemicals or do use pressure washer close to the edges then it will potentially come of
I depends a bit where you live. I ordered mine from Moss UK. There are some more sellers in Europe selling e.g cravenspeed bushings. I opted for the Cobalt one from Moss. In US have directly from craven speed, moss etc
the plastidip as such is no issue for the paint and it is reversable. However the best option would be to get badges with real paint and mount. I am thinking of getting OEM chrome badges and painting them but that requires some more work as the chrome needs to be removed, priming, painting and the removing bumpers etc to do a risk free install.
@@Themazcorner I have #1565, I have had it for almost a year, got it mid July last year. The 2nd batch of cars to the US. (There were 3 I believe, may, July and October)
Getting it to Europe with VAT and customs it would be around 150 EUR. Also to securely remove the badges the front bumper and rear bumper should be removed. There are locking washers behind the badges. However many do just bend until the pins brake....
You make anything look easy, and your boldness on brand new cars thats amazing in my eyes.
thank you! luckily plastidipping is reversable and more or less none-destructive :D
I love the orange Miata. Looks like a skittle!
haha! Thank you, I do love the color. Not in everyones taste though :)
I was surprised (since I have no experience with this Plasti Dip) that you can also spray it on the vehicle paintwork without damaging it. Furthermore, I was amazed that you can just pull it off to the edge of the lettering without first scratching it with a Stanlay knife. Good job and great video; Learned something again.
yes it works really! Not as nice as real paint but for badges etc it works well in my opinion
Made it look super easy and clean
thanks, just like a pro lol
Looks good. Never having worked with Plastidip, I assumed you would have had to taken the badges off the car to get good results. Nice to know that's not the case, as I might attempt this at some point. Trying to decide between using Plastidip or just springing for black badges (which I know involves removing the bumper, but it might look better in the long run?).
The best option if possible is to switch out the badges that have a real paint job. In my case it would get very expensive. What I might consider doing is to buy chrome OEM badges and have them painted and install those badges. But as you say at least in the front the safest is to remove the bumper in order to be able to remove the badge without damaging anything. However the plasti dip is a simple method and is more or less risk free as it is not permanent.
It´s nice to finish "modding" my RF for today and watch you doing some other interesting mods with a cold beer... Cheers!
that sounds nice :), hope the changes went well with yours and that you got some entertainment to go with the beer
Turned out very nice. I am thinking about doing my front badge and mirror caps in your anniversary orange, or as close as I can get with plastidip.
Thanks! Just remember the surface is "rubberized" it's not smoth as real paint. Also you can get some small "pits" in the finished result, thinking mainly of the mirror caps as it is larger area. But you can give it a go, if it does not look good you can always rip it off
Well done, thats really cool to see as I'd known about PlastiDip for some time but never used it. Initially thought you might be using a scalpel to cut off the excess paint which made me cringe... 🤣
:D no knifes or scalpels comes close to my paint haha.
It works really well. Also in worst case if it gets damaged one can peel it of and redo if need be
Left my PD flat, also attempted to do the series badge but the out come was less than perfect. I do have to say that with PD you can see the pits like surface on the finish. Hence If you have the $$ and want to rip out the bumper then you might be incline to go the other route.
indeed the results are not as good as a real paint job, have to look at it from a distance :D. The rear emblems turned out better from a surface PoV compared to the front badge for some reason. Could be the distance I was holding the nozzle... I am thinking of doing the long route and painting OEM badges...
You, sir, are a dang genius! I very much appreciate your meticulous documentation of your badge mods. Also, your garage looks like an operating theater - very impressive! A video tour would be great.
My only suggestion would be to omit the background music. While it's very nice I think it makes your narration more difficult to hear.
I am a new RF Club owner and am looking forward to more videos from you!
Thank you! Hope it helps out!
The garage has been re-modeled a bit you can have a look here: th-cam.com/video/AfTv0vUZIkU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the input as well. I am trying to find the right volume for the background music I think it give some more dimension to the content
When I was at the miata reunion some with you car dipped the sky active badge and used a silver marker to color in the letters
ahh nice! I need to install the piece I have in the garage :D
Also the chrome emblem on the steering wheel kept reflecting into my eyes on my ride up Pikes Peak this last weekend. So I would thing it I did the same on that, it would match better the blackened AC/Heater vent surrounds.
I have actually been thinking of coating the emblem but I have not got around to do so or try to wrap it. The surroundings around the buttons som folks do actually get them painted in gloss black. Looks really good!
Was wondering what to do with that chrome. Was looking at the replacements and I think now I know what to do. Question: Why not take all of them off, spray them, and reapply?
On the MX5 the badges are held in place with locking washers on the others side of the bumpers. So there are two pins going into the bumper from the badges.
To removed the badges either they have to be bent out or one has to remove the bumbpers in order to be able to removes those locking washers
If you do take the bumper off you can also install a new grill. They have some badass carbon fiber ones for cheap that just pop in
Looks nice but why didn't you do the SkyActiv badge also? Doesn't match now. Ok, saw your explanation, still, would be nice to see the letter in another color to make it work.
sorry for the late reply I had totally missed your comment!
I changed to an overlay that is black with orange lettering!
Hey, just wondering what you are going to do with the skyactiv badge? having the same issue here lol
I have something coming for that as well :), stay tuned :D
I have just done my car and also am not sure what to do with the skyactive...
its ten months now, did u do anything with it ?
Thanks , RB
I did have in a video not related to the dip, have a look here: th-cam.com/video/eggm_qK8SUc/w-d-xo.html 10:34 into the video :)
nice job
thank you very much, it turned out great
Why do people give plasti dip a bad rep? it honestly looks really nice and is easy and cheap
Agreed!
Probally the longevity ,on rims only good for a few years
Pro tip use a tooth pick to help pull away from the badge. Expecially if you do the skyactiv badge its alot of letters
Thanks for the input, it sure helps out in the tight areas! I did use a toothpick and I believe I did mention it in the vid as well. Cannot remember was a long back I shot it 🤣
easier to remove the badging and paint off the car than deal with all that taping.
To safely remove the badges at least on the front the bumper needs to be taken off.
Maybe it is possible to pry off. But there are pins and locking washers behind. Not to risk damaging the paint/car I opted for this.
Maybe during winter now I can take of the bumper and do a "real" paint job
@@Themazcorner its just glued on, use a heat gun and can gently pry it off.. Depends on car though, could be clips, adhesive or very rarely (on old cars) its screwed in.
@Radek W on the MX5 the badges unfortunately have pins that are held in place with locking washers :(
Why didn't you do the sky active badge?
I have mounted something else there. You can have a look by the end of this video
th-cam.com/video/eggm_qK8SUc/w-d-xo.html
.......Hi just wonder why are you don't use a heat gun to remove the badges and then stick them back afterwards just wondered". Cheers phil
On the MX-5s the badges are seated with tape and pins. The pins are secured from behind the panel with locking "tabs". The one in the front do have metal tab as well and it is a bit risky to pry of the badge without first removing the front bumper.
No issues as such with using plastidip and having the bagdges on the car. However going the route with new black badges (painting oem ones or buying aftermarket ones) I would opt for removing the front bumper and for the rears just try to pry off the badges.
@@Themazcorner actually no you said that I do remember seeing it there's a TH-cam video with a guy's got a MX5 like yours and he's had about £4,000 worth of put kit on it and remember changing the the badgers. And I did take both bumpers off but he used a heat gun on the rear badge.... check it out on TH-cam to 30th anniversary run the same as yours..Cheers Phil from Newark
thanks, will have a look!
what is this in the door that you showed at the end ?
studio.th-cam.com/users/videopO5qIkrPm3k/edit
How long did it last? With washes etc.. will probably come off over time.
It holds up really well. Just need to be a bit careful with the pressure washer close to the edges
@@Themazcorner Good to hear, I'm gonna try it out on my miata too. Looks like that toothpick does an amazing job around the edges!
Yeah give it a go and see how you like it. It's easy to remove if need be
How much time are you waiting between each coat ?
How does this hold up when cleaning your car? E.G power wash or car wash!
Valid question! I only use power wash on my car and no issues!
However you need to take caution with a power washer so you don't directly spray on the edges from a close distance
I dipped mine an hour after purchasing the car.
haha yes those chromed pieces are like a needle in the eye in my opinon
Would it not b easier to take Letters off the car
Mazda uses guiding pins(with locking washers) behind the badges and therefore there are holes in the hood, and bumper
Ok
I have been watching this but forgive me there seems to be a step missing ! you show the area around the emblems with no masking tape
and then you paint on to the orange surface .. and at the end you are peeling away masking tape from the emblems... ?
Probably me ... Thanks Ramon
The area closest to the emblems are left uncovered with some margin. This is so you have enough of the plasti-dip to pull on once removing the excess. The plasti-dip will "brake" off by itself around the edges of the emblems/lettering/numbers. The masking tape is not on the emblems
Not sure if this answered your question though
@@Themazcorner Thank you, so if i understand .. the plasti-dip is a coverage acting like masking tape and once it dries .. ? and will peel off later ..!
Did it easy to take it off?
If i do it on winter times the color will come out?
the more layers you add the more easily it will be possible to take of the day you want to take it off.
Withstanding winter as such are no issues. However if you use a lot of chemicals or do use pressure washer close to the edges then it will potentially come of
where do u get ur door bushing? much appreciated :D
I depends a bit where you live. I ordered mine from Moss UK. There are some more sellers in Europe selling e.g cravenspeed bushings. I opted for the Cobalt one from Moss. In US have directly from craven speed, moss etc
Could you not have taken off the badges. Sprayed them with rattle can paint. Then 3m them back into place ? Then you don't risk the paint work.
the plastidip as such is no issue for the paint and it is reversable. However the best option would be to get badges with real paint and mount. I am thinking of getting OEM chrome badges and painting them but that requires some more work as the chrome needs to be removed, priming, painting and the removing bumpers etc to do a risk free install.
Hello fellow 30AE owner, what is your car number? Love your videos
Hello :)
thank you and welcome :). I have number #819. What number do you got? How long have you had the car?
@@Themazcorner I have #1565, I have had it for almost a year, got it mid July last year. The 2nd batch of cars to the US. (There were 3 I believe, may, July and October)
this is a great job but u can buy a pack about it my friend
Getting it to Europe with VAT and customs it would be around 150 EUR. Also to securely remove the badges the front bumper and rear bumper should be removed. There are locking washers behind the badges.
However many do just bend until the pins brake....
how long does the plastidip hold? Like how manytimes have you washed your car until it pealed of?
it has been holding up really well. However the car is not my daily and it is parked in a garage. But as of now nothing has peeled off
Just dont spray it with the pressure washer haha
Ironically, I want to do the exact opposite of this on the exact same car. I want to get this PD stuff off the emblems.
Hehehehehe, you like the chrome better or don't like the dip?