Should I dip it?

**hightime80** · 07-09-2016 05:30 PM

My car unfortunately has been getting vandalized at work. Started out as a few scratches and a door ding or two here and tbere. Then last night someone keyed my hood in a nice abstract pattern. Makes me sick. Anyways, it's too deep to buff out. So I m thinking paint job...then I m like, all it takes is a few more acts of keying to ruin my new paint. So there the light bulb goes off. I should dip my car! I m not gonna lie I always thought dipping your car was ghetto and something that younger drivers do. However, there must be someone at work upset with me therefore rules out a new paint job which I would normally cough up. If they scratch me up again. I'll just peel and respray. What would ypu guys do in my shoes?

**DreDay** · 07-09-2016 05:42 PM

I would get a dash cam. I would also consider installing a wireless camera somewhere above to see. Priority would be to catch this person for me, especially if it keeps happening.

I would also think about who I might have pissed of the last few months...

**Willënskraft** · 07-09-2016 05:45 PM

If someone is vandalizing your car then probably get some security footage if there is any to see who did it. Or install some cameras yourself. As for dipping your car it depends how well it's done some cars look great others not so much. I suppose proper equipment is required instead of the rattle can stuff. Anyways hope all goes well!

**strtdrms** · 07-09-2016 06:09 PM

I feel like you would still see the scratches, even after dipping. If the scratches are too deep to buff out, I doubt plastidip will fill them

**hightime80** · 07-09-2016 06:10 PM

I work in a major hospital here in town and park in a garage so no telling how many or which nurse is pissed off at me. Anyway, I will look into a dash cam but is there one records panaramically? Doesnt do any good if it only records up front if they are scratching up the back.
Its a damn shame too. My paint looked damn good for an original 02.

**hightime80** · 07-09-2016 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by strtdrms

I feel like you would still see the scratches, even after dipping. If the scratches are too deep to buff out, I doubt plastidip will fill them

Well, hete is the thing. I did dip my wheels once and it filled in the curb rashes nicely. So I think it will probably cover up the hood scratches.

**hightime80** · 07-09-2016 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by Willënskraft

If someone is vandalizing your car then probably get some security footage if there is any to see who did it. Or install some cameras yourself. As for dipping your car it depends how well it's done some cars look great others not so much. I suppose proper equipment is required instead of the rattle can stuff. Anyways hope all goes well!

Gonna get the kit from dip your car.com
Their stuff actually looks pretty good. Not sure how I feel about the matte finish though. Better then coughing up money for a paint job then have it fucked up again.
Sure gonna miss my amulet red.

**Furly** · 07-09-2016 07:21 PM

You can get semi gloss dip too. Have you seen the new dips? They look like wraps almost.

Also, stop sleeping with nurses and they won't key your car ;)

**Willënskraft** · 07-09-2016 09:19 PM

^hahah lol

**DownhillA4** · 07-09-2016 10:00 PM

Keys can destroy a dip job too....

**TorchR_Z06** · 07-09-2016 10:43 PM

If it's done right, a dip job can look pretty good. You could also look at "autoflex" if you wanted something with more gloss.

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**hightime80** · 07-10-2016 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Furly

You can get semi gloss dip too. Have you seen the new dips? They look like wraps almost.

Also, stop sleeping with nurses and they won't key your car ;)

It aint like that man. Happily married. No telling why someone is mad at me. I guess I can be a bit blunt at times and we know how petty women can be lol.

**hightime80** · 07-10-2016 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by DownhillA4

Keys can destroy a dip job too....

True...but peel and respray...better than getting a good paint job ruined again. Till i catch the culprit or stop working at that joint anyway.

**CardFan** · 07-10-2016 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by hightime80

It aint like that man. Happily married. No telling why someone is mad at me. I guess I can be a bit blunt at times and we know how petty women can be lol.

Sounds like you either need to figure out how to be nicer at work or buy a beater to drive to and from. Based on this post I'd start shopping for a beater.

**hightime80** · 07-10-2016 07:15 PM

Damn dog...its like that?
Never said I was a saint but I m very diplomatic in my ways👍

**diagnosticator** · 07-10-2016 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by hightime80

Damn dog...its like that?
Never said I was a saint but I m very diplomatic in my ways👍

Unless you know of any situation that indicates a co worker is involved, there is no point in speculating about that. Maybe the perp is someone else.

I think the hood/trunk cams are a good idea. Whoever is committing the crime should be caught and prosecuted. Then you don't need to plan for more damage. If you ID the perp, or not, the cams would be a good deterrent, with a couple of small stickers "This vehicle is protected by video cameras" or similar.

**ZERO FRAME GRAB** · 07-13-2016 07:30 PM

DIP IT!!! And yea get some cameras like every one else said.

**STANCED** · 07-17-2016 05:30 PM

I'd say dip it. I recently purchased a cheap B6 with the clear coat peeling on the roof and trunk lid. I did a little prep to smooth the clear and sprayed over it (dark green to white dip). Came out excellent, cannot notice any of the problemed areas.

**hightime80** · 07-17-2016 05:44 PM

Just dipped it today. Not perfect but it's better than the tic tac toe marks on my hood👍

**old guy** · 07-17-2016 05:52 PM

Nice job!! Did you use a suction cup gun or a gravity feed gun?

**CardFan** · 07-17-2016 06:15 PM

Did it cover up the marks well?

**hightime80** · 07-17-2016 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by old guy

Nice job!! Did you use a suction cup gun or a gravity feed gun?

I used a wagoner type gun came with my kit. An earlex 3500 I believe. Are those type guns techinally a hvlp? Eitherway it worked nicely and I plan on doing some house painting with it next!

**hightime80** · 07-17-2016 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by CardFan

Did it cover up the marks well?

Yep. Although I did prime the hood first with some primer filler then wet sanded it smooth.

**visabroke** · 07-30-2016 12:11 AM

anymore pictures of the car? and how much did it set you back?

**hightime80** · 07-30-2016 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by visabroke

anymore pictures of the car? and how much did it set you back?

Yeah man. Check my posting in "what did u do to your b6 today" thread. It ran me about $350 buying the paint gun and 3 gallons of dip. From awarehousefull.com.