Blackout Car Emblems / Logo Cheaply and Easily / Plastidip / Hyperdip

[@THE_OFFICIAL_DARKMASTER07]

BRO!!!! You have solved my life problems!!! I’ve always wanted to customize my decal to black - but it costs $125 for each one 😑 and I’m like “nope! I’m going to do what you did here!!” Thank you for the hack!!

[@1stormzero1]

125 each? The wraps where I’m from is 25 each😭

[@TeamFish15]

Tips: put can in hot water for 15-20’. That thins the Plastic Dip and prevents any orange peel look. Use 4-5 coats.

[@mikeday9111]

What happens when I wash and dry it? I can imagine pulling the plastic dip off.

[@TeamFish15]

@@mikeday9111 I run mine through car washes with no problem.

[@metaldreams3595]

​@@mikeday9111I like to use the DIY car wash and I clean them but I'm not blasting high pressure on them for a long time.

[@jasonberger3227]

DYC has a new product, hyperdip, that sprays much smoother. Used it on emblems and the chrome window molding and it had zero texture and was smooth as paint.

[@TeamFish15]

@@jasonberger3227 nice!

[@johnayre6189]

Worked like a charm!!! And, saved me several hundred dollars. I love the “night” look of my car emblems. If you can edit your video, maybe mention to not use anything sharp when pealing off the excess. Even using tweezers can scratch existing paint. Thanks again for the excellent tutorial!

[@R__K]

Yep, I've seen other videos where they just use a toothpick very lightly to guide the plastidip when pulling it off the emblems.

[@chitownelitebreaks4696]

My guy! The exact SUV that I came for and you even saved me a search for the emblems!

[@mrvang8077]

Just did mine and it came out flawlessly. Very easy to plastic dip your emblem. No worry about overspraying your car because they can be easily peel off.

[@Granto-ni9qw]

How much is a can ?

[@tysonazure6168]

@@Granto-ni9qw$6-$7

[@MasonR3]

Wow I would have never tried this but now it looks easy! Thanks for the tip!

[@BMSculptures]

Super easy to do! Give it a go

[@jasonberger3227]

@@BMSculptures also super fun to do, and peeling away from the areas that are not targeted is very ASMR.

[@NasTimeAdventures]

One of the best ones yet. So well covered. Thanks.

[@PaganWizard]

I have done this more than just a few times. When cleaning, I always start with Dawn dish washing soap, and the reason for this, is because it cuts through the wax on your car, leaving just the clear coat, which is not quite as smooth as the wax. After the area has been thoroughly rinsed, then I spray it with 90% alcohol to remove any residue, and then, finally, I apply the Plasti-Dip. Wait a day or two before rewaxing the painted surfaces, and you're done.

[@StangDivergent]

Be aware that denatured alcohol does not leave residue like rubbing alcohol does.

[@TomGlander]

Yep. Plastidip is very cool. Only thing you have to be sure about is putting it on thick enough so you can peel it. Too thin and it is hard to peel without tearing.

[@PhantomPhixer1]

I used Plasti- Dip on the Ford emblems and it worked just fine

[@TheObsessedPatriot]

That paint can shaker brought back some great shake weights infomercial memories.

[@turdferguson5300]

Something else that I like with the gray, blackout look is red brake calipers. I have a Tundra TRD Pro in gray/blackout with red factory accents and Fox suspension but not the red calipers. We fixed that. You can opt to have them powder coated but I used brake paint. Clean them thoroughly with brake cleaner first and tape everything. It takes much longer preparing than it does painting. If the paint comes off in the future I'll have them powder coated.

[@Gdad-20]

Such a small change, yet makes a big difference. Nice 1 man 👍🏁

[@DJ.B930]

This was awesome, thanks for showing us this!

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Super easy hack

[@HBFREEWORLD]

Wow ! I am impressed - seems like a game changer . Thanks for sharing . I have a question please, is this peel able paint and does it come off if the vehicle is washed / jet sprayed ?

[@lopan776]

After watching your video I'm definitely going to try it on my car next week have a Mazda 3 hatchback and the way you described it in the video made it seem so easily if you follow your steps thank you so much

[@rwoods7979]

Great job still nervous about doing this on mine

[@steenjohn4516]

Love your videos! so inspiring. I especially love this one. My wife really wanted her maroon jeep to have the blacked out stuff but we couldnt get it. I am totally going to try this!

[@keatonmonville5660]

how did it go

[@kennethkempjr3531]

I’ll definitely have to try this

[@randytellez2451]

Pretty slick. Any precautions when washing?

[@SantiagoNessy]

Bro!!!! I came to KZbin to learn how to paint my car emblems, and look who I found-my former teammate!!! I spent the whole video thinking, “I know this guy!!!” 😅 Let’s go, Blake!!!

[@davidscott8123]

Very cool. Great video. Thanks for posting. This was very helpful

[@alexguerra6135]

I would love to see how to professionally do my rims PLEASE!!!!!! Love the video Blake!! Finally some car stuff haha I’m a big car guy! Really nice truck BTW!!

[@BMSculptures]

haha I knew it! I had a feeling you were a car guy. I most likely won't be doing rims anytime soon but im sure there are other videos out there. It is the exact same process, you just need to use plastic to mask off your brakes.

[@ramonhamm3885]

At first I thought you were going to leave the black rectangle behind the emblems, it all looks great! I'm not crazy about the white-out license plate though.😆

[@Maveneer13]

Great video! Thank you so much 🙏🖖

[@Gspizzy]

I just use a bold tip black sharpie. A few coats of that and viola.

[@jerryperez5112]

Thanks for the idea!

[@trailbosschrispayne5454]

Great video. Exactly what I was looking for. I have the same model and color. Plan to do the same

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Love the home made power paint shaker. I pointed out its ingenuity to my girlfriend as I was that impressed........ She has now come back at me with an alternative modification for my recip saw 😳

[@DChavez1020]

Very informative and easy to understand video. Would this method also work with blacking out plastic chrome accents on the front of the car?

[@richardthomas1743]

Well I'll be dipped! LOL.. I was looking how to black out the FORD ovals on my F150 and came across this. I think that this would work on my front fender badges.. And maybe I can do something similar on the Ford Oval. Thanks man !!

[@deanvoss7098]

How does it stick to the emblem but not the car? Looks great

[@VanessaVRosenstein]

This is awesome! Would love a rim tutorial with this!!! Can we use this trick on the chrome trim as well?

[@Frank_713]

Love this, don’t want to use compound and fish wire and other junk. Nice

[@jeffnations6649]

Thanks for you help. I don't like all the chrome on my tundra. Truck is black and too much chrome

[@cdrum0032]

Plasti dip vs vinyl wrap on trim pros and cons? Which is better?

[@robertdimaio5305]

Freakin awesome thank you. I purchased a 2019 Nissan frontier and it has black wheels but chrome emblems. I'm definitely going to try this. I didn't even realize plasicdip is made for this. I would have used tape and exacto knife..

[@teamsdownfall9644]

I love how he covers the license plate the second time it shows up but not the first time you see it.

[@BMSculptures]

Ooops!

[@donaldredline975]

Thank you, I have one small part of my Maverick I want to do it to. Now I know.

[@Gonzo13eth]

Great video. Thanks!

[@korsion]

Great video. Looks good. 👍

[@campbellmarty36]

This is definitely gonna☝️🤣 test your patients!!!!

[@onthetop9000]

How long does it last on the emblems, and what if I take my car for a wash will it damage anything?

[@goodyear69bdt]

This is great info! Will it need to be re done or touched up after a few car washes?

[@glennandquin5542]

I’m doing my Chrysler 300 tomorrow after seeing this lol

[@JimyOfficial]

You did it?

[@brianb1179]

Great video and explanation , thanks very much

[@GuthrieBoys]

Sweet video. Thanks for sharing

[@Goofygoober99-g5x]

That is nice how you have the exact size for the front emblem. I been trying to find the correct aize for my 2019 ninja 400 emblems. But i am terrible uaing the cricut.

[@fanman4230]

Just remember that some manufacturer's front logo badges have sensors behind them for pre-crash and smart cruise control. Painting them may affect how the sensors work and could void warranty. I had problems with these sensors on my vehicle which had everyone scratching their heads until a spider nest was found behind the logo badge. Mud and ice can also affect how these sensors work.

[@kianr2200]

what car was it?

[@fanman4230]

@@kianr2200 Lexus UX

[@dogewisdom9921]

@@kianr2200Honda

[@teecaver]

Lol the hack to shake the paint with your reciprocal saw lol! And the looks of it. Ok back to the video with clean thoughts.

[@racheltyree4879]

Thank you! So much! I just subscribed! I told my friend, sister, sisters boyfriend, my mom and my neighbors to subscribe!

[@ricknoah9184]

Huh...pretty cool. Now how would you do something the size and complexity of the chrome grill over the front of the radiator ??

[@xTymezz]

First time watching this guy… we sure this ain’t Tim Tebow with his build & great hairline? Nonetheless, thank you for the great content. Really enjoy your tempo

[@Tmrfe0962]

Thanks…great video. Are the rims a similar technique? Would love to do mine. Thanks again…

[@screaminscott]

I suspect that the car emblems are applied with double-sided foam tape. The thickness of the foam tape means the emblems actually sit above the surface of the car. When you spray the whole area, the plasti-dip on the emblems isn't attached to the plasti-dip on the paint, so you can just peel that off and the emblems stay painted.

[@futbolista13]

Nice video, what is the duration the spray stay, how often do you need to reapply?

[@Wazza722]

Can you plazi paint the stainless steel trim around windows?

[@sunnyditta4810]

Thank you Blake

[@d.schwab3882]

Be nice if you answered some of the questions. Like washing or car washes

[@magicalwomanzz]

Hi - how do u take this off if need to?

[@hollywoodfrodo]

I wonder if this will work the same if the car is painted in a Matte Finish? Will the plastidip still peel right off...or ruin the matte paint?

[@faseehirfan6028]

it’ll still peel right off

[@FarrisTX]

To thumbs up I Love You video

[@-m4ndo-693]

Cheers mate 😎👌

[@juliebyrd5646]

What about the exhaust tips?

[@Carp5586]

Thanks for this info!

[@frankc1430]

How does it withstand car washes and pressure washers? And does it tend to come off when your hand drying the car?

[@alwinjosemani]

I'd say it’s durable, but high-pressure water (especially close distance spraying) can weaken it over time. When hand washing, as long as you're gentle and not overly aggressive, it shouldn't come off.

[@fiouable]

Good job. A shame the Explorer is not reliable. And in the city it guzzles so much gas, it’s amazing.

[@oif3gunner]

They are fine if you don't treat them like shit and don't wait 10k miles per oil change.

[@Big-ripps]

How is the durability of it? Like if you wash your car with a power washer or taking to the car wash

[@Fishingandkicking]

Any washing considerations?

[@4ages831]

Can you use this on your rims and grill?

[@scottw3789]

Woukd plastidip work for blacking out chrome window trim and outer portion of a front grille? Or best only used on flat surfaces for badges etc?

[@cadenlarson2727]

So were the dodge rims at the start also plasti-dipped?

[@daytonpyro]

can you do an emblem that have sensors behind them? i wanna remove mine but cant. so i would like them blacked out with how you did that ford logo

[@MariaRivera-xc3hu]

Nice!.😊

[@Faithxiii1973]

Cool!!!!! What’s the durability like? How does it fair during a car wash and if a pressure washer is used? Thanks

[@ChefsKissCustoms]

Can I just use a heat gun to speed dry time? 🤔

[@Fb0496]

How long will the plastidip stay on for? Will it come off if the sun is hitting directly for a few hours?

[@sneakers_and_stripes4908]

Did you need to trim around the letters before peeling it off?

[@bobd1103]

will this work on the silver parts of the grille

[@JD-lc8sd]

Would I also be able to do this on chrome front grille? Specifically the 1st gen Tundra just 3 big chrome slats

[@MrRUDEBOY3300]

Where did you get the vector cut files for the emblems? I have a nice plotter but would need those proportionate logo files to cut.....

[@priyank2410]

Does it work on vinyl wrap as well ?

[@shyamprasad1363]

Awesome......

[@eiurgretarsson9884]

Man í need blackout front badge on my new suzuki Jimny .. wonder if í can sprey it. Or take it off and sprey it

[@jamesbarnes5279]

What can you use to black out wheels without having them powder coated?

[@missportia5115]

Would this stuff work on the grill of the car??

[@ihatemonix]

Where did you get the ford file to cut out on your plotter?

[@curiosity2314]

Very cool!

[@FloridaBuilt]

How long does the plastidip last?

[@samanthascott9693]

I want to paint the back EXPLORER under the oval Ford emblem, can I use this same process - do you have any advice??

[@eleanormae6783]

What kind of alcohol did you use? Homemade?

[@_GandalfTheGrey_]

Can I ask why you didn’t do it to the exhaust?

[@chaunaitaeblackwolf3058]

How would it hold up doing off roading if the wheels were sprayed

[@trento8397]

What would you want to turn nice shinny chrome to black?

[@mattrice3643]

Do you have a video of how you did the wheels??

[@jonrobbins907]

Nice

[@TimCherven-y5o]

I’d like to do my front grill on my tundra, but the fake chrome is bubbling. Should I remove it? If so, have you done that before?

[@GOODFELLA-uk6rz]

that's awesome do they Chevy bowties for Malibu?

[@GetUnwoke]

how long does it last with car washing etc?

[@RealEyesRealizeRealLiez]

Awesome video. Why not use just glossy black plastidip instead of 2

[@Sohmore]

I got a 2022 Explorer XLT Sport Appearance package in white for Christmas, I also want to do the same exact thing as well. Thanks for sharing I will certainly be using your video to customize my Explorer. Any advice on how to paint my door handles black as well??