EASY!! - Paint Car/Truck Badges Perfectly

[@jonb2046]

This is awesome. I'm not looking to black out badges but, this is an awesome method of masking off only the badge for touch up painting. I got a ding in the hood of my WJ when it got a little too intimate with a tree. I got it straightened out but the paint cracked and flaked away. I got the bare metal covered with color matching touch paint but it looks horrible the way I had to mask off the "JEEP" badge. With this method I can mask off just the letters and spray right over it!

[@Folfumis]

I just did this to my 05 4r a few weeks ago, looks really good on the WJ! I like the black and red combo.

[@bradsanders8208]

100% agree blacked out badges are the way to go. If you peel the tape after the final coat while the dip is still wet it makes it a bit easier, and you could even do racing stripes with that method as well, but please not on the jeep lol.

[@aidanterry8336]

Now I realize what I’ve been doing wrong haha. Everyone I’ve seen to remove while still slightly wet, so my Jeep looks like a ricer civic as far as badges go. Thank you for the great video!

[@ProjectDanH]

Brought to you by cheez its 🤣. A perfectly executed plasti dip job! I agree completely with your debadged or blacked out style. The worst is the gold badging on the limited ZJs 🤮. Awesome video!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Thanks buddy!

[@brookyizzymomma]

Great video. I have the same Star tattoo that's on your hand on my right wrist. Never seen anyone with the same before.

[@loganmilligan3894]

How long does this stuff last, i wash my car every week with a power washer, will this stuff actually stay on

[@MajorWeakness]

Will do this to the XJ thanks for the tip!

[@justicefireeatingdiscopand6989]

Xjs have stickers not badges

[@garyd.7294]

Dude, good video,great advice with one issue. The issue is using a graphite pencil. Do you remember the old ARCO graphite motor oil from the mid 80's that literally wore metal engine internals (discontinued)needless to say. It was refined right @ the old x-ARCO refinery in south Philadelphia. With that said don't use a graphite utensil against a metal surface, painting or otherwise, it will leave a micro-scopic etch that will allow rust!

[@gerardlunow567]

Ok, that is too cool. I would never tried it. Thank you!

[@ChristianWTR1]

Watched this already but came back to like it.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Thanks!

[@timjd7964]

Use a detail brush to clean it out, works good

[@questioneverything1123]

Awesome video and technique... have been wanting touch up these parts... I also like to use bamboo BBQ (or wooden) skewers to gently scrape and clean... good point... pencil is great... [better]

[@rhyansmith5214]

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[@zoexj4872]

Very cool. I have a white 96 XJ with silver badges like Dan's in the comment below. Now they'll be sprayed black. One question...I have M/T rims that are plastidipped by a previous owner and they are faded and ugly. How do I remove the paint? It seems thin. Thanks.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Peeling plastidip that has been on for a few years is a nightmare. everyone claims it just peels off, it does not. Sanding is difficult as well as it is rubber and not as hard an enamel. Solvents are a decent bet. melt it off with brakleen or paint stripper. If they aren't too bad, i would just paint over them. I have always loved Plastidip for wheel because you can touch up spots or paint over it without it looking like crap

[@zoexj4872]

@@DEInTheGarage Thanks, bro. I'll give it a try. Appreciate your time to respond.

[@gkprogaming]

wish i had of seen this a month earlier lol just bought WK2 black badges to replace my old fallign off ones on my WJ

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

Looks so good! Great video!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Thanks buddy.

[@mitchjohnson7687]

Side note, if it's cold out plastidip dose not spray well, it sometimes helps to warm the can first

[@ProjectDanH]

I've seen people keep their cans in a bucket of hot water up until time for application

[@mitchjohnson7687]

@@ProjectDanH that is what I do

[@DanielFlores-wm5rk]

@@ProjectDanH I put mine in the oven at 350°

[@LilCyp]

How long does this last? Does it not peel when washing, or gets damaged from heat, like the sun?

[@DEInTheGarage]

If you do the light coats and build it up it will last basically forever. The decals I did for this video are still perfect, but application is key. Light coats or it WILL peel

[@danhambrick6331]

Thanks Doug.I am going to do this on my XJ.The badges are silver and the color is white...

[@DEInTheGarage]

That will look awesome!

[@robertgrauman8602]

Your second pass made it look like black chrome.

[@cameronwebb3959]

how do you mix your soapy water?

[@DEInTheGarage]

Lol.. just dish soap and water..

[@DblAGamesAndOutdoors]

Got the same grand Cherokee in the same color mines a 99

[@saby8765]

I'd just take of the emblem and paint it. I used plasti dip before on wheels, it did not hold up.

[@BuBBz]

D&E Fix? lol plastidip the grill! My Wj has the plastidip on the grill still 4 years later! Badges didnt hold up. I do pressure wash and wax my Jeep a lot tho.

[@ChrisClowder]

Why is there 4x4 badge on the side of your car wtf lol

[@DEInTheGarage]

Because it is a 4x4…. Mind blowing, I know..