How to Plasti dip badges/emblems on your Vehicle - Step by step Guide with tips and tricks

In this Video I walk you through the process of plasti dipping your vehicles badges/emblems. I also show and explain to you effective ways to remove and prepare your vehicle so that you have the easiest and best finish possible. The vehicle used in the video is a 2018 Honda Ridgeline rtle.
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[@jltgp6221]

Looks awesome man! It costs $1,300 for Dodge’s “blacktop” package just to get blacked out wheels/emblems from the factory. Instead, I spent $21 for three cans of plasti-dip and got the same look on my 2021 Charger. Very pleased with the results.

[@YuriyMotso]

Excellent! Yeah. Way over priced.

[@abdoukane3836]

when you get a car wash it doesn’t come off or start peeling at all?

[@topshelfbullys7889]

but how long does it last?

[@Jbiglin]

Thanks so much for showing your struggles with it as opposed to only showing the parts where it “worked perfectly” like so many other you tubers do. Great vid. Very informative and helpful. First time on this channel. Need to check it out. Thanks again!

[@fireman82392]

One of the best videos! Thanks for a straight to the point tutorial! Planning on doing this to our Sequoia soon and this is a great guide!

[@haciendadad]

I did it, it is easy. I used a dental floss pick, it didn't wear out. Great video!

[@Oplix]

It's actually crazy how it cuts itself when peeling. Truly a wonder product.

[@medicmike7549]

So you don’t have to cut around the edges before starting to peel??

[@WeOutHere]

@@medicmike7549 nope!

[@jamesmcinnis208]

"actually"

[@relaxingpill7525]

How many minutes after I spray can I peel the excess? Or should I remove it after all are dried up?

[@KEVVEHAHA]

I have watched a few videos of Plasti Dip on the car now. I must say you are the one with the best result. Well done. Good video.

[@jjmellooldscool7649]

Great video. Well done. The music and sound level were perfect!

[@melissad.1885]

Really nice, easy, and quick way to customize. I may try this.

[@thanatossassin]

Great job, looks awesome, you learned a few things along the way that'll help everyone out.

[@GaryKari]

Looks almost like the best result of plastidip out there. Nice work!

[@YuriyMotso]

Thanks!

[@thehumblefolks2842]

I’m about to make my 2004 sequoia look pretty fresh - thank you for the tips

[@RICARD01]

GREAT JOB, brother! That looks SICK!

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

Great video/demo, thanks!

[@WhatYourtold]

I used plasti dip on my subarus wheels about 2 years ago and barely have any peeling. I've even had my tires changed since then. Now I'm using it on my emblems and its also held up great!

[@logan5326]

2 years? How many coats you sprayed bro?

[@IamGroot786]

That looks good! I want to do it on the chrome in the front grille

[@Pure-Crystal-Fire]

God bless you sir from Wales you have helped us so much with this video :)Thank you so much for making it , and your humble clear way of explaining it , and thank you for answering comments on your channel too :)

[@KeithBalante]

thanks for this - I was wondering how to pull the overspray off the car for the emblems and your method there is perfect

[@DuKsOmI]

I definitely have to try it on our transit. I did not know, that it’s cutting itself that perfectly. Used plasti dip for rims before, but never thought about using it like that. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@YuriyMotso]

I am glad you are inspired!

[@teamnoble9715]

That looks excellent. Sharp edges.

[@YuriyMotso]

Thank you!

[@philaouhhh]

great video! clear and simple explanation + showing your mistake is really helpful! thank you!

[@YuriyMotso]

Thank you!

[@WayneSpider]

HUGE THANKYOU for this video. I own a 2023 Buick Envision ST. Its black on black but ALL the emblems are chrome. It's a small fortune to get them swapped to black. This is a wonderful idea I'd never thought of. Thankyou.

[@YuriyMotso]

Awesome!

[@WARMEZ911]

This blows my mind lol! I got the black badges worked in the deal when I purchased my Civic but I will definitely give this a try on my wife’s Highlander. Great video & instructions!

[@YuriyMotso]

Awesome! Wish you great success!

[@UnlikelyHero]

Looks great. I have a 2020 same color.

[@CarlosTorresPhotography]

Done! Thanks for the tips!!!

[@RealEstateTorontoPhotography]

Thank you so much Yury, Great info !

[@caseymiller7297]

Ooooh I like that! Thanks for the tips man!

[@Superhyperaktive]

That looks neat. good job.

[@herrp8765]

I actually bought the OEM black Ridgeline badges for the rear of my white 19 Sport, and had Honda do the installs. Man, I could have saved hundreds of dollars by going with this method. But it's never too late. I've got my eye on those chrome rails on the back and front grille. Thanks for posting this.

[@YuriyMotso]

Yep. It’s extremely durable. I need to do follow up video.

[@neyok3198]

@@FrankPapadakis None of that really matters with a small application like this. And if you’re that insecure about saving money then you might want to check the mirror.

[@spuds8896]

I’m wondering if this works on trucks too or just ridgelines.

[@neyok3198]

@@FrankPapadakis Act broke to stay rich. That’s why I get paid to go to school. Flaunt your money and get snatched out of them high heels.

[@hiking7521]

@@YuriyMotso did you do a follow up video?

[@rondo122]

oh waw what a nice result!!

[@frugeon9318]

Great video! I did the same with my Acura TL winter rims. Works very well. It's starting to peel now, but it's only winter rims so I am not to worried. I'll just apply another round for next year.

[@nacuda9]

How does it last going thru a car was? Just curious.

[@frugeon9318]

@@nacuda9 I personally have not run my car through the car wash. But it does seem to hold up to pressure washing at home. But I didn't hold the it to long in one spot. I do have some some pealing on the edges, but that was from my wife curbbing my rims when she took it out one day..lol

[@ryankim3612]

SMART! Good way to handle that!

[@hearditfirst8010]

Spray the premier first before the base paint. He premier makes the paint attach longer

[@vics945]

Nice.. appreciate the vid. Weekend project!

[@auxmike718]

Looks fantastic!

[@YuriyMotso]

Thank you!

[@winddealer1]

Looks great...thank you.

[@rickhaller3328]

Great video and demo ! Thanks ! I might try this.

[@YuriyMotso]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@joemechanicc870]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@YuriyMotso]

Thanks!

[@youngabro1]

Great video I’m going to try your tips and see how it comes out! Update tonight or tomorrow

[@YuriyMotso]

Great!

[@IamGroot786]

I did it and it turned out pretty good! You're so right, it seems counterintuitive but you do want your over sprayed area to be a little wider so you can grab it with two hands. That way it's easier to peel off.

[@YuriyMotso]

Awesome feed back! Glad it helped out!

[@davidbagley2365]

Where could I get this?

[@IamGroot786]

@@davidbagley2365 Just about any auto parts store

[@Oplix]

@@davidbagley2365 Walmart in the paint section

[@nacuda9]

How does it last going thru a car was? Just curious.

[@KenUngaro]

Yes, agreed, GREAT video sir. So start peeling it all off the body parts in about 3 minutes after the final coat? The whole time I was wondering how the product "knew" to break at the point of the emblem so cleanly.

[@thatoneguy5903]

I just did this on my friends brand new 4Runner a few days ago, then I watched this video. From my experience, I agree with over spraying onto the panel. Had I done it, I wouldn't have been there for an hour peeling.

[@YuriyMotso]

Yeah, being conservative on the spraying is not a benefit in this application.

[@mikeflackii1939]

Hey Yuriy...is there a way to touch up plastic silver trim piece on dash? Was told it was probably from hand sanitizer, bought it used and never noticed it until this past weekend?

[@Oplix]

Great tip to stretch from the side!

[@YuriyMotso]

Thanks!

[@Cptkarma6]

Nice video & great advice in easy to understand & apply ….. thanks dude 👊🏼✌🏻

[@YuriyMotso]

Thank you

[@waynehayes8237]

Looks great

[@Sami-rp7mf]

Nice job! Zeppelin also helps.

[@biboKralle]

Great result!!

[@YuriyMotso]

Thank you.

[@jackr6896]

Good job. Nice video. Thanks!

[@YuriyMotso]

Thank you!

[@dailytuning]

Painted it too, very pleased

[@tessblog3384]

awesome footage excellent

[@YuriyMotso]

Thank you!

[@abitoffcenter383]

Good stuff!! Thank You Sir!!

[@YuriyMotso]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@nonenone9493]

Great video

[@xplor1301]

Nice result! 👍🏻

[@YuriyMotso]

Thank you!

[@Rocks-rt8dp]

thank you for this video !

[@YuriyMotso]

You’re welcome

[@rupertgumban9251]

Great work!your ridgeline looks bad ass!!!

[@DJIronMIc]

Nice man thanks

[@user-ow2er9ue7c]

Yuriy! I've been looking into doing this and your video popped up :) "...Hey! I recognize that voice!" Great video :)

[@YuriyMotso]

That’s awesome!

[@internziko]

That looks factory. Great video and tips.

[@YuriyMotso]

Thanks 👍

[@majorpayne4098]

thats clean and neat!

[@YuriyMotso]

Thanks!

[@TheFrog767]

Thats a really nice truck

[@YuriyMotso]

Thanks

[@rcsouth]

Thank you!

[@hempz7103]

Hey love the video. Definitely using your tips and tricks. After spraying your coats, How long did you wait before peeling off the plastidip?

[@YuriyMotso]

Thanks! It was a warm day so it was not much longer than 1 minute. Maybe 2 minutes max.

[@YuriUK]

Hello Tezka, nice video thanks. Your new subscriber.

[@jimrosson6702]

Very cool

[@viaciclista]

Thanks Yuriy, some great videos. What is your decision criteria on applications where you would Plasti Dip versus vinyl wrap?

[@YuriyMotso]

Honestly plastidip is much easier than wrapping. However if it’s a large surface area you could end up with some overspray or uneven coatings if you are not experienced. The vinyl has its own issues as well. Overall great finish but more difficult, time consuming and you could get wrinkles if you don’t handle the material properly. Now I have done both and because my plastidip is on the rear of the truck it’s not exposed to the same torrential weathering like the vinyl does. That being said the vinyl is still in excellent shape. Looks same as the day I installed it. No fading or peeling. I’ll maybe have to do a follow up video for you guys so you can see it up close and personal. So preference really goes down to how much time and effort you want to put into your piece. The quality comes down how well you can apply the material so both will look good if you do it right. Today I might go with plastidip first and if that failed vinyl. You can buy plastidip on matte, semi and high gloss finishes. So if you like that glossy black interior trim on the rtle and black edition ridgelines then that would be the route to go.

[@kamtransportllc1518]

Nice quality video

[@YuriyMotso]

Thank you!

[@athaawic2213]

Great Video! Is it easy to remove the plastic coat eventually?

[@cBodhi]

Very nice. How long did you let it dry before peeling off? And you said you wished you use more so I'm curious how many coats you think are adequate? Thanks

[@gg48gg]

Hey Yuriy. Thank you for all the awesome videos! For the chrome delete on the window pillars, do you recommend vinyl or plasti-dip?

[@YuriyMotso]

Honestly if I did it again, probably would try the plastidip. Reason is that my plastidip has been on now for two years and looks like new. Since the window pillars are located on the side of the vehicle and not the front, very little damage will be happening from rock chips that would increase the likelihood of it peeling away. So for that reason I would definitely try the plastidip.

[@gg48gg]

@@YuriyMotso Thank you! I was really hoping you'd say that. Looks easier to do.

[@beaubrummelmotorizedbicycles]

A quick question, how does it hold up to washings, weather, and normal wear and tear, months, years,weeks?

[@Jaredbar]

Just traded my 19 for a 2023. Need to do mine tomorrow! Lol

[@khailam3937]

Great job! One question, how does it peel off around the logo/letters but not the logo itself?

[@YuriyMotso]

Because it’s going on in small coats and I’m not building up enough material between the gap from the logo and the vehicle, that is a weak spot where the plastidip will rip away cleanly. Don’t wait too long. A few minutes and you should start removing the plastidip.

[@jcs7561]

great video looks great. will the dip come off ? and what is the brand name of the dip you used? thanks

[@YuriyMotso]

Thanks. Yes, plastic dip is not a permanent application but is very resilient to most conditions. You can peel it off later as I showed in my example technique. Now on emblems and intricate items it may take a little more work to remove but again it's not permanent. The brand I used is Plasti-dip. Available in all your local retail stores, Walmart, home depot, Lowes, orielly auto parts and more. If you have specific colors you are looking for then I have link to plasti-dip in my description.

[@tylerp4130]

Just a heads up, they also sell a product that you rub onto areas you don't want the plastidip to stick to that helps with removal when you're ready to peel off the excess.

[@YuriyMotso]

Oh nice. Thanks for the tip. I wonder if like butter would work too. 🤣

[@ronriggs9954]

​@@YuriyMotso .... Vasoline

[@OntarioBearHunter]

​@Ron Riggs exactly what I was going to say... been using it for years to stop paint going where it shouldn't

[@paradigmystic3123]

How well does this stuff adhere when using a car wash or pressure spray? .. or is it gentle hsnd wash forever after?

[@RJT2030]

Looks amazing. May need to try it out myself. Thanks for the how to video.

[@YuriyMotso]

You are welcome!

[@samtronicsvideo7232]

GREAT VIDEO…WELL DONE… I AM NOT SURE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS ASKED THIS QUESTION, BUT HOW WELL DOES IT HOLD UP WHEN WASHING THE VEHICLE… I ASSUME PRESSURE WASHER IS NOT A GOOD IDEA BUT HOW ABOUT CAREFULLY USING A SOAPY SPONGE WHEN WASHING THE TRUCK? RON

[@YuriyMotso]

Thanks Ron. I actually used a pressure washer on it from a few inches away after a year and it held up. I have no problems with washing with a sponge when I do wash my vehicle. It still looks like new on my truck. I am not super careful when I wash around that area but I do try not to be aggressive.

[@beccab2522]

Looks great! Are u able to run your truck through the car wash without it lifting off the emblems?

[@k1ll4nj0y]

Больше понравилось как она отклеивается, чем сам результат 😃

[@222letsgo]

This is an awesome way to add a bit of a custom look to the vehicle. Will be picking up some Plasti-Dip. Did you use a razor or something to cut out the letters after you finished spraying it? Because it peeled off perfectly. Also, do you know if this can be used to protthe undercarriage from water/ salt to prevent rust?

[@pavilionhd8983]

Toothpick or tweezers work best to get in between letters

[@retgold2]

Looks great! Can you tell me how it's holding up over time...i.e. rain, sun, car washes, road debris, etc

[@YuriyMotso]

Two years in and still like the day I applied it. I pressure wash my car and use sponge and it’s good.

[@CisRey3]

This is a great video, thanks for sharing. I'm looking to do this for my Black Edition Ridgeline. How many cans did you go through to complete those three emblems and the bumper chrome? Also, how has it been holding up with car washing and your Washington rain/weather (I live in Oregon, so you get it!).

[@YuriyMotso]

It took like two cans of I remember correctly. It’s been holding up solid. Not a single issue. Pressure washer even doesn’t take it off so it’s going to stay out till I take it off.

[@rickycal6552]

Hello from Mukilteo! Nice job bro. Looks really clean. Well done!

[@YuriyMotso]

Thank you.

[@finbar000]

Great job! Can you tell me if things are ok when you wash the car? Does it affect the Plasti kote

[@YuriyMotso]

I been washing my car and pressure washing it for a year. No problems. Just be careful around that area.

[@daveholte7658]

Great work. How is the Hyper holding up? I used that product on 4 truck wheels and is doing great. Great results all about preparation. One can do all? Better than purchasing new black emblems removal and install

[@YuriyMotso]

It’s holding up really well. I have a video testing it against a pressure washer about 8 months later.

[@daveholte7658]

@@YuriyMotso Good to hear. You do an outstanding informational video job I am a new Ridgeline owner. Excited. I will look for the pressure washer video. Thanks

[@brucemontgomery8136]

looks good would a single edge razor blade help on bumper?

[@YuriyMotso]

No need for the razor. Just a good application and don’t wait to long to peel it off. You want the gaps to be the breaking point when you peel it off.

[@harleyshomecarellc8150]

Hi, what products would you recommend for the black bumper for discoloration?

[@YuriyMotso]

Heat gun.

[@alexanderbelov4604]

Thank you Yuriy for sharing

[@mobility63]

I would like to do the chrome 3 diamond emblem on the front of my Mitsubishi Evo. Will the plasti dip stay well on the front? Good job btw!

[@YuriyMotso]

It will hold up as long as you don’t get rock chips and do proper prep on the surface making sure it’s clean. A rock chip will compromise the paint and it will eventually start failing.

[@khailam3937]

Im was thinking doing the door chrome trim. Do you think it would be possible to take them off first then spray them?

[@YuriyMotso]

Door chrome? Around the window? Probably more work than it’s worth.

[@CoachMcCabe]

I have been pleasantly surprised at how long this lasts. Through harsh sun and many car washes… mine have held up for years…

[@waynet8327]

How long the plastidip last on chrome plated surface? Or do you have to retouch up after few months?

[@blessedandtalented1790]

So do you gotta buy the cabin air filter door?

[@wilsonmoreau4947]

I never seen that products I kind of like it

[@King_TuTT]

looks good. i never liked chrome look. the blacked out is much better

[@YuriyMotso]

Thanks!

[@joeaguirre3069]

Great video. Looks awesome. Question. How can I Plastidip an emblem that is in a black plastic grill?

[@YuriyMotso]

Are you asking how to plastidip the grill assembly?

[@joeaguirre3069]

@@YuriyMotso No, just the emblem located in the grill.

[@YuriyMotso]

If I understand what you are asking, the Honda logo(if you have a Honda), can be easily removed just by pulling on it. It’s just held on by tabs. You can use a plastic pry tool to make it easier. Once removed it’s super easy to paint then. If it is not a Honda you have or if you do not want to remove the grill or logo, just tape off around the part you want to paint and leave a little room outside the part you will paint as well so you can peel off the access and have clean lines. Hope this makes sense.

[@Tactical_Boogieman]

Would this product ruin the ceramic coating on my truck?

[@pedrosandavid]

Does this hold up through car washes? Do you think it would work on the chrome trim around the doors and door handle?

[@YuriyMotso]

I will work around there. I don’t go through car washes due to my light pods but it passes a pressure washer test.

[@commodorerook3797]

I was wondering how it doesn't stick to the paint but yet sticks to the emblem! What matter of sorcery is this? Looks great, going to give mine a go. How does it hold up after going thru a car wash?

[@jv8296]

It sticks to the paint probably better than it sticks to emblems. It’s made to break easily in creases etc…which is why it seems to come off the paint so easily but stay on the emblems.

[@jorgehernandez3640]

Excellent work! How long does it last on the bumper?

[@YuriyMotso]

Still holding up years later

[@0dioPieno]

Would this work on a Chevy Bolt bowtie? Just wanting to cover the original Chevy colour with baby blue, if that colour is available of course.

[@YuriyMotso]

Yes it would. Plastidip is also available in a variety of colors at local home depot or lowes.

[@0dioPieno]

@@YuriyMotsoAwesome!!! Thank you for the info!!!

[@therealcofe]

Perfect …..