Plasti Dip VS Flexi Dip

[@woutervandenbussche33]

redo with same color + weigh cans to see if same amount used. this test is inconclusive and useless

[@angelkitty132]

+Spode Ash is actually sort of right this test in inconclusive but maybe not for the same reasons he thinks. It is not a realistic situation though, his paint job of the flexidip side was horrible from the start. Horrible beginnings give horrible results. he took his time and did proper layering on the plastidip side, on the other he did a shoddy job, rushed it if you watch he was moveing almosy 4 times as fast on the flexidip side and didn't even put on even layers.

[@Pyrex238]

gotta love someone taking the time to make the video and a comparison only for some jackass to make a comment that it's useless.

[@keegangallagher329]

You didn't follow directions on the flexidip.

[@Theonlypayne]

Funny thing is i used both products for a work project and have come to the conclusion that if you alternate layers.. one plasit-dip layer, then one rustolium layer and repeat that.. it makes a better finish than either of them alone :D

[@marcain123]

if you were going to compare them; why the fk did you pick different colors...

[@wilkinsonyachtbrokerUK]

exactly

[@stereotoned]

to see the difference?

[@closetmonsterjesse]

You serious?

[@BLINDMAXable]

please use same colour this test is uesless

[@deltongrand2363]

you used a red, its going to take a little more paint to cover a dark surface compared to white where the color is so bright to begin with, ive had problems EVERY time ive used plastidip, never have i had a problem with flexi

[@unionse7en]

nice, but you can't compare the color of orange vs white, orange is less opaque than white, in fact it is suggested that the orange be applied OVER a white base.

[@alexgreen6966]

The only difference I noticed between the too is that Flexi dip sprays nicer because it`s thinner.

[@r.broderick2222]

Not a valid test. The color is key here. You are comparing apples to oranges. Why wouldn't you get the same color? That makes no sense. Also, it the flexi-dip stayed on just slightly better than wouldn't that make it the superior product for sticking to the material painted? If i paint my car with this, I want to be sure it stays on.

[@NamingGaming]

there's a vid where a guy used flexidip on his car and it peeled off some of his clear coat

[@justingibbs6844]

+Raymond Broderick Sure the colours may be different, but its still a demonstration of the final product. The test was to see what peels better and im going to take a can of plastidip over flexidip if its going to peel my clear coat. Plastidip works just the same but if properly applied you can peel it off months after. Flexidip may just turn into hell and make your car look like shit once you realise how fucked it is and cant peel it off or something lmfao

[@funkymonkey529]

I guess to be more specific. I plasti dip mx plastics then custom paint over them. some times ill lay tape to do stripes but it can be difficult to pull off of plasti dip. so that's what I was getting at. thanks for the reply

[@Fifty50Photography]

Oh ok, I see what your saying. I did something similar to that. I plasti dipped a car fender and then used a paint pen to draw on top of the plasti dip. When I pulled it off the part that was painted stuck to the fender while the untouched spots came right off. It still would come off I just had to work a little harder to get it off. You may be able to wax or do something similar to the surface before spraying the plasti dip. It might make it easier to peel off.

[@ANathan123]

Fyi it would've been better to use the same color for both for a better comparison and also you're supposed to do like 4 or 5 thin layers and then give it 25 min to dry and then pull of the tape and you'll still get a clean line

[@JesseEns]

I've tried both they are both very similar. I honestly think you put more plastidip then flexi but they are super similar. Nice video though :)

[@Fifty50Photography]

Thanks for watching! Yeah they are both very similar. I might have had a little more plasti dip on it. I tried my best to keep it around the same amount for each. I need to try it again and have both of them the same color for a better comparison next time.

[@ANathan123]

Plus if you do multiple thin layers rather than two heavy layers you won't get drips

[@brentmaulfair5555]

Good video and all, but it kinda seems like you're biased and obviously a fan of the plasti-dip. I've been using it for years and know the proper techniques to apply it and I have to say that the flexidip is about 10 times better, the finish is so much better, the plasti dries almost bumpy the flexi is super smooth. maybe try a video where you dip one wheel in each. And apply 4 thin coats and then start globbing it on.

[@ixdjxl1]

good video. can you use the same cap and color in the next one?

[@Fifty50Photography]

Darren Stevens Yeah I will try to use the same colors for the next.

[@allenwrench990]

Removal technique varied as well, I would deem this useless to draw a conclusion.

[@djtrevor_p]

Yea, he definitely favors plasti dip.

[@kzyt87]

i can use on glass or acrylic??? i want to paint my glass and acrylic aquarium fish tank. thanks

[@Fifty50Photography]

I don't see why it wouldn't work. If it doesn't work out you can always pull it off.

[@RC2497]

***** because he whats to paint the back i think... xD

[@jessecookies6778]

what is the point of the fish tank then ???c,:

[@DIRTPUNKZ86]

But you didn't finish peeling the entire flexi dip....dude c'mon i need closure in my life, finish what you started!

[@gingerjay963]

spraying while area is wet? have you ever painted before?

[@Fifty50Photography]

+James Stricklin The area is dry and yes I have painted before.

[@marcos22571]

Where did you purchase this plastidip stuff?

[@Fifty50Photography]

I got it at Lowe's. Walmart and automotive stores usually carry it as well.

[@marcos22571]

@@Fifty50Photography Already found it. It was at Wally World under the hardware section. Thanx!

[@bob8086]

Dude you favored Plasti dip so much is this video... Nothing about this was fair

[@ashkullar94]

Good video but it would be more better if both were same color

[@Fifty50Photography]

Thanks! I will try and do one with the same colors next time. I had never tried anything other than black plastidip before this. I wanted to see how a different color as well as flexidip worked.

[@user-fs5lc2dl7t]

good demo...but should have been the same color for real comparison since one's eyes will try to accommodate...AND in this day, tripods are not that costly...no excuses for the seasick videos that are still being posted by one handers... who can't even do that right...

[@stumper92]

Great comparison.

[@Fifty50Photography]

Thanks

[@Flashahol]

Not sure these products are intended for the same use, especilly when it comes to cooler plastics: Plasti-Dip is clearly intended to overcoat your car paint and make it look good, or at least better in some cases, while Rust-O-Leum is a brand originally intended on preventing rust, IMO. The implication is that I would definitely prefer an under body coat to be much harder to remove than a paint coating. Good research would have been to call both manufacturers up and ask them what is their position on this and then let us know what they had to say. I really doubt both products are intended for the same use (especially on cooler plastics), but that's just my opinion. Still an educationally great video to watch, though...

[@1mojoies420]

you gotta change the paint caps and flexi dip does the same job fyi

[@dmitchell63]

Exactly. Plastidip has a much better nozzle and, fortunately, it fits the Flexidip can.

[@neilthesupplier]

because it's only one color the red is more colors.

[@dominicrobertson6002]

It looks bad cos the surface Is shit

[@Oberux]

Plasti Dip for the win. :D Thanks for posting! :)

[@Fifty50Photography]

Oberux Thanks for watching!

[@WeKnowTheTruth2012]

Even if flexidip is used 100% good it still sucks ass

[@archguy75]

Thanks for making this video

[@Fifty50Photography]

Thanks for watching!

[@mkxiong6427]

Bro. You bullshitted the red FlexiDip. This is pointless.

[@MrClayFTW]

Dont rattle can your plastidip if you want it to not look like complete shit. Dont believe me? Just look at my video of my dipped car.

[@MrClayFTW]

50-60 dollar wagner paintgun works like a charm

[@LiveToRidee]

MrClayFTW look at the video of my motorcycle plastidip howto you can use the rattle can you just have to know what you are doing....

[@LiveToRidee]

MrClayFTW i read your comments on the car video and you stated you only did 2 coats no wonder... I did like 6 coats on my motorcycle and its been holding up for like 6months

[@MMOchAForPrez]

MrClayFTW Don't reply if your English is rusty.

[@n8bolton]

That poor application technique and coat consistency made me cringe...

[@bloocypher]

Exactly! So terrible

[@Fifty50Photography]

+n8bolton Thanks for watching.

[@Fifty50Photography]

+Marco Santiago Thanks for watching.

[@TheEdis97]

somebody's a flexi dip fan

[@TheEdis97]

UnoRaza Back Up ummm what??

[@MrLorne00]

Me personally I think you should leave the same coats and use the same color

[@nickbragias1246]

red has the worst coverage poor experiment so many variables which are not kept consistant not to mention the fact that your clearly plasti dip biased

[@jordanthistle2360]

White is better at covering then a red or orange or yellow. You cant see as many imperfections due to refraction. That is why peopoe use white pain on moldings and ceilings

[@Clocksoftime]

The parts of flexi dip that were harder to peel and look bad was because your first coat was extremely uneven please take video down and retry this is a complete waste of space

[@D1G1T4L1Z3D]

dillin norris because space is so limited right?

[@SquidProQuo2112]

Flexi is much more runny and has less solids in the paint. That makes it harder to peel. Also, please get over yourself.

[@funkymonkey529]

although I think that the video is informational I do want to say that the splotches are due to the way the paint look like it was coming out of the can and your own error if you weren't in a hurry it would have been way smoother,but would you say that as far as the stick quality that Flexi wins? I like to use Plasti Dip as a painting canvas but when you pull tape it comes up fairly easy so I'm looking for something that sticks just a little better but still has the ability to peel off.

[@Fifty50Photography]

Thanks for watching! I think Flexi dip is a little harder to peel off but not much harder than Plasti dip. I think it does stick a little better on the surfaces that I have tried it on. I pulled the tape off when it was still wet so I can't say for sure if it will peel off when you pull the tape off once it starts to dry. I hope this helps. Good Luck!

[@iamcodine3844]

I don't understand why people don't understand that Rustoleum FlexiDip and Plasti Dip are both made by the same company " Performix " even on the bottom of both cans they say " PD " they just do custom labels... NOT ONE DIFFERENCE!!! If anybody says it is a difference they are lying!!!!!

[@SquidProQuo2112]

There is absolutely a difference.

[@420bars]

If this guy ever went to school he would have learned that when making a comparison test you can only change one thing.

[@Fifty50Photography]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@wickeddr]

you have no idea how to apply it

[@Jmess713]

He clearly peeled them differently. He tried ripping the red into multiple pieces and peeled it safer for the white. Just replay and look at the difference. Think how you would be ripping it off if you didn't want it to rip. You wouldn't peel it and make a circle motion while peeling it off like he did with the red.

[@loyddaez2146]

Plasti Dip is good they're pretty strong and doesn't ripped off that easily when you peeled it.

[@artmir6863]

Colors other than black and white usually need more coats especially when u have a blue surface. Even black and white are supposed to have 4-6 coats. Flexidip has more of a rubber grip feel to it than plasticdip it which I really like. I use both for different applications but I really like flexidip in matte black

[@TheCoolStuffHD]

You get a smoother outcome if you let the can sit in some warm water to let the dip thin out. It atomizes better when it's slightly warm, but not hot.

[@Fifty50Photography]

+TheCoolStuffHD Thanks for the info. I didn't know that.

[@TheCoolStuffHD]

Chalk The Bus No prob. Try it out :D

[@vikk5459]

Flexi dip is shit. I re did a wheel with it once as opposed to plasti dip and not only did the flexi dip not have as high quality of a finish, but it started to peel after a month of being on the wheel (plasti dip had been on for 8 months solid)

[@skilledshots7200]

A smart test would have been to compare the SAME COLOR not 2 diff colors..... its a one sided test for coverage

[@XandeRToXic]

Dude.. You have a tripod. Use it.

[@MichaelTotin]

Horrible job. Was the test area clean? Obvious cross contamination and you didn't even compare compatible applications.

[@Fifty50Photography]

Thanks for watching! Let's see your comparison.

[@ConfiscatedZyra]

why compare different colors

[@1theheightofparadise]

there are so many variables that are bad in this test. the amount used, the distance you sprayed it at, the time you let each coat dry, the color of it. this "test" is useless. non the less nice video it was informative but could have been done more professionally.

[@loyddaez2146]

Why don't you try testing them before you comment.

[@1theheightofparadise]

I came to KZbin so I didn't have to test them. That's what KZbin is for after all.

[@motoXcR]

i learned 3 things...1-chalk the bus doesnt know how to prep or prime. 2-he also doesnt understand THEYRE THE SAME EXACT THING. 3-watches come in spare tire sizes.

[@firebladeV]

Nice test! Thanks for sharing! Ill go with PlastiDip.

[@Fifty50Photography]

Thanks for watching!

[@VaracolacidVesci]

Man you applied way more plastidip than flexidip and hey both are manufactere by the same company thay are the exact same product with different branding

[@mazdarx7887]

Don't see the point in either one. Spend all that money and it comes off that easy. Thought the idea of coating something was to protect it

[@SquidProQuo2112]

Just used Flexi after pulling off an old Plasti job . Coverage was horrible. We'll see if it lasts.

[@MowersNBlowers]

Get a tripod dude! Mention price difference

[@superintendent665]

why is this called plasti dip vs flexi dip if you are spraying you are not dipping anything

[@anthonyestep9393]

maybe its just me but on the close-up you see blue pots on the plasti-dip aswell

[@cvazquez2707]

But cars and coolers aren't the same material. Bad example

[@ajhill5094]

Both of the products are good products, but you need to use slightly different techniques when applying. Flexi dip goes on smoother with faster passes and more drying time in between, while plastidip goes smoother with slower passes and less flash time. Also, the flexi dip gloss coat gets glossy faster than the plastidip. Im a fan of both

[@Fifty50Photography]

I agree, I think they are both good products. Yeah when I did this test I tried to do them both same way for comparison. I will keep the different applying technique and drying times in mind next time. I wasn't aware of that. Thanks for the information!

[@XXSN3AKYxKILLAX]

That was a thick coat? Lol that was like 5 coats

[@bojackson3923]

So which is better cause I'm thinking to plastic dip my rims which should I use ?

[@Fifty50Photography]

Both will get the job done fine. I like plasti dip a little better. If you decide to dip them a color other than I would try to find a color with the fade buster in it. If you use a color you might want to go over it with glossifier. It has the fade buster in it and will help the color from fading in the sunlight.

[@quacktony]

Use the entire can next time?

[@ricochet08]

preciate the video! plastidip for the win

[@Fifty50Photography]

+ricochet08 Not a problem. Thanks for watching!

[@wadealexander3889]

Not a fair test

[@jimmy_iKoN]

why not do the same colors?

[@Fifty50Photography]

I had planned to use those on a different project and figured I would do a little test first.

[@CaptJohnsBar]

I been wanting to try that on lobster trap wire

[@Fifty50Photography]

Interesting, I have never heard of anyone using it for that. You should give it a try.

[@andrewfaucette2106]

What the heck, Why for that reason?

[@Zeheria]

I think the Company that makes it may have another product that may work better for you it is called ReRack it is primarily used it fixing the rack in dishwashers when they are damaged :)

[@CaptJohnsBar]

Zeheria Zan Thanks for the tip !

[@floridablackbear7318]

:)

[@sdqsdq6274]

isnt flexi dip used for water seal purpose ?

[@Fifty50Photography]

I'm not sure to be honest. I had never heard of it before this video.

[@CeezerOfficial]

Bro this was such a biased video. You obviously didn't want to point out the flaws that the plexidip had and used white so you couldn't see anything wrong. Lol BTW you didn't use the same amount of paint because everyone knows that a light color needs more. Way to go making people dumber by watching this video!! Keep doing what your doing!! #sarcasm

[@frankmorgan4829]

did you prime it?

[@Fifty50Photography]

No I didn't prime it first.

[@thehannahlovelace]

This was really helpful! Thanks for posting!

[@Fifty50Photography]

Hannah Lovelace Thanks for watching. I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@SEC4POTUS]

Waste of time if this video was to see which one peels better. Next time do a durability test. That is what people buy the stuff for. I don't think people waste time to spray it on, wait 24 hours (or drying time) just to peel it back off.

[@Fifty50Photography]

+Zohn Williams I did this test because I was thinking about spraying my RV bumpers and I wanted something that I knew would peel off. The bumpers have a texture very similar to the cooler. I wanted to test it on the RV. I figured I share my results anyways.

[@SEC4POTUS]

+Chalk The Bus that makes sense. Didn't understand the point at first but I see what you are doing now. Personally I would go for hard to peel so it would last longer under road grime/rock chips. Hard to peel off, the better it may withstand nature in most cases.