Transform Your Tools Instantly! Plasti Dip Revealed

[@davidhull2060]

Back in the late eighties or early nineties, I used this stuff on some old Elliot Lucas pliers....apart from a slight blackening from having absorbed a little grease and oil they are still in really good condition!

[@Lee-xu2wb]

Same here. The dip has held up a lot better than I expected.

[@a9ball1]

I'm in your camp, I also use a magnet to keep my chuck key on the drill press. Thanks for the video.

[@sirp0p0]

Squeeze the top of the can to get oblong objects in.

[@toddshinn4955]

It's nice to know I'm not the only one that looks for something so long that I forget what I was looking for. It also amazes me how I can loose something when I haven't moved. I swear there is a portal to another dimension in my shop.

[@mikeyb7263]

You'll find them hanging out and laughing with missing socks from the clothes drier

[@Roy-oo8kf]

True

[@timsawyer7443]

What @MikeyB said, and Tupperware lids! 🤣

[@akbychoice]

That’s called multi-tasking.

[@ITubetc]

Do just the handle ends of screw drivers Red for slot driver blue for Phillips. these are now easy to spot in the drawers and you always grab the right style of driver.

[@akbychoice]

I used yellow shrink tube for electrical on my drill press Chuck key. It’s held up well.

[@jimzivny1554]

I have dipped some hand tools in the past and I found that you can use a clean acid brush to do touch ups. Hard shiny plastic handles I found if I blast it in my media blast cabinet the Plasti-dip grabs the surface much better. Good video

[@AlbertaBushcrafter]

I bought a can of the red stuff years ago and dipped several tools, and I prepped them just like you did. This stuff really holds up. But I didn't think about dipping my jig knobs at all. Great idea! And now I bet I'll see red and yellow tools and knobs all over your videos. 😊

[@MrEdsster]

I welded my ladder on my motorhome. I painted the finushed ladder with this and it's been a year and it looks awesome and the protection is awesome

[@eyesopened1874]

Thanks for showing how the real world works. Gives me hope

[@grugnotice7746]

That is a fantastic product. Another great application for it is car painting. There are places that do this, and for much cheaper than a conventional paint job. It is a matte finish, but I think that is a good look. Also doesn't degrade like regular paint and it is cheap enough you can change the color as you like. When you want to change, just peel off the old stuff.

[@savage6394]

I Sprayed My 1963 F100 with Plasti-dip. Turned out great. Go check out Fonzie @Dipyourcar here on KZbin. You will be blown away with the colors they have developed.

[@gregmullins1296]

I am going to do this with a different color for each tool’s tools. That way I’m not grabbing the Allen wrench for one tool and realizing it’s for the other tool. THANK YOU!

[@Rottiezucco1]

Dips everything red, now I can’t find my tool again 😂 great video, thanks for sharing

[@thebeaglebeat3615]

Black can be a shit or a color to spot at times, but I know what you mean, but colored tools are better imo

[@vikingblood0408]

I applied this many years ago when Plasti-Dip was first introduced. Lasted a fairly good amount of time on the tools. It has peeled on some instances.

[@joebrown1382]

I've used it but it has a short shelf life after the air hits it. Gotta use the whole can. I tried to seal it up but after a couple weeks it's done.

[@darrinlindsey]

For that chuck, could you have squeezed the can to an oval shape?

[@photogra4]

Great video, very informative... Thank you. One tip I would suggest; if you're having trouble having the dip adhere to the shiny plastic, try hitting the plastic (aka HDPE = High Density Polyethylene) with a torch to change the molecular structure of the surface to accept painting or in this case dipping. There are a bunch of youtube videos showing how to paint HDPE kayaks, hard hats etc without the paint or coating coming off easily and most of them recommend the fire treatment. Thanks again!

[@shemmac4700]

i guess you could pour some of it out into a wider container that would allow you to insert tools that are a weird shape. Great video, exactly what i was looking for, as im thinking of dipping some pliers

[@LitoGeorge]

I'd like to see a video on putting wooden handles for these tools, without plastic. Like the good old days, when tools were works of art, and built for lifetimes.

[@sparkywilson1405]

Who puts wood handles on wrenches and pliers?

[@udofischbach7163]

I'm astonished that there is no magnet on your drillkey. Sorry for my english. I come from good old germany

[@barryhamm3414]

Agreed, I have a magnet out of an old hard-disk drive on the side of my drill press, it holds the chuck key perfectly which never gets lost.

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Thanks for sharing those tips and the make!

[@MrMagicBlox]

Thank you for the video! You've inspired me to use this product on some of my tools!

[@leonardocarvajaldoreste2838]

El producto está genial , Yo le aplicaría varias manos dos o tres y pienso que no solo para anti resbalante si no también como aislante para herramientas eléctricas. Saludos desde Caracas, Venezuela.

[@willsilico925]

"The product is great. I would apply various coats to it, two or three, I think not only for anti-slip but also as an insulator for electrical tools. Greetings from Caracas, Venezuela."

[@thesweetone]

Use model paint, it's fantastic. Also coat the paint when dry in Goop, its Brand name glue that is like liquid rubber. It won't ever come off. Also Goop fixes stuff like clothes and such, fixed a tear in jeans for 3 years no reapplying.

[@woutmoerman711]

Thanks Colin!

[@Ldg5229ldg]

Great video. I been wanting to try this. Now I’ll because of see your results

[@JOSEPH-vs2gc]

I find that Nail polish works surprisingly well to make tools pop out. Although i'm not sure if you should put it on the grip area, it might crack off.

[@akbychoice]

Works good as a low level thread locker too.

[@garvielloken3929]

nooice!

[@MCsCreations]

Really interesting stuff indeed, Colin! Thanks for the tip! 😃 I searched for it here in Brazil, but all I've found is a spray version. I'm skeptical, but I guess it's worth a try one of those days... 🤔 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@davidhull2060]

As long as it is genuine Plasti Dip, (in the UK it is marketed as Performix plasti dip) it should work.

[@zerriox]

​@@davidhull2060doesn't the spray get more like a foil.. I mean i know it will cause of the thinner layers but does it get more durable and stick on the object when spraying many coats..? I dont think its worth it cause you won't get as much out of one spraycan.. 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Tony.Tony.Tony.]

Once that cap comes off, I tend to go on a dipping spree.... pencils, Sharpies, the rod to open and close the window blinds...

[@lajeit]

How long will it last once opened?

[@mjg6966]

Can you reseal the can nice job 🇬🇧

[@joelcopeland3018]

My wife and I got some of the "Yeti" type cups and couldn't tell them apart. I used some blue tape and a spray form of this in different colors for each of us. They turned out really nice.

[@johnmack537]

Try to use as much of the dip as soon as possible. Once opened, it doesn’t have a very long shelf life; forms a skin an dries out in a few months.

[@RPamela]

How do you store it once opened and how long will an open can last while being stored?

[@hellagrant]

I was wondering the same thing as that can looks huge and I imagine most people won't go through all that quick. I think I am going to buy one, open it and pour half into some type of container. That the original container throw in a plastic bag and wrap it tight.

[@thelaulaumeister]

Hi there. Can you shake the tin before you open it?

[@troyladoux1953]

When you dip the tool you want to attached to the side of a metal cabinet or another tool. Place a rare earth magnet on the tool then dip it. This way the powerful magnet is embedded under the plastidip.

[@jefferylorance7988]

Oh reflective tape can be cut into all shapes and dimensions…even a hole punch ( use for smaller items..). Single stripe,double or triple stripes …triangles..unlimited

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

I believe you can make your own dip by using silicone caulk (must be pure silicone, not acrylic or other) and mix in acetone... also, if you make it VERY "watery", it can also waterproof fabrics etc.... 😎👍☘🍺

[@anthonyanderson5310]

I feel like good quality spray paint would work just as well

[@anvilsbane]

Had no idea they still make this. Thought it was a gimmick from the 80’s. Remember Dad dipping pliers in that. Good memory. :)

[@dpmeyer4867]

thanks

[@tron3entertainment]

Recently purchased Plastidip in a spray can. Have to do things in layers. Even when spraying it outside _WEAR A MASK._ (gasp)

[@davidmartin9045]

Just the other day I was looking at a can of that in my shop that I hadn't opened wondered it would work on my f still clamps that's pad were missing and maybe help hold the pads on

[@ivanchernyavskiy1320]

Problem: everything is black and blends in with other stuff. Solution: paint everything red so it sticks out Problem: everything is red and blends in with other stuff.

[@anna.draper]

What do you clean your tools with, before dipping?

[@gordonhenderson1965]

Would this work dipping the feet of outdoor furniture?

[@gordonhenderson1965]

@WordWorkWeb If only I couldn't read, scammer!

[@Woodwork-Learner]

Seems very messy for what it does, expensive too. Looked good on pliers though. Seems to work best on simple shapes. Thank you.

[@RobinRK1962]

Has anyone used a fine brush to paint on a tool, like an 18v impact wrench

[@jamesward1855]

Can you paint product? Want to use on my f style clamps. Have a few and i know the level of liquid will not last.

[@36736fps]

Has anyone tried this dip to reduce the ID or increase the OD of loose vacuum hose fittings? It would require a shallower and larger diameter container like a tuna can.

[@Tony.Tony.Tony.]

This seems like a great idea!

[@lajeit]

How long will the dip stay liquid I worry it will dry up after some weeks and waste so much product

[@rm7918]

How wide is the opening of the can?

[@lfernandplopsa3627]

Hi Colin, how long will the can last when opened? (self hardening) 😉😉👍👍

[@The123dannyd]

Be careful of hormone disruption when using plastic chemicals especially BPA

[@masterlordking]

O boy plastic dip haven't see it in a long time ,,it lasts along time if you clean and prep your area good first,,we used to use it for car rims, tools, pad locks, keys,1001 ideas, the bad part about it is a lot go's to waste if you dont use it asap it drys up in the can ,,,,

[@daveredd9832]

Shake before opening?

[@squarelevelplumb]

I have dipped many tools but also as a drummer I have dipped the butt emd of drum sticks for better grip.

[@meleader]

I've had good luck "painting" the material on larger items. Go slowly!

[@johnquinn5104]

visit the world of making fishing lures and how to coat them, you might like that better, lots of color choices

[@akbychoice]

Use the plastic dip up, once the can is open it doesn’t last long.

[@nemonemo6366]

Actually, you don’t have to dip things in a can and follow literally the instructions, the brush will do the same job.

[@Breakdafunklooseforever]

An inch ever five seconds for best result

[@ethanos2577]

If only the can would last longer than 2 weeks