Plasti Dip and Stencils: Like Peanut Butter and Jelly

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Lee

Some things go together so well, it’s hard to imagine one without the other: peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin, summer and baseball… the list could go on ad infinitum. Another great two-part combo? Plasti Dip and stencils.

While it may not be as obvious as the ol’ PB&J, the results can be far more impressive.* We found a few prime examples of the magic of Plasti Dip and stenciling on Twitter. These photos not only prove how brilliant Plasti Dippers can be, but also help demonstrate the limitless possibilities of Plasti Dip.

The first shows a great way to support your favorite team. Whether you do just the team logo (which would have looked fantastic on its own in this case), use the “official” specialized font to spell out the team name (which also would’ve looked pretty great here), or both, it’s a unique and relatively easy way to root for your sports squad of choice. And, with all the readily-available Plasti Dip colors we offer, as well as the Create Your Color Kit, you can use team colors to show off your superfandom.

photo credit: David Pinto

Plasti Dip is easy to remove (it peels right off in most cases, leaving the surface underneath in original, pre-Dipped condition) so you can change right along with the seasons, if so inclined. From baseball to football to hockey to basketball and back again—just be sure to hold on to those stencils!

Our second example offers a look at the artistic, stylistic possibilities of Plasti Dip-and-stencils. With its bold use of color, interesting geometric design, and unique “perspective” angle, this Japanese flag-style Dip job likely catches more eyes than a frog does flies. And, if you’re like me, it opens your eyes to a sea of possibilities—patterns, colors, designs, paisleys, stripes, polka dots, checkerboards, heck, even plaid! With Plasti Dip, the right stencils, and some elbow grease, you can turn your car—or any DIY project—into a work of art.

photo credit: Do twitter.com/Dootjuh89

So bust out some painters tape, a few sheets of tagboard, an Exacto knife, your imagination, and, of course, some Plasti Dip, to create your own stencils and go to town! Then, be sure to share your project, along with photos and/or videos, on Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. We always enjoy seeing the amazing fruits of Plasti Dippers’ labor. And visit PlastiDip.com for more information on Plasti Dip International and all our fine products.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to create a Minnesota Twins stencil. Go Twins Go!

* Unless you’ve ever made a sandwich with my friend Maureen’s homemade apple-cinnamon jam. It’ll knock your socks off, but leave your shoes on. It’s THAT good.

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You Wanted It, You Got It: New GunMetal Gray Plasti Dip

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Lee

We received 1.38 billion* requests for it and now, loyal Plasti Dip users, it’s here: NEW Gunmetal Gray Plasti Dip! We gave a little teaser about this much-sought after color a while back, and we’re proud to finally, formally announce it’s release.

Since there’s really no better way to describe our new color formulation than “Gunmetal Gray,” we’ll just leave it at that. It’s grayer than gray, and, perhaps more importantly, looks cooler than cool. I’d suggest some potential uses, but I know how crafty Plasti Dippers can be, so I’m sure you’ve already got a baker’s dozen ideas brewing in your brain.

Gunmetal Gray Plasti Dip will be available soon from many of the same retailers where you find our other Performix Brand products. Like our original Plasti Dip and other varieties and Enhancers, new GunMetal Gray will be available in convenient 11-oz. aerosol cans for fast, easy, spray-on application.

Judging by the way Plasti Dip fans have been blowing up our Facebook and Twitter feeds about it, it’s safe to say that Gunmetal Gray Plasti Dip is destined for success. Thanks for the feedback everyone! We’re just as excited about it as you are!**

What are you going to use Gunmetal Gray Plasti Dip for first? Let us know in the comments below—we love bearing witness to the genius of Plasti Dippers! Be sure to visit PlastiDip.com for more info on all of our outstanding products. And keep connecting via social media to suggest ideas for new Plasti Dip variations—we aim to please, but sometimes we need target practice.

* This number is in no way accurate.
** Well, not all of you. Some of you have enthusiasm coming out your ears.***
*** Which is awesome!

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Introducing…Plasti Dip Blaze!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Lee

We mentioned it a little while ago, and now it’s here: Plasti Dip Blaze!

Plasti Dip Blaze is our new, neon-bright collection of Plasti Dip colors. Blaze Blue and Blaze Orange are the first colors out of the gate, with more electric, eye-catching hues on the way before too long. We’re still debating what other Blaze colors we should create—any suggestions? Let us know in the comments section!

Plasti Dip Blaze is, of course, good for 1,001 uses, but we predict these new formulations will be especially popular in the garage and for automotive applications. You’ll never misplace your most-used tools again—how can you miss a Blaze Orange crescent wrench? And, surely, your custom cruiser will drop plenty of jaws with a set of Blaze Blue wheels.* (Keep in mind that, for the brightest, most eye-popping color, it’s best to apply Plasti Dip Blaze over a white base—preferably white Plasti Dip.)

You’ll find every Plasti Dip Blaze variety in convenient, easy-to-use, 11-oz. aerosol cans. It will be available soon from many of the same familiar retailers who carry our other Performix Brand products. I would say, “Keep your eyes peeled,” but with colors this bright, you’ll have no trouble spotting them!

What sorts of projects do you have in mind for Plasti Dip Blaze? Let us know in the comments. And, once you’ve gotten your hands on some, don’t forget to share your success stories and photos on YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook. We always enjoy seeing how crafty Plasti Dippers can be!

Be sure to visit PlastiDip.com to learn more about Plasti Dip Blaze and all of Plasti Dip International’s fine products.

* I know, I know: “Don’t call me Shirley.”

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Plasti Dip at the 2012 National Hardware Show

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Lee

On May 1-3, 2012, Plasti Dip International took part in the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. From booth #5236 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Plasti Dip representatives met with old friends and new to spread the word about Plasti Dip International’s unique products.

logo courtesy of the National Hardware Show

The 67th annual National Hardware Show was jam packed with hardware OEMs and product manufacturers of all stripes. Plasti Dip International networked with numerous distributors and retailers, all with the ultimate goal of making it even easier for you, the consumer, to get your hands on our Performix Brand products.

Our team brought along some eye-catching, Plasti Dipped items—including a motorcycle wheel and Dipped and Metalizer-ed sneakers—to get people’s attention, and they worked like gangbusters. They generated plenty of interest in our new products—including Plasti Dip Enhancers and Plasti Dip Smoke—and our old ones.

Plasti Dip International also used the occasion to demo some NEW Plasti Dip varieties that are on their way to retail shelves soon. GunMetal Gray adds a new, exciting, and much-requested color to the Plasti Dip Spray lineup. And, in the spirit of the Plasti Dip Camo series, the National Hardware Show saw the debut of the Plasti Dip Blaze collection, two neon-colored formulations (blue and orange) that are sure to hit big. We also demoed a few more interesting products that aren’t yet ready for prime time, but that you may be hearing about soon—stay tuned!

Overall, the 2012 National Hardware Show was a smashing success for Plasti Dip International. We’re already planning to be back, even bigger and better, at next year’s show. And, thankfully, everyone on the Plasti Dip team made it out of Sin City with their pocketbooks intact.

Be sure to visit PlastiDip.com for more information about all our Performix Brand products, and check here regularly for more news and updates.

Thank you Las Vegas. Good night!

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True Tales of Plasti Dip: The Snowball Effect

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Lee

Every great DIY project starts with a flash of inspiration. But what if that inspiration came from something you’re already using for another project? What if that something came in a handy container? And what if that something was Plasti Dip?

Thus begins the newest installment of “True Tales of Plasti Dip!”*

Tom, a DIY fanatic and newly minted Plasti Dip aficionado, bought a can of black aerosol Plasti Dip with the intent of “blacking out” the grille on his car. This project went off without a hitch, and Tom was more than pleased with the results.

Tom with his "new" Plasti Dipped grille

However, after completing his project, he discovered that he still had an ample amount of Plasti Dip left in the spray can. “Gee,” Tom thought, scratching his head contemplatively, “what else can I use this amazing product for?”**

Quicker than a rabbit’s sneeze, he was finding applications for Plasti Dip all over his house. First, he went old-school and Plasti Dipped some tools to add an improved grip and cushioning on the cold, hard steel. This is, of course, Plasti Dip’s original purpose, and Tom reports that it turned out swimmingly.

Next, perpetually pestered by a pesky sliding screen door handle, he sprayed a thin coat of Plasti Dip onto said handle. After an appropriate amount of drying time, Tom recoated the handle, repeating the process for a total of five coats. Before he started, the door handle was chipped and slippery. Tom says it’s now nice and tacky and grips like a dream. (The Plasti Dip is hard to distinguish in the photo, as the handle was black to begin with, but Tom assures us it’s there!)

From there, he went on to a plethora of additional projects—too many to list here—until he finally exhausted his can of Plasti Dip. And so, much like a tiny snowball rolling downhill can turn into a massive, icy juggernaut, picking up more and more snow as it goes, a great idea with Plasti Dip can lead to more and more great ideas.

Do you have any great Plasti Dip ideas? Or your own “True Tale of Plasti Dip” that you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments, or contact us directly. And be sure to visit PlastiDip.com for more information on original Plasti Dip and all of our outstanding Performix Brand products.

* Please imagine this phrase in an appropriately booming and echo-y voice.
** We’re guessing at the exact details, but it seems extremely likely that that’s how it went down.

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Connect with Plasti Dip

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Lee

Here at Plasti Dip International, we love to hear from you, the loyal fans and users of Performix Brand products. Thanks to the magic of the Interwebs, it’s easy as pie* to connect with Plasti Dippers of all stripes, and for you to connect with us. And, with social media and other similar forums, there’s about a thousand ways to do so!

For us, there’s nothing better than hearing the details and seeing photos of our customers’ latest successful Plasti Dipped projects, so we’re tickled pink every time there’s a new post on Facebook, Twitter, and elsewhere. Keep on sharing, everyone! Who knows? You might just inspire a fellow DIYer to undertake a Performix project of their own.

We also love fielding questions that our fans and followers post on Facebook and Twitter. As experts on the subject, we feel it’s our duty to answer as many of your queries as possible, to help you get the most from Plasti Dip International’s products.

Then there’s YouTube—we’ve got our very own channel where you can find product videos from our good friend Maynard G. While he’s been a pretty busy chap lately, he assures us that he’s got some new, informative videos in the pipeline that every Performix fan is sure to enjoy. YouTube is also a great way for Plasti Dippers to share their own projects and expertise with others—there are a plethora of user-generated videos showcasing outstanding, innovative uses for our products, particularly Plasti Dip. We always enjoy watching our customers’ ingenuity in action!

If you’re a Pinterest lover (and who isn’t?), you can find Plasti Dip International there, too. You can follow us and re-pin our posts, and, if you’ve got some Performix-related pins on your wall, chances are good we’ve re-pinned yours as well. It’s a quick, easy, and fun way to share your projects and get ideas for new ones.

And, last but certainly not least, there’s this very blog. We welcome your comments, questions, riddles, limericks, and knephla soup recipes—always feel free to add one or more in the comments section below. And if you’ve got any ideas for future blog posts, just let us know! WE want to know what YOU want to know about Plasti Dip International and/or any of our fine products.

As always, visit PlastiDip.com for more information about the full line of Performix Brand products or to find a retailer near you. And, for any truly pressing questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re here to help!

* This saying is something of a misnomer: in my experience, baking a pie is actually kind of difficult. Maybe it means “easy as eating pie.” Mmm…pie…

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“Because It’s There”

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Lee

With those famous words, George Mallory summed up why he, and doubtlessly many others, choose to climb (specifically Mount Everest, in Mallory’s case). Lately, we’ve found many other interesting words from climbers in various rock climbing and/or wall climbing forums about the sport’s many potential applications for Plasti Dip. Some of the uses that were mentioned are fairly obvious, while others are clearly the crafty concoctions of climbing connoisseurs.

Unsurprisingly, the most common use for Plasti Dip in climbing is coating climbing tool handles, particularly ice climbing axes. It’s been noted by several climbers on various message boards that Plasti Dip is as good as or better than the original wrap that was on the tool handles as new. Plasti Dip doesn’t ice up like most tape wraps do (or at least not nearly as much), and the grip is said to be exceptional in this application. Several posters recommended adding a bit of sand or other grit to further improve the grip.

Lots of climbers like to use Plasti Dip to treat the ends of their climbing ropes, to keep them from fraying and unraveling. You can use the Create Your Color Kit to give each of your ropes a different colored tip, making it easy to find the right one quickly when they’re stacked or otherwise. And, because of Plasti Dip’s rubbery, easy-grip texture, it has no ill effects for knot tying (and may even make your knots MORE secure).

Many climbers use haul bags to carry their gear, and these bags take a lot of abuse. Plasti Dip is a great way to add abrasion and impact protection, and a few coats inside and out can really help your haul bag last longer, whether you’re lugging it up a sheer rock face, up the side of a glacier, or into a canopy of trees.

Another inventive use for Plasti Dip is coating bouldering gloves. Not every climber uses these gloves, but for those who do, it’s an easy and effective way to repair them. Plasti Dip can also be used to enhance the gloves’ gripping capabilities, particularly when mixed with grit as mentioned above. (Be sure to stuff your gloves with something prior to coating them, so the Plasti Dip will dry into a proper “hand” shape and you won’t have to struggle with fit when using your freshly dipped gloves.)

Plasti Dip can also be used to repair holes and other damage in climbing walls. For deeper gouges, Anything Foam can be helpful as well. You can also resurface the hand- and toeholds on a climbing wall with Plasti Dip—again, with a little grit mixed in if needed.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of Plasti Dip’s climbing applications, but hopefully it will give climbers a few helpful ideas on how they can use Plasti Dip to reach new heights. Check out PlastiDip.com for more information on original Plasti Dip and all of our exceptional home solution products.

Climbing, they say, is the only cure for gravity. Plasti Dip is the cure for 1,001 projects and counting!

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Plasti Dip, Plasti Dip, Wherefore Art Thou, Plasti Dip?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Lee

“But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Plasti Dip is the sun.” — William Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet, Act I, Scene II…kind of.

Unfortunately—as a lot of Plasti Dip fans have noted on Facebook, Twitter, and the like—finding some of the many stellar varieties of Plasti Dip is far harder than tracking down the sun. Many of you have informed us that your local brick-and-mortar hardware and home improvement stores carry a few types of Plasti Dip (mostly the black original and black aerosol formulas), but not our cool, new varieties—such stuff as dreams are made on.

“Where does a guy buy Plasti Dip Smoke?” a loyal Plasti Dip fan tweeted. “All that glitters is not gold—some of it is Plasti Dip Metalizer. But where can I find some?” asked another. “Plasti Dip Camo, Plasti Dip Camo! My kingdom for Plasti Dip Camo!” some dude screamed into the night.

Friends, Plasti Dippers, countrymen, lend me your ears: the good people at Plasti Dip International have heard you loud and clear (especially you, screaming guy). Visit our Where to Buy page to find a list of “Special Order Retailers.” These “Special Order Retailers,” as you may have guessed, take special orders from customers (i.e. YOU) for whatever products they’re looking for. Hark, hark! The people at their Paint Department sing for you.

Need some tan Plasti Dip Camo? Six cans of Plasti Dip Glossifier? A tube of black Anything Foam? Original Plasti Dip in yellow? ReRACK in gray? Our “Special Order Retailers” have everything you need and more!

Get thee to PlastiDip.com for more information on all of Plasti Dip International’s fine Performix® brand products. And until our next post, good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow…you know the rest.

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Are You Pinterested in Plasti Dip?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Lee

As we all know, Plasti Dip has “1,001 uses and counting.” It’s quite simply one of the most versatile and easy-to-use products on the market today. But, in a classic, “can’t see the forest for the trees” for the trees kind of way, it can be hard to know where to start when using Plasti Dip.

Now, thanks to the up-and-coming new social media site, Pinterest, Plasti Dip inspiration just became a lot easier to find. If, perchance, you’re unfamiliar with Pinterest, it’s basically a collection of virtual bulletin boards that lets users share images and videos of things they like—everything from books to recipes to multi-purpose, air dry, specialty rubber coatings—with others by “pinning” them to their own personal page.*

Check out the Plasti Dip Pinterest page to see all kinds of outstanding uses for Plasti Dip from all across the internet. It’s a bit of a work in progress at present, as rounding up all the great Plasti Dipping ideas for home improvement, repair, craft, automotive, and other projects is quite a task. We’re bound and determined to show all 1,001 Plasti Dip uses—you can help by sharing your Plasti Dip photos, videos, and more!

Share the Plasti Dip love on Pinterest by adding your favorite variety of Plasti Dip or any of our marvelous Performix® brand products to your own Pinterest page—just use the “Pin It” button on our product pages. It’s easier than falling off a log! And be sure to visit PlastiDip.com for more info on all things Plasti Dip.

Hmm… Plasti Dip + Pinterest = Plasti Dipinterest?

* Not the best description ever, but hopefully you get the idea

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Plasti Dip Tech Tips

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Lee

Many Plasti Dip fans and users have been asking—via Facebook, Twitter, and the comments section on this very blog—about some of the more “technical” characteristics of original and aerosol Plasti Dip. There’s a lot to know if you want to get the most out of your Plasti Dip; read on to learn more!

Two of the most common questions we’ve been hearing have to do with temperature. A lot of folks are wondering about Plasti Dip’s “working temperature” range. Plasti Dip has been tested in temperatures from -30°F all the way up to +200°F. It maintains its flexibility, stretchiness, and other physical characteristics throughout this entire scale. Plasti Dip won’t get brittle or crack in the cold, and it won’t melt or become overly rubbery at high temps.

Thermometer

Temperature is also an important factor when applying Plasti Dip. Ideally, Plasti Dip should be applied at “room temperature” temperatures, from 65-70°F. (Though I myself used aerosol Plasti Dip on a project in my unheated garage a few weeks back, and, while I’m no human thermometer, I’m pretty sure the temperature in there was lower than the ideal. The Plasti Dip went on just fine, and dried in the usual amount of time with no problems.)

And speaking of ideal application conditions, it is best to avoid direct sunlight, high humidity, and windy conditions, if possible. High humidity and higher or lower than ideal temperatures can adversely affect the finish of Plasti Dip once it dries, making it look cloudy or hazy. (This wasn’t a concern for the project I mentioned above, as I painted over the Plasti Dip after it dried.)

To get the best possible results, apply 2-3 coats of Plasti Dip to your project. Five coats is probably the maximum that you’d ever need, but for aesthetic reasons or for extreme protection you can certainly add more. Be sure to let each coat dry completely before applying the next, approximately 30-40 minutes, and allow for at least four hours of drying time before actually using your Plasti Dipped item, whatever it may be.

Check the label on your Plasti Dip for more information, read our FAQs page to find answers to other frequently asked questions, and visit PlastiDip.com for detailed info on our many outstanding Performix® brand products.

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