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by OtterAKL
Fri Jan 15, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: Plasti dip door trim
Replies: 1
Views: 2952

Plasti dip door trim

How did you guys plasti dip the chrome door trim without it sticking to the painter's tape?

I went to peel it away and had some issues...
by OtterAKL
Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:58 pm
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: Plasti dip in cold/snow
Replies: 4
Views: 4205

Thanks for the advice. I ended up doing it Friday before any snow/humidity. Doing the touch ups Thursday when it will be in the 40s and dry.

Also, let it cure overnight so should be good.
by OtterAKL
Sun Jan 10, 2016 2:16 pm
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: rattle during acceleration
Replies: 6
Views: 6916

The pathfinders are notorious for having a ridiculous heat shield where the brackets rattle. I would start there or have a tech check it out. Mine will do it at certain RPMs
by OtterAKL
Sun Jan 10, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: Plasti dipped my 2011 LE
Replies: 0
Views: 3097

Plasti dipped my 2011 LE

Finally got around to dipping the wheels. Have a few spots to touch up once this snow goes away, but love it.

Should I go ahead and do the chrome on the doors too?

Also, has anyone ever peeled the dip off just the lug nuts?

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by OtterAKL
Sun Jan 10, 2016 2:09 pm
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: Plasti dipped my 2011 LE
Replies: 2
Views: 4655

Question: has anyone peeled off the dip just on the lug nuts? I like the look of the silver lugs but obviously sprayed it with the wheels on.

Any advice would be appreciated
by OtterAKL
Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:18 pm
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: Plasti dipped my 2011 LE
Replies: 2
Views: 4655

Plasti dipped my 2011 LE

Finally got around to dipping the wheels. Have a few spots to touch up once this snow goes away, but love it.

Should I go ahead and do the chrome on the doors too?

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by OtterAKL
Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:12 am
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: Plasti dip in cold/snow
Replies: 4
Views: 4205

disallow wrote:Follow the instructions on the can. But my gut says to wait until you can let it cure fully.
I can let it sit for 4+ hours if necessary
by OtterAKL
Fri Jan 08, 2016 7:58 am
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: Plasti dip in cold/snow
Replies: 4
Views: 4205

Plasti dip in cold/snow

So I finally bought the stuff to dip my wheels and OF COURSE its going to be in the high 30s-low 40s tomorrow and chance of snow. Now, I will be dipping in the garage, but I was wondering if that would effect the application. Also, if I let it dry a few hours and then have to drive through the snow,...
by OtterAKL
Mon May 04, 2015 7:46 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Performance Boost?
Replies: 10
Views: 8673

Performance Boost?

Any quick or relatively simple ways to boost HP/performance?

I have a 2011 with the 4.0L V6
by OtterAKL
Tue Mar 10, 2015 6:30 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Auto 4WD
Replies: 5
Views: 3748

I leave mine in AUTO except on snow or ice-covered roads, which I will then switch to 4WD-Hi. It's similar in function to GM's SmartTrac II system. When in AUTO and in non-slip conditions, it will be in RWD mode until a slip is sensed or anticipated (like leaving from a start at WOT) and then will ...
by OtterAKL
Wed Mar 04, 2015 3:59 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Auto 4WD
Replies: 5
Views: 3748

Auto 4WD

Do you guys just leave it in auto full time? 2WD?

Thanks!
by OtterAKL
Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:15 am
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: removed pinstripe
Replies: 16
Views: 11171

I must have gotten a bad draw in the pinstripe department. Went at forever with the hairdryer and no dice.

Gave in and bought the 3M Stripe Off Wheel and still have a few areas I need to go back over today after using it last night. Was not expecting this to be such a big project.
by OtterAKL
Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:53 am
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: removed pinstripe
Replies: 16
Views: 11171

I'm wondering if the cold is hurting me here because I just tried for 20 min to get one "started" and it could only get little flakes and wasn't able to pull it up at all.
by OtterAKL
Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:09 am
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: removed pinstripe
Replies: 16
Views: 11171

dumb question: did you just pick at it with your fingernail and start pulling? And then hit it with the goo gone after it was pulled up? yup, that's exactly what i did. Awesome. I feel like I'm posting on all your old threads. Got the running boards off, pinstripe will be gone tonight and then plas...
by OtterAKL
Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:55 am
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: removed pinstripe
Replies: 16
Views: 11171

dumb question: did you just pick at it with your fingernail and start pulling?

And then hit it with the goo gone after it was pulled up?

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