Vario project started

[jostein]

Just a little update on interior.

Tried out Plasti dip on Some of the dashboard panels today. This stuff is easy to use, very good result in terms of finish, time will show how it handles wear.

Before:


After:

 

[ianc]

Wow! They look really good.
Which Plasti Dip did you use?

 

[jostein]

Matte Black Performix Plasti Dip on spray can.
I am tempted to do the door panels as well.

 

[Arfur's World]

Matte Black Performix Plasti Dip on spray can.
I am tempted to do the door panels as well.

Is that a spray on coating or a cleaner? They look great

 

[jostein]

It is a coating. They were beyond cleanable. The grey dash parts in this trucks are prone to UV, which causes them to go brown

 

[Arfur's World]

It is a coating. They were beyond cleanable. The grey dash parts in this trucks are prone to UV, which causes them to go brown

I know, mine are brown too :smiley_drive:

 

[ianc]

Matte Black Performix Plasti Dip on spray can.
I am tempted to do the door panels as well.

Sorry, Another question: - How many 400ml cans did it take to do the whole dash?

 

[jostein]

No problem, just a little bit more than one can. That is for the parts shown on the picture posted earlier only.

 

[Ullie]

Are you still very pleased with the result of using platidip? Can you recommend it?
I'm also thinking to use it for the renovation af the interieur of our vario.

 

[Ullie]

No feedback anymore? Or not pleased with it?

 

[listerdiesel]

I, and a number of others on this forum have had our Varios "chipped". For me it made noticeable difference. One hill which was a struggle to maintain 70kph is now taken at 90kph (max governed speed). Other have reported even better results.

Could you post more info on the chipping, please?

Just bought a 614D minibus and after getting the speed limiter removed it would be nice to get a little more poke as we are towing a 3.5 tonne trailer, fully loaded:

Carrying one of these:

Unfortunately we are not going off-road as you guys do, but we do travel into Europe, going to shows and on holidays.

My daily drive is a Land Rover Discovery 2 V8

Regards,

Peter

 

[ianc]

Hi I used these guys to do it: http://www.torquetronix.co.uk/contact.aspx
Good outcome.

 

[listerdiesel]

Cheers, Ian, I've contacted them via their web page.

Many thanks,

Peter

 

[andylod]

Hi peter

This is the chap I used and he really knew his stuff and had lots of experience with these trucks and atego's ( same engine )...... Fantastic results as well
http://www.adautoelectrical.com
Andy

 

[jostein]

Plastidip

I appologize my lack of reply, have changed job and email, so missed that there have been activity on this thread. There have not been to much activity on my project for a while either. Hope to get more time now.

Regarding the Plasti dip. I have reinstalled the panels, but not used the truck. So not much to add yet. Also used it for a roof console I made.