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Xenor · 12-16-2009, 10:01 PM

I was trying to engineer a solution to cam follower wear. I thought that if I could just put a tough substance onto the cam follower itself, that I might be able to make the DLC coating on the cam follower last longer.

Plastidip is a versatile and tough product. I figure, people have tried it everywhere for different reasons, why not try it on the cam follower. I take no responsibility for any damages which may (and likely will) occur from this modification. Try at your own risk.

So begins my DIY:

Step 1: Get a can of plastidip and open it. Get your cam follower.

Step 2: Dip cam follower in plastidip.

Step 3: Take cam follower out of plastidip.

Disclaimer: No cam followers were actually harmed in the taking of these pictures.

Disclaimer part 2: Don't actually do this. It's not a good itea. I'm not responsible if you're too stupid to realize that this is a joke and you actually plastidip a cam follower and use it as a component in an engine. If you do this, I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul.

Tempted2Speed · 12-16-2009, 10:02 PM

LOL I dont know if I beleive this or not

Xenor · 12-16-2009, 10:04 PM

Believe it.

That.....just.....happened.

Tempted2Speed · 12-16-2009, 10:05 PM

Yea but are you actually going to use that cam follower?

Xenor · 12-16-2009, 10:09 PM

Let's talk facts here:

Plastidip > DLC coating

TwentyonePSI · 12-16-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenor

Let's talk facts here:

Plastidip > DLC coating

TRUTH

utekineir · 12-16-2009, 10:13 PM

shadow_X · 12-16-2009, 10:47 PM

dude nice DIY!!!! im working a diy for my plasti dipped windshield man

siliconcenturion · 12-16-2009, 10:58 PM

plastidip is so amazing. I plasti dipped my wastegate actuator and now it doesnt rattle anymore!

TwentyonePSI · 12-16-2009, 11:19 PM

Moses plasti-dipped his turbo.

(epic thread rewind)

TwentyonePSI · 12-16-2009, 11:22 PM

And Xenor, you know I did it

\/ \/ \/

Xenor · 12-16-2009, 11:48 PM

O word! Woop woop.

Thanks Plastidip.

Chi_GTI_2009 · 12-17-2009, 12:40 AM

I plastidipped my junk... g.f. don't complain anymore

65dunebuugy · 12-17-2009, 02:04 AM

Will this even work?????

1132fahr · 12-17-2009, 02:07 AM

i plastidipped my tbe smells kinda funny now

GoodFast08 · 12-17-2009, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chi_GTI_2009

I plastidipped my junk... g.f. don't complain anymore

Everyone knows it looks bigger if its black.

Akatsuki... · 12-17-2009, 02:40 AM

LMAO!!!!

tinto · 12-17-2009, 02:41 AM

innovation at work.
Thanks OP!

GodSquadMandrake · 12-17-2009, 04:28 AM

Genius!

vwrgti0 · 12-17-2009, 06:48 AM

haha, good solution to dont check often cam follower ;)

Xenor · 12-17-2009, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65dunebuugy

Will this even work?????

I don't know. I put it in last night after I plastidipped it. The car ran for about 10 seconds then the word "FAIL" was written in capital letters on the MFD. No check engine light, just FAIL. The car still runs though.

GodSquadMandrake · 12-17-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenor

I don't know. I put it in last night after I plastidipped it. The car ran for about 10 seconds then the word "FAIL" was written in capital letters on the MFD. No check engine light, just FAIL. The car still runs though.

How long did you let it dry before installing it? Did you shake the can? What temperature was this done at? If you're going to be putting high impact coatings on your internals you gotta make sure everything is right!

12-16-2009, 10:01 PM	#1
Xenor Clean Freak Drives: GTI Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 991	DIY: I plastidipped my cam follower! (pics inside) I was trying to engineer a solution to cam follower wear. I thought that if I could just put a tough substance onto the cam follower itself, that I might be able to make the DLC coating on the cam follower last longer. Plastidip is a versatile and tough product. I figure, people have tried it everywhere for different reasons, why not try it on the cam follower. I take no responsibility for any damages which may (and likely will) occur from this modification. Try at your own risk. So begins my DIY: Step 1: Get a can of plastidip and open it. Get your cam follower. Step 2: Dip cam follower in plastidip. Step 3: Take cam follower out of plastidip. Disclaimer: No cam followers were actually harmed in the taking of these pictures. Disclaimer part 2: Don't actually do this. It's not a good itea. I'm not responsible if you're too stupid to realize that this is a joke and you actually plastidip a cam follower and use it as a component in an engine. If you do this, I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul. __________________ Last edited by Xenor; 12-28-2009 at 01:30 PM.

12-16-2009, 10:04 PM	#3
Xenor Clean Freak Drives: GTI Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 991	Believe it. That.....just.....happened. __________________

12-16-2009, 10:09 PM	#5
Xenor Clean Freak Drives: GTI Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 991	Let's talk facts here: Plastidip > DLC coating __________________

12-16-2009, 10:58 PM	#9
siliconcenturion FIA GT Champion Drives: 2009 GTI MKV Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norcal, 94043 Posts: 1,293 View siliconcenturion's Garage	plastidip is so amazing. I plasti dipped my wastegate actuator and now it doesnt rattle anymore! __________________ Will VagCom for beer in Norcal, 94043

12-16-2009, 11:19 PM	#10
TwentyonePSI Crody Drives: SuperDuperTurboRacecar Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toledo Posts: 15,327	Moses plasti-dipped his turbo. (epic thread rewind) __________________ BRO.

12-16-2009, 10:02 PM	#2
Tempted2Speed is cooler than you Drives: 2008 BMP 4 Door FSI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 6,956	LOL I dont know if I beleive this or not

12-16-2009, 10:05 PM	#4
Tempted2Speed is cooler than you Drives: 2008 BMP 4 Door FSI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 6,956	Yea but are you actually going to use that cam follower?

12-16-2009, 10:13 PM	#7
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12-16-2009, 10:47 PM	#8
shadow_X Rally Car Newbie Drives: 07 GTI Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: el paso Posts: 303	dude nice DIY!!!! im working a diy for my plasti dipped windshield man

12-16-2009, 11:22 PM	#11
TwentyonePSI Crody Drives: SuperDuperTurboRacecar Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toledo Posts: 15,327	And Xenor, you know I did it \/ \/ \/ __________________ BRO.

12-16-2009, 11:48 PM	#12
Xenor Clean Freak Drives: GTI Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 991	O word! Woop woop. Thanks Plastidip. __________________

12-17-2009, 02:04 AM	#14
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