DYC's peelable automotive coatings are designed to give the average person an option to change the color of their car, wheels, emblems, trim and more all by themselves with no previous experience.

Our coatings are formulated to be sprayed over good condition OEM surfaces. Many surfaces such as aged paint, oxidized paint, primer, bondo, repainted surfaces, repaired surfaces, aftermarket wheels, aftermarket emblems, fiber glass, plastics, etc are successfully dipped and peeled quite often; however all of our rigorous testing and development is aimed towards usage over good condition OEM surfaces. Using these products over surfaces other than good condition OEM will always bring more variables into the equation. Best practice will always be to test a small area before going full scale.

Of course! Thousands of Do-It-Yourself customers use our products to change the color of their cars every month. It doesn't matter what your experience or skill set is - as long as you follow instructions and use our tutorial videos as your guide, these products are very user friendly. Remember, these products are peelable, so worst case scenario if you make a mistake, you can peel it off and try again! Give it a go!

DYC products are designed specifically for Do-It-Yourself customers! Dippers spray their emblems, wheels, and vehicles on a daily basis with limited to no previous experience. Although the product is designed to be user friendly, there will always be an element of human error involved during the process. Of course the users' prep process, application technique, and other variables will be a factor in the final result.

When properly applied, DYC products can easily last 3+ years or longer without having to be retouched. It is a very durable and resilient product. The spray technique when applying as well as the amount of coats applied will heavily determine the longevity of the product. Making the sure product is properly cleaned and maintained also plays a big role. DYC makes a full line of cleaning and maintenance products specifically designed for Dip to keep your dipped car or wheels looking its best. Certain colors (typically bright Yellows, Oranges, Greens, Pinks and Fluorescents) can show signs of fading after prolonged UV exposure. Keep this in mind when picking a color and setting expectations for longevity.

DYC coatings are extremely resistant to the elements, including sun exposure, winter ice, cold, salt etc. A lot of customers actually dip their wheels and cars specifically to protect the original surfaces from the winter season. Please keep in mind however that certain products like Fluorescent colors, Blaze color and some bright pearls are subject to fading after prolonged UV exposure. We highly recommend Dip Coat™ Protective Spray to reduce the chance of marring and to increase UV protection.

DYC coatings are heat resistant up to 200° F. Dipped wheels have an excellent history of holding up to the heat and abuse from racing or rally events.

DYC coatings are primarily solvent based, and do not hold up to exposure to gasoline. Please be careful when filling your tank or working with gasoline around a dipped surface. However - DipArmor™ Advanced TopCoat is now available which is gasoline resistant. If you want a vehicle surface that is resistant to gasoline and other chemicals, be sure to utilize DipArmor™.

When considering dipping new or newly repainted cars, DYC recommends testing your paint before any peelable coating application. Sometimes brand new cars go straight from the factory to the dealership - and the paint is not fully cured. Best practice to be safe would be to wait 6 months after a new car's manufacturing date before you apply any removable/peelable coatings. If you wish to dip earlier, apply the product to a small inconspicuous area and remove the dip after it's dried ensure the new paint is cured enough to withstand the application and removal process. Testing is always suggested before dipping a repainted or repaired car.