Has Anyone Out There Tried Tooldip?

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On a forum about creating a grip for the Cold Steel Bushman, Suerte recommended Tool Dip which can be used to create handles for tools, and, it would seem, knives.

The website for the product is:

http://www.plastidip.com/consumer/index.html

Has anyone out there actually done this?

How did it turn out?

Can it be taken off, and how hard is it to do so?

Do you have any advice for others considering doing this?
 
Can't say I've tried either, but what about something like Rhinoliner? Should be ultra-durable and nice and grippy.
 
I used something similar on a set of pliers a long long time ago. It was kinda hard to get a even coating of the product but when it was done it held up pretty good. Never bothered to try and take it off though. It works, but like I said trying to get an even coat of it built up (ie couple dips or more) was nearly impossible. Maybe it has improved since then, I dunno.
 
I've used it for a Bushman. Works well. Used several coats. It can be peeled off smooth surfaces without too much problem.
 
In another thread the other day, a guy coated his neck knife (handle) with Performix Plastic coating. I can;t remember where he said he got it....Pet Boys auto maybe. He dipped a scale-less knife handle in there and it sure looked nice.
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I've used this product on a ColdSteel triple action.
My local LOWE'S stocks it in the paint section($5.98).
The actual product I used was the Aerosol version from the same manufacture. They had the dip also.

It applies evenly and I got the aerosol mainly for outside grip section.
Also went a little crazy and applied to my cell phone a few cheapy knives.
Grip improved but less than my 3M stair tape mods.

Used 1 coating just to feel and test
Protect and when removed it's easy and feels like a rubber coating I love it!
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That's a great idea! I've been looking for a way to improve the grip on my stainless-handled meadowlark!
 
I used it on the feet of a jewelers anvil I made and mixed some crushed pumice in it as per the instructions and it worked great!
 
Jamesh Bond said:
That's a great idea! I've been looking for a way to improve the grip on my stainless-handled meadowlark!
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On my other stainless knives I used 3M grip stair tape. Works like a charm. I scraped some abrasive off to make it little less aggressive. I'll post pic's in a bit....
 
Now I remember that 3M grip stair tape was a little less aggressive so I got another tape roll of Shuretape. Same size roll for same price. Shuretape felt stronger.





 
Jamesh Bond said:
Cool! How durable is it?
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The tape on the stainless has been on for weeks, no probs at all. And once you have a set very easy to cut exact match for replacements. I used rubbing alcohol on a cloth to rid of oils etc and applied the grip tape. It's not moving!

The Plasti-dip on knife and other items can peel off pretty easy from the edge. It's tough and resists scratches but if you cut it deep enough you can tear it off. I still like it and you would really have to try to remove it. Buy both! Tape was about $10 at Lowes not HDepot.
 
I've used the plasti-dip on some knife handles.
Was not too impressed with it's durability.
Comes off easy.
If you dip it, go slow or you'll get them air-bubbles :grumpy:
 
I used some on a medium sized crescent wrench many years ago...probably about 10 years. The wrench gets used often and there isn't a sign of wear. I wouldn;t hesitate to use it on the tang of a knife, but I'd wash the metal first...maybe with metal prep solution. I can;t remember if I did that on the crescent wrench or not.
 
As far as peeling around the edges.... If you mask it off with several layers of masking tape, you can get the edges thick enough that they don't peel. I've also mixed colors to get an olive drab, but black always seems to look best. You can also add texture by dabbing at it with a coarse Scotch Bright pad.
 
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