i have plasti-dipped a few parts - works great and gives a 'satin' finish. i like it because if you get a chip you just (tiny brush) touch it up. i am building a car now, before i start to take it on the road regularly i will spray the bottom portion of the fenders behind the wheels with clear plast-dip to use as a chip guard for road debris. the grille and bumpers will be black plast-dip. the neato thing is, if you don't like it, just peel it off - dupli-color and rustoleum make a knock off which i haven't tried. why not stick with the original. *recommended*