Great Video! I have been using Pelican cases for years now and I have had the same issue with the pick and pluck foam and now that I have seen your video I will be able to setup both of my 1750 and 1720 cases up right. I have also been looking for a case where I could put a AR pistol or quick reaction setup and seeing what you did has given me a lot of ideas and turned toward the 1600 instead of the 1700 series case. I want a case that I can take with me on a plane and allow me to have a sidearm with me when I travel in states that honor my CWP. Bravo ZULU on your Case and Video!

Awesome how-to video, I like especially that you explain to adhere the two pieces together after plucking them both. Thanks Much!

i use plasti dip for all my foam. works great... also if you use spray adhesive, there can be some spots where it is still tacky, go over with plati dip and bam, fixed.

If you want better results try the flex seal. I started with regular foam from Joe Ann's and got it to be nice and hard plus it makes the foam water resistant. Works great.

I tried this on a similar case from Amazon. It didn't work with one can. After spraying it all down good, it was better, but still began to fall apart. I tried it again, this time brushing on flex seal, and it's holding better. But really it could use a little more. Honestly, you'll need several cans of plastidip to get a firm hold (or several coats with a brush). This stuff is a basically a big sponge, made to soak up liquid, so that's exactly what it does.

@jonnymo4728

4 жыл бұрын

Watch this. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pa1-srKEo7W9nsY.html More coats. Less density per coat. Be patient.

I was inspired by your vids to finish my Pelican 1600 go box. The plasti-dip tip worked perfectly. My AR pistol is nearly identical to yours. Went with my Sig M11A1 for the handgun. I added a spot for a Howard Leight Impact Sport hearing pro. I also cut a small section in the second layer of foam for a desiccant pack. Thanks for the vid and the ideas!

This is a great video. I'll be doing this in a couple days for my firearms. Thank you

Thanks for this video! Answered my questions!

Old video but STILL very relevant. Thank you!

Love plastidip! Used it for years on my car, blacking out the silver/grey highlights on the grille and bumpers and gave all the chrome trim a nice black matte finish. Been 4 years and still holding like new. Also rebuilt and refinished a hon lateral cabinet using dip on the handles for grip and coat the sharp edges. First coat is supposed to be a half spray dusting to give the following coats something extra to adhere to then lay it thick with wet sprays after that. Gonna go the extra mile by grinding & sanding with my Dremel for better shapes and cleaner edges after I pluck the cubes before dipping. Making a QuickDraw case for 4 pistols .

Thank you for posting this video! I have used Pelican, and knockoff cases for 25 years to house electronics and computer peripherals. Love the pick and pluck concept, vs cutting foam w/ a hot knife, but the fact that the cubes can inadvertently tear off, is frustrating. So, finally have a solution!

That is a nice way to strengthen the foam as good job as I also like the way it looks with the black color....

good idea man, thanks for heads up!

I enjoyed this. Good video!

This is the best Plastidip foam vid I’ve seen. Nice job 👍

This tip worked beautifully. Thanks so much! You just saved me a nice chunk of change going with another foam manufacturer.

Get a pc of 2"x 24"x48" kaizen foam $29. Shipped.it is closed cell foam.bonded 1/8" layers.hard to seperate layers but possible.but definitly the best bang for your buck.for a high end gun case.

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for this tip.

I used about 4 1/2 cans but, the more coats the better for a good result . I let it sit for a couple days as well. Came out great

Nice thanks, nice setup.

I used it on a Fde part that wasn't even close to the rest of the Fde parts. Worked great, holding up. If you like the heavier texture matte finish. I'd use it again.

Thank you for this video! I have a Pelican 1400 case for m,y DJI Mavic Pro. I fly my drone alot and after the first few weeks I noticed the Pick N Pluck foam as started to show some wear and tear. I would love to get a foam cut-out specific for my Mavic however its more than half the price of the case just for a foam replacement. I'll spend $6 or so on a can of plasti-dip. Awesome video!

@XxProGamersxX100

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t the Mavic come with it’s own hard shell case? What was wrong with the original case it came with? I’m in the process of getting the new Mavic

Did this to one of my pelican cases a few years ago with my 30-06 & 300win mag. Hotwire cut outs and almost 2 cans later, it's still looks great.

That is genius man! I’m doing this when I get home from work today lol

Great idea.

Great Tip - just got a CaseMix for my Nikon Z6 and kit lenses and adapter (for non Z lenses) so we are talking about $4K and I was sticking it away with other stuff not good to keep near this equipment... but I will - constantly - be pulling and pushing at the sides of those grooves... this should do the trick!

I went the Apache route as well, as good as the case is i hate the pick and pluck foam, i believe ill use the Plasti Dip on it but im gonna order a couple pieces of the solid foam and use a hot knife to cut out the layout, i think it'll give a better look overall, thanks for the video

No huffing the plastidip! Lol! That’s a nice setup you have there. Hadn’t thought of breaking it in 2 separate pieces.

Bought some of this Plasti Dip to cover an Artemis P15 wooden stock... it's best to sit the can in warm water 5 minutes then a good shake before spraying as it comes out in a nice uniform fine spray :) ps nice idea on the foam I'll certainly be using this stuff on my gun case foam

So glad there was an NC weather report.

Great tip. Thanks!

Would you recommend coating the foam with the Plasti-Dip before or after cutting it? I was thinking maybe I should coat it first as I feel that could make it easier to cut, but what do you think?

@sunnycat69

7 жыл бұрын

TheSlowredchemical wondering the same thing

@gregistopal

7 жыл бұрын

TheSlowredchemical you don't cut it you pluck bits out

Emphasis on "Well ventilated area". sprayed outside, but since it was only like 48-54 degrees out with a breeze, I brought it inside to dry in the basement and my entire house smelled like the spray even 3 days later.. very strong stuff.

amazing idea and execution.

i like the jibber jabber. it means he knows alot and has to get it all out. sub'ed for your attitude. keep it up.

Thanks for the video. I was hoping there was some solution like this! I am wondering how hard is the surface. How much does it harden up? I still need it to absorb shock to the product inside.

@atthepostinc.2027

5 жыл бұрын

That was my worry as well.

I would spray first and then cut, not cut than spray. There are a multitude of different sprays / coatings you can use. 3-4 coats of flex seal works out really nicely.

Is just using kaizen foam better? I’m aiming for tool organization. Either way good information and thanks for the video

I’m hoping this turns out! I bought new foam for my small pelican style case and have bought a can of grey . 🤞🏻

Great video :D Rips foam at 5:48 hehe

great idea. I will share this.

this works great. nice job on the case. although the area you have blank seems a waster of the space. perhaps you might have been best served with a smaller case. for everyone bemoaning chemicals and moisture...you don't store long term in this situation. if you do, just throw a couple of silica gel pack in the case. also, you should check your guns every couple of weeks based on the humidity in your area. leaving this in the Florida area for months will be your own fault when it looks like a rusty anchor.

Learning this the hard way: this is best done right away, when the foam is new and the blocks are together. I did the Plastidip spray a couple years in, when some of the blocks were very loose or missing. Do this the right away after you decide on your configuration. 2023 cost at Home Depot is about $10 per can.

Would the plastic dip sprayed in the slots scratch the coating of your items?

Great tip, Kotaboy. I just started picking & plucking my brand new Pelican 1510 and already the pieces are coming apart. I’m going to get some Plasti-Dip. It might take a little practice. But a whole new set of P&P is only about $40, so if I screw it up, it’s not like I wrecked a $180 case. Also, you are clearly no fan of the factory P&P, so I give you extra points for not using a word that rhymes with “pluck” every time you call it by name! :D

Can you do an update on how this mod held up over the past year? A question, Is it soft and if so,, does remain soft? I don't want it scratching my gear. In my case, camera lenses and bodies. Or gassing off, which will fog/coat the lenses. TIA

Great video, going to cut my foam and give plastic dip a try....thanks.

Good job Sir!

That is amazing! I will try this when I buy new foam for my cast. Also, if you have a access to a laser cutter, you can cut out that same pattern into a thin piece of acrylic with color of your choice (preferably opaque) and glue it on top of the foam. It will make the case look uber professional. I got the idea from Tested.

@omicrondec

6 жыл бұрын

Bacawaka acrylic defeats the shock absorption of foam. If I'm protecting anything with foam padding, I don't want to add a sweet looking but hard piece of acrylic for my gear to potentially bang against.

Does the foam still have give to it? I don’t have a foam cutter so I just use the squares and it doesn’t fit exactly but I’m worried the plasti dip would make it too solid.

I have the plano and I want to change the foam in the lid or flip it over...any ideas

Added tip for use with Plasti Dip - after shaking very well keep the can in hot water....the hot water allows the rubber particles inside to be VERY FINE. this will aid in a much smoother application and look.

Love the Publix ad! up, you're from the southeast!

i'm assuming its good idea to have it all plucked out and set up the way you like it before you spray it down with the plasti dip. I thought about doing it on mine...but my set up in my case isnt' complete. My fire arms hasn't had its red dot put in yet and will need future cutouts for it.

Ahhh! Very cool. I would use this method ANY day over $50-$60 for a new piece of foam. GREAT video!!! :)

@deplorabledave1048

8 жыл бұрын

kotaboy32 Firearms Review Ah! OK. Noted. Thank you.

@AdamosDad

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great practical tip.

Thanks!! Thanks!! Thanks!! Its works!

Which case is this and what size barrel is that on your ar? Really like the setup, needing one to fit my 16" with an a2.

After all is completed, and after storing the case and opening a week later.. does it have an odor of plasti dip when opening up the case

Is the plasti-dip rough on the firearm? If it is drying hard, wouldn't it scuff the firearm as it is being removed and reinserted? Just curious as I just got a case and this looks like a great idea as I was thinking of putting the pick n pluck on bottom and carving on the solid pice. Thanks, and great video.

@ezbreezee

Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering the same thing

Great video man. Other 'how to' channels should learn from you. Clear and concise instructions. Details presented without rambling on unnecessarily. No unnecessary camera moves. Background music is in the background, not competing with the presenters voice. Well done sir!

You mustve used how many cans to get it to look that solid? Does it still even have cushion? Mine turned out crunchy. Maybe flex seal will work?

for a long gun pelican, which model would you recommend? I'm having trouble deciding. lol I'm wanting to put my AR pistol, Glock 17, and extra mags in there. Can't decide if the 1700 or the 1720 would be better. Again great video brother! Airborne!!!

@Airborne08

7 жыл бұрын

Blank Body thanks for that. I'll check it out.

@Airborne08

7 жыл бұрын

SGT. York that does help. Thank you.

i USED TO DO A LITTLE FIBERGLASS WORK BUILDING A SOLAR BOAT. i GOT SOME RESIN ON FOAM ONCE AND IT GETS ROCK HARD. i THEN THOUGHT THAT IT MAYBE POSSIBLE TO THEN WITH A SAW AND OR CHISEL. tO FORM AND SHAPE WHAT EVER YOU WANTED. Say for instance a fore grip or something. Never ended up doing it.

I've ordered two cans of Gun-Metal Gray Plasti-Dip to do my two Pelican cases. I already have my items set in my cases, so I'm just waiting to do the Plasti-Dip. Won't the Plasti-Dip bond the upper and lower layers together? Thank you for this Video.

@yogiepps960

7 жыл бұрын

Vigi Driver no it will not...I used hot glue and it works great

Help ! lol ok I've got a case with the same removable blocks. And had it so long they've broken down. Can you tell me where I can get New solid foam sheets from. I can't seem to find them. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for the video. keep up the great work.

@widowmaker8338

7 жыл бұрын

Kotaboy32 Tactical Firearms Review well I tried to get the size I needed about 8 months ago and they only had narrow slips that I would have to place 3 side by side. I haven't looked since. but would love to get the size I need for my AR. Thanks for the help. ill go back and look again.

@Dreadylock9170

5 жыл бұрын

@@widowmaker8338 try kaizen 24"x48"x(three dif thickness 20mm 30mm 57mm)

@widowmaker8338

5 жыл бұрын

@@Dreadylock9170 thank you very much for your information.

What is a good adhesive to glue the foam to the bottom foam in a plano

Beautiful yard by the way.

This guy just saved me $60, thank you!

I know this video is from 2016. I noticed in the video you said the Plasti Dip spray was $.5.99. Today in 2024 it's almost 4 times that amount of money. priced at $21.99. Holy crap inflations sucks.

use some warm water in a bowl to warm up your plastidip bottle. Not boiling! Just hot tap. Then shake it well, it will loosen it up for a better spray. around 20cm (7.5 to 8 inches) is the best distance to spray from. About three coats. Let each coat dry.

What is the model # of the case you are working with in the video? Thx

Thanks

If some of the foam is torn will this affix it to the foam around it

I use Flexi seal . I used that plastic seal on tools and it dose peal from metal

Ive used Plasti-Dip for lots of stuff, its awesome.

Hey Kotaboy32 what pelican case is that, I have a 7.5" barreled ar pistol and and ar 9mm with a 4" barrel, I would like to do a case like yours. Thanks

I did my 36 inch case last night (3 coats) and its not looking as nice as yours. might need a 2nd can bc i can still see the individual squares at some spots. The last coat left some thick spots that i should have spread out w a card so it looks kinda splotchy. Also it smells very strong chemically after sitting 13-14 hours does yours still smell so strong? not the results i was looking for.

@raddad0

5 жыл бұрын

I had to leave mine out to dry for like 3 days to get the smell to go away

Stumbled on this vdo. Great tips. What size case is that?

Does it shed off with heavy use?

what are the measurements for your AR mag slots?

I hate that "pick-'n-pluck". Wish they'd give you an option...Thanx for providing an alternative. Also, great idea with breaking down the upper from the lower - will have to try that.

Hey Kota. Who did your stippling on your Canik?

I'm doing mine right now. It's the small harbor freight "pelican case" it's looking like it's gonna take the whole can of spray

@nomad155

3 жыл бұрын

You mean Apache?

@gator5566

3 жыл бұрын

@@nomad155 is that what the small case is called?

you think kaizen foam is better than pick and pluck from Pelican ?

Nice Kota

*how's this holding up?*

The only reason I don’t want to do this, is that as a photographer, my gear is constantly changing, so I want to make sure I can always add slots for lenses without having to buy a whole new set of foam

@oneleg33

5 жыл бұрын

you must not be talking about spraying the foam with plastic-dip.

@johnj.baranski6553

5 жыл бұрын

Just cut new holes through the plasti dip

If only it were still $5.99 a can. lol

I was not clear. Did he cut and then spray, or spray and then cut?

@gregchapman8693

7 жыл бұрын

pretty clear.... cut then spray

What Pelican case did you use here?

How many cans do you think it would take to do 4 of the Plano All Weather Tactical cases? I have 3 of the 42" and one of the 36"?

@WStar4Life

8 жыл бұрын

+kotaboy32 Firearms Review was that both layers of foam?

@WStar4Life

8 жыл бұрын

+Jon R also, if you have foam that needs replaced I found a place that has high quality foam for a lot less than the pelican brand stuff and they sell while sheets of it. They have charcoal standard and charcoal firm up to 4" thick. I'm ordering a couple sheets just to have for when my foam needs replaced. They also offer custom water jet cutting if you want to have the foam cut perfectly. Here is the link for the charcoal foam for gun cases as well as eggcrate charcoal foam. www.foamforyou.com/custom_foam_packaging.htm

Nice!

Cool, that spray even comes in different color.

What exact case is this in video?

I wonder if you could spray it unplucked then cut to exact size after?

@gator5566

6 жыл бұрын

Big Al yes you can just use a razor knife with a brand-new blade and white sharpie for the outline works fine I did it to mine good luck

@bigal7561

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I going to try it this weekend. Have a two gun case (pick and pluck and it's big) that I'm putting my 6.5 creedmoor and my ar. Room for mags and a couple of guns maybe three.

@phineusmcclintock1

4 жыл бұрын

@@bigal7561 hey Big Al did you end up spraying then cutting? If so how did it work out?

Hey! NC native here!

I did this, but the problem I had was the plastic dip reacted with the G10 on my knives and turned the black G10 white.

Great video, I'm active duty USAF. Thank you for your service! Sub'd

Kaizan Foam works great!

I have been looking for this video. I wondered how PlastiDip would do at sealing the foam. Recently I Plucked it Up on a Apache Case from Harbor Frieght. Great Case for $33. This literally "Seals the Deal". With out it, it becomes a Pluckin' Mess! ;)