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06-04-2013, 02:54 AM | #1 |
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Plasti Dip... Another success story! Step-by-step w/pics inside
I have been toying with the idea of powder coating my stock OEM wheels black but I wasn't sure if I wanted black to go with Alpine White. So after some recommendations from fellow forum members, I decided to try some Plasti Dip. For those new to Plasti Dip, its a "temporary" spray-on vinyl/rubber. It comes in a variety of colors and usually has a matte finish when dry. The ability to simply peel off the Plasti Dip "at will" is what sold me on doing this.
Here is how I spent my Saturday: The initial wheel prep is the most crucial step in this process. The cleaner it is, the longer the Plasti Dip will stay on the wheel. This picture was before I used wheel cleaner, pressure washer, brush scrubbed, and wiped down with rubbing alcohol. It was tedious work but it will pay off in the long run. Next is to tape off the lug nuts and drop them back in the hole. This will help keep the Plasti Dip out of the lug nut contact spots. If you don't do this, you might start tearing the Plasti Dip when you're torqueing the lug bolts down. Also pop the center cap out if you don't want that part painted too. There are numerous ways of keeping the Plasti Dip overspray off your tire. I find using index cards the easiest and fastest way. It took me 4 cans of Plasti Dip to do all 4 wheels. This includes both wheel face and inside the wheel. It takes about 4-5 good coats to have a nice even coverage. I wouldn't rush this process. Wait between 10-15 minutues between each coat. Don't worry if your first coat doesn't look very good. Here is a comparison of newly Plasti Dipped wheel vs clean stock colored wheel. Here is close up of 4-5 good coats of Plasti dip. The paint lays flat when it dries and leaves a rubbery feel. I think it looks awesome! :thumbup: I have about 500+ miles with them now and still holding strong. I don't see why the Plasti Dip wouldn't last all year long. However, they are starting to look brown with brake dust on them but I heard its easy to clean with soap and water. When and if it does start to peel on its own, I now know that powder coating matte black is my choice of permanent wheel color. Thanks for reading! |
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Looks good man. I did my 214s black with plasti dip too. Cost effective way to see if you will like the change for sure. Nicely done!
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I wish there was a local place that sold the Plasti Dip "glossifier". The only place I can find is online and you have to buy 6 cans at a time.... |
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06-04-2013, 09:20 AM | #5 |
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Ive plasti dipped a few things before and love it, do you think it would peel off the plasti dip if I had to switch from my summer tires to my winter ones.
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06-04-2013, 10:04 AM | #6 |
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I bet it would. I haven't found a tire/wheel shop that could put on tires without scratching the wheel. I'm guessing low profile tires are very tricky to put on.
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Must be PITA to take them off and putting it back again and also waiting
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06-04-2013, 03:12 PM | #9 |
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I agree. I got a separate winter wheel and tire set to keep from having to do this. Keeps the salt off the nice rims and miles off the good tires too. Did the same thing for the wifes X3. Only way to go IMO.
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Just a warning, Plastidip is a huge pain to remove after it's been on the car for a while. I had to eventually scrub it off with WD-40, a roll of shop-cloths and a kitchen sponge. It gets trapped in every nook and cranny!
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Thanks for the timely thread! I ordered 8 cans of plasti dip and want to do some smaller 15" wheels and my wife's 20's. Glad to know 4 cans is enough to do a set.
So the longer it sets, the harder it is to come off? Good to know. Maybe better to replace yearly? |
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A tip I haven't shared is to get a "trigger" style rattle-can attachment. Your pointer finger and forearm muscles will thank you later for it.... |
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I'll have to see if I can find one. I am all too familiar with the rattle can cramps, but being in Germany, this stuff is harder to come by. Not to mention I paid double the price for the plasti dip.
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The length of time doesn't matter that much its how thick it ends up that determines if you will be able to remove it easily. PUT A LOT MORE LAYERS THAN YOU THINK YOU NEED IF YOU ARE EVER PLANNING TO REMOVE IT. Otherwise, you'll be sitting picking tiny pieces at your wheels for weeks getting it off even with a power washer... Just because you have solid coverage doesn't mean plastidips on thick enough to be removed in one piece until its thick enough. |
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Thick yes, but in MANY thin coats. You don't want it on too thick at one time. Let it dry for at least an hour between coats. Better safe than sorry.
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06-07-2013, 12:51 PM | #18 |
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I agree with the many coats but an hour between coats is a little over kill. Most sites recommend 15 mins and I did mine with 10 mins/coat. This also depends on relative humidity and air temperature. It was in the 60s Fahrenheit when I dipped mine.
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06-07-2013, 03:01 PM | #20 |
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wait 5 min between coats, this is plastidip... not spray paint.
Do not wait more than 10 min between coats. You don't want plastidip to dry out before you lay the next coat on. That is what leads to an unsmooth texture. Plastidip dries much faster than spray paint. |
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