PlastiDip Wheels?
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Lots of people have done this.... Lots of youtube "how to" videos as well:
plasti dip rims - YouTube
plasti dip rims - YouTube
How easily does Plasti dip peel off? (Like if you were trying to peel it off)
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thanks for pointing out the obvious bro, but I was really looking for first-hand info from Mud members.
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These guys say it is completely reversible Plasti-Dip Wheels - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com although, I would like to hear from someone who has pealed it off as well. Also interested in doing this with the tire/wheel still on the truck. Do I have to cover lugnuts, breaks, rubber, etc?
Im getting ready to do something with a set of 16sI just picked up. I was thinking Krylon. I am wondering how the Plastidip would be to respray after getting scraped off when wheeling? Since it bonds to itself I'm not sure it would work as well for this kind of application.
Looks like it's a great application for a car where you want to protect the wheels.
Looks like it's a great application for a car where you want to protect the wheels.
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i wouldn't do it with the wheels on. With olde gravity kicking in, you would not get an even coat. For the best result, the wheel needs to be down flat.
I wouldn't plasti-dip rims on my truck just because to touch up you'd have to peel it all off and reapply. Just use regular paint. Every single trip I've made this summer I've had to touch up at least one rim, damn rocky mountains.
With that said, I may be plasti-dipping some wheels next week, but they're on my GEM car.
With that said, I may be plasti-dipping some wheels next week, but they're on my GEM car.
I am not planning on painting my rims, but am curious, why cant you spray over a scratch to touch up with plastidip?
I think this might the way to go for me. I hate the idea of painting my wheels black because I know they will look like crap later. This way I can just peal and recoat, brilliant! Only one problem, I hate flat black. Why can’t they make it in semi gloss?
Agree, I scratch a weel nearly weekly during the summer. peeling off and reapplying does not sound as a-peeling as just hitting it again with some spray. Another reason that I'm not going to waste the money on PC.
again, out of curiosity, why cant you touch up with plasticoat?
Once plastidip dries, its on there until you peel it off. Once you start peeling, it stretches and deforms as it comes off, and its exceptionally hard to cover up because of this. In all honesty, you could probably use a sharp knife to edge around the area to be recoated. It probably wouldn't be pretty or even (it goes on a little thick) but as long as you don't glob a bunch on one spot, it'd be hard to see the touch up.
It can be done, just not as easily as regular spray paint. Stuff is $$ too.
It can be done, just not as easily as regular spray paint. Stuff is $$ too.
Is this from personal experience or research you have done? Been thinking about playing with the stuff for a couple weeks. But have bigger concerns with how well it will hold up for trail use. I have been a little disappointed with the Graphite duplicolor so far. Just doing some maintenance has made some scratches. Maybe it is the nature of paint. But, I know powder coating isnt going to last either..... and cost way more.
Who cares is the Duplicolor scratches easily? 70% of the hits the wheels take would damage the OEM finish as well. I think of the Duplicolor as regularly scheduled maintenance. Just like how military vehicles get painted. Scratch, paint, scratch , paint, etc.
PlastiDip is cool for emblems but after playing around with it in the garage I would say that it is like a thick condom for your wheels. A branch or rock may come in contact with it lightly and do no damage but a Peter North sized rock is going to rip it!
PlastiDip is cool for emblems but after playing around with it in the garage I would say that it is like a thick condom for your wheels. A branch or rock may come in contact with it lightly and do no damage but a Peter North sized rock is going to rip it!
I care when I get scratches just taking a wheel on and off. If it were from wheeling that would be one thing.... But having to repaint something every time you touch it isn't going to fly...I have given the dupli-color weeks to cure and I can still make a mark with a finger nail. There are plenty of comments about how soft the stuff is. I want a paint that is a little more durable that is all.
The ripping part is what I wanted some one with experience to post about. Thanks! From what research I have done, it seems it is fine for a street car. But, never having used it, I didnt know what to expect.
The ripping part is what I wanted some one with experience to post about. Thanks! From what research I have done, it seems it is fine for a street car. But, never having used it, I didnt know what to expect.
I leave my wheels on. I spray them with water and mild soap. Dry them real well, hit with paint, let one side bake in the sun. Turn truck around for another 15 minutes and continue day. Total time is about 45 minutes. You can do it during your lunch break or while enjoying a few beers in the evening.
i think that would be fine once you have a base coat. But doing it the first time when a good base is needed, i would be leery of doing it with the wheels on the first time.