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biggerisbetter · 03-15-2013, 12:15 PM

exactly haha

Tweiten · 03-15-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by plus1zero

I don't understand why some people take offense to stuff that's been asked a lot.

OP, I plasti-dipped mine not long ago.

I bought 5 cans from Home Depot, Lowe's has it too. It's like 5.98 a can.

I took my wheels off to do it and took my time. It's extremely easy to apply. I drove it for a few weeks with it on there, it took about 30 minutes total to remove. Though, the thicker you apply, the easier it is to remove. Basically you clean your wheel, spray a light coat, wait a bit for it to dry, rinse and repeat, adding a little more each time. 4-5 coats will do the trick.

My bowties and tail light bezels are plasti-dipped now and I'm thinking about doing it to the rims again. I highly recommend it!

I think I might do it. That is once the snow melts...

Ruffrider51 · 03-15-2013, 02:09 PM

I like the plasti dip. I did some bow ties for a friend they came out good.. Skuffed one and it peeled right off and we re-did it Ive never done anything big like rims

Stalkker66 · 03-26-2013, 09:48 PM

I have been researching the plasti dip. this product seems pretty cool especially you wanna change the color of something but don't have to worry if you change your mind later. I am curious if anyone has tried to change the color of there stripes with this stuff rather then removing the stripes and applying new stripes since i would have the option of going back to original. i am just afraid it will peel rather easy because it has a visible edge right on the hood. has anyone tried this yet?

angie7 · 03-26-2013, 09:54 PM

I did mine last summer, still look great. Its not a daily driver tho. Very easy to apply and comes off like it was never there.

Chrisrp454 · 03-27-2013, 08:50 AM

DD put parked in garage at work and garage at home.
But in the Texas heat and sun fades, I need to re-coat mine, getting close to a year.

MikeSVX · 03-27-2013, 09:48 AM

Google some Youtube videos on doing it

Check your local hardware store for spray cans. (Got mine at Home Depot)

Yes its easy, but takes some time. (I did about 6 very thin coats and waited about 20 minutes between coats.)

I did my emblems, not my rims. Spent about 30 minutes getting everything taped off to prevent over spray.

jlrtexas · 03-27-2013, 09:54 AM

I also did my wheels bout 3-4 months ago and never had any problems until I got new tires. Took bout 30 min. to peel off and plan on recoating when it stays warm. Bought mine at Lowe's for 5.98 a can.

j_rocafella13 · 03-27-2013, 09:55 AM

Anybody have pics (non photoshopped) of the 2013 style rim plasti dipped??

SGTMiller278CAV · 03-27-2013, 09:59 AM

Clean your rims very well. and make sure they are dry before you start spraying.

Stick index cards between the rims and the tire, makes life easier at the end.

Cover your brakes with a trashbag

first coat is a light dusting, wait 15 min

second coat is another light dusting, wait 15 min

third coat you can add a little more and repeat. I did 5 coats on mine and it has held up great. Like somebody mentioned above, tire shine works great to give it a nice clean look.

03-15-2013, 12:15 PM	#15
biggerisbetter lll Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 1,176	exactly haha __________________ PERFORMANCE DYNATECH LT 1 7/8 HEADERS, CATLESS MID PIPES, CORSA CATBACK, CAI. COLD AIR INTAKE w/ SCOOP, 1LE 3:91 GEARS, LETHAL RACING PROWLER CAM, LETHAL RACING DYNO TUNE, ENERGY CRADDLE BUSHING INSERTS, PADDLE SHIFTER RELOCATE KIT, 449RWHP/438TQ APPEARANCE COPO HOOD, ZL1 SPOILER, SLP BLACKOUT PANEL, PLASTI DIP WHEELS, HERITAGE GRILL, RETRO SS EMBLEMS, WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS, ORANGE STITCHING

03-26-2013, 09:54 PM	#19
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	I did mine last summer, still look great. Its not a daily driver tho. Very easy to apply and comes off like it was never there. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

03-27-2013, 08:50 AM	#20
Chrisrp454 Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS M6, 98Z28 M6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Granbury, Tx Posts: 1,532 View My Garage	DD put parked in garage at work and garage at home. But in the Texas heat and sun fades, I need to re-coat mine, getting close to a year. __________________ Always Remember! Rest in Peace Brothers 9/11/2001. And thanks to all those who defend and serve! Ordered 5/23/2009 3400 with TPW of 08/03/09 3800 8/11/2009 Arrived 8/21/2009 2SS/RS/Aqua Blue/Grey Interior

03-27-2013, 09:59 AM	#24
SGTMiller278CAV Silver Surfer Drives: 2011 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 327	Clean your rims very well. and make sure they are dry before you start spraying. Stick index cards between the rims and the tire, makes life easier at the end. Cover your brakes with a trashbag first coat is a light dusting, wait 15 min second coat is another light dusting, wait 15 min third coat you can add a little more and repeat. I did 5 coats on mine and it has held up great. Like somebody mentioned above, tire shine works great to give it a nice clean look. __________________ SLP Loudmouth 1 Exhaust / Magnaflow Resonated X pipe / 22 Inch AAC Dynamic Scanner / Reverse Rally Stripes / LS badges (emblempros.com) / Gill Decals / Flat Black SS Rims / SS Rear Diffuser / Flat Black Spoiler / Heritage Grill / Custom Painted Tail Light Bezels / Custom Painted Engine Cover / Plati Dipped Trunk Lid

03-15-2013, 02:09 PM	#17
Ruffrider51 Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS W/RS package Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 53 View My Garage	I like the plasti dip. I did some bow ties for a friend they came out good.. Skuffed one and it peeled right off and we re-did it Ive never done anything big like rims

03-26-2013, 09:48 PM	#18
Stalkker66 Drives: 2012 Imperial Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2012 Location: derry nh Posts: 82 View My Garage	I have been researching the plasti dip. this product seems pretty cool especially you wanna change the color of something but don't have to worry if you change your mind later. I am curious if anyone has tried to change the color of there stripes with this stuff rather then removing the stripes and applying new stripes since i would have the option of going back to original. i am just afraid it will peel rather easy because it has a visible edge right on the hood. has anyone tried this yet?

03-27-2013, 09:48 AM	#21
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	Google some Youtube videos on doing it Check your local hardware store for spray cans. (Got mine at Home Depot) Yes its easy, but takes some time. (I did about 6 very thin coats and waited about 20 minutes between coats.) I did my emblems, not my rims. Spent about 30 minutes getting everything taped off to prevent over spray.

03-27-2013, 09:54 AM	#22
jlrtexas Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Longview,Texas Posts: 86 View My Garage	I also did my wheels bout 3-4 months ago and never had any problems until I got new tires. Took bout 30 min. to peel off and plan on recoating when it stays warm. Bought mine at Lowe's for 5.98 a can.

03-27-2013, 09:55 AM	#23
j_rocafella13 Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 20	Anybody have pics (non photoshopped) of the 2013 style rim plasti dipped??