so going to plasti dip tomorrow

[ORANGA2D]

Originally Posted by Jajru

So in order to plasti dip the wheels all you have to do is to wash them clean and spray it on....would i have to cover the tires with painters tape? ...Any other useful tips?
Sorry if it sounds dumb but im a paint virgin

Just pull the wheels off the car wash and dry. Dont need to remove the tires from the rims. Put index cards between the rim and tire and spray your little heart out. I sprayed a one coat on each rim then back for a second and third once i finished the forth. So, spray, 1,2,3,4 back to 1,2,3,4 back to 1,2,3,4. That gave enough time to dry a bit before the next coat so it didnt run. Real easy.

[Jajru]

Thanks man appreciate the help

[JCO2185]

i used 4 cans total. Did 2 coats on the inside of the rim and 3 on the outside. Took a couple hours. I didnt have any cards, so I taped off the rim from the tire.

[Funkymaddox]

one question, how did you guys get that sprayed on without bubbles and even? i tried plasti dip on a 2nd bowtie and it is so difficult do make it look smooth and even! how far away do you hold the spray bottle? any other spray tricks?

[MrandMrsNinja]

Originally Posted by Ringo

Do it right and get your wheels powder coated instead.

Originally Posted by Ringo

I guess I'm lucky in the fact I know exactly what I want my car to look like, and never felt like a mod I made wasn't going to look great. To each his own. This seems totally ghetto to do to a brand new car, but if you like it go for it. Has anybody actually tried to take this stuff off yet?

why you such a hater? it's a cheap mod that people wanna try. if it's not for you, then it's not for you. no need to pop into all these threads and hate. just read, disagree in your mind and go onto something that interest you. hater.

on a side note, hope it turns out OP. I've seen some other poeple who have done it, and it looks great!

[Rounki]

Originally Posted by Funkymaddox

one question, how did you guys get that sprayed on without bubbles and even? i tried plasti dip on a 2nd bowtie and it is so difficult do make it look smooth and even! how far away do you hold the spray bottle? any other spray tricks?

I would just make sure to shake the can real well before spraying. The first coat I sprayed from about a foot away just dusting it. Make sure the nozzle doesn't have build up and is clogged from previous usage. This can cause the paint to splatter out.

On the next few coats I went a little slower following the contours. I made sure to always be moving while spraying and never staying in the same spot long. Make sure to give it some time between coats (~15-30 min). It may look a bit lumpy and orange peeled initially when wet but it will all settle out smooth.

Hope this helps a little.

[JCO2185]

yea i didnt have bubbles with mine, just make sure its mixed up good enough

[spyderbuddy]

Anybody try this as a black out on the rear trunk lid. If not I'm thinking about it.

[ssmike]

Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

Anybody try this as a black out on the rear trunk lid. If not I'm thinking about it.

Good thinking! Hmmmm, I may try that myself!

[GreenMonster]

lol reading this thread and another one on the subject I just went out and bought the plasti dip .. going to remove bezels and taillight markers also try a few other things.

any tips of successfully removing bezels and/or sidemarkers w.o breaking anything will be much appreciated

[Rounki]

Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

Anybody try this as a black out on the rear trunk lid. If not I'm thinking about it.

There was someone in another thread that had used it to paint below the front bumper grill and showed how easy it was to remove. I'm pretty sure it will work, just make sure the surface that your gonna spray is nice and clean.

Another thing is, if your masking off the top line where u want the painted black out to end, you have to peel it off before the plasti dip dries. I would suggest quicker heavier layers with less time in between coats and after your last coat, carefully peel the painters tape off before the pasti dip dries.

[GreenMonster]

Just did this not too long ago after reading this thread and another on the subject. I took it off already since I felt the chrome doesn't look good with this black affect but overall plastidip is ok in my book.

going to do bezels today