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BlackRS · 07-25-2012, 06:11 PM

I also painted the black stripe along the back of the trunk lid in between the tail lights.

for those of you who've done plasti-dip before how does it hold up compared to typical spray paint? I've spray painted stock camaro rims before and there would always be little chips and stuff in the corners of the rims and i would find myself retouching it weekly.

also a warning... do NOT allow Black Magic TireWet or similar products to touch the paint, it will dissolve it instantly! (learned this the hard way lol)

TheNewCzar · 07-25-2012, 06:12 PM

I'm also interested in how the dips holds up to normal road use. And how hard is it to remove if you want to go back stock?

Frid · 07-25-2012, 06:20 PM

word

BlackRS · 07-25-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TheNewCzar

I'm also interested in how the dips holds up to normal road use. And how hard is it to remove if you want to go back stock?

removal is as easy as peeling it off. it will peel off as one big sheet. wait till it dries fully though. otherwise it will make a mess. it also helps to remove any masking tape before it dries as it will take the edge of the paint with it.

babytiger · 07-25-2012, 06:25 PM

looks good

TheNewCzar · 07-25-2012, 06:27 PM

Did you paint only the outside spokes or all the way into the inside of the wheel behind the brakes?

Candy_Camaro · 07-25-2012, 06:30 PM

Looks great!

Wakemaker89 · 07-25-2012, 06:31 PM

The thicker the coat you put on the easier it will come off. If you only put one or two coats it will break apart in quarter sizes pieces but if you have 4 or 5 coats it comes off in one big sheet also holds up pretty well to road use my friend did his about two months ago and aside from being dirty as all hell there were only 2 rock chips in the plasti dip everything else looked the same as when it dried originally.

AdamZ · 07-25-2012, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackRS

I also painted the black stripe along the back of the trunk lid in between the tail lights.

for those of you who've done plasti-dip before how does it hold up compared to typical spray paint? I've spray painted stock camaro rims before and there would always be little chips and stuff in the corners of the rims and i would find myself retouching it weekly.

also a warning... do NOT allow Black Magic TireWet or similar products to touch the paint, it will dissolve it instantly! (learned this the hard way lol)

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Originally Posted by TheNewCzar

I'm also interested in how the dips holds up to normal road use. And how hard is it to remove if you want to go back stock?

Holds up perfect. I haven't had any issues with min.

AdamZ · 07-25-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wakemaker89

The thicker the coat you put on the easier it will come off. If you only put one or two coats it will break apart in quarter sizes pieces but if you have 4 or 5 coats it comes off in one big sheet also holds up pretty well to road use my friend did his about two months ago and aside from being dirty as all hell there were only 2 rock chips in the plasti dip everything else looked the same as when it dried originally.

I used one can per wheel

BeeRxTimE · 07-25-2012, 09:16 PM

Looks good man, awesome car. The first time I did my rims, I didnt put enough coats on. I went through a car wash, when the car came out the other end my rims were peeling in places... embarrassing ride home

I re-did it and did like 5 heavy coats and been awesome since and i do alot of highway driving. When i use tire shine, it doesnt hurt the dip either. I did the taillight trim and all the emblems, easy stuff.

2010 SSRS · 07-25-2012, 09:24 PM

they look good on yellow Camaros

black. · 07-25-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BeeRxTimE

Looks good man, awesome car. The first time I did my rims, I didnt put enough coats on. I went through a car wash, when the car came out the other end my rims were peeling in places... embarrassing ride home

I re-did it and did like 5 heavy coats and been awesome since and i do alot of highway driving. When i use tire shine, it doesnt hurt the dip either. I did the taillight trim and all the emblems, easy stuff.

atleast you fixed, I know some people that would of said whatever to it.

Jayrcr3 · 07-25-2012, 09:43 PM

It holds up amazingly well. Don't be afraid to try it. If you screw it up, or don't like it just peel it off. Everyone thinks I bought new wheels, and are amazed when I tell them I did it with 25$ worth of rattle can plasti dip.

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07-25-2012, 06:11 PM	#1
BlackRS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 106	plasti-dipped my rims... I also painted the black stripe along the back of the trunk lid in between the tail lights. for those of you who've done plasti-dip before how does it hold up compared to typical spray paint? I've spray painted stock camaro rims before and there would always be little chips and stuff in the corners of the rims and i would find myself retouching it weekly. also a warning... do NOT allow Black Magic TireWet or similar products to touch the paint, it will dissolve it instantly! (learned this the hard way lol) __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS in Rally Yellow

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Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	word __________________

07-25-2012, 06:31 PM	#8
Wakemaker89 Drives: 2020 Summit White LT1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,033 View My Garage	The thicker the coat you put on the easier it will come off. If you only put one or two coats it will break apart in quarter sizes pieces but if you have 4 or 5 coats it comes off in one big sheet also holds up pretty well to road use my friend did his about two months ago and aside from being dirty as all hell there were only 2 rock chips in the plasti dip everything else looked the same as when it dried originally. __________________ 2020 Summit White LT1 M6

07-25-2012, 09:24 PM	#12
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	they look good on yellow Camaros __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-25-2012, 09:43 PM	#14
Jayrcr3 Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chatham, Illinois Posts: 756	It holds up amazingly well. Don't be afraid to try it. If you screw it up, or don't like it just peel it off. Everyone thinks I bought new wheels, and are amazed when I tell them I did it with 25$ worth of rattle can plasti dip. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 __________________ American Racing 1 7/8" Headers and Hi-Flow Cats, CAI cold air intake, Flowmaster AT exhaust, Vengeance Racing Stage 2 cam, VMax ported throttle body, TEA valve springs and titanium retainers, Trick Flow hardened pushrods, 180* T-stat, Comp Trunion kit, ZL1 Fuel Pump, ADM Fuel Pump Control Module, 20% window tint, Whipple Supercharger. Tuned by Mike Norris Motorsports. 656rwhp/584rwtq @10 PSI.

07-25-2012, 06:12 PM	#2
TheNewCzar Drives: 2011 SS Rally Yellow Vert, 2000 WS6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 138	I'm also interested in how the dips holds up to normal road use. And how hard is it to remove if you want to go back stock?

07-25-2012, 06:25 PM	#5
babytiger it's hers... Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: katy, tx Posts: 1,202	looks good

07-25-2012, 06:27 PM	#6
TheNewCzar Drives: 2011 SS Rally Yellow Vert, 2000 WS6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 138	Did you paint only the outside spokes or all the way into the inside of the wheel behind the brakes?

07-25-2012, 06:30 PM	#7
Candy_Camaro Amanda Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 783 View My Garage	Looks great!

07-25-2012, 09:16 PM	#11
BeeRxTimE Drives: 2011 Camaro LT RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 39	Looks good man, awesome car. The first time I did my rims, I didnt put enough coats on. I went through a car wash, when the car came out the other end my rims were peeling in places... embarrassing ride home I re-did it and did like 5 heavy coats and been awesome since and i do alot of highway driving. When i use tire shine, it doesnt hurt the dip either. I did the taillight trim and all the emblems, easy stuff.