Help painting rims

[SA CHEVY]

Originally Posted by sp_C5

Plasti dip is pretty much a thin layer of sprayed on plastic. you can find it at home depot or lowes for about 7 dollars a can, just clean the wheels with soap an water and then spray right on, doesnt damage the finish on the wheels what so ever.

Hmm did you do this with your wheels sp C5? I'm curious to try this out.

[weenie25banini]

How much would it cost in bakersfield to powder coat set of rims? I really want to paint mines but dont have the right equipments.

[SA CHEVY]

Originally Posted by weenie25banini

How much would it cost in bakersfield to powder coat set of rims? I really want to paint mines but dont have the right equipments.

Average price here in Bakersfield is $60-75 a wheel.

[sp_C5]

Originally Posted by SA CHEVY

Hmm did you do this with your wheels sp C5? I'm curious to try this out.

yea it's a great alternitve to paying hundreds of dollars.

[SA CHEVY]

Originally Posted by sp_C5

yea it's a great alternitve to paying hundreds of dollars.

Any issues with flaking and peeling off?

[sp_C5]

Originally Posted by SA CHEVY

Any issues with flaking and peeling off?

not at all, its very durable.

[SA CHEVY]

Originally Posted by sp_C5

not at all, its very durable.

Picked up 2 cans of it today so if the rain lets up tomorrow I'm going to give it a whack and I'll let you guys know how they turn out!

[sp_C5]

Originally Posted by SA CHEVY

Picked up 2 cans of it today so if the rain lets up tomorrow I'm going to give it a whack and I'll let you guys know how they turn out!

sweet, you can put flash cards on the edge of the rims so it doesn't get any on the tire. You can probably do all 4 rims with two cans if you only do that spokes on the outside. I used 4 but got the inside of the wheel too.

[Cali_Camaro_SS]

Yes plz do and post some good pics, if you can with a high res camera
Just so I can see the detail

[SA CHEVY]

Only doing half of the car today (takes 4 hours for the Plastidip to set and my buddy has my other two jackstands) sucks that I'm in the process of moving so have to paint them in the driveway which, with this wind we're having in Bakersfield, may cause some dust to mix in a bit while drying but taking my chances. It paints on a little different than expected but not bad, anticipating about 4 coats in the end. I will post up pictures as well as my opinions of the procedure, look, negatives (if any).

[SA CHEVY]

Okay guys, my opinion of everything is to come but here are some pictures for you guys to get an idea.

This is after the front wheel after first coat:

This is the front wheel after 3 coats:

The rear wheel after 3 coats:

Front wheel installed after 4 coats:

Rear wheel installed after 4 coats:

Side view with both wheels installed:

[VcrusaderV]

I think that looks great man! What did this end up costing you?

[SA CHEVY]

Originally Posted by VcrusaderV

I think that looks great man! What did this end up costing you?

Thanks man, total cost for me right now is $12.58 for the 2 cans of Plasti Dip from Home Depot.

[GbrilliantQ]

Originally Posted by SA CHEVY

Thanks man, total cost for me right now is $12.58 for the 2 cans of Plasti Dip from Home Depot.

Did you sand the rims first? Or did you just clean them up and sprayed.... Looks great and I'm seriously thinking about doing this, instead of powdercoating.