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2010SLVRBULIT · 12-24-2011, 09:23 PM

won't tightening/loosening the lugs take off the paint?

The Stig · 12-24-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

won't tightening/loosening the lugs take off the paint?

Yes. Plasti-dipping the lug nuts is pointless because tightening them will rip it off.

cybergrayls3 · 12-25-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

won't tightening/loosening the lugs take off the paint?

Surprisingly I did my lug nuts and was able to tighten them down without messing up the plastidip...if I wasn't a retard I would post pictures of my car/wheels showing the lug nuts. I used a 6 point socket and a little patience...it worked for me.

TankMorph · 12-31-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Elykson

Do thin coats!

Thin coats made it worse for me. It ended up really rough.

Unfkwthabl · 12-31-2011, 08:53 PM

For the best results try spraying 6 inches away keeping the can vertical. Do thin coats and wait about 5 min in between coats. Try and make the last coat heavy then let dry for a few hours before mounting. If you let the plastidip dry before adding another coat. Plastidip also works great as a basecoat. This will alow to paint any color other then just satin black.

Unfkwthabl · 12-31-2011, 09:06 PM

Thread showing plastidip as basecoat:
http://g35driver.com/forums/media-sh...lasti-dip.html

ZombieEatsYou · 01-02-2012, 07:20 AM

Very cool idea of using plastidip as a base coat. I doubt I would ever have thought of it.

Brutal SS · 01-02-2012, 07:35 AM

If only there was chrome in a can.

Unfkwthabl · 01-02-2012, 11:18 AM

There is crome paint in a can. Alsa makes it. They also have candies and pearls in a can. Theyre called killer cans. The stuff looks like it works amazing but its about $40 a can which is pretty steep.

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 01-02-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike1004

Ahhh so I'm scared to do this.. I tried it out on the pole of a broom stick.. I did two coats to it and it came out not so pretty - either I'm a terrible spray painter or retarded - because I gave it like 35 minutes to dry between the coats.. and I made them thick like everyone says to do. >_>

Now I'm nervous to do it to the car - did you guys do it inside a garage? Or can it be out in the open?

And are you sure it's easy to peel off?? Cause the broom stick was a pain in the ass to remove!

Trust me it's easy to peel off....takes some effort but doesnt mess anything up. Just spray light coats about 5-10 minutes apart and the last coat make a little heavier to make sure it covers everything.

I did 4 sets of wheels outdoors with no issues. Sometimes you'll see little imperfections toward the inner part of the wheel, but its plastidip, its not perfect

But from 3 feet away at least they'll look awesome. Just go for it! hahaha

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 01-02-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Unfkwthabl

Thread showing plastidip as basecoat:
http://g35driver.com/forums/media-sh...lasti-dip.html

pretty cool, dont know if i would tempt that haha, looks great though, not sure how easy it would be to get off

carlo71 · 01-02-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Thesnipper

Can u send me a pm with the vendor info on the vinyls please. Thank you

Just bought a set for my car

http://www.ebay.com/itm/260743336679...ht_2299wt_1269

carlo71 · 01-02-2012, 04:54 PM

Elykson did you get yours cleared yet??? If so have you tested how easy it is removed??

Brutal SS · 01-03-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Unfkwthabl

There is crome paint in a can. Alsa makes it. They also have candies and pearls in a can. Theyre called killer cans. The stuff looks like it works amazing but its about $40 a can which is pretty steep.

It really does exist!

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12-24-2011, 09:23 PM	#337
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	won't tightening/loosening the lugs take off the paint?

12-31-2011, 08:53 PM	#341
Unfkwthabl Drives: 2011 V6 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wood Dale, IL Posts: 248	For the best results try spraying 6 inches away keeping the can vertical. Do thin coats and wait about 5 min in between coats. Try and make the last coat heavy then let dry for a few hours before mounting. If you let the plastidip dry before adding another coat. Plastidip also works great as a basecoat. This will alow to paint any color other then just satin black.

12-31-2011, 09:06 PM	#342
Unfkwthabl Drives: 2011 V6 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wood Dale, IL Posts: 248	Thread showing plastidip as basecoat: http://g35driver.com/forums/media-sh...lasti-dip.html

01-02-2012, 07:20 AM	#343
ZombieEatsYou Drives: "Bmblbee" 2010 RY 2SS/RS. VIN 12043 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waldorf, Maryland Posts: 1,266 View My Garage	Very cool idea of using plastidip as a base coat. I doubt I would ever have thought of it.

01-02-2012, 07:35 AM	#344
Brutal SS Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dinwiddie, Va. Posts: 1,901	If only there was chrome in a can.

01-02-2012, 11:18 AM	#345
Unfkwthabl Drives: 2011 V6 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wood Dale, IL Posts: 248	There is crome paint in a can. Alsa makes it. They also have candies and pearls in a can. Theyre called killer cans. The stuff looks like it works amazing but its about $40 a can which is pretty steep.

01-02-2012, 04:54 PM	#349
carlo71 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Medina Oh Posts: 17	Elykson did you get yours cleared yet??? If so have you tested how easy it is removed??