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Sandman1969 · 08-30-2015, 11:50 PM

Thanks! I ordered 3 cans of the Performix 11287 Graphite Pearl Metalizer. I will pick up the Black at Lowes. They are a couple bucks cheaper than Amazon. So hopefully I will start on it Wed evening. I am thinking going around each wheel will be almost time to come back to the second coat. Take maybe a few hours.

Kind of Excited for changing the look, especially one I can take off it I don't like it. But doubt that will be the case. Plus being a lease easier to remove when that time comes. Though I am planning on keeping it when that time comes.

jdrop01 · 08-31-2015, 03:06 AM

Sounds legit! Yea, I did the plasti dip to see if I would like the color. I plan on getting them powdered coated pretty soon since they only charge 400$. I like the ease of cleaning on the 5 spoke.

Demon War Horse · 08-31-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandman1969

So could put a couple glossifier on top of that to give a hair of a shine?

Forgot to answer this part, yes you can add a glossifier afterwards to get a gloss finish. Probably 2-3 coats per wheel would look great after you have the color you want. Mine had a shine to them, but were still a satin color mostly.

Likely 2 cans of glossifier would be plenty. might even get what you need out of 1.

Galaxy_Stranger · 09-01-2015, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Demon War Horse

Forgot to answer this part, yes you can add a glossifier afterwards to get a gloss finish. Probably 2-3 coats per wheel would look great after you have the color you want. Mine had a shine to them, but were still a satin color mostly.

Likely 2 cans of glossifier would be plenty. might even get what you need out of 1.

How many cans of black would you need for all 4 wheels?

Also, how many cans of black to cover the front bumper panel?

ALSO - how glossy does the glossifier look? Does it look like a factory paint job?

Sandman1969 · 09-01-2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy_Stranger

How many cans of black would you need for all 4 wheels?

Also, how many cans of black to cover the front bumper panel?

ALSO - how glossy does the glossifier look? Does it look like a factory paint job?

WAR said he used about 3 cans of black and 1.5 of metallizer.

I used the glossifier on my heat extractor. The more coats you out on the glossier it gets. I don't think it will ever gets as glossy as paint but definitely glossier than the black itself. The metallizer will make it a little gray from what I have been told and slightly shiny.

Sandman1969 · 09-05-2015, 08:59 PM

Did them today. Thanks for all the pointers WAR and everyone else!

I did about 5 coats of the black 2 or so coats of the Metallizer and 2 coats of the Glossifier. Very happy. The metallizer is very cool. Gives it a very nice real look to it.

jdrop01 · 09-05-2015, 11:13 PM

Looks great! I love plasti dip as it's not expensive and it seems to hold up pretty well. Mine has not even started chipping so until then I'll keep saving for powder coating for he mrr228 wheels! But, looks great OP!

SuperStock · 09-05-2015, 11:24 PM

I'm also planning on plasti dipping my wheels here soon. OP does the metallizer make it a more glossy black? I want it to look as "natual" as possible if that makes sense. I was wondering if I should pick up the metallizer and glossifier or just the glossifier.

Demon War Horse · 09-05-2015, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandman1969

Did them today. Thanks for all the pointers WAR and everyone else!

I did about 5 coats of the black 2 or so coats of the Metallizer and 2 coats of the Glossifier. Very happy. The metallizer is very cool. Gives it a very nice real look to it.

Love it!

Demon War Horse · 09-05-2015, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperStock

I'm also planning on plasti dipping my wheels here soon. OP does the metallizer make it a more glossy black? I want it to look as "natual" as possible if that makes sense. I was wondering if I should pick up the metallizer and glossifier or just the glossifier.

I would get both. A couple coats of glossifier would likely give you what you want on top of the metalizer. My pics above we're just metalizer ovet a black base and when I redo them later (now my spare wheels.) I will top the combo with glossifier also.

Sandman1969 · 09-06-2015, 12:10 AM

Yeah the metallize gives it a nice sparkle to make it look metallic. it has bits of shiny like glitter to make it look like a metal type surface. It doesn't give it much of a shine other than the reflective quality it has at certain spots.

The glossifier will add the shininess to it. The more you add the more shiny it becomes. It will not get as shiny and reflective as the paint on the car or anything, but definitely shines them up some. I didn't want totally matte and this definitely works. Will probably put a couple more coats of Glossifier on it tomorrow.

Awesome stuff. I am really liking it. about $25 bucks worth of material. I used a little over 2 cans of black, 1 can of metallizer and put about 2 coats of glossy on it so far. And when it does get scuff or whatever. You can simply redo it. and at WAR's recommendation definitely spend the few bucks to get the spray attachment. Makes it so much easier spraying things. More even in my mind and more control. Almost like a sprayer. My pointer finger would be pretty sore with all the coats and spraying I did today.

I am leasing my car so it is a plus that I can take it back off. Though I am planning on buying it at the end of the term as it is a good price. I am in love with my Commemorative and the fact that I haven't seen any around me at all.

Really think Chevy should have put the black wheels on it. Definitely can't get over that they left the heat extractor color matched instead of black like the rest of the SS are. Especially with the black accent strip they added and the red and black interior. I already dipped the heat extractor. Though I am thinking of doing that over and using the Metallizer on it at well.

Anyway Good Luck!!!

Sandman1969 · 09-06-2015, 12:11 AM

BTW, if you have a Lowes I was able to get the Black there $2 cheaper than Amazon. They had the Glossifier as well. But they didn't carry the metallizer. I ordered that on Amazon along with the Spray Attachment.

guerrillakilla13 · 09-06-2015, 01:47 AM

Plastidip looks nice but I never liked the stock wheel design. Personally i'd save up and buy black ZL1 replicas.

SuperStock · 09-06-2015, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by guerrillakilla13

Plastidip looks nice but I never liked the stock wheel design. Personally i'd save up and buy black ZL1 replicas.

I like the Zl1 wheels but I have always loved the ss/rs style wheels. I just wish they came from the factory in black. I'd rather use that $1000 towards headers or another performance mod

08-30-2015, 11:50 PM	#15
Sandman1969 Drives: 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 456 View My Garage	Thanks! I ordered 3 cans of the Performix 11287 Graphite Pearl Metalizer. I will pick up the Black at Lowes. They are a couple bucks cheaper than Amazon. So hopefully I will start on it Wed evening. I am thinking going around each wheel will be almost time to come back to the second coat. Take maybe a few hours. Kind of Excited for changing the look, especially one I can take off it I don't like it. But doubt that will be the case. Plus being a lease easier to remove when that time comes. Though I am planning on keeping it when that time comes. __________________ 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline

09-05-2015, 08:59 PM	#20
Sandman1969 Drives: 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 456 View My Garage	Did them today. Thanks for all the pointers WAR and everyone else! I did about 5 coats of the black 2 or so coats of the Metallizer and 2 coats of the Glossifier. Very happy. The metallizer is very cool. Gives it a very nice real look to it. __________________ 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline

09-05-2015, 11:24 PM	#22
SuperStock Drives: Imperial Blue 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: SATX Posts: 37	I'm also planning on plasti dipping my wheels here soon. OP does the metallizer make it a more glossy black? I want it to look as "natual" as possible if that makes sense. I was wondering if I should pick up the metallizer and glossifier or just the glossifier. __________________ Current Mods: CAI Intake, Borla Atak Cat-back, VMAX Ported TB, Elite Engineering Catch Can

09-06-2015, 12:10 AM	#25
Sandman1969 Drives: 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 456 View My Garage	Yeah the metallize gives it a nice sparkle to make it look metallic. it has bits of shiny like glitter to make it look like a metal type surface. It doesn't give it much of a shine other than the reflective quality it has at certain spots. The glossifier will add the shininess to it. The more you add the more shiny it becomes. It will not get as shiny and reflective as the paint on the car or anything, but definitely shines them up some. I didn't want totally matte and this definitely works. Will probably put a couple more coats of Glossifier on it tomorrow. Awesome stuff. I am really liking it. about $25 bucks worth of material. I used a little over 2 cans of black, 1 can of metallizer and put about 2 coats of glossy on it so far. And when it does get scuff or whatever. You can simply redo it. and at WAR's recommendation definitely spend the few bucks to get the spray attachment. Makes it so much easier spraying things. More even in my mind and more control. Almost like a sprayer. My pointer finger would be pretty sore with all the coats and spraying I did today. I am leasing my car so it is a plus that I can take it back off. Though I am planning on buying it at the end of the term as it is a good price. I am in love with my Commemorative and the fact that I haven't seen any around me at all. Really think Chevy should have put the black wheels on it. Definitely can't get over that they left the heat extractor color matched instead of black like the rest of the SS are. Especially with the black accent strip they added and the red and black interior. I already dipped the heat extractor. Though I am thinking of doing that over and using the Metallizer on it at well. Anyway Good Luck!!! __________________ 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline

09-06-2015, 12:11 AM	#26
Sandman1969 Drives: 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 456 View My Garage	BTW, if you have a Lowes I was able to get the Black there $2 cheaper than Amazon. They had the Glossifier as well. But they didn't carry the metallizer. I ordered that on Amazon along with the Spray Attachment. __________________ 2015 2SS Red Hot Adrenaline

08-31-2015, 03:06 AM	#16
jdrop01 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: May 2015 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 390	Sounds legit! Yea, I did the plasti dip to see if I would like the color. I plan on getting them powdered coated pretty soon since they only charge 400$. I like the ease of cleaning on the 5 spoke.

09-05-2015, 11:13 PM	#21
jdrop01 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: May 2015 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 390	Looks great! I love plasti dip as it's not expensive and it seems to hold up pretty well. Mine has not even started chipping so until then I'll keep saving for powder coating for he mrr228 wheels! But, looks great OP!

09-06-2015, 01:47 AM	#27
guerrillakilla13 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 711	Plastidip looks nice but I never liked the stock wheel design. Personally i'd save up and buy black ZL1 replicas.