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zogster · 11-08-2011, 10:40 PM

Question for those who have plasti dipped your rims: how much of the inside of the wheel did you do? And how did you do the inside (barrel)?

T_MECO · 11-09-2011, 10:29 AM

I just did a light spraying inside the rims. I didn't even mask the back side.

Alain · 12-20-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hitz587

It's raining today so I thought I'd try this stuff out. I've been toying with the idea of hood spears, so this was a really great way to test if I wanna drop the money on real vinyl or not. It was SO EASY and it looks GREAT, totally matches my front fascia black out! No way I'm going to waste money on graphics after this! One thing tho....make sure you pull the tape up immediately after spraying or it will pull at the product. i waited about 45 sec (srsly) on my first try and had to redo it. The stuff came off absolutely no problem. It took me 2 hours to do everything, including the redo, masking, AND clean up. Awesomenesssss

sorry the pics aren't so great they're from my phone OH and I totally eyeballed the masking job. I think it was pretty good if I do say so myself

how did you go about masking your hood to do the spears? did you cover the rest of your hood and leave the spear part of the hood exposed?

Mike1004 · 12-21-2011, 12:42 AM

Hey guys I really want to plasti dip my rims and I'm going to real soon.. But before I do I have some questions - when you paint the rims front side (where the bolts go in) you do around 3-4 coats.. But when it comes to the inside part did you flip over to paint the inside or just spray inside whilst it faces upward (where the bolts go in)..

Is it a pain to remove off the rims if you don't like the finished product?

Also, how long should I wait before bolting the wheels back onto the car and driving on it?

Thanks a bunch!

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 12-21-2011, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1004

Hey guys I really want to plasti dip my rims and I'm going to real soon.. But before I do I have some questions - when you paint the rims front side (where the bolts go in) you do around 3-4 coats.. But when it comes to the inside part did you flip over to paint the inside or just spray inside whilst it faces upward (where the bolts go in)..

Is it a pain to remove off the rims if you don't like the finished product?

Also, how long should I wait before bolting the wheels back onto the car and driving on it?

Thanks a bunch!

I flipped it first and painted the inside, one solid coat. just a quick layer to give it that black look inside. then I let it dry and started my 3 to 4 coats on the actual rim (bolts up). you dont really have to touch the inside if you dont want to...i just wanted a complete clean look.

and NO, its not a pain to remove

very easy actualy. just start peeling like skin after a good sunburn.

And wait about an hour or two before bolting the wheels back on. just dont put crazy pressure on the paint. I've done a couple sets of rims and one buddy was crazy enough to have me paint them on the car and he drove off...its still perfectly intact. so to be a normal person, wait an hour, bolt em on, drive the next morning. or let it settle for like 3 hours and go.

It's fun and easy to RE-DO! remember that

Mike1004 · 12-21-2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YOUNGnRECKLESS

I flipped it first and painted the inside, one solid coat. just a quick layer to give it that black look inside. then I let it dry and started my 3 to 4 coats on the actual rim (bolts up). you dont really have to touch the inside if you dont want to...i just wanted a complete clean look.

and NO, its not a pain to remove

very easy actualy. just start peeling like skin after a good sunburn.

And wait about an hour or two before bolting the wheels back on. just dont put crazy pressure on the paint. I've done a couple sets of rims and one buddy was crazy enough to have me paint them on the car and he drove off...its still perfectly intact. so to be a normal person, wait an hour, bolt em on, drive the next morning. or let it settle for like 3 hours and go.

It's fun and easy to RE-DO! remember that

Thanks a bunch dude!

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 12-21-2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1004

Thanks a bunch dude!

anytime...good luck with it

Mike1004 · 12-21-2011, 11:01 PM

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!

Elykson · 12-21-2011, 11:22 PM

Do thin coats!

TJeezey · 12-22-2011, 01:19 AM

nice write up. looks good!

Sevn86 · 12-22-2011, 01:32 AM

Looks nice!

blk96gt · 12-23-2011, 06:59 AM

Anyone mixed white and black and attempted to make a dark grey?

DCC1464 · 12-24-2011, 06:01 PM

did mine today, though i would share!
before

after

FYI I DID NOT tape off the tire, just layed down the plasti-dip and when it dried I just peeled it off the tire and wiped up the overspray! worked like a charm

Zimm · 12-24-2011, 08:36 PM

Love it. I'm going to have to try this, it will help resolve my curb rash problem.

11-09-2011, 10:29 AM	#324
T_MECO Drives: 2013 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 386 View My Garage	I just did a light spraying inside the rims. I didn't even mask the back side. __________________ http://camarorocket.blogspot.com/ http://1968firebird.blogspot.com/

12-21-2011, 12:42 AM	#326
Mike1004 Drives: Camaro SS LS3 - M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami FL Posts: 4	Hey guys I really want to plasti dip my rims and I'm going to real soon.. But before I do I have some questions - when you paint the rims front side (where the bolts go in) you do around 3-4 coats.. But when it comes to the inside part did you flip over to paint the inside or just spray inside whilst it faces upward (where the bolts go in).. Is it a pain to remove off the rims if you don't like the finished product? Also, how long should I wait before bolting the wheels back onto the car and driving on it? Thanks a bunch! __________________ - 2010 Camaro 1SS/M6:ACS T3 Fascia Replacement Ports, Eibach 1.2' Springs, Borla S Type Exhaust, 1 7/8 LT headers, High - Flow Cats, Custom Tune, K & N CAI, Eagle Eyes/ HID's, Black out kit/bowties - 415.4 RWHP

12-21-2011, 11:01 PM	#330
Mike1004 Drives: Camaro SS LS3 - M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami FL Posts: 4	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! __________________ - 2010 Camaro 1SS/M6:ACS T3 Fascia Replacement Ports, Eibach 1.2' Springs, Borla S Type Exhaust, 1 7/8 LT headers, High - Flow Cats, Custom Tune, K & N CAI, Eagle Eyes/ HID's, Black out kit/bowties - 415.4 RWHP

12-21-2011, 11:22 PM	#331
Elykson Custom One Off Drives: 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Edition #1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 1,190	Do thin coats! __________________ Vararam Intake/SLP Loud Mouth II/BBK LT HFC/Magnaflow x-pipe/Pfadt Springs/Black Ice-olator/FE3 suspension/VMAX TB/RX catch can/Trifecta Tune http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129416

12-22-2011, 01:19 AM	#332
TJeezey Drives: 2011 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 82	nice write up. looks good! __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS M6 w/Hurst. C.A.I. inc Intake, Borla ATAK catback, ARH LT's with HFC, Vmax TB, Apex Scoop, 91 oct Jannety Tune

11-08-2011, 10:40 PM	#323
zogster Drives: 2014 RRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: IL Posts: 661	Question for those who have plasti dipped your rims: how much of the inside of the wheel did you do? And how did you do the inside (barrel)?

12-23-2011, 06:59 AM	#334
blk96gt Drives: 11 SS(sold),96 Mustang,12 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 105	Anyone mixed white and black and attempted to make a dark grey?

12-24-2011, 06:01 PM	#335
DCC1464 COTW 5/27/13 Drives: '11 S/C SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 755 View My Garage	did mine today, though i would share! before after FYI I DID NOT tape off the tire, just layed down the plasti-dip and when it dried I just peeled it off the tire and wiped up the overspray! worked like a charm __________________ 622RWHP/512FTLBS on 91 octane 2.9l Whipple 4" pulley. Vengance VRSP3 cam. Lots of BMR & AAC. Body work by Gary's Customz. Nic D tuned My build thread

12-24-2011, 08:36 PM	#336
Zimm put a bird on it Drives: IBM 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 93	Love it. I'm going to have to try this, it will help resolve my curb rash problem. __________________ *2011 IBM 2LT RS Coupe*

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