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ihaveacamaro · 05-25-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kniffin3

did it yesterday but you dont need the index cards around the tires, the plasti dip peels right off

nice! How long did you wait to drive your car to allow the curing to happen?

Also, what did you do about the lugs?

Thanks!

P.S. Welcome to C5!

P.P.S. Pictures of the wheels and your car!!

kniffin3 · 05-25-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

nice! How long did you wait to drive your car to allow the curing to happen?

Also, what did you do about the lugs?

Thanks!

P.S. Welcome to C5!

P.P.S. Pictures of the wheels and your car!!

well i waited like 5 hours before i drove any where, but it doesnt take to long for it to dry after your final coat and as long as you spray close enough it comes out pretty smooth and not the tacky feeling. i just put tape around the lugs so it wouldnt get on them and a trash bag around the brake....

only have a couple of pictures but here ya go. also thanks for the welcome!

The Stig · 05-25-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nUcLeArEnVoY

Plastidip makes a glossifier to spray on an already plastidipped part to give it some shine:

I've been researching Plastidip as a last resort coat to paint my diffuser with if I can't get paint to stick. It sticks to anything and unless you deliberately try to remove it, then it is pretty damn durable since rock chips and debris just bounce right off the rubbery texture. I've seen videos of people pressure washing it and it didn't come off.

It doesn't look good. Trust me. I tried every possible combination of ways to apply it and it never worked once.

kniffin3 · 05-25-2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

nice! How long did you wait to drive your car to allow the curing to happen?

Also, what did you do about the lugs?

Thanks!

P.S. Welcome to C5!

P.P.S. Pictures of the wheels and your car!!

oh yeah and i also did the wheels on my moms bmw without taking wheels off, wanted to test it before i did it one mine

ihaveacamaro · 05-26-2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kniffin3

well i waited like 5 hours before i drove any where, but it doesnt take to long for it to dry after your final coat and as long as you spray close enough it comes out pretty smooth and not the tacky feeling. i just put tape around the lugs so it wouldnt get on them and a trash bag around the brake....

only have a couple of pictures but here ya go. also thanks for the welcome!

Wow looks great! About to do mine.... Wish me luck!

kniffin3 · 05-26-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

Wow looks great! About to do mine.... Wish me luck!

thanks! and yeah its not to hard just take your time and dont try to rush it and it will come out great

ihaveacamaro · 05-26-2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kniffin3

did it yesterday but you dont need the index cards around the tires, the plasti dip peels right off

Did you do the inside of the lip too?

OPP · 05-26-2012, 12:19 PM

Question for 45th owners:
I've been considering dipping my side lettering, but should I just plasti-dip "camaro" or the 45th logo as well?

ihaveacamaro · 05-26-2012, 01:36 PM

Comparison shot between white wheel plastidip and midnight silver on ABM!

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ihaveacamaro · 05-26-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kniffin3

did it yesterday but you dont need the index cards around the tires, the plasti dip peels right off

How long did you wait until you peeled the plastidip off the tire?

anglwngss · 05-26-2012, 04:43 PM

If I take the wheels OFF of the car, what's the best solution to keep the lugs from tearing the plasti dip off the wheel when I go to mount them back on the car?

I'm having issues with the lugs catching the plasti dip and peeling it away from the wheels.

kniffin3 · 05-26-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

How long did you wait until you peeled the plastidip off the tire?

only like 30 minutes

ihaveacamaro · 05-26-2012, 05:31 PM

Finished my first ever plastidip experience! What do you guys think? (Please keep in mind I'll be adding WHITE NS-1 Stripes...)

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Coat 5

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Coat 6

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Finished first wheel

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Finished wheel without painted lugs

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Finished wheel with painted lugs

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All wheels done and tires cleaned!

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ihaveacamaro · 05-26-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by anglwngss

I was really digging the blue lug nuts until I realized they were just taped!

I might have to look into blue lugs... but I have ABM painted calipers so that might be too much

05-26-2012, 12:19 PM	#344
OPP Drives: 2018 MBM ZL1 Auto Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 960 View My Garage	Question for 45th owners: I've been considering dipping my side lettering, but should I just plasti-dip "camaro" or the 45th logo as well? __________________ .

05-26-2012, 04:43 PM	#347
anglwngss Texas Camaros Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Venus, Tx Posts: 1,681	If I take the wheels OFF of the car, what's the best solution to keep the lugs from tearing the plasti dip off the wheel when I go to mount them back on the car? I'm having issues with the lugs catching the plasti dip and peeling it away from the wheels. __________________

05-26-2012, 05:31 PM	#349
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	Finished my first ever plastidip experience! What do you guys think? (Please keep in mind I'll be adding WHITE NS-1 Stripes...) Original Coat 1 Coat 2 Coat 3 Coat 4 Coat 5 Coat 6 Finished first wheel Finished wheel without painted lugs Finished wheel with painted lugs All wheels done and tires cleaned!

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