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06_warrior · 05-13-2012, 08:18 AM

Painted my LT1 rims in Plati-dip. Also did the front and back bow-tie emblems along with the rear tail light bezels 2 weeks ago and still looks good. Best part is if you change your mind or want to go back to stock you can always peel it off.

06_warrior · 05-13-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chalk_2

Will it stand up to a tire change?

Probably not but you can touch up the spots that need it if need be.

FirstCamaro19 · 05-13-2012, 09:04 AM

Just did my friend Cobalt SS last night. I did three coats on each rim and went through 2 cans for the 4 rims. Very easy mod that looks great

I wanted to try it on his car before I did it on mine

camaro_RS · 05-13-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Stealthpanda

Its really nice. Cost effective. Not that bad on time. Took 5 hours to do alone. Matte black though, not glossy, so you gotta be prepared for the look. Still looks amazing though. 21$ for all 4 rims. Hell. Yes.

Those LT rims look far and away better flat black like that!!!

Well done on deciding to plasti-dip them.

davista04 · 05-13-2012, 10:28 AM

can you "pinstripe" with this stuff. I've got a white one on the way and i'd like to do a white with blue accents look so on the edge of the spokes and rims could you lay down a blue then tape it off and go white over it?

davista04 · 05-13-2012, 10:37 AM

never mind, i just answered my own question, found a video on youtube

black79ta · 05-13-2012, 10:51 AM

The matte black rims look great. If I did that it would match my matte black gfx. I guess you have to buy the pd online?

Stealthpanda · 05-13-2012, 11:44 AM

The machine to change tires will probably rub your lip to pieces... nothing peeling, cleaning, and respraying won't fix though. The benefit of having them all black now... I can redo them 1 at a time if need be. Cheers.

PNYSLAR · 05-13-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealthpanda

Its really nice. Cost effective. Not that bad on time. Took 5 hours to do alone. Matte black though, not glossy, so you gotta be prepared for the look. Still looks amazing though. 21$ for all 4 rims. Hell. Yes.

They make a glossafier for that stuff gives it a shiny finish

06_warrior · 05-13-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by black79ta

The matte black rims look great. If I did that it would match my matte black gfx. I guess you have to buy the pd online?

You can buy Plasti-dip at any Home Depot, Lowe's or Ace Hardware store. I'm sure there are other places that sell it too.

powerslave · 05-13-2012, 01:03 PM

Plasti-dipping mine today, just saw this thread while I poking around online waiting for coats to dry. I'll post some pics and stuff later on. Been taking pics between each coat.

Man one thing I haven't seen mentioned is that you need a trigger finger of steel, man my finger is sore haha and I don't know if we're using different sized cans or what but I have one light and 4 heavy coats from 2 cans... Will add a couple more coats.

davista04 · 05-13-2012, 02:24 PM

the video i saw on youtube, the guy has a sprayer for spray cans that he uses, kinda turns it into a spray gun if you will

MagnusKrans · 05-13-2012, 03:29 PM

Yeah, just buy one of those cheap plastic spray handles that mounts on the can. It will save your finger and give you better control.

Stealthpanda · 05-13-2012, 03:46 PM

^ Ah yes, they sell them at Pepboys no less heh...

05-13-2012, 09:04 AM	#17
FirstCamaro19 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brantford, Ontario Posts: 352 View My Garage	Just did my friend Cobalt SS last night. I did three coats on each rim and went through 2 cans for the 4 rims. Very easy mod that looks great I wanted to try it on his car before I did it on mine Attached Images

05-13-2012, 10:28 AM	#19
davista04 Drives: 2012 Special Edition Camaro Synergy Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Schofield, WI Posts: 156 View My Garage	can you "pinstripe" with this stuff. I've got a white one on the way and i'd like to do a white with blue accents look so on the edge of the spokes and rims could you lay down a blue then tape it off and go white over it? __________________

05-13-2012, 10:37 AM	#20
davista04 Drives: 2012 Special Edition Camaro Synergy Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Schofield, WI Posts: 156 View My Garage	never mind, i just answered my own question, found a video on youtube __________________

05-13-2012, 10:51 AM	#21
black79ta Drives: 79 transam with 582cid dart motor Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: missouri Posts: 529 View My Garage	The matte black rims look great. If I did that it would match my matte black gfx. I guess you have to buy the pd online? __________________ 2010 Camaro (inferno orange, 2SS, RS and such) cat backs, catch can, CAI on the way 79 Transam, 582 cid dart motor 779hp 315's out back 40spline gdaxles tko tranny

05-13-2012, 01:03 PM	#25
powerslave Assembly: April 12/12 Drives: A Self-Propelled Mechanical Vehicle Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: PE, Canada Posts: 481 View My Garage	Plasti-dipping mine today, just saw this thread while I poking around online waiting for coats to dry. I'll post some pics and stuff later on. Been taking pics between each coat. Man one thing I haven't seen mentioned is that you need a trigger finger of steel, man my finger is sore haha and I don't know if we're using different sized cans or what but I have one light and 4 heavy coats from 2 cans... Will add a couple more coats. __________________ Last edited by powerslave; 05-13-2012 at 01:19 PM.

05-13-2012, 08:18 AM	#15
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	Painted my LT1 rims in Plati-dip. Also did the front and back bow-tie emblems along with the rear tail light bezels 2 weeks ago and still looks good. Best part is if you change your mind or want to go back to stock you can always peel it off.

05-13-2012, 11:44 AM	#22
Stealthpanda Thread Ender Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,038	The machine to change tires will probably rub your lip to pieces... nothing peeling, cleaning, and respraying won't fix though. The benefit of having them all black now... I can redo them 1 at a time if need be. Cheers.

05-13-2012, 02:24 PM	#26
davista04 Drives: 2012 Special Edition Camaro Synergy Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Schofield, WI Posts: 156 View My Garage	the video i saw on youtube, the guy has a sprayer for spray cans that he uses, kinda turns it into a spray gun if you will __________________

05-13-2012, 03:29 PM	#27
MagnusKrans Drives: 2011 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 99	Yeah, just buy one of those cheap plastic spray handles that mounts on the can. It will save your finger and give you better control. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS L99 VR - - Livernois 2c-hl cam, Livernois stage 2 heads, ported intake, ported TB, CAI intake, ADM scoop, Stainless Works 1-7/8" headers w/ hfc, Magnaflow 3" exhaust. - - 451 rwhp/411 rwtq - -

05-13-2012, 03:46 PM	#28
Stealthpanda Thread Ender Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,038	^ Ah yes, they sell them at Pepboys no less heh...