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09-26-2014, 03:55 PM
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Drives: 2014 1LT/RS Camaro; 2012 VW Jetta Join Date: Jul 2014
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Is plastidip worth it?
So I am curious if plastidip is worth putting on the wheels? Does it make the wheels look cheap? How durable is it for daily driving? I never hit curbs or go down gravel/dirt roads. I am contemplating this option instead of having them painted.
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09-26-2014, 03:55 PM
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  Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS BRM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2013
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Dude, it's like $8 a can. just try it.
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09-26-2014, 03:57 PM
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09-26-2014, 03:58 PM
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Drives: Varies Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
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It actually holds up pretty well!!
You will use about 1 can per wheel. If you don't like it, peel it right off! JT |
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09-26-2014, 04:02 PM
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Most hated in NM....
Drives: Sold the 6POINT2, went to a 50THZ06 Join Date: Sep 2011
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Totally worth it.
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09-26-2014, 04:15 PM
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Had plastidip on my wheels for over 6 months and there is no sign of wear on them. I have curbed my tire once or twice as well as drive on gravel roads every few weeks.
I think it looks great and you can't really tell that it is plastidip from a distance. Here is my car with my wheels plastidipped: 
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09-26-2014, 04:23 PM
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2010 2SS/RS M6
Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Auckland, NZ
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Overall it holds up well, but it can stain easily. However for the cost, can can plasti-dip your wheels a dozen times for the cost of powdercoating them...
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2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq
Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build |
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09-26-2014, 04:26 PM
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Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014
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Not to knock those who have plasti-dipped, but it's not a permanent solution and produces marginal temporary results. Might be a good idea if you're trying a particular look on for size (i.e. blacked out wheels). But, if you want professional results, and something that holds up long-term, have your wheels professionally painted, powder-coated, clear-coated, baked, and all that good stuff. |
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09-26-2014, 08:21 PM
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Drives: 2017 50th 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012
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It works for me. Takes some time to do it right, but it's cheap enough to experiment. Just be sure to PREP correctly and you'll do fine.
This is 6 coats of Anthracite Gray and 4 coats of Glossifier. I use Adam's Super VRT to keep the PlastiDip clean.
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09-27-2014, 12:36 PM
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Drives: Black 2012 2SS Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Uvalde Tx
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Use Dip Coat from dipyourcar, it will make the plastidip a lot more durable and it will get rid of the rubber feeling and also deepen the black
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09-27-2014, 03:09 PM
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Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS, 2004 Dodge Ram 150 Join Date: Dec 2012
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http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=277844
Did that with my friend and it still looks the exact same today. Very worth it
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09-27-2014, 03:21 PM
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Drives: 14 SS Sedan Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Houston, TX
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If you are wanting a high gloss look, then you will be very disappointed with the plastidip/glossifier.
For matte black, plastidip works great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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09-27-2014, 04:26 PM
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Drives: 2014 Black 2LS Join Date: Jun 2014
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09-27-2014, 04:45 PM
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2010 2SS/RS M6
Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Auckland, NZ
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Soap & water. Just like the rest of the car.
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2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq
Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build |
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