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Brian52682 · 10-13-2011, 12:04 PM

So I am thinking about Black Rims but I really like the style of my factory rims. I have heard about plasti dip from some people I work with and was wondering if plasti dip is a good choice for your rims. Does it look good for a decent amount of time? Does it actually last more than a couple weeks? Does it damage the rims? Do I need to remove the tires to put it on? Is there anything I need to be careful of when putting it on?

Thanks for any and all responses!

MemphisRaines · 10-13-2011, 04:54 PM

There is a thread about it...seems most people who do it really like how it turns out.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123422

The Stig · 10-13-2011, 05:35 PM

I did mine back in May, and they look great still. I'll probably touch them up at some point over the winter, but it's not a hard thing to do. It also peels right off, no damage to the rims

Revo1 · 10-15-2011, 02:53 AM

Bay Area SS · 10-15-2011, 05:02 AM

I think im in the minority here, but heres my take. I Plasticrapped...i mean plastidipped my wheels about 2 months ago. they looked ok after i did them. after 2 weeks they began to peel a bit in the corners. I would never do it again. I dont know what I was thinkin using a 5 dollar can of spray that is used to coat tools to paint my wheels. Bottom line its a 40 k car, I will spend the 400 soon to have them powdercoated. Good luck either way man just my opinion. If u do it, take them off the car, clean and mask really well and take ur time.

Shadow Camaro · 11-15-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bay Area SS

I think im in the minority here, but heres my take. I Plasticrapped...i mean plastidipped my wheels about 2 months ago. they looked ok after i did them. after 2 weeks they began to peel a bit in the corners. I would never do it again. I dont know what I was thinkin using a 5 dollar can of spray that is used to coat tools to paint my wheels. Bottom line its a 40 k car, I will spend the 400 soon to have them powdercoated. Good luck either way man just my opinion. If u do it, take them off the car, clean and mask really well and take ur time.

So basically your handy work was garbage and you blame it on the paint. Nice.

55Designs · 11-15-2011, 10:21 AM

i think its a cool idea for the following reasons. You may not like the black look and you can easily remove it yourself. Once you go for powdercoat and the wheels get sand blasted the finish is gone and having cast wheels powdercoated multiple times just weakens the pores of the casted wheel.

i havent seen this plasti dip on rims yet but i think for a short term thing to do just to see if you love it or hate it look then go for it and if you do love it then fork up the money to have them painted or powdercoated.

Patrol.in.a.Camaro · 12-04-2011, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55Designs

i think its a cool idea for the following reasons. You may not like the black look and you can easily remove it yourself. Once you go for powdercoat and the wheels get sand blasted the finish is gone and having cast wheels powdercoated multiple times just weakens the pores of the casted wheel.

i havent seen this plasti dip on rims yet but i think for a short term thing to do just to see if you love it or hate it look then go for it and if you do love it then fork up the money to have them painted or powdercoated.

This here

10-13-2011, 12:04 PM	#1
Brian52682 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 223	Plasti Dip Rims So I am thinking about Black Rims but I really like the style of my factory rims. I have heard about plasti dip from some people I work with and was wondering if plasti dip is a good choice for your rims. Does it look good for a decent amount of time? Does it actually last more than a couple weeks? Does it damage the rims? Do I need to remove the tires to put it on? Is there anything I need to be careful of when putting it on? Thanks for any and all responses!

10-13-2011, 04:54 PM	#2
MemphisRaines Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clive, IA Posts: 97	There is a thread about it...seems most people who do it really like how it turns out. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123422 __________________ When it comes to adolescent automotive behavior, the King, High Priest and Minister of Annihilation remains the mighty Camaro SS. All hail the Master of Mischief! The Sultan of Smoke! The Ruler of Rubber! The Baron of Burnouts!

10-13-2011, 05:35 PM	#3
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I did mine back in May, and they look great still. I'll probably touch them up at some point over the winter, but it's not a hard thing to do. It also peels right off, no damage to the rims __________________

10-15-2011, 02:53 AM	#4
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	__________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

10-15-2011, 05:02 AM	#5
Bay Area SS Drives: 2010 rs/2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ca bay area Posts: 669 View My Garage	I think im in the minority here, but heres my take. I Plasticrapped...i mean plastidipped my wheels about 2 months ago. they looked ok after i did them. after 2 weeks they began to peel a bit in the corners. I would never do it again. I dont know what I was thinkin using a 5 dollar can of spray that is used to coat tools to paint my wheels. Bottom line its a 40 k car, I will spend the 400 soon to have them powdercoated. Good luck either way man just my opinion. If u do it, take them off the car, clean and mask really well and take ur time. __________________ 1 7/8 long tubes full XS Power exhaust no cats, Rotofab CAI, PowderPro Ported TB, Hurst short throw, TSP 231 236 cam, tuned by Synergy Motorsports 454RWHP, 440 RWTQ. More to come!

11-15-2011, 10:21 AM	#7
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	i think its a cool idea for the following reasons. You may not like the black look and you can easily remove it yourself. Once you go for powdercoat and the wheels get sand blasted the finish is gone and having cast wheels powdercoated multiple times just weakens the pores of the casted wheel. i havent seen this plasti dip on rims yet but i think for a short term thing to do just to see if you love it or hate it look then go for it and if you do love it then fork up the money to have them painted or powdercoated.

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