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Mr. Hendo 06-25-2016 12:13 PM

Plasti dip wheels and automatic car wash
 
I just plasti dipped (actually used Flexi dip by Rustolem) my wheels and was wondering if the brushes at an automatic car wash would peal off the coating. I put on about 8 coats so I'm hoping it's gong to be tough enough. Thanks

Summers22 06-25-2016 04:19 PM

Automatic car washes with brushes are never a good idea.....ever

Mr. Hendo 06-25-2016 04:30 PM

The one I go to just reopened with all new equipment, nice soft looking felt "brushes" and it does a great job. I don't have time to hand wash my truck as often as I'd like. Anyone who has plasti diped wheels and has gone through a auto car wash please let me know if it damaged the dip job. Thanks

Summers22 06-25-2016 04:36 PM

My wheels are dipped with Rustoleum Peelcoat in graphite. I fear going through any automatic carwash, brushes or brushless, because of what damage it would cause. Only way to know is try it once. It doesnt cost a lot to redo a set of wheels. Its just the time involved to peel the existing and start over.

eyecandynsx 06-25-2016 04:38 PM

I had plastidipped the wheels on my last car, and went through car washes all the time and never had a problem. That was pd and not the rustoleum though...

2014fiveoh 06-25-2016 10:46 PM

I've never seen an automatic car wash that cleaned wheels well.... So I would bet that you'd be fine. However, I'm not a fan of automatic car washes plasti dip or not.

ScubaKen 06-26-2016 06:28 PM

I Plasti Dipped, front and rear bumpers and have been through the car wash 5-6 times, no issues.


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