Should I Plasti Dip my wheels black or not?
#1
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Should I Plasti Dip my wheels black or not?
I have always liked black wheels and recently couldn't pass on a deal I found on some rims someone was selling. They have black trimming, but don't care about the polish look. I know Plasti Dip just peels, but it is a matter of pulling the wheels washing drying and carding around the tire.
Would like some opinions about if I should plasti dip them or leave them alone.
Thank you in advance.
By the way I am planning on getting black tips once I find a good set. I would like maybe 3 or 4inch tips.
Would like some opinions about if I should plasti dip them or leave them alone.
Thank you in advance.
By the way I am planning on getting black tips once I find a good set. I would like maybe 3 or 4inch tips.
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ReactiveD (10-23-2013)
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If you know you want them black, just get them painted or powder coated and skip the PD.
I wasnt sure if I wanted to go black, so I PD'd mine. It didnt turn out as well as others have and I took all the precautions and prepped the wheels well. Although it gave me an idea, the PD looked kinda crappy after a couple weeks.
I ended up powder coating the wheels and couldnt be happier. I went with a semi gloss, the PD was too matte for my taste.
I wasnt sure if I wanted to go black, so I PD'd mine. It didnt turn out as well as others have and I took all the precautions and prepped the wheels well. Although it gave me an idea, the PD looked kinda crappy after a couple weeks.
I ended up powder coating the wheels and couldnt be happier. I went with a semi gloss, the PD was too matte for my taste.
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ReactiveD (10-23-2013)
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Thank you, I will post pics once completed.
#6
IMO I would use 7-8 coats per wheel, maybe even the entire can... I used 7 coats and it actually has a nice bold black color, no glossifier used. Also I took the tires off, just made it easier and did one coat starting from every spoke...plus the first semi coat.
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ReactiveD (10-23-2013)
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I like using Plasti-dip and have considered doing my rims as well. I like your truck as it sits and think there is just the right balance of black and chrome!! My only concern is the chips in the Plasti-dip as time goes on...but if it is done correctly, you can definitely give it a try and probably be happy with the outcome. Good luck with your decision.
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