01-14-2013, 10:51 AM | #2 |
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Thinking about Plasti-dipping my existing sport wheels before I make the leap to a new set, but have yet to see anyone doing this.
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01-14-2013, 12:01 PM | #3 |
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I've seen it done on the forum before. Might want to search the photo thread. It's on there. Couple months back.
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01-21-2013, 08:07 AM | #6 |
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wow, that came out better than i thought. wonder if it will stay clean looking, or will the heat mess it up. no experience with plasti dip.
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That music was so calming and loungey...
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I just finished the drivers side and decided to snap some iPhone pics before I did the other side. First experience with Plastidip and the 2nd wheel came out better than the 1st. I sprayed a couple coats of semi gloss enamel on top of the dip and the took a scotchbrite pad to even out the surface and take some of the sheen off. From 2ft away and beyond it looks really good. If you get up close, you can see some imperfections.
This is really just a temporary finish and I just wanted to see if what all black would look out. I was beginning to think the whole black wheel fad is overdone and immature, but after seeing it, my inner 12yr old screamed "BADASS!!"
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01-25-2013, 04:44 PM | #9 |
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the wheels actually looks nice. However, the first thing I noticed is not the wheels but your paint... It looks so "worn out". But then that is the image noise that you get with miserable cameras!! Guess the noise is much more pronounced on black cars.
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I love how the roundel pops off the black
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kinda played out...no?
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Black plasti dip and gloss
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Anthracite Grey Plasti Dip on 401's
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So I get the attractiveness of Plastidip - cheap, reversible and pretty good looking. How is it for durability?
Can anyone offer an estimated cost for painting or powder coating as longer-lasting alternatives? |
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