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doddsy
14th February 2019, 01:39 PM
I saw someone on here mention plasti-dipping their wheels, I thought Id have a crack.

Relatively inexpensive and easily removed. Plasti paint was $70 from Ebay . With 4 cans and 1 glossify can.


Took a few hours, I think they look good.


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DI5CO
14th February 2019, 11:43 PM
It does look good!!
What was the glossy paint for? At the end? Do you have a link to the stuff you bought?
Thanks
Dave.
doddsy
15th February 2019, 06:13 AM
It does look good!!
What was the glossy paint for? At the end? Do you have a link to the stuff you bought?
Thanks
Dave.

The plast-dip is matt finish. So after you finish the 4 th coat. You choose a glossify coat. Mine is straight up gloss. But they do graphite, and all kinds of metallizer coats.

There is a dude on YouTube that shows you how.

Matte BLACK*4 + GLOSSIFIER (UV Protect)*1 - Performix PLASTI DIP Spray Cans 311g | eBay (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0'mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2 F302540077159)

It’s very easy, though I did remove my wheels, they don’t bother.

I didn’t want the nuts doing, and I was keen to coat the inside barrel.

Matte BLACK*4 + GLOSSIFIER (UV Protect)*1 - Performix PLASTI DIP Spray Cans 311g | eBay (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0'mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2 F302540077159)

Obviously it’s your own risk, but to me the risk was $70 and a few hours.
loanrangie
15th February 2019, 06:30 AM
Been wanting to do mine so might give it a go.
doddsy
15th February 2019, 08:57 AM
YouTube (https://youtu.be/AFYX_5cS1go)

Meant to add the YouTube link
tony_s
15th February 2019, 03:45 PM
Hi Doddsy. Is that one can per wheel? ie 6 cans for 6 wheels? Looks good.
Tony
doddsy
15th February 2019, 03:46 PM
Yeah, that’s what the guys on the video reckons . 4 coats min. That way it comes off easily when you want to peel them back to original. The video explains it really well. Good luck
LRJim
15th February 2019, 03:54 PM
I didnt fully watch the video but I think he didn't mention that you should put your cans in a bucket of hotish water first for at least 10 mins. It helps the paint atomize, sprays much better, clogs less and gives a smoother finish.
I love the stuff ive sprayed bonnets and bumpers a few times, it works wonders and lasts a while if you lay down more coats. I think they make a touch up kit also IIRC
Cheers Jim
doddsy
15th February 2019, 03:57 PM
That’s true, he does mention it in another if his videos. I used a pan of hot tap water to help thin the spray. Got to be the easiest spray job I’ve ever done. Levels out beautifully well. I think it could become addictive!
LRJim
15th February 2019, 04:05 PM
That’s true, he does mention it in another if his videos. I used a pan of hot tap water to help thin the spray. Got to be the easiest spray job I’ve ever done. Levels out beautifully well. I think it could become addictive!They look damn good thats for sure you should be very pleased[emoji106]