Plasti Dipped Stock Wheels

[ctrlraven]

After doing my Taurus wheels I knew I had to do the MM wheels next.

After giving them a very good cleaning with a strong wheel/tire cleaner I cleaned the wheels with rubbing alcohol and allowed them to dry.
https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t31.0-8/335107_2344093660315_100562313 0_o.jpg

Then proceeded to tape off the inside of the wheels because I really didn't feel like coating it and didn't want any over spray on them either.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/409088_2344098740442_178921202 9_1472195_872570954_n.jpg

I did end up taping off the tires themselves to avoid the hassle of trying to rub the Plasti Dip off the tire surface but didn't bother taking a picture of it.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31.0-8/321935_2344102700541_104388027 4_o.jpg

First coat went down with 50% transparency, allowed 30 mins to set up and then I laid down 4 more medium-heavy coats with 30 mins in between each coat.

And the finished product.
https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t31.0-8/414002_2344108980698_214229229 _o.jpg
https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t31.0-8/478532_2384747196628_152524634 2_o.jpg
https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t31.0-8/472775_2384748516661_158971985 _o.jpg


Total cost: $6.88 per can of Plasti Dip (I used 2 cans) and $10 in blue painters tape = $25 (with tax lol) and about 8-9 hrs of work including prep time. Best part is I can remove the Plasti Dip whenever I want without any damage to the wheel surface and if it gets messed up, I can peel it all off and shoot the wheel again.

No pictures of them on the car yet cause I still have my winter tires on but whenever the chance of any snow failing I will be putting them on and taking pictures.

[DOOM]

God damn birdman!!! :eek:

That looks sweet!!! :coolman:

[Shaijack]

Interseting concept, I like them....

[STEPS]

Cool like t see them on the car

[NXSBOB]

Trashed a set of nice looking wheels. :cry:

[ctrlraven]

Trashed a set of nice looking wheels. :cry:
I guess you didn't read the part where I said it was totally removable? lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7qHj_lWpk
2v7qHj_lWpk

[marauder410]

Sorry birdman but i agree should have at least left the center cap god heads chrome and used a black chrome instead of a flat black but hey its your car and if you like it then thats all that matters you kno



trashed a set of nice looking wheels. :cry:

[ctrlraven]

Sorry birdman but i agree should have at least left the center cap god heads chrome and used a black chrome instead of a flat black but hey its your car and if you like it then thats all that matters you kno
Yeah and to do black chrome wheel is done by powder coating cost $$$$ and not reversible. I can switch back to polished aluminum stock look at anytime.

I did my Taurus wheels because they are high polished chrome and wanted to keep the salt off the wheels, once spring comes I'll take the stuff off.

[marauder410]

O I KNO I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND I SEEN WERE U SAID IT REMOVABLE AND KNO THAT BLACK CHROME HAS TO BE POWDERCOATED AND COST LOTS NOT A IDIOT :shake:

[ctrlraven]

O I KNO I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND I SEEN WERE U SAID IT REMOVABLE AND KNO THAT BLACK CHROME HAS TO BE POWDERCOATED AND COST LOTS NOT A IDIOT :shake:
Never said you were. It's also not flat black (no luster), it's matte (small luster), they look a lot better in person.

[MM2004]

Never said you were. It's also not flat black (no luster), it's matte (small luster), they look a lot better in person.

Dumb question,..

How wil the coating hold up to heat?

Our rims can get damn hot.

Looks good man!

Mike.

[ctrlraven]

Dumb question,..

How wil the coating hold up to heat?

Our rims can get damn hot.

Looks good man!

Mike.
http://www.plastidip.com/industrial_solutions/Plasti_Dip

"Plasti Dip will not become brittle or crack in extreme weather conditions (-30°F to 200°F), and remains flexible and stretchy over time."

[05crownsport]

http://www.plastidip.com/industrial_solutions/Plasti_Dip

"Plasti Dip will not become brittle or crack in extreme weather conditions (-30°F to 200°F), and remains flexible and stretchy over time."

Let's call them Gumby Wheels...Damn it! I think that's a great idea. Just think of all the wear and tear they'll endure still maintaining the luster underneath. I may try this on my 2011 Mustang wheels I have for the vic. Thanks for sharing. :beer:

[DOOM]

Dumb question,..


All your questions are dumb! :P :razz:

[4drcbra]

I actually dig it. What about road debris? Any cha.ce if chipping or gouging the coating?

[justbob]

I like it Chris. Great job!

[babbage]

It does look good - and protects the wheels too. Plasti dip in an aerosol spray can?

I want to do my whole car! :)

[justbob]

They even have my favorite color! Clear! :D

[marauder21]

This....this right here.......is what I needed..perfection plasti dip here I come:)

[sailsmen]

Impressive process. Seems like everything is getting dipped from strawberries to wheels to:banana:s!

[guspech750]

That is F-king sweet. This process gives me a chance to tryout some ideas I have about my rims without the cost of powder coating................. Yet.


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[jus4kix03MM]

Thanks for sharing bro. The creative part of my brain is going crazy right now.:)

[whitey]

looks good, i'll have to do mine in yellow to match my paint job after it gets out of the body shop....my wife made me paint the mm in taxi cab yellow so people can see my vehicle and stop running into me...;). i seen youtube videos of the plastidipped rims, pretty versitile with the possiblities. i think black with another color to highlight different parts of the wheel would look unique, like black spokes, but red outer rim. probably a pain in the ass to tape off the round/circular outer edge though. great job :up:

[silverfox]

For anyone wondering about how Plastidip holds up, I sprayed the center section of my grille and the grille slats on my girlfriend's Jetta, both of which have not chipped in any way. The plastidip is holding up better than my grille surround that I had professionally painted.

[MOTOWN]

That looks nice! and its a very cost effective way to do a trail run before permanently powder coating.

[Rocket Couch]

i have done this too some mustang wheels i had on a yellow mustang haha it looked good and was nice since i could take it off at any time. we did the 5 spkes of the torque thrust wheels in black but did the outer edge and inside of the wheel in yellow! got dirty easy yes but looked really good to take to a show! nice mod and looks good!
:bows:

[Blackened300a]

Wanna see how crazy people have gotten with plasti-dip?
Heres a thread on a guy who did his entire car and interior including rim designs with the stuff.
http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/projects/245548-plasti-dipped-new-edge-vert.html

Looks great Chris, can't wait to see them on the car.

[05crownsport]

Found this. Glossy finish is available!
http://s384403007.e-shop.info/shop/category_9/Kit---Wheels.html?shop_param=cid%3D% 26

[CBT]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/396281_2344093660315_178921202 9_1472193_1005623130_n.jpg


http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/398423_2344108980698_178921202 9_1472197_214229229_n.jpg



Oh yeeeeeaaaaaahhhhh, love it. Looks like an upcoming weekend project for me.

[sailsmen]

The original Gold Dipped.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/article-0-0F1BE05C00000578-713_306x423.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/20839)

[ctrlraven]

Thanks guys.

I have seen people do everything front just the front bumper to keep it clean during winter months to roofs to whole cars. It actually holds up pretty well but that really depends on how many coats your lay down. If you go with the Matte look you can also spray clearcoat on top of the plasti dip to add some shine and another layer while still being able to remove it just like normal.

The only bad thing I have heard about it is after being left on for so long it can be a PITA to remove but that's people who have left it on for over a year in the southern states and out west where it can get pretty hot.

You have White, Black, Gunmetal, Red, Blue and Purple to choose from so options of applications are somewhat endless.

[NATEHAWK]

This is a great idea......I have a spare set of MM wheels

[slickster]

maybe a pic of one wheel with the cap and lugs un dipped?

[ctrlraven]

maybe a pic of one wheel with the cap and lugs un dipped?
The reason why the caps are dipped as well is because if I went to put the cap on it would tear the plasti dip where the cap goes. I sprayed the wheels with the caps on. I could take a razor and take the stuff off the cap. I'm sticking with the stock chrome lugs to add just a little contrast.

[tbone]

I'm gonna hose down my wife with it!:banana:

[ktt]

if u change tires.. will the plasti-dip rub off at the edges?

[sailsmen]

I'm gonna hose down my wife with it!:banana:
Click on link from post #30
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/article-0-0F1BE05C00000578-713_306x423.jpg

[ctrlraven]

if u change tires.. will the plasti-dip rub off at the edges?
Probably but if that happens just start all over. Luckily enough I don't need new tires. lol

[Siege]

For people without a dedicated set of winter wheels this is a great way to protect the finish from salt.

In the spring just peel it back off.

[whitey]

gun metal gray platicoated flames here i come!

[4drcbra]

Wish I had the skill to try this out. Ive flirted with the idea of powder coating the wheels.

[ctrlraven]

Wish I had the skill to try this out. Ive flirted with the idea of powder coating the wheels.
There really isn't any skill to do this. Take the wheels off, clean them really well, mask off then area you don't want to spray, lay down a 50% coat for the first time, wait 30 mins and lay down a little heavier coat, wait another 30 mins and repeat several times. Spray the hard spots first and keep the can about 6" away from the wheel and you're good to go.

[marauder21]

Hey buddy umm..help? Haha lol
Today I seriously looked for them went to autozone..they thought I was crazy, pepboys demanded I tried some weird (looked like a knockoff) product, Sears didn't have it either..and idk where else to look..do You only buy these online or where did you get yours? I'm sssooo looking forward to buy this.


Thanks guys.

I have seen people do everything front just the front bumper to keep it clean during winter months to roofs to whole cars. It actually holds up pretty well but that really depends on how many coats your lay down. If you go with the Matte look you can also spray clearcoat on top of the plasti dip to add some shine and another layer while still being able to remove it just like normal.

The only bad thing I have heard about it is after being left on for so long it can be a PITA to remove but that's people who have left it on for over a year in the southern states and out west where it can get pretty hot.

You have White, Black, Gunmetal, Red, Blue and Purple to choose from so options of applications are somewhat endless.

[guspech750]

Hey buddy umm..help? Haha lol
Today I seriously looked for them went to autozone..they thought I was crazy, pepboys demanded I tried some weird (looked like a knockoff) product, Sears didn't have it either..and idk where else to look..do You only buy these online or where did you get yours? I'm sssooo looking forward to buy this.

Home Depot or Lowes would have been my first guess.


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[03mmmonroe]

I found it at home depot.

Russ

[marauder21]

Yeah I went to my local home depot but it was closed haha but today for sure imma check it our:) thanks haha


Home Depot or Lowes would have been my first guess.


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[ctrlraven]

Hey buddy umm..help? Haha lol
Today I seriously looked for them went to autozone..they thought I was crazy, pepboys demanded I tried some weird (looked like a knockoff) product, Sears didn't have it either..and idk where else to look..do You only buy these online or where did you get yours? I'm sssooo looking forward to buy this.


I found it at home depot.

Russ

Home Depot in the paint section or go to www.dipyourcar.com where you can get gloss black or other colors. Home Depot only has the matte black spray can and liquid dip.

[marauder21]

^^ yeah that's where I wondered if you could only buy them online..would spraying plasti dip then another chemical lets say...wheel shine, spray paint, ruin the plasti dip or something??

[ctrlraven]

Tire shine seems to be okay, now tire/wheel cleaner could start to eat away at the plasti dip from what I have read online. When I cleaned my Taurus wheels I used regular car wash shampoo and low pressure water and they cleaned up just fine.

[Mebot]

What a great idea! I will have to experiment.. do you know how easy/hard it would be to do two colors?

[ctrlraven]

What a great idea! I will have to experiment.. do you know how easy/hard it would be to do two colors?
Two colors on the same object?

[Mebot]

Two colors on the same object?

yeah for instance i think someone mentioned black w/ another color to highlight different parts of the wheel. I guess it might be too much of a hassle tho...

[Haggis]

yeah for instance i think someone mentioned black w/ another color to highlight different parts of the wheel. I guess it might be too much of a hassle tho...

Tape off what you do not want colored.

[ctrlraven]

Tape off what you do not want colored.
Even 3M painters tape will stick to the plasti dip and could pull it off.

[Mebot]

Tape off what you do not want colored.

Yeah i was thinking about that, but I don't know how this plasti-dip stuff works. so if you tape a section off, apply the dip and then try to go at it again? Would the first layer stick to the 2nd layer?


my head asplode

[Haggis]

Yeah i was thinking about that, but I don't know how this plasti-dip stuff works. so if you tape a section off, apply the dip and then try to go at it again? Would the first layer stick to the 2nd layer?


my head asplode

Bring it over and we'll give it a try.

[4drcbra]

Post pics of wheels on car

[ctrlraven]

Yeah i was thinking about that, but I don't know how this plasti-dip stuff works. so if you tape a section off, apply the dip and then try to go at it again? Would the first layer stick to the 2nd layer?


my head asplode

When I did my wheels I did 5 coats on each with 20-30 mins between each coat.


Going to try and clean the car today and get some pics, I put the wheels on last night. Driving into work this morning I got a lot of hard stares from other drivers. lol
Some point soon I need to paint my brakes as well.

[ctrlraven]

Here is a little teaser pic
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/ctrlraven/2012-02-23_09-39-39_461.jpg

[Mebot]

Here is a little teaser pic
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/ctrlraven/2012-02-23_09-39-39_461.jpg


Sinister man, great job! I will need to contact you soon about the HID installation, maybe we can tackle this project as well!

[Mebot]

Bring it over and we'll give it a try.

sounds good bud! I will send you a PM soon and see what dates are good for you :beer:

[4drcbra]

Here is a little teaser pic
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/ctrlraven/2012-02-23_09-39-39_461.jpg

It looks like its goin to.eat someones baby. And I think you can actually see where the blue car on the left wet itself out of pure fear.

[whitey]

2 different colors can be done guys, also designs can be done.....the issue with designs and such are, when the plastidip dries, and you pull up the tape, the plastidip will pull up with the tape. solution: instead of waiting for it to dry, you peel the tape off while its still wet......this means you need to work fast with thick coat/s. you can watch a bunch of videos on dipyourcar.com on how-to's, also, i found glow in the dark plastidip, and some flourecent colors with a google search....iv'e been thinking of painting the back bumper's MARAUDER with a coat of glow in the dark spray paint.....not plastidip, it would look almost white in the day time, but would glow green at night, any thoughts?

[marauder21]

^^I like the color and glow in the dark idea:D hhhmmm what if I try pull off something like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XyV6Dstnyo&nomobile=1

[whitey]

dipped them today, it took 6 hours, mainly because i dont have jack stands, and did one wheel at a time. simply took the wheel off, wiped it off with some rubbing alcohol, and sprayed!. i personally did about 5-6 coats per wheel(after doing 2 wheels you lose count:P) and i only waited about 7-10 minutes between coats. i didn't mask off anything.....my insides on the wheels are dirty enough as it is, and its a DD to a constuction site.....my car will never beat doom in a car show:o. it actually turned out very well and the plastidip is pretty easy to work with. 2 cans of plastdip= ~$12.50
rubbing alcohol= $1.50
microfiber towel/papertowel/old t-shirt- free
$14 to make my car look badazz...........gonna do the trailer homes wheels next:lol:

sorry the rest of the car was filthy, 6 hours with my car, my wife had about had it

[whitey]

^^I like the color and glow in the dark idea:D hhhmmm what if I try pull off something like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XyV6Dstnyo&nomobile=1


the led wheel lights> ticket waiting to happen! i like it, but don't have the money to blow on tickets.

[marauder21]

Man Your ride looks sharp! I'm so thinking of dipping my wheels lol but on a DTR...hhhmmmmm:/ and wait you could get a ticket for "glow in the dark" rims?:O Really? I didnt know that but howcome? Threat to society??

[ctrlraven]

dipped them today, it took 6 hours, mainly because i dont have jack stands, and did one wheel at a time. simply took the wheel off, wiped it off with some rubbing alcohol, and sprayed!. i personally did about 5-6 coats per wheel(after doing 2 wheels you lose count:P) and i only waited about 7-10 minutes between coats. i didn't mask off anything.....my insides on the wheels are dirty enough as it is, and its a DD to a constuction site.....my car will never beat doom in a car show:o. it actually turned out very well and the plastidip is pretty easy to work with. 2 cans of plastdip= ~$12.50
rubbing alcohol= $1.50
microfiber towel/papertowel/old t-shirt- free
$14 to make my car look badazz...........gonna do the trailer homes wheels next:lol:

sorry the rest of the car was filthy, 6 hours with my car, my wife had about had it
Wheels turned out good!

[ctrlraven]

Next mod will be to paint my brakes. Still never cleaned the car, going to wash in about an hour or so.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/426004_2384748516661_178921202 9_1489337_158971985_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/405794_2384747196628_178921202 9_1489336_1525246342_n.jpg

[Papillon]

Looks great Chris!!

[Haggis]

Not my taste.

[marauder21]

Go with a yellow for brake calipers?? Something a bit different lol or typical red?

[Fosters]

Wanna see how crazy people have gotten with plasti-dip?
Heres a thread on a guy who did his entire car and interior including rim designs with the stuff.
http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/projects/245548-plasti-dipped-new-edge-vert.html

Looks great Chris, can't wait to see them on the car.

damn, bandwidth exceeded... Interior in my truck could use some help... Graffiti would be an improvement right now. :o

[ctrlraven]

Go with a yellow for brake calipers?? Something a bit different lol or typical red?
Yellow? God no. lol

I will either be going with gloss black or silver. I'm leaning more towards black at this point.

[Mebot]

2 different colors can be done guys, also designs can be done.....the issue with designs and such are, when the plastidip dries, and you pull up the tape, the plastidip will pull up with the tape. solution: instead of waiting for it to dry, you peel the tape off while its still wet......this means you need to work fast with thick coat/s. you can watch a bunch of videos on dipyourcar.com on how-to's, also, i found glow in the dark plastidip, and some flourecent colors with a google search....iv'e been thinking of painting the back bumper's MARAUDER with a coat of glow in the dark spray paint.....not plastidip, it would look almost white in the day time, but would glow green at night, any thoughts?

Yeah i was thinking you would have to work fast in order to do two colors, but honestly, i think i might stick to the black and save myself some headache! :D


dipped them today, it took 6 hours, mainly because i dont have jack stands, and did one wheel at a time. simply took the wheel off, wiped it off with some rubbing alcohol, and sprayed!. i personally did about 5-6 coats per wheel(after doing 2 wheels you lose count:P) and i only waited about 7-10 minutes between coats. i didn't mask off anything.....my insides on the wheels are dirty enough as it is, and its a DD to a constuction site.....my car will never beat doom in a car show:o. it actually turned out very well and the plastidip is pretty easy to work with. 2 cans of plastdip= ~$12.50
rubbing alcohol= $1.50
microfiber towel/papertowel/old t-shirt- free
$14 to make my car look badazz...........gonna do the trailer homes wheels next:lol:

sorry the rest of the car was filthy, 6 hours with my car, my wife had about had it

Looks good and I am glad to see someone attempt this project on the ground! I don't have a lift either so I was thinking "how the hell am i going to do this?" Jack up one side of the car at a time i suppose. But anyways your wheels look great! I like the black on black but I want to paint my calipers to make it stand out.

[Mebot]

Next mod will be to paint my brakes. Still never cleaned the car, going to wash in about an hour or so.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/426004_2384748516661_178921202 9_1489337_158971985_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/405794_2384747196628_178921202 9_1489336_1525246342_n.jpg

lookin' good!

[marauder21]

There's a video I saw on YouTube Where it shows you how to dip Your wheels without removing them from the car..


Yeah i was thinking you would have to work fast in order to do two colors, but honestly, i think i might stick to the black and save myself some headache! :D



Looks good and I am glad to see someone attempt this project on the ground! I don't have a lift either so I was thinking "how the hell am i going to do this?" Jack up one side of the car at a time i suppose. But anyways your wheels look great! I like the black on black but I want to paint my calipers to make it stand out.

[marauder21]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlyB3FbYRRs&nomobile=1

This might help for those who can't lift the whole car..

[whitey]

Man Your ride looks sharp! I'm so thinking of dipping my wheels lol but on a DTR...hhhmmmmm:/ and wait you could get a ticket for "glow in the dark" rims?:O Really? I didnt know that but howcome? Threat to society??

that video is of the led wheel lights.......glow in dark anything doesn't 'throw' light like that, led wheel lights = a ticket, glow in the dark rims = im not sure....but it sounds risky.

thanks everyone for the compliments, i also dipped the window trim, but after looking at it for about 5 minutes, i peeled it off.....just made the car too plain IMO. also, painting the rims on the car would be my last resort....it will take more time to tape off the brakes and fenders than it took me to jack up the car and remove the wheel, however if you dont have a jack, than i guess your SOL.--whitey

[ctrlraven]

I was lucky enough to have my wheels already off my car since I had my snow tires on. The wheel can be handled after about an hour or so after the last coat goes on. If you start early enough on a weekend day you can have all four wheels done in a day especially if you just use index cards and your wheels are relatively clean normally so you'll spend less time on the wheel cleaner and alcohol clean prep.

[whitey]

index cards didn't work for me, it was too windy. i ended up just peeling the excess off my tire.....theres still some on there...but it isn't really noticable so i dont care.

[ctrlraven]

index cards didn't work for me, it was too windy. i ended up just peeling the excess off my tire.....theres still some on there...but it isn't really noticable so i dont care.

If you don't use index then you can silicone the tire (silicone tire shine spray, not the foam) and the overspray will rub right off, I did that with my front tires since I didn't bother cleaning the tire and the painters tape would not stick to it.

[ctrlraven]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/418313_2426999452908_178921202 9_1505740_1502229687_n.jpg

[Shaijack]

Wheel look sinister. We could touch up those dingy RED and Silver Marauders by spraying them Black...

[usabodyguard]

Thanks for the inspiration... I did my wheels and chrome window trim, this stuff is amazing!

Make sure you apply several coats, almost a full can per wheel...

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/2012%20stuff/61b7e809.jpg
(4x6 index cards surrounding tires for overspray work perfect)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/2012%20stuff/b87de658.jpg


Window trim and wheels on car

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/2012%20stuff/937ea186.jpg

I like it so much that I will be powder coating the stock wheels black in the next few weeks for more permanent color.

[ctrlraven]

Welcome and yours turned out really good! I see you left the center cap on the wheel and took the wheel off the car, good move.

[mgmsleeper]

Thanks for the inspiration... I did my wheels and chrome window trim, this stuff is amazing!

Make sure you apply several coats, almost a full can per wheel...

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/2012%20stuff/61b7e809.jpg
(4x6 index cards surrounding tires for overspray work perfect)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/2012%20stuff/b87de658.jpg


Window trim and wheels on car

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/2012%20stuff/937ea186.jpg

I like it so much that I will be powder coating the stock wheels black in the next few weeks for more permanent color.


VERY nice look! im in line to do this as well within the next week. love tires on the wheels!

QUESTION ..can calipers be done in this stuff? or do they get too hot??

[ctrlraven]

VERY nice look! im in line to do this as well within the next week. love tires on the wheels!

QUESTION ..can calipers be done in this stuff? or do they get too hot??

No it can not be used on the calipers. Have to use high temp paint or dedicated brake paint. I picked up some VHT brake part primer and silver paint. I will probably do them next month when I have off the week of memorial day.

[mgmsleeper]

No it can not be used on the calipers. Have to use high temp paint or dedicated brake paint. I picked up some VHT brake part primer and silver paint. I will probably do them next month when I have off the week of memorial day.

Ok I just picked up caliper paint. What about the inside of the wheel? Plasti or not to plasti?

[mgmsleeper]

Anyone?......

[AConvertedChevy]

Wow this stuff looks cool.

How difficult was the window trim? any tips?

I'd dip the whole rim, but it would take me a month of hard labor to clean all the buildup off in there, its nasty.

[BlkBeauty]

gonna spray this stuff on the wheels in a few minutes...

[champ1173]

I should have bought this crap, before I drove this whole winter on my MM rims! I didn't plan on driving my MM at all, but my DD was totaled at the beginning of the year.:(

[whitey]

I try to do this every winter, and it's almost time to remove it.

[jwibbity]

My wife is finishing up the last coat and ill be putting the "glossifier" on tonight. I'll post up some pics once the wheel are back on the car. :banana2:

[ctrlraven]

My wife is finishing up the last coat and ill be putting the "glossifier" on tonight. I'll post up some pics once the wheel are back on the car. :banana2:
The glossifier will give it a nice look! Make sure to do some before and after pics.

[marauder410]

i was just reading this and seen post that i dont even remember posting..... saying u messed your rims up ... IM AM IDIOT... sorry raven..i like it now lol :)

[whitey]

I bought a can of glossifier, did a test on a scrap piece of metal, and didn't like it. Might look better on the whole wheel though, post pics please!

[jwibbity]

I bought a can of glossifier, did a test on a scrap piece of metal, and didn't like it. Might look better on the whole wheel though, post pics please!

ill definitely post some pics up tonight

[Mebot]

I forgot about this thread. I created a before/after thread on my old Marauder. I really liked the combination and kept the plasti-dip on my wheels for a while:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/Mebot/2012-05-06141511.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/Mebot/2012-05-23085414.jpg

I did plasti-dip on my current Marauder and used the Glossifier but I don't like how it turned out. I was rushed and there was wind. I know, I know, i should have done it in my garage, but i was pressed for time and space. I still like the Plasti-dip look and would like to redo my wheels at some point.

I will have the plasti-dip on my wheels when we go to Louisville.

[BlkBeauty]

looks ok I guess....37785

37786

[Mebot]

You need to paint your calipers to make it pop

[jwibbity]

pics as promised! :banana2: I might actually get them powdercoated black in the future.....

also got a before pic too

[Mebot]

Looks good! Plasti dip is great because not sure if you like black wheels after a while? Great, peel it back and go back to chrome. Although I do like black wheels on my Marauder and I'm looking for an aftermarket version that's better than plasti dip

[2mercs]

You don't always have to go black. They make a bunch of different colors.

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[ctrlraven]

pics as promised! :banana2: I might actually get them powdercoated black in the future.....

also got a before pic too
What slotted rotors do you have? The up close pic looks like the rotor slot is on the wrong side. Should swipe into the brake pad from the hub outward as it pass past the pad.

I liked the black wheel look so much on mine I ended up just buying a set of black Mustang wheels to use as winter wheels.

https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t31.0-8/p417x417/176675_3311113835215_343406555 _o.jpg

[Mebot]

You don't always have to go black. They make a bunch of different colors.

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True but any color besides black or gun metal gray looks truly horrible on our cars. I wouldn't recommend it

Unless used sparingly as an accent

[jwibbity]

What slotted rotors do you have? The up close pic looks like the rotor slot is on the wrong side. Should swipe into the brake pad from the hub outward as it pass past the pad.

I liked the black wheel look so much on mine I ended up just buying a set of black Mustang wheels to use as winter wheels.

https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t31.0-8/p417x417/176675_3311113835215_343406555 _o.jpg

I've got the R1 concepts rotors, the slots are angled clockwise towards the front of the car if that makes sense........If the slot is directly on top it goes to the front

I'm seriously thinking about getting the stock wheels powdercoated black so it looks like your winter wheels

[whitey]

I've got the R1 concepts rotors, the slots are angled clockwise towards the front of the car if that makes sense........If the slot is directly on top it goes to the front

I'm seriously thinking about getting the stock wheels powdercoated black so it looks like your winter wheels

Looks good, IMHO, they look sweet for about a month, then i want my original polished back. I only do mine to try and protect them from the winter salt.

[8UWITH6]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=90379

My thead for reference as well. Liked the Anthracite but pulled it off last week.

[Drewstang]

I did this on my old Explorer a couple years ago. I had some issues getting the plasti-dip off mainly because I used very light coats on the wheels. The thicker you get this stuff the easier it is to remove. I found that several people who made the same light coat mistake as me used WD40 to help get the coating off. Sure enough, I sprayed the rims down with WD40 and the coating started to melt off. I just washed with a degreaser when I was done and they looked factory stock again.

[ctrlraven]

With the Plasti-dip you can't be afraid to lay down some thick coats, it's not going to hurt anything, will increase the durability of it and makes it easier to come off.

I think I did the first two coats at 50% and then the next three at 80%. Helps to hit all the hard angle spots during the first two coats.

[jwibbity]

Looks good, IMHO, they look sweet for about a month, then i want my original polished back. I only do mine to try and protect them from the winter salt.

I just think it looks cool, it makes the SB's seem more agrresive IMHO

[Haggis]

Is Plasti Dip heat resistant?

[jwibbity]

Is Plasti Dip heat resistant?

From what Ive read no, people have plastidipped there whole cars but I wouldnt do anything under the hood or on the brakes...

[ctrlraven]

Here is the MSDS on the 14.5oz spray can
http://www.plastidip.com/docs/M907%2022oz%20Plasti%20Dip%20( 12-19-08).pdf