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Plasti-Dip Rims??

Discussion in '8G Lancer - Suspension' started by Gflo412, May 15, 2009.

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  1. Gflo412

    Gflo412 Well-Known Member

    hey guys, i did a search and didnt find this anywhere so i figured ide ask, has ony1 ever used that plasti-dip stuff on the entire rim to paint them? it seemed like a good idea, flat black rims would look pretty sweet on my black gts untill i can afford better rims, and its reversable, plus i wont need to scuff my rims....any thoughts?
     
    Gflo412, May 15, 2009
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  2. Keeeent

    Keeeent Well-Known Member

    Go for it.
     
    Keeeent, May 15, 2009
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  3. NeVitable

    NeVitable Member

    I am planning on trying this out tomorrow night, I'll be posting pics. I got the plasti dip right in front of me but I have to wait for it to dry and I have work today and tomorrow. How many coats you guys think?
     
    NeVitable, May 16, 2009
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  4. Gflo412

    Gflo412 Well-Known Member

    yea thats a question i was asking my self, i know the more coats u put the tougher it is....and im guessing rims ake more punishment then other parts would so i would say a decent amount of coats, could be wrong tho lol
     
    Gflo412, May 16, 2009
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  5. Bouss07

    Bouss07 Well-Known Member

    DOing my Tommorow Id say atleast 5 coats .
     
    Bouss07, May 16, 2009
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  6. skullpr

    skullpr Well-Known Member

    id do 4 just to start off...and then see if another layer would be needed...good luck on that, hope to see pics soon..
     
    skullpr, May 16, 2009
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  7. Chi_Lancer09

    Chi_Lancer09 Well-Known Member

    so by doing this the rims would have like a rubbery texture to em rite? and logically thinking, the more coats you put, the bulkier it's going to look correct? like the spokes would look thicker. i'm sure that would mean great protection for the rims though. lol definitely post pics when ur done dude.
     
    Chi_Lancer09, May 16, 2009
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  8. Gflo412

    Gflo412 Well-Known Member

    yea im deff excited to try it out, ill probly do it early this week when it stops raining, will deff post pix
     
    Gflo412, May 16, 2009
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  9. Bouss07

    Bouss07 Well-Known Member

    so i just did my front and i think the rims wood need at least 10 coats stuff is easy peel Nexxt wekend fersure
     
    Bouss07, May 16, 2009
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  10. Gflo412

    Gflo412 Well-Known Member

    damn it peels that easy? probly not the best thing to put on rims then....10 coats sounds like an awful lot lol
     
    Gflo412, May 17, 2009
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  11. Bouss07

    Bouss07 Well-Known Member

    lol i was hopping some one try this first so i guess im going to be the only one to care try this.

    yeah i dont know but lets see what happens to my front when i take it for a wash tht will prove if its worthy to be on my rims
     
    Bouss07, May 17, 2009
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  12. Gflo412

    Gflo412 Well-Known Member

    yea keep us updated cuz ide love to do it this week if it turns out good
     
    Gflo412, May 17, 2009
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  13. LancerRA09

    LancerRA09 Well-Known Member

    Heres what mine look like, but its kinda far away

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    LancerRA09, May 17, 2009
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  14. 2k8 ES

    2k8 ES Well-Known Member

    Which part did you use plasti-dip for? The rims?
     
    2k8 ES, May 17, 2009
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  15. Gflo412

    Gflo412 Well-Known Member

    can u get a closer pic? i wanna check it out looks good from here lol
     
    Gflo412, May 17, 2009
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  16. LancerRA09

    LancerRA09 Well-Known Member

    Ya, but my rims are kinda dirty, I did the rims and the whole black front piece
     
    LancerRA09, May 17, 2009
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  17. LancerRA09

    LancerRA09 Well-Known Member

    [​IMG]

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    Should I paint my calipers white too?
     
    LancerRA09, May 17, 2009
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  18. 2k8 ES

    2k8 ES Well-Known Member

    Wow that looks pretty sick.
    How many coats did you put on the rims?
    If I were you I'd paint those calipers white.
     
    2k8 ES, May 17, 2009
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  19. LancerRA09

    LancerRA09 Well-Known Member

    I did three coats. I used Meguires quick detailer and wiped them down, did three coats, let them dry for about two hours, and carefully put them back on. But yes I do need to paint my calipers for sure. And the wheels are actually darker in person. My camera is just stupid.
     
    LancerRA09, May 17, 2009
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  20. 2k8 ES

    2k8 ES Well-Known Member

    2k8 ES, May 17, 2009
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