This Plasti Dip product is Awesome!

kenchan · 06-22-2012, 10:51 AM

i suppose also 'protected' your wheels from potential scuff marks?

b1adesofcha0s · 06-22-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i suppose also 'protected' your wheels from potential scuff marks?

That they did. Though it was partially because I went to some ghetto tire place based on my cousin's advice and recommendation. Never doing that again. Besides my wheels were a bit rashed from before (which the plasti dip covered very well) so I want to something to change up the look. I think paint would look better and be easier to clean than plasti dip. Not worried about messing up the wheels anymore.

kenchan · 06-22-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

That they did. Though it was partially because I went to some ghetto tire place based on my cousin's advice and recommendation. Never doing that again. Besides my wheels were a bit rashed from before (which the plasti dip covered very well) so I want to something to change up the look. I think paint would look better and be easier to clean than plasti dip. Not worried about messing up the wheels anymore.

hey if you're going to paint it using wheel paint, i recommend using this stuff to smooth out the rashes you have. it works great.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-22-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hey if you're going to paint it using wheel paint, i recommend using this stuff to smooth out the rashes you have. it works great.

Thanks, I'll look into it! Don't really have much painting experience though, hope it turns out well.

Plan on sanding the wheels down, then primer, paint, and clear. At which point of this process should I use that stuff? Also, am I missing any steps in my process? How many coats of primer, paint, and clear should I use? Sorry for all the questions, but I get the feeling that you know a lot more about this stuff than I do. I'm planning on using Dupli Color's graphite wheel paint to get a similar gun metal color.

kenchan · 06-22-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Thanks, I'll look into it! Don't really have much painting experience though, hope it turns out well.

Plan on sanding the wheels down, then primer, paint, and clear. At which point of this process should I use that stuff? Also, am I missing any steps in my process? How many coats of primer, paint, and clear should I use? Sorry for all the questions, but I get the feeling that you know a lot more about this stuff than I do. I'm planning on using Dupli Color's graphite wheel paint to get a similar gun metal color.

i usually try to remove all the protruding metal of the curbage first using a file, then clean the area with either paint-prep or rubbing alcohol. i suggest remove all wax from the rest of your wheels using alcohol at this point. then apply this stuff, let it dry. then take your sand paper and sand it smooth to match the contour of your wheel.

then wipe the wheel using a paper towel with just water, use a tack towel to remove the rest of the dust. then apply primer. atleast 2 coats. do the tack towel again to remove any loose primer. then hit it with you base coat followed by clear.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-22-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i usually try to remove all the protruding metal of the curbage first using a file, then clean the area with either paint-prep or rubbing alcohol. i suggest remove all wax from the rest of your wheels using alcohol at this point. then apply this stuff, let it dry. then take your sand paper and sand it smooth to match the contour of your wheel.

then wipe the wheel using a paper towel with just water, use a tack towel to remove the rest of the dust. then apply primer. atleast 2 coats. do the tack towel again to remove any loose primer. then hit it with you base coat followed by clear.

Thanks for the help, you have been repped sir

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