Anyone ever Plastidip wheels before?

Masa · 07-17-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Where did you buy it from and for how much?

I got it at Lowe's for around 5 dollars and some change per can. Rear valence only took little more than half a can with 3 coats. If you plan to do fangs + valence then two cans should be more than enough.

SolidKatfish · 07-17-2011, 04:02 PM

^ he was actually at my job doing the work. He didn't use any clear coat with the black paint he used.

b1adesofcha0s · 07-17-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidKatfish

^ he was actually at my job doing the work. He didn't use any clear coat with the black paint he used.

Cool, thanks. Do you know if using the plasti dip clear will give a gloss finish? If it does I might try using it to black put my roof.

SolidKatfish · 07-17-2011, 04:34 PM

Honestly I really don't know. I'm wondering myself if adding clear coat would affect the drying of the plasti dip in any way. Might wanna do a search on that.

b1adesofcha0s · 07-17-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidKatfish

Honestly I really don't know. I'm wondering myself if adding clear coat would affect the drying of the plasti dip in any way. Might wanna do a search on that.

After a little research it seems using a clear coat with the plasti dip makes it harder while drying and a lot more difficult to remove.

leighspped · 07-17-2011, 04:45 PM

I'm worried about how'd they look after a few car washs or when u need to change tires... Any thoughts?

b1adesofcha0s · 07-17-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by leighspped

I'm worried about how'd they look after a few car washs or when u need to change tires... Any thoughts?

I read that its durable enough to go through car washes. Even if it doesn't last, you can always re-apply it I guess.

b1adesofcha0s · 07-17-2011, 05:02 PM

I guess we can always just try doing the roof in flat black and see how it looks, If its bad It can always be removed. Maybe just one layer of clear applied after the plasti dip dries will be ok? The info that I read used 3 layers.

How ling does the whole process (masking, application, drying) take? I'm down to do it next Saturday, but I have a wedding to go to around 7-8 pm. If we can be done before then next Saturday will be good (July 23rd). We can do fangs + valence or try experimenting with the roof.

Masa · 07-17-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I guess we can always just try doing the roof in flat black and see how it looks, If its bad It can always be removed. Maybe just one layer of clear applied after the plasti dip dries will be ok? The info that I read used 3 layers.

How ling does the whole process (masking, application, drying) take? I'm down to do it next Saturday, but I have a wedding to go to around 7-8 pm. If we can be done before then next Saturday will be good (July 23rd). We can do fangs + valence or try experimenting with the roof.

It only took me and Solid Katfish around 45 mins to do the rear valence. That included taping the area off and applying 3 coats. We did however have a giant shop fan blowing on the car between layers so that probably sped things up quite a bit

b1adesofcha0s · 07-17-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

It only took me and Solid Katfish around 45 mins to do the rear valence. That included taping the area off and applying 3 coats. We did however have a giant shop fan blowing on the car between layers so that probably sped things up quite a bit

Not bad at all! Any chance we could use the shop again to do the working my car? Also, is next Saturday morning/afternoon good for you?

Masa · 07-17-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Not bad at all! Any chance we could use the shop again to do the working my car? Also, is next Saturday morning/afternoon good for you?

Saturday morning is good for me but Solid Katfish will be on vacation that weekend so we won't have access to the shop.

We can do it outside as long as the weather is nice and sunny to help dry the stuff off or we can wait until he gets back so we can use the shop. Your call.

eastwest2300 · 07-17-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

Saturday morning is good for me but Solid Katfish will be on vacation that weekend so we won't have access to the shop.

We can do it outside as long as the weather is nice and sunny to help dry the stuff off or we can wait until he gets back so we can use the shop. Your call.

You guys gotta keep me posted on this, actually I'd like to watch, Im a little skeptical of it all, so please keep me posted, especially if yall meet up. thanks

b1adesofcha0s · 07-17-2011, 06:19 PM

Let's go for next Saturday. I will be in NY the weekend after and after that I will need to find time to get my tail lights painted.

b1adesofcha0s · 07-17-2011, 06:48 PM

Looks like we will be doing it Saturday morning. I know you usually work then, but if we are still there by the time you get home I can let you know. Just PM me your number.

Masa · 07-17-2011, 06:53 PM

Here's some more reading and pics of the stuff in action.

This guy actually did his entire G35 in plasti dip and rode around in it for a while before peeling it off.

Thread: The worlds first infamous Plastidip G35 - G35Driver

Pics: The World's First Record Plastidip G35 - Project Car

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SolidKatfish Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 31 Drives: like a boss!!! Rep Power: 16	^ he was actually at my job doing the work. He didn't use any clear coat with the black paint he used. __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370 w/ Sport Pac Audio: Alpine W900BT (HU), KTP-445 (Power Pac), SPS-610c (Speakers)

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SolidKatfish Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 31 Drives: like a boss!!! Rep Power: 16	Honestly I really don't know. I'm wondering myself if adding clear coat would affect the drying of the plasti dip in any way. Might wanna do a search on that. __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370 w/ Sport Pac Audio: Alpine W900BT (HU), KTP-445 (Power Pac), SPS-610c (Speakers)

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leighspped Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Morristown Posts: 444 Drives: US Rep Power: 16	I'm worried about how'd they look after a few car washs or when u need to change tires... Any thoughts? __________________ Performance: Fast Intentions LTH + CBX + Injen CAI + UpRev + KW3 + Whiteline sway bars + short throw shifter + 34r oil cooler = 335whp + (OS Giken Clutch and Diff) Interior : Recaro seat + Alpine HU and Rockford Fosgate Amp and Speakers + Passport 9500ci + JDM shift knob + LED's Forged avant garde m310's 19x9 19x12 RE-11

07-17-2011, 05:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 143	I guess we can always just try doing the roof in flat black and see how it looks, If its bad It can always be removed. Maybe just one layer of clear applied after the plasti dip dries will be ok? The info that I read used 3 layers. How ling does the whole process (masking, application, drying) take? I'm down to do it next Saturday, but I have a wedding to go to around 7-8 pm. If we can be done before then next Saturday will be good (July 23rd). We can do fangs + valence or try experimenting with the roof. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

07-17-2011, 06:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 143	Let's go for next Saturday. I will be in NY the weekend after and after that I will need to find time to get my tail lights painted. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

07-17-2011, 06:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 143	Looks like we will be doing it Saturday morning. I know you usually work then, but if we are still there by the time you get home I can let you know. Just PM me your number. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

07-17-2011, 06:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 22	Here's some more reading and pics of the stuff in action. This guy actually did his entire G35 in plasti dip and rode around in it for a while before peeling it off. Thread: The worlds first infamous Plastidip G35 - G35Driver Pics: The World's First Record Plastidip G35 - Project Car __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

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