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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Plasti Dip

I was just wondering if anyone has used Plasti Dip on their wheels. I know of a guy in my town who did it and ive looked at some videos on youtube. I went to lowes today just to look and all they have is black so thats what im going to do! So have any of you ever done this??
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Not my wheels my I did the front M badge. I've seen lots of pics and vids of people doing badges, wheels, body panels and their entire car. Be sure to post before and after pics
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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will do
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Never really heard of this stuff until now but I looked at a few videos. Looks like pretty good stuff its nice that you can remove it so easily too.
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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Cool, how much is it?
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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$6

Do some google and youtube searches. It provides a nice satin black finish.
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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Looks like its about 6 dollars a can.
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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8 bucks plus tax at my local lowes. thinkin about doin it next weekend
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 06:28 AM
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according to their website they also have it in clear. useful for protecting stuff.
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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im actually considering doing a bright color, like the light blue on their site. i think itd be kinda funny and when i get tired of it i just peel it off.
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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I've used it before on various trim pieces...but not on wheels. A few guys have on my old G Driver did on the wheels...

It works - but it does not work well on wheels that take a beating. Just my .02....
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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I think I am going to try this on a few interior trim pieces, its nice knowing if it doesn't work out I can just peel it off.
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Me and my cousin did his camaro rims last week.
they turned out pretty well considering it was -20 outside, i suggest doing it in the spring
some spots began to peel and the paint was wet and took longer to dry. Also had problems taping up the tires because they were so cold.

Looks really good in the pictures and in person for the price you pay, also the fact that your able to peel them if you don't like them eases your mind

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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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Before and After
Attached Thumbnails Plasti Dip-367.jpg   Plasti Dip-428.jpg  
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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yep thats the look i want.. im definitely waiting till the weather warms up.. CANT WAIT!
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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i deeeeed it!!! took 5 or six hours in all. most of this was drying time though. the stuff sprays really thick and heavy so theres virtually no overspray so i didnt even tape the tires. its hilarious, it is impossible to screw this up. my friend put it on too heavy on one and you could see it running and it looked horrible but it evens itself out while it dries to finish perfectly! ill try and get pictures up but i dont have a camera so i cant make any promises! i totally recommend doing this. it is cheap and it gives you a good idea of what your car looks like with black rims!
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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How much heat can this stuff handle, does anyone know? It says up too 200F, hmmmmm.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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no idea. can i ask why?
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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stuff is getting good reviews on a whole bunch of car forums
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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stuff is getting good reviews on a whole bunch of car forums
I'm a fan!
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