Plasti-dip wheel refinishing

[stugots]

Saw Fonzie's video on the true metallic dip used to refinish wheels to a stock oem look. I ordered a can of aluminium and the glossifier to experiment. This is my first time dipping a wheel so this was just a learning experience for me. Two of my wheels are in bad shape, the PO probably scrapped a curb really bad.

Anyway, used the dipping spray to clean the wheel. Used paper towel instead of painters tape because I accidently bought blue duct tape at the store:Bang

Here's the finished product. Just a little bit too dark. Being my first time the results were better than expected, but I need to practice the glossifier. Didn't have the sheen that was in Fonzie's video. Also I accidently bridged a gap between the center cap and wheels, something I have to be careful with next time. But seriously this job is very easy. I wasn't happy with the color, but the results were great. I'm giving anthracite a try now.

 

[jjcool00]

Does it look like paint or does it look like Alloy when you look at it (if you didn't know it was done)? I may try this if he has gunmetal for my wheels - I bought them with some curb rash on them.

 

[stugots]

Does it look like paint or does it look like Alloy when you look at it (if you didn't know it was done)? I may try this if he has gunmetal for my wheels - I bought them with some curb rash on them.

In the areas where I applied it right, it looked like an alloy wheel. Fonzies looked great, I think if I applied the glossifier better it would've looked different. This wheel has a weird finish to it too. The face is a different finish than the inner spokes.

 

[Luk3]

Does it look like paint or does it look like Alloy when you look at it (if you didn't know it was done)? I may try this if he has gunmetal for my wheels - I bought them with some curb rash on them.

I ordered some anthracite dip the other day. I can't wait!
Example: Anthracite +Glossifier

 

[sacsfin3st]

How durable does the plasti-dip seem to be?

Does it seem easily scratched? Long lasting? Etc etc

 

[Luk3]

I did my lower grille last summer and it made it through the winter with no tares. I'd say very durable.

 

[2002_lincolnLS]

I have had the eyelids done for over a year. looks like the day I put it on. I also did my window trim, but i scratched it in a couple places scraping ice.

 

[G-RELL]

I saw there new colors!!! Very excited to see how it turns out... take pics before and after the gloss please!

 

[Alax7]

I read it start to come off with sun exposure. I think it was the pillars, if you touch it in the summer, some will mark your hands.

 

[Luk3]

I read it start to come off with sun exposure. I think it was the pillars, if you touch it in the summer, some will mark your hands.

I think that was someone that dipped their interior wood grain. It gets soft in extreme heat

 

[stugots]

I've read it's proven up to 200 degrees fahrenheit. That said I've never seen anyone complain about it melting on a wheel or in the sun. I guess it could matter on the application as well, more coats the stronger.

 

[G-RELL]

Its just been verified to work on calipers!

 

[sacsfin3st]

I read it start to come off with sun exposure. I think it was the pillars, if you touch it in the summer, some will mark your hands.

This was my concern. We have 100+ days here, just had 108 last weekend. Id hope Baking in this type of direct heat would cause the dip get soft and if touched, leave an imprint.

 

[G-RELL]

We got near 100 this last week and my white never got "soft"

 

[LS4me]

Thinking of doing my wheels. How's it working long term? Clean and wax just like regular paint? Does brake dust deteriorate the paint/coating?

 

[Upstairs Chris]

For what its worth, my grille has stood up to numerous power washes and scrubbing to remove bugs.

 

[stugots]

Thinking of doing my wheels. How's it working long term? Clean and wax just like regular paint? Does brake dust deteriorate the paint/coating?

Never kept mine so I wouldn't know long term. What color you doing? I don't want to stray you away but it takes some practice to get it right. I wouldn't buy a whole wheel kit until you master it.

 

[epikls]

I read it start to come off with sun exposure. I think it was the pillars, if you touch it in the summer, some will mark your hands.

happened to me many times got tired of it so I just painted my window trim satin black

 

[LS4me]

Never kept mine so I wouldn't know long term. What color you doing? I don't want to stray you away but it takes some practice to get it right. I wouldn't buy a whole wheel kit until you master it.

Thinking of anthracite.

 

[jjcool00]

Thinking of anthracite.

Looks soooooo good. Makes me want to do my winter wheels in that color.

 

[stugots]

Thinking of anthracite.

If I'm going to do it again, that's what I would do.

If I were you, I'd be more worried about getting a smooth finish and a nice gloss than long term durability. It seems to be very proven. Like anything, application and prep is everything.

 

[Luk3]

If I'm going to do it again, that's what I would do.

If I were you, I'd be more worried about getting a smooth finish and a nice gloss than long term durability. It seems to be very proven. Like anything, application and prep is everything.

Warm the cans a little for a better spray and smoother finish.