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02-19-2017, 07:45 PM
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Actual Gloss Black Plastidipped SS Wheels
I really do like the stock SS/RS wheels on these cars but just wish they were black. So i decided to dip them instead of powdercoat or paint. Total cost was less than $100 and it took me an after noon basically. I used about 1/3 of a gallom of Black Plastidip and about a quart of DipPearl Topcoat for the gloss. Come on all you plastidip nay sayers, tell me they dont look great. I dare you!
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02-19-2017, 07:49 PM
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My Dream Car
Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: staten island
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Looking nice, your making me contemplate doing mine
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CAI intake/ADM Scoop/Stainless Power Headers/Dynatech cat back exhaust/Vitesse Throttle Control/ Ported Throttle Body/QTP Electric Cutouts/ 3.91 gears and janetty rear posi/ Tuned by Janetty racing
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02-19-2017, 07:54 PM
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They look good. Nice job!
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02-19-2017, 07:56 PM
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Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Oshawa
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So how do you handle the area where the lug nuts contact the rim?
You cut that way or what happens when you tighten them down.
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 Moroso Catch Can,K&N CAI,Apex Air Scoop & Washer Relocate,ZL1 Grille,GTO Clutch Rez, Frameless 2013 mirror. Tuned by MGS Performance |
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02-19-2017, 07:57 PM
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Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Oshawa
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Cut away is what I meant.
And they do look good!
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2011 2SS/RS VERT
Moroso Catch Can,K&N CAI,Apex Air Scoop & Washer Relocate,ZL1 Grille,GTO Clutch Rez, Frameless 2013 mirror. Tuned by MGS Performance |
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02-19-2017, 08:05 PM
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Yknow thats a great question and a problem that i encountered for the first time yesterday. What i did is dipped my finger in the plastidip (the DipPearl Topcoat specifically but it could be the black or even a little bit of paint thinner) and rubbed it on the bottom of the lug nut where it contacts the wheel. When wet plastidip touches dry plastidip, it has a tendency to reliquify it. So if you just use a little dab on your finger and put it on the lug nut just before putting it on the stud, it wont grab the dip at all. Worked like a charm!
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02-19-2017, 08:05 PM
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Just do it! Just remember, prep work is key
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02-19-2017, 08:14 PM
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Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Oshawa
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That's genius !
May try this with my spare set. TY
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