Plastidip advice and help!

[xinfamousxi]

Originally Posted by Summit_SS

i wouldn't say it lightens it but i may look that way depending on the lighting. but ya with the black it gets darker with every coat until its fully coated. heres a pic without gloss

How much does something like this cost.

[nmartin1216]

its like 5-6 bucks a can from what i recalll...prob need around 3 or 4 cans...depends how light/dark you want it

[crc91]

I need my wheels really black! The darker the better in ashen grey metallic. How many coats of black and gloss would you guys recommend? Also if this works out well I may even do my hex vents and z/28 spoiler maybe wen diffuser this color as well!

[Summit_SS]

ya i would go with at least 4 or 5 coats of black and at least 3 coats of gloss. from my experience with the gloss you really have to put it on thick. if you spray light coats like you would with the back you will only get a semi gloss out of it. the trick is to spray a light tack coat first, let it dry about 5 mins and then spray thick even coats. thick enough to where it almost looks like it will run.

[crc91]

Gotcha! Well I about to head out and pick up the supplies! I'll keep everyone posted! Who has the biggest selection of plastidip? And how do you peel it off tires? A butter knife or something? Or if I mess up on the wheels will along a black wash cloth and rubbing it peel up the paint?

[Knockoutpie]

Originally Posted by crc91

Gotcha! Well I about to head out and pick up the supplies! I'll keep everyone posted! Who has the biggest selection of plastidip? And how do you peel it off tires? A butter knife or something? Or if I mess up on the wheels will along a black wash cloth and rubbing it peel up the paint?

GO to homedepot or lowes to buy black dip and clear coat, use a toothpick to feel it off, also use post it cards and put those between the rim and the wheel to avoid overspray on the tire, then you don't need to worry about it. There's also a special handle for plastidip cans so you don't have to hold the little top button down.

[crc91]

Awesome thanks everyone hopefully I'll get this done soon

[crc91]

Finished my wheels right before dark yesterday! It was my first go at using plastidip and I gotta say it came out looking pretty good! Wish it could be a little more glossy, I might hit another coat tomorrow. But overall it looks great and the overspray was easy to rub off the tires! I didn't have good light to get some decent pics so after I wash my car tomorrow I'll post up some pics.

[xvxpskowro]

i plastidipped my rims matte black but i'm interested in glossifying it.