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MarkNJ · 04-25-2021, 06:24 PM

Was thinking of getting some black rims to change the look up on my car. Then I saw Plasti Dip. Anybody use it? Does it last a long time? Recommend or not? Thanks.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 04-25-2021, 06:27 PM

Please dont do that. I've never seen a good looking plastic rim. They all peel. Paint them instead.

redcoats1976 · 04-25-2021, 06:37 PM

you might want to check our site and see how few commemorative editions were built before doing anything you cant undo.i believe there were 918 SS models produced,and the wheels are specific to the edition.a buddy has one and his wheels are a different color on the inside of the rims than standard SS rims.a set of replica ZL-1 rims would look good,be black and you could store your originals unmolested.

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-25-2021, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Please dont do that. I've never seen a good looking plastic rim. They all peel. Paint them instead.

This for sure, paint them or have them powder coated. Every one I have seen dipped they look like crap, and it does peel off like banana says, then what?? Do it again? The right way? Plus your car looks too nice to have dipped wheels on there. Just sayin..

MarkNJ · 04-25-2021, 06:38 PM

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MarkNJ · 04-25-2021, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

you might want to check our site and see how few commemorative editions were built before doing anything you cant undo.i believe there were 918 SS models produced,and the wheels are specific to the edition.a buddy has one and his wheels are a different color on the inside of the rims than standard SS rims.a set of replica ZL-1 rims would look good,be black and you could store your originals unmolested.

I hear ya. I think that is good advice. Thank you!

TheFlyingBananaSS · 04-25-2021, 06:40 PM

Good call. Hit the used section. Black rums are always popping up in there.

MarkNJ · 04-25-2021, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Please dont do that. I've never seen a good looking plastic rim. They all peel. Paint them instead.

Thanks, I was thinking it might not be perfect. I might just keep my eye out for a set of black rims in the classifieds. I don't think I want to paint the rims I have as they are part of the Commemorative package that I have on my car.

MarkNJ · 04-25-2021, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

This for sure, paint them or have them powder coated. Every one I have seen dipped they look like crap, and it does peel off like banana says, then what?? Do it again? The right way? Plus your car looks too nice to have dipped wheels on there. Just sayin..

Thank you. I think I will just look for a used set of black rims or get a new set.

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-25-2021, 06:48 PM

Yea, my bad for not seeing it was a commemorative edition Camaro, Yea I would keep those wheels unharmed stored and just get an aftermarket set.

Vegas Bound · 04-25-2021, 07:38 PM

I had a set of plasti dip covered rims for a couple years. Looked good and didn't peal. I say do it.

chevy pilot · 04-26-2021, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

I had a set of plasti dip covered rims for a couple years. Looked good and didn't peal. I say do it.

Me too,3 years now.

CamaroCracka · 04-26-2021, 05:25 AM

It is hard to get off if you change your mind. Some people even damage their wheels trying to get it off.

I powder coat wheels I run on the street because rattle can paint does not hold up well either. Plastidip is for the track wheels.

MarkNJ · 04-26-2021, 10:09 AM

Thinking about these wheels and https://www.phastekperformance.com/M...-wheels-gb.htm

And these size tires. Recommended Tire Size for 20x10" Front Wheels: 285/35 ZR20 tire
Recommended Tire Size for 20x11" Rear Wheels: 305/35 ZR20 tire

Can I go bigger on the tires or stick with those?

04-25-2021, 06:24 PM	#1
MarkNJ Drives: 2015 2SS Commemorative Edition Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NJ Posts: 184	Plasti Dip? Was thinking of getting some black rims to change the look up on my car. Then I saw Plasti Dip. Anybody use it? Does it last a long time? Recommend or not? Thanks. Attached Images

04-25-2021, 06:27 PM	#2
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Please dont do that. I've never seen a good looking plastic rim. They all peel. Paint them instead. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

04-25-2021, 06:40 PM	#7
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Good call. Hit the used section. Black rums are always popping up in there. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

04-25-2021, 06:48 PM	#10
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,402	Yea, my bad for not seeing it was a commemorative edition Camaro, Yea I would keep those wheels unharmed stored and just get an aftermarket set. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

04-26-2021, 05:25 AM	#13
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,729	It is hard to get off if you change your mind. Some people even damage their wheels trying to get it off. I powder coat wheels I run on the street because rattle can paint does not hold up well either. Plastidip is for the track wheels. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

04-25-2021, 06:37 PM	#3
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,916	you might want to check our site and see how few commemorative editions were built before doing anything you cant undo.i believe there were 918 SS models produced,and the wheels are specific to the edition.a buddy has one and his wheels are a different color on the inside of the rims than standard SS rims.a set of replica ZL-1 rims would look good,be black and you could store your originals unmolested.

04-25-2021, 06:38 PM	#5
MarkNJ Drives: 2015 2SS Commemorative Edition Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NJ Posts: 184	...

04-25-2021, 07:38 PM	#11
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	I had a set of plasti dip covered rims for a couple years. Looked good and didn't peal. I say do it.

04-26-2021, 10:09 AM	#14
MarkNJ Drives: 2015 2SS Commemorative Edition Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NJ Posts: 184	Thinking about these wheels and https://www.phastekperformance.com/M...-wheels-gb.htm And these size tires. Recommended Tire Size for 20x10" Front Wheels: 285/35 ZR20 tire Recommended Tire Size for 20x11" Rear Wheels: 305/35 ZR20 tire Can I go bigger on the tires or stick with those?