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Old 06-22-2012, 05:40 PM
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Need advise on powder coating / plasti dip

What should I do? I want to get my rims powder coated BUT I only have one vehicle and one set of rims. I cannot give up a vehicle for 3 or 4 days. Called up some shops and I have to take the tires off too (I had no idea)!

I was wondering what most people do in this situation?
Should I just plasti dip them (would like to do it myself but not sure if I'll be happy with my work) or get my rims spray painted? I would like to try plasti dip but worried about durability.

Any help is much appreciated.

Also check photo of my spare that totally convinced me I must have black rims! Nicest spare I've ever seen.
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Old 06-22-2012, 06:37 PM
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dashkid is the foremost resource on plasti dipping all things.


you should pm him.
Old 06-22-2012, 07:25 PM
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I've done my rims that way. Make sure you put 2 layers of clear coat afterwards. Mine lasted about 4-5 months (winter) before it started to fade. By the way this method won't give that nice glossy finish of the spare, but if you don't like it, you can always pull it right off the wheels. Here are some pics to give you ideas! Sorry its from an iphone...

https://www.myg37.com/forums/picture...formation.html
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If you need more info feel free to pm me =)
Old 06-23-2012, 04:53 PM
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Thanks going to try out the plasti dip.
Old 06-24-2012, 09:51 PM
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Wow, this plasti dip stuff is pretty amazing! Decided to try it out on my rear emblems before I took on a bigger project of doing the wheels. Check it out.
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Will the plasti dip work on the fronte grill nicely as well? If so how long does it last bfor the heat of the engine melts it lol
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Oh and how did you get the dip off your paint? just peel it off?
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Originally Posted by joshk
Will the plasti dip work on the fronte grill nicely as well? If so how long does it last bfor the heat of the engine melts it lol
Absolutely. I had mine for over a year without issue. Even survived an accident (everything was scuffed up except the grille, go fig.)

Quick ‘n Easy Black Grille

For the new grille, i went with a light black chrome effect.

Grille: Redux (or the satin speckled pseudo black chrome grille) - G35Driver
Old 07-19-2012, 02:49 PM
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OP all you need is a deck of cards, some plasti dip and a prayer.
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