Plasti-dipped my Rushforth wheels

[project nova]

Wanted to see what my wheels looked in black , so I plasti-dipped them. Also scored a "stinger" hood that will get the flat black treatment...kinda like it.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

i like that!

sinister!

[Vicinity]

Plastidip rocks. That what I did to mine.

[rrelco]

plastidip = powder coating????

[JayR]

WOW! That's a first and looks surprisingly great!

[68firebird]

please tell us how you plasti dipped your rims!! is it durable and will it last?

[project nova]

WOW! That's a first and looks surprisingly great!

Jason, I wont lie, i was nervous doing this to your awesome wheels. They were originally titanium centers with polished lips. But it lays out perfect, and its very durable yet can peel off easily. It completely changes the whole " look" of the car. I love this coating. Search youtube for tons of video's.

[project nova]

plastidip = powder coating????

Powder coating= permanent
plasti-dip= durable, but easily removed

Powder coating=$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
plasti-dip= $6/can 1 can per wheel

[Tony_SS]

That looks great... I like what you did there with the front end too.

plasti dip is a neat product.

[DirtShark]

Really nice lookin Nova, like what you have done with it...Nice Job!!!

[Vicinity]

plastidip = powder coating????

No, it's an aerosol type deal.

But you can take a screwdriver to it and try your damnedest to get it off, and you won't.

Wipes right off with googone.

[ChevelleNV]

interesting, gonna have to pick me up a can of this stuff and try it out on a old rim i got laying around the shop....

[BonzoHansen]

fwiw that looks like an L88 hood, not a stinger hood.

[ssx]

No, it's an aerosol type deal.

But you can take a screwdriver to it and try your damnedest to get it off, and you won't.

Wipes right off with googone.
Seriously? You mean spray goo-gone directly on the plasti-dip and it dissolves it? Does it stick to a polished wheel without sanding the wheel first? I used it on a console I made for my stereo, but never thought about it on wheels....

[Vicinity]

Seriously? You mean spray goo-gone directly on the plasti-dip and it dissolves it? Does it stick to a polished wheel without sanding the wheel first? I used it on a console I made for my stereo, but never thought about it on wheels....

Correct. It's not an instant disappear, you have to put some rubbing effort, but yes. It's strong stuff that's easily removable. I sprayed it right on my clearcoated ZR1's.

[ssx]

Thanks Dan! I checked YouTube and there are tons of people doing this....Hmmm......

[rocketrod]

I would like to do the backside of my rims with this stuff, but the leave the fronts polished. What is the name brand and where can you buy it?

[sgernon]

This is the first I have heard of plasti dip. After checking you tube video this got me thinking about all the potential uses. I think I might see how a strip looks on the car, maybe blacked out trim and numbers. Also think it sounds like a great way to add numbers to the side of the car for track days. It almost seems too easy, has anyone had bad experiences with the stuff?

[67rally]

Plasti Dip is very popular on a lot of other forums. I was waiting to see when it would appear over here.

No need to use goo gone to remove it. You can dig at it with a finger nail and once you get a tear you can peel it off. But it stands up to power washing without any problems. Plasti Dip also make a "glossifier" spray as a top coat if you want to give it a satin type finish.

Only downside I have seen is that you can't just mask off a stripe, spray it and let it dry. If you want a clean tape line, you have to lay the Plasti Dip on pretty thick in one coat an remove the tape while it's still wet. Otherwise it will pull off in a jagged line. The other option is to let it dry and cut it with an Exacto knife, which worries me a little...

[67rally]

Also, as with any paint job, proper prep is key to getting a lasting finish.

[project nova]

fwiw that looks like an L88 hood, not a stinger hood.

It is an L88 hood carbon fiber hood, but i stated that i scored a stinger hood that i'll paint satin black to match the wheels, body stripe.

[BonzoHansen]

cool, i love a stinger hood

[SS PUNISHER]

You missed a spot! lol
That stuff is awesome!

[damannhw]

That looks really good ! Wonder how well it would work on chrome bumpers ?? Might be a good alternative for blacking out all my trim :)

[BADNBLK]

Looks awesome man! I would have been scared to do that for sure, but results were worth it.

[BADNBLK]

So I have been intrigued and doing my own research and think I'm going to do this. Did you mask off your tires, or did you just peel it off the tires after?

[Mr Nick]

Stick index cards between the rim and the tire, no need to mask anything! (besides valve stem)

http://www.veloster.org/forum/attachments/hyundai-veloster-diy-tips-tricks/1690-diy-plasti-dip-your-rims-dummies-002.jpg

[CRead01]

ok... first off your car is beautiful. very cool.

second off I have been wanting to do a matte finish black on a few parts and this is a perfect way to test out the waters. if i'm not happy with it i'll just peal it off.

[BADNBLK]

Stick index cards between the rim and the tire, no need to mask anything! (besides valve stem)

http://www.veloster.org/forum/attachments/hyundai-veloster-diy-tips-tricks/1690-diy-plasti-dip-your-rims-dummies-002.jpg

That is a great idea! Thanks for the reply. I'm doing this over the weekend.

[SLO_Z28]

That car is stunning! I wouldn't change a thing!