black out fuchs - with plastidip??

[Flojo]

Hi!
Just came up with an idea, due to pictures I saw in the "hot rod" thread...
I must admit, the bad ass look I so much like on F-models is not so easy with a G-model, due to the lack of pure 70s style.

But G-model pictures with black out fuchs turn that impression perfectly.

No I recently refurbished my 16 fuchs (polished rim, new paint) all by hand, so I dont't really want to "destroy" that hard work by simply powdercoating them (no return).

Has anybody tried plastidip on fuchs?
Should work as with any other rims, right?

What do you say?

some impressions:

Originally Posted by saxen

Originally Posted by Slow911

Originally Posted by keitho64

Originally Posted by vntgspd

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

even steal rims do it!

Originally Posted by mph911

[catuck]

Did mine, works great. There is a thread on this forum about it if you do a search you'll find it.

[weseeeee]

I also did some and it worked great.

[Noah930]

I'm not a fan of the all-black look, but Plastidipping is a good way to go IMO. A friend did it to his daily driver Dodge Challenger several months back, and the coating has held up well.

[catuck]

By the way, I didn't even mask the tires, just cleaned the wheels and sprayed. Took two cans for 5 coats. I love the look.

[Flojo]

convinced ;-)

[RichardNew]

What's wrong with rattle can? It works.


I use a flat black and then sand it with 3000 grit paper. Than a little polish.

Richard Newton
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[tobluforu]

Originally Posted by RichardNew

What's wrong with rattle can? It works.


I use a flat black and then sand it with 3000 grit paper. Than a little polish.

Richard Newton
Race Car Images

Nothing, but if you don't like it after you sprayed it, well you are kind of stuck, with Plasti, peal it off.

[Chrisdmm]

I am in the process of doing this but my project is currently halted because of the crazy cold weather. Ive managed to do the 2 fronts and still have to do the 2 rears.

Heres how mine are coming out so far

[Slimpickins]

Did mine in the fall- holds up well... Easy to do in place without taking the wheels off. Not sure about the total blackout look- might redo and leave the outside rim chrome.


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[tdw28210]

I think it looks better with the shiny bits...unless you are fully ratted out.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/791361-did-plastidip-wheel-project-today.html

[kramer747]

love the plasti dip!

[JAR0023]

I haven't done my wheels, yet. I have the cans, just haven't been able to make myself cover up that little bit of shine on an otherwise dark car.

I did spray my H4 trim rings and they came out better that I expected. Mine were painted body color and covered in rock chips. They were looking quite ratty. I hit them with several coats to fill in the low spots then went heavy on the last few coats. I found a heavier coat will settle to a smoother finish. I've got a couple of months of driving on them and the plasti-dip is holding up great. -J

[2stroke]

I did mine in the summer....

[Flojo]

haha, what a cool idea to use those nespresso koffe capsules as covers.
geniuous!

Originally Posted by Chrisdmm

[Flojo]

Originally Posted by RichardNew

What's wrong with rattle can?

as i said:

Originally Posted by Flojo

I recently refurbished my 16 fuchs (polished rim, new paint) all by hand, so I dont't really want to "destroy" that hard work...

exactly

Originally Posted by tobluforu

Nothing, but if you don't like it after you sprayed it, well you are kind of stuck, with Plasti, peal it off.

[Bakester]

I just went full on flat black powder coat. There was some anxiety involved, haha. After reading this thread and seeing how durable it is, probably should have just tried the Plastidip but no regrets now.

[Flojo]

well, I guess the cost-vs-value balance lets plastidip win ;-)

[tdw28210]

Ahhh Yeah..another hit for P-Dippy!

[Chrisdmm]

Originally Posted by Flojo

haha, what a cool idea to use those nespresso koffe capsules as covers.
geniuous!

Haha Danke! Yea i was cleaning the capsules out of the machine and then it came to me, test fitted and it worked