My PlastiDip Experience (with video!)

hansoac · 06-20-2012, 06:29 AM

Decided to take the leap and plasti-dip my rims last night. It was almost 100% and high humidity here in Ohio, so not exactly the best day to try and do it.
I decided to take the car back to my parents since my dad has a large humidity and temperature controlled shop. The ideal climate for spraying was said to be 75 degrees with low humidity and wind...so thats what I went with.

The base (plain black) spray coats on pretty easy and is pretty thick stuff. We tossed on 2 coats of that, allowing 20-30 minutes of drying time for each. I was happy with just how it looked with the black base and almost tossed the wheels back on the car, BUT, I took a gamble and we started in on the silver metalizer. 3 coats were needed to give it the desired smoked/gunmetal look that I was going for, although after one coat the color was awesome! Overall it is great stuff and I am very happy with the turn out, especially for a $50 dollar job.

Now the real test will be how long it will last!

ducky · 06-20-2012, 07:49 AM

That look pretty good..awesome

tibal · 06-20-2012, 07:56 AM

Looks great. Hopefully it stays on there for a good amount of time. Cant beat the price tag either way.

PapoZalsa · 06-20-2012, 08:32 AM

I was waiting to see the actual work in progress....

hansoac · 06-20-2012, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I was waiting to see the actual work in progress....

I was planning on getting some work in progress videos, however, I was really pushed for time and resources. So I just got it of overall progress. I did take a pic of the rims with the 2 coats of black but that is about it.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-20-2012, 09:00 AM

Looks good. From my experience, you probably should have done more coats. I did 3-4 of the black and then another 4 of the silver metalizer. Though mine got all ruined after getting my tires changed yesterday

hansoac · 06-20-2012, 09:54 AM

Dang that sucks. That is what I am afraid of.

I am hoping I will be OK. The coats of black were HEAVY. Used an entire can for one coat on 2 wheels, with NO runs can you believe it?

b1adesofcha0s · 06-20-2012, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hansoac

Dang that sucks. That is what I am afraid of.

I am hoping I will be OK. The coats of black were HEAVY. Used an entire can for one coat on 2 wheels, with NO runs can you believe it?

I think one can of black per wheel would probably be good and it's what I will do next time I respray it.

This is what I'm left with after the tire change. This is the worst one, the other 3 aren't as bad.

kenchan · 06-20-2012, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hansoac

I was planning on getting some work in progress videos, however, I was really pushed for time and resources. So I just got it of overall progress. I did take a pic of the rims with the 2 coats of black but that is about it.

so you just went out and got 40th wheels to save time?

good work!

06-20-2012, 06:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
hansoac Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 497 Drives: 09 370z Sport CY Rep Power: 15	My PlastiDip Experience (with video!) Decided to take the leap and plasti-dip my rims last night. It was almost 100% and high humidity here in Ohio, so not exactly the best day to try and do it. I decided to take the car back to my parents since my dad has a large humidity and temperature controlled shop. The ideal climate for spraying was said to be 75 degrees with low humidity and wind...so thats what I went with. The base (plain black) spray coats on pretty easy and is pretty thick stuff. We tossed on 2 coats of that, allowing 20-30 minutes of drying time for each. I was happy with just how it looked with the black base and almost tossed the wheels back on the car, BUT, I took a gamble and we started in on the silver metalizer. 3 coats were needed to give it the desired smoked/gunmetal look that I was going for, although after one coat the color was awesome! Overall it is great stuff and I am very happy with the turn out, especially for a $50 dollar job. Now the real test will be how long it will last!

06-20-2012, 07:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 18	Looks great. Hopefully it stays on there for a good amount of time. Cant beat the price tag either way. __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS

06-20-2012, 08:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	I was waiting to see the actual work in progress.... __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

06-20-2012, 09:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	Looks good. From my experience, you probably should have done more coats. I did 3-4 of the black and then another 4 of the silver metalizer. Though mine got all ruined after getting my tires changed yesterday __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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06-20-2012, 07:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
ducky Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SinCity Posts: 437 Drives: 370z and s2000 Rep Power: 16	That look pretty good..awesome

06-20-2012, 09:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
hansoac Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 497 Drives: 09 370z Sport CY Rep Power: 15	Dang that sucks. That is what I am afraid of. I am hoping I will be OK. The coats of black were HEAVY. Used an entire can for one coat on 2 wheels, with NO runs can you believe it?