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I'm going to Plasti-Dip my 22's

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#1 ·
I know there are a million threads about Plast-Dipping stuff, not only on this forum but just about every car enthusiast forum. But... I haven't seen anyone Plasti-Dip wheels like mine. It's always stock wheels or aftermarket wheels that aren't anything like mine, actually I haven't seen anyone go over chrome wheels at all.

My wheels have inserts that are paint matched to my Jeep and I plan on leaving them red. having inserts that screw into the wheel will leave twelve 1/4" holes per wheel that I will need to plug, I was thinking of sticking Q-Tips in all the insert holes? Can anyone think of something better to use?

I also just purchased a Mopar lower front lip from a member on here. it's painted dark khaki, I was thinking about Plasti-dipping it too until I can afford to have a few things painted matched (lip, front bumper respray, mopar side steps, mirror covers, door trim.) But with my black side skirts I don't think it will look to bad for a temporary fix!

I'm taking the lift and off road wheels off tomorrow and installing Bilsteins and H&R's and my 22's.

I'll attach a couple pictures of my wheels and a picture of my Jeep with the Mopar running boards so you could get an idea of wheat it would look like with a black mopar lip.

Also, I bought 3 cans of Plasti-dip, think that is enough to do the wheels and lip? I'm doubting it. I want a nice think coat so it will peel off easier when I decided to take it off.





 
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#3 ·
You have some clean rims man! I personally wouldnt touch them. My GF plasti-dipped her stocks-they look and have held up great so far.
 
#4 ·
I didn't think plasti-dip was as durable it is until last night when I watched some youtube videos of people power-washing them at close range with no problems!
 
#6 ·
How about pulling it off, my wheels have those little rivet things, think it will just pull off? I dont want to have to pick it all out with a toothpick on every one! haha
 
#9 ·
Link?
 
#11 ·
Thanks! :thumbsup:
 
#12 · (Edited)
Hey I was looking at your avartar, I see you are supporting my old Hockey Team I hope they do good for you and last alot longer than they did in Atlanta,Ga. Dumb Ass owners. I would not touch your wheels with that stuff they look great. One more thing the lower bumper insert came from my jeep when Tgg bought my front and rear bumpers.

Go Thrashers oh Go Jets

Chris
 
#14 · (Edited)
I think we're talking about different JETS! lol

Just.Enjoy.This.Shit

 
#15 ·
I haven't seen a set that looks bad yet! If I sold them I would get maybe $1500. I paid almost $4600! no thanks! ill keep 'em!
 
#17 ·
the PROBLEM with plasti-dip is almost ANY solvent will MELT it.

a DROP of gas. a SPOT of grease.

also since it doesnt realy STICK but only COATS the piece any rock or HIT from an object will remove it rather quickly.




hey Joel, IMO i would only DIP my summer wheels if any as any winter STUFF will make them look like CHIT very quickly.

GL/
 
#18 ·
Good luck with the plasti dip, I give you so much credit for switching between a lifted wk and lowered wk ever spring and fall. Must be a bitch to do it all then have to get it aligned every time etc. You should just get 2 wks. lol
 
#19 ·
Nah.. It's not a problem at all. It only takes us about an hour to install it or uninstall the lift, they're only poly spacers! and a friend of mine runs a front end specialty shop so getting an alignment doesn't cost much or take much time. I actually really enjoy having both setups, it seems fresh every time I switch!
 
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