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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by codyiscool
Can you use plastidip on wheels? I'm Onna do it on my emblems and would like it to match perfectly
Of course, it'll come out looking great.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by dPayne8540
You're right. I worked at a tire shop or 2 years and it would come off a little bit when people would have painted wheels. I just didn't prime them and all because I figured I would only need tires every two or three years and it's cheap enough to redo them. Sanding, I guess you could say, is a personal preference but your wheels are glossy so it probably made a difference sanding for a glossy finish. The low gloss I used is very forgiving, I guess that's why I'm not having any issues. Your car looks good by the way. Silver on the black looks awesome.
thanks i like your z too, my buddy just got one exactly like yours and wants to do exactly what you did to your wheels except powder coat. I sent him pics of your car.

the reason we used engine enamel is its high temp rating(500 deg). it may be overkill but caliper pant is usually 500-1000 deg so I know I am safe with it on my wheels. plasti dip is rated at around 200 deg
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Adon
anywhere, either google it but Ebay is your best bet its where i got mine, go on ebay and do a title search for "motorcycle rim tape"
you will get hundreds of results
Thanks Adon, i'll be doing this DYI soon
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by codyiscool
Can you use plastidip on wheels? I'm Onna do it on my emblems and would like it to match perfectly
Sure can. I have a couple I friends that have but I don't have any kind of experience with it.
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