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Plasti Dip your Rims.

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Zoom72, Jul 17, 2012.

  1. Dec 10, 2014 at 7:45 AM
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    cmyersgo

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    I have the same rims and I actually really like them black. Just did plasti dipped my tool box yesterday now I need to go get 4 more cans and do my rims
     
  2. Dec 10, 2014 at 7:45 AM
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    What kind of tired do you have on your tacoma?
     
  3. Dec 10, 2014 at 7:49 AM
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  4. Dec 10, 2014 at 7:59 AM
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    I have really good success with mine , I did my front bumper and rear bumper my rims and lower rock panel . If the peel or tear is not to bad , I take paint thinner and smooth out the surface where the chip or tear is and touch up .
     
  5. Dec 10, 2014 at 8:24 AM
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    I didn't even think about using paint thinner to smooth it out. That would make it very simple to touch up.
     
  6. Dec 10, 2014 at 8:29 AM
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    Yeah it works great , but the key is as you use the paint thinner to smooth out the edges dont let it get clumped up , keep it smooth , I have done that countless times and it always comes out nice , either that or you replasti the entire thing but that is a pain . I use surgical gloves for best application , or you can just use your fingers but you would get paint all over your fingers . Hope I helped and gave good tips for ya guys .
     
  7. Dec 10, 2014 at 8:46 AM
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    how do you apply the paint thinner?
     
  8. Dec 10, 2014 at 8:53 AM
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    I just dip my finger in the paint thinner or pour it into a small cup and just go over the surface that Im applying it to . That easy . But let the paint thinner dry up after application for 15 min and you smoothed it out b4 you touch up .
     
  9. Jan 4, 2015 at 8:07 PM
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    What do you guys do about the tire. Do you tape the tire up or will this stuff peal of the tire? Thanks
     
  10. Jan 4, 2015 at 9:00 PM
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    It peals off after drys up. You will see it peal off on its own.
     
  11. Feb 14, 2015 at 6:55 PM
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    Kind of a zombie thread, but receipe cards tucked into the bead and wheel works awesome.
     

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