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Plasti dip crome clad rims??

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by jcjr73, Jan 13, 2013.

  1. Jan 13, 2013 at 8:11 AM
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    jcjr73

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    I was thinking of Plasti Dip my crome clad rims and was wondering if anyone has done this. If so do you have pictures? I'm thinking of either black or gunmetal gray, my 2012 tacoma is black. Thoughts on which color would look better? I'm also going to do the badging..
     
  2. Jul 16, 2013 at 9:11 PM
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    NorCalTaco33

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    I think I am going to plastidip my clad this weekend. I will post pics if I do it.
     
  3. Jul 19, 2013 at 3:35 PM
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    Chrome.jpgBlack Rim 1.jpg

    Black and Chrome.jpg
    Black side view.jpg

    Okay, I couldnt take it anymore and I had to PlastiDip the Chrome rims. What do you guys think?

    Black and Chrome2.jpg
     
  4. Jul 19, 2013 at 3:41 PM
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    I was skeptical when I read your original post but they turned out great. Looks like an aftermarket wheel from a distance. Good job.
     
  5. Jul 19, 2013 at 3:47 PM
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    Thanks Im really happy with the way they turned out!
     
  6. Jul 19, 2013 at 3:58 PM
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    Should of just sold them and put the money towards some black wheels
     
  7. Jul 19, 2013 at 4:03 PM
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    It cost $40 bucks to do and I can take it off whenever I want. My plan is to get black rims when I get a lift but till then this will do.
     
  8. Jul 19, 2013 at 4:18 PM
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    MJM777

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    Looks good, a lot better than the chrome! Nice job.
     
  9. Jul 24, 2013 at 12:30 PM
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    Thanks guys!
     
  10. Jul 24, 2013 at 12:41 PM
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    You plasti dip them still mounted to the truck?
     
  11. Jul 24, 2013 at 12:57 PM
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    It's an absolute travesty to Plasti-Dip wheels on that new of a truck.
     
  12. Jul 24, 2013 at 3:38 PM
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    They looked better when chrome
     

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