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Plasti dip / painted wheels black

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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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So I went ahead and plasti dipped my wheels black. Wasn't sure about painting my wheels or using bed liner, so I went with this.

For those of you who don't know what this plasti dip stuff is, it's a rattle can that sprays on a coating that can be pealed off. It'd not a durable as bed liners, but is strong enough to withstand normal wear an tare.

This is more or less a trial for me. If it starts to come off or bubble i'll just peal it off and go back to the stock look of the wheel. No need to sand or scuff up the wheel for this stuff to work.

I ended up using three cans total for my 4 wheels. I used way more than what was needed, but I wanted to make sure it had the best chance of working. 2 can would be enough for 4 wheels and 3 cans for 5 wheels. That being said, each can is $5.59 at homedepot (florida)so $19 and i have black wheels that can easily be turned back to stock.













I'll post up in a few weeks to show updated pics of it's durability. I don't go playing on rocks, but do do mess in the mud holes. I also go through a lot of tight trails that will touch and scratch at the wheels.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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Great job, I'd like to see them cleaned up and on the Jeep
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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what he said....also im curious to see how they would hold up after washing them. looks good though, im thinking about going through with this.....dont know if i want to use plasti dip or scuff em, prime em, paint em.

good job, it looks legit, nice look.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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I'll put them on tomorrow after I peal up the over spray and take some pics. If it doesn't hold up or looks like $hit, i'll try bed liner next.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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I just bedlined my wheels and grill last week......what a difference!
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 02:15 PM
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looks great can't wait to see them on the ride!
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Here are a few more pics.

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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ER NURSE 407
Here are a few more pics.

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NICE!!!! i love me plasti dip!
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 02:36 AM
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How are they holding up? They still in good shape?
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Did mine today too.
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