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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 40 yearold-noob
I am new to jeep, but have a 2013 with stock the aluminum wheels, love the look of going black, but don't have the $$ for new wheels, what is this plasti-dip stuff? Is it in a spray can? Where can I get it?
It's about $6 a can. You should need only about 2 cans to do your wheels. I get mine at Lowes or Home Depot. And yes it is a spray can like spray paint.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert.frederick
I did my grill and lights the same way, its been 2 months and still no problems. I also did my fiancés rims almost a year ago and it still looks great. Its awesome stuff, and if it starts to look bad just pull it off and do it again.

Anyone ever thought of using it to make decals? Ive wanted to try it but my artistic ability is more like autistic. So i cant make my own stencil
Since i already smoked my front marker lights i just pealed it off. I used a blade and cut around the light on the inside of the marker. Looks nice at night when lights are on. Decals would look sweet haha
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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Has anyone plasti dipped their fenders? I have a '12 sport Crush, and those things are impossible to wash. Was thinking this stuff may help and look better. What kind of texture does it leave ?
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 09:28 AM
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Do you have to do anything to the fenders before painting ?
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by BigRedJK
My wheels "almost" look aftermarket

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Man those rims do look factory. WOW. They look a bit lighter than others I've seen. Did you do that or did it just turn out that way?
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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Here is what mine looks like after Plastidip this weekend. Did the wheels and tires, all the hinges (hood and door) all keyholes and the trail rated badge.


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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by scott franklin
Here is what mine looks like after Plastidip this weekend. Did the wheels and tires, all the hinges (hood and door) all keyholes and the trail rated badge.

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About to do the same thing also. I want to do my bumpers just see if it would work haha
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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It was very easy and it does come off fairly easy too. I messed up on my first two hinges and peeled it off and reapplied wiht no issue. Cleaning and taping took the most time. And everyone was right this stuff is addictive. It so easy you start thinking what else would look cool, what else can I spray this on.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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Cheap trail protection from scratches haha im so want to do my whole jeep haha. Ill just give that jeep some scratches. Jeeps love scratches

funny since i have many scratches ha
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