I've been wanting to try black wheels for a while now, and my chrome was starting to look a little more like brushed aluminum... So I went out and bought 8 cans of Plasti-Dip for a little less than $6 each at the hardware store.
I masked off the brake components from behind with some masking paper, and also covered the front hubs. I didnt want rubber to infiltrate the already finicky, ESOF system. I did however leave the rear hubs exposed, and coated them as well. Rust-iron doesnt fit into my color scheme well.
Let me get off topic and review the actual product for a second. I was very pleased with how easy this whole process was. It goes on cleaner and more even than most aerosol paints I've used. Very little dripping, if any. Honestly the best thing, although it seems simple, it the nozzle. Unlike the unwieldy round nozzle on a straw, this nozzle is a nice large button that hugs your finger. One thing I always struggle with is my finger getting covered in what ever I am spraying. Not a problem with these. Small, but significant! The cans also work great at all angles, which is important since I did these wheels while mounted on the truck, and the holes needed 360* of coverage.
Back to the wheels. I first cleaned them with an unidentified yellow cleaner found under the sink in a generic spray bottle. Wiped clean with a rag, then cleaned again with a micro fiber cloth. I applied a pretty generous layer, coming back around once everything was covered, although I would only consider this one FULL layer. I did the lug nuts. I am playing with the idea of taking them off one at a time, peeling the plastidip off of them, for a little chrome accent. Havent decided on that yet.
I only have 16" wheels, and I didnt do the back sides, but I bought 2 cans per wheel as I seem to recall that is the indicated dosage. By the time I finished all 4 with what I feel was a healthy layer, I was surprised to find that I had just finished my first can! Really, one can. Even after touch ups on all 4 wheels. I returned 6 cans, and kept one more in case I decided to do another layer. I also sprayed a test layer on some metal in the garage with the same consistency of the layers I used on the wheels so I can test peel-ability of that layer thickness.
What does everyone think? As it dries it becomes more matte/eggshell which I prefer. So far, I am EXTREMELY pleased with the product, and also think I am going to like the wheels like this as well. First impressions are a yes, but I will let it grow on me to a definitely over the next few weeks.
I masked off the brake components from behind with some masking paper, and also covered the front hubs. I didnt want rubber to infiltrate the already finicky, ESOF system. I did however leave the rear hubs exposed, and coated them as well. Rust-iron doesnt fit into my color scheme well.
Let me get off topic and review the actual product for a second. I was very pleased with how easy this whole process was. It goes on cleaner and more even than most aerosol paints I've used. Very little dripping, if any. Honestly the best thing, although it seems simple, it the nozzle. Unlike the unwieldy round nozzle on a straw, this nozzle is a nice large button that hugs your finger. One thing I always struggle with is my finger getting covered in what ever I am spraying. Not a problem with these. Small, but significant! The cans also work great at all angles, which is important since I did these wheels while mounted on the truck, and the holes needed 360* of coverage.
Back to the wheels. I first cleaned them with an unidentified yellow cleaner found under the sink in a generic spray bottle. Wiped clean with a rag, then cleaned again with a micro fiber cloth. I applied a pretty generous layer, coming back around once everything was covered, although I would only consider this one FULL layer. I did the lug nuts. I am playing with the idea of taking them off one at a time, peeling the plastidip off of them, for a little chrome accent. Havent decided on that yet.
I only have 16" wheels, and I didnt do the back sides, but I bought 2 cans per wheel as I seem to recall that is the indicated dosage. By the time I finished all 4 with what I feel was a healthy layer, I was surprised to find that I had just finished my first can! Really, one can. Even after touch ups on all 4 wheels. I returned 6 cans, and kept one more in case I decided to do another layer. I also sprayed a test layer on some metal in the garage with the same consistency of the layers I used on the wheels so I can test peel-ability of that layer thickness.
What does everyone think? As it dries it becomes more matte/eggshell which I prefer. So far, I am EXTREMELY pleased with the product, and also think I am going to like the wheels like this as well. First impressions are a yes, but I will let it grow on me to a definitely over the next few weeks.
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