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Anyone Plasti Dip Wheels?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Borgs, Aug 7, 2017.

  1. Aug 7, 2017 at 11:11 AM
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    Borgs

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    If so, how did it go/holdup?
     
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  2. Aug 7, 2017 at 11:22 AM
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    Doing it sucked balls. Mine held up pretty good for over a year until I sold my wheels. It was just too difficult to keep clean though. I wouldn't do it again. Selling my wheels and buying new ones was the way to go.
     
  3. Aug 7, 2017 at 11:25 AM
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    Can you elaborate on keeping clean? Brake dust, mud? Did you need to scrub it off?
     
  4. Aug 7, 2017 at 11:39 AM
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    Plastidip is a little rubbery and crap gets on it pretty easily and stains it. Then it's kinda hard to wipe off.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2017 at 11:49 AM
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    Got it. Thanks.
     
  6. Aug 7, 2017 at 12:38 PM
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    BakNBlk2014

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    BDS 4 1/2 Nitto Terra Grappler 35x12.5/18 BW Fender Flares Moto Metal 970 Wheels Leer Tonneau Bed Cover Black Plastidip Grill CF Wrap Interior AJT Shift Knob 35% Tint Weather Tech Mats Toyota Bed Mat AFE Intake
    Just did my grill to delete the chrome for now. I would say try it and see if you like it. If you're going to buy rims anyway what is there to lose. Probably need 1 can per wheel. I use 303 to wipe the grill down. Watch a couple videos for technic. Apply wet coats will give you the smoothest texture.20170730_115956-1.jpg
     
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  7. Aug 7, 2017 at 12:42 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    KIMG0284.jpg From that...KIMG0354.jpg to this...4 good coats 3 days work 1st day prep day 2...2 wheels following day other 2 wheels no peeling yet almost been on whole yr
     
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  8. Aug 7, 2017 at 12:45 PM
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    This looks good, man. I like it.
     
  9. Aug 7, 2017 at 12:46 PM
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    Looks good. I see you also did your front bumper end caps with sensors. I assume you removed the end caps and sensors and fogs to dip? How did that go? I have a Black Limited too.
     
  10. Aug 7, 2017 at 12:47 PM
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    Gracias!!!
     
  11. Aug 7, 2017 at 12:54 PM
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    Pulled the grill, hood bulge and the pieces above the caps below the headlights. Taped off everything else. Sprayed it then model exacto knife edges then removed tape. It was easy. Prep took the longest and waiting to do the next coat..and the next..and the next. Did like 7 solid coats.
     
  12. Aug 7, 2017 at 12:58 PM
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    Looks really good. Nicely done.
     
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  13. Aug 8, 2017 at 8:35 AM
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    Looks good. Durable?
     
  15. Aug 8, 2017 at 3:32 PM
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    Yes it will hold up for a while you can wash it and the whole nine as long as you don't hit any curbs ...
     
  16. Mar 7, 2019 at 3:54 PM
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    Mine starting to peel
     

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