[Wilsonmike]

New tires and blacked out rims.

 

[Andy811]

Looks really good! Exigey.

 

[tomrev]

Sinister!!!

 

[Lckitty]

I like it!

 

[jefrac]

Love the black on black on black.....looks really good! You should consider a black powder coated diffuser and fuel door.

 

[Wilsonmike]

Love the black on black on black.....looks really good! You should consider a black powder coated diffuser and fuel door.

What do you think about painted brake calipers, too cliche?


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[sturgeongeneral]

She looks GREAT!

 

[bofusric]

Looks great!

 

[Old Fella]

Looks great!
Did you paint the wheels yourself? If so, did you follow any instructions I can get somewhere? THANKS!! OLD FELLA

 

[Wilsonmike]

Looks great!
Did you paint the wheels yourself? If so, did you follow any instructions I can get somewhere? THANKS!! OLD FELLA

I used plastidip, followed instructions on you tube, it was easy and can always be removed


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[cyow5]

I was considering the same. They make a "wheel kit" that includes primer, black, and clear for gloss, but I'm curious about the durability. Keep us posted!


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[GR82DRV]

How hard is it to remove the PlastiDip from wheels? It might be fun to switch my silver LSS wheels to a darker gunmetal color...

How do you mask the wheels? Curved surface masking is kind of a b!tc#.

 

[Im_Not_In_San_Fran]

How do you mask the wheels? Curved surface masking is kind of a b!tc#.

Use a deck of cards or flashcards and lay them between wheel lip ("rim") and rubber. Done.

 

[GR82DRV]

Use a deck of cards or flashcards and lay them between wheel lip ("rim") and rubber. Done.

Brilliant!

Now, how hard is it to remove the dip, especially from between the spokes of LSS wheels?

 

[derrek1280]

I hate you...

Just looking at the weather in the background. It's -45 degrees in Iowa today

 

[Wilsonmike]

Brilliant!

Now, how hard is it to remove the dip, especially from between the spokes of LSS wheels?

It is not hard at all to remove, I messed one wheel up (got a couple of drips) and was able to peel right off. Good tip on the use of the cards but you can spray the tire and peel the stuff off. Also use a large trash bag behind the rim to protect hub and brake parts. You don't need to remove the wheel. As far as durability, I feel it will last, more importantly, it gives a layer of protection to the wheel. Also- touch up is quite easy if chips, just spray chipped area!


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[cyow5]

I think I'm sold - I'll be buying some once we get a bit warmer here in MI. I'm guessing that stuff is like spray paint and doesn't spray well when cold?


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[Wilsonmike]

I think I'm sold - I'll be buying some once we get a bit warmer here in MI. I'm guessing that stuff is like spray paint and doesn't spray well when cold?


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You should be ok indoors!


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[cyow5]

Ehh, it's an unheated garage. The coolant temp on my daily was 28F... Even if the paint sprays fine, I'm okay with waiting a month or so, haha


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[bigbird06815]

Ordered my Gloss black plastidip a week ago... Should be here tomorrow. How hard was it to apply and how long to feel comfortable with it? How long did it take?

I've never done anything like this so it'll be new for be but I'm sure I'll have a blast doing it!