Plasti Dipped Wheels

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02-21-2012, 06:03 AM

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a_lopez1975

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Originally Posted by ancona46

I am going to paint the calipers red within the next week or two, as far as prep all you have to do is clean the wheels no sanding is needed

That's why I asked, Some have sanded down, primed and coated, while others simply sprayed without the sanding down and the results are pretty much the same..

02-21-2012, 06:07 AM

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ancona46

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I didn't want to sand them because if I get tired of the look I can just peel it off and have the factory look

02-21-2012, 08:34 AM

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I didn't want to sand them because if I get tired of the look I can just peel it off and have the factory look

Not a bad idea

02-21-2012, 10:15 PM

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JimmyM

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FYI The guy who owns dipyourcar.com says Plasti Dip should NOT be used on calipers because it cannot handle the heat

02-22-2012, 05:04 AM

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ancona46

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Yea I kind of figured it would melt I'm going to use caliper paint

02-25-2012, 08:15 AM

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let the dipping continue, did the rear panel and gt logo, the side logos i removed and painted with auto enamel and clear coated so it would hold up better.