plasti dipped the wheels to see what they would look like black!

CLK_AMG05 · 09-14-2011, 02:03 PM

so i plast dipped the wheels to see how it would look black let me know what yall think?

didnt take long at all lol. i think it looks pretty cool

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Kevwood · 09-14-2011, 02:11 PM

Im a big fan of black wheels on white and red cars.

CLK_AMG05 · 09-14-2011, 02:12 PM

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Im a big fan of black wheels on white and red cars.

so you like it?
doesnt look cheap does it?

snail45 · 09-14-2011, 10:48 PM

I like it. I used to have a mars red c230 with black wheels. Great color combo imo.

CLK_AMG05 · 09-15-2011, 06:48 AM

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I like it. I used to have a mars red c230 with black wheels. Great color combo imo.

yeah man im liking it. thinking about doing the grill and the other chrome pieces cool thing is it comes off lol. just wanna see what itll look like. the taping off will be a pain though

AMGY · 09-15-2011, 06:51 PM

They will look 1000X better in gloss

CLK_AMG05 · 09-15-2011, 06:55 PM

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They will look 1000X better in gloss

so you like it? think i should powder coat?

Kevwood · 09-16-2011, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by AMGY

They will look 1000X better in gloss

+1, Or even a satin finish, red is too bright a color to contrast it with flat black.

snail45 · 09-16-2011, 06:58 AM

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+1, Or even a satin finish, red is too bright a color to contrast it with flat black.

Yep satin. I found that gloss only looks good if you can keep your tires shiny all the time. Once they start to dull, it looks a bit weird. Satin will look better.

Nachtsturm · 09-16-2011, 01:00 PM

Sorry but I think it looks cheesy. Never have been a fan of coloring stock rims.

CLK_AMG05 · 09-16-2011, 11:03 PM

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+1, Or even a satin finish, red is too bright a color to contrast it with flat black.

Just repainted them today along with the trim grill. Looks more like a satin finish. I'll post some pics up soon

Ryan9095 · 09-23-2011, 06:37 PM

I've never worked with plasti-dip before. My current car is leased and I figured it could be a good inexpensive alternative to change the wheels temporarily (since the car needs to be returned stock). Is it true that you can just peel it off? Please explain the process

mwatters · 09-28-2011, 11:23 AM

Well, PD (PlastiDip) does peel off fairly easily, and it isn't very resistant to high temperatures either. I've tried using it on my stock rims as well, and I think you have to go with sating or glossy finish, but to the versed Mercedes Benz driver, you'll still know it's PD.

advans · 09-28-2011, 12:11 PM

next thing you know, you bring it to the wash and all your PD comes right off the wheels.

CLK_AMG05 · 09-28-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mwatters

Well, PD (PlastiDip) does peel off fairly easily, and it isn't very resistant to high temperatures either. I've tried using it on my stock rims as well, and I think you have to go with sating or glossy finish, but to the versed Mercedes Benz driver, you'll still know it's PD.

it actually holds up very well. both in high temp. and rain. but it wasnt meant to be permanent. ive actually tried power washing it to see if it would come off and it didnt. especially if you put multiple coats. but this was just to see what they would look like black. lol

CLK_AMG05 · 09-28-2011, 04:40 PM

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next thing you know, you bring it to the wash and all your PD comes right off the wheels.

its temporary lol thats why its supposed to peel off. in plus its pretty strong. just seeing what it would look like.

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snail45 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 529 Drives: E55 AMG	I like it. I used to have a mars red c230 with black wheels. Great color combo imo.

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Ryan9095 Member 2009 BMW 3-Series Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 137 Drives: BMW 335i coupe	I've never worked with plasti-dip before. My current car is leased and I figured it could be a good inexpensive alternative to change the wheels temporarily (since the car needs to be returned stock). Is it true that you can just peel it off? Please explain the process

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mwatters Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 7 Drives: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Well, PD (PlastiDip) does peel off fairly easily, and it isn't very resistant to high temperatures either. I've tried using it on my stock rims as well, and I think you have to go with sating or glossy finish, but to the versed Mercedes Benz driver, you'll still know it's PD.

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