Went Ahead and Plasti-dipped

GunnyG · 11-22-2013, 09:05 PM

For $34 for 4 cans + 1 can glossifier, I went ahead and did the plasti-dip thing. Turned out pretty good, but it has some "do over" spots. I'll touch them up later.

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S3XPanther · 11-22-2013, 09:23 PM

That looks outstanding! In my personal opinion, these C7's *require* black wheels to look truly gorgeous. Well done, Gunny!

GunnyG · 11-22-2013, 09:32 PM

Thank you! Yeah, my original order would have had black wheels, but I got this one as a dealer stock when the Z51 constraint was on. So, I sacrificed black wheels and Nav. Got the black wheels taken care of…now if someone in the aftermarket would just figure out to add Nav I'd be set.

DocHolliday · 11-30-2013, 01:19 PM

Did you remove the wheels to spray them G?

GunnyG · 12-02-2013, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Did you remove the wheels to spray them G?

Doc, no I bagged off the rotors and calipers. That really inhibits you from being able to spray them well. But, I didn't have a lift or time. The inside is still the painted silver too. I figure the brake dust will take care of that. LoL! This is just a temporary solution until I can settle on the wheels I want. Most likely will be a set of HRE's…but this'll do for now.

thestingray · 12-12-2013, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GunnyG

This is just a temporary solution until I can settle on the wheels I want. Most likely will be a set of HRE's…but this'll do for now.

Plastidipping can be a long term option too, correct?

H2OStingray · 12-12-2013, 01:36 AM

Looks good Gunny, next time if you take the wheels off and put playing cards in between the gap of the tire and rim and lay them flat you may get even better results.

GunnyG · 12-12-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by thestingray

Plastidipping can be a long term option too, correct?

I'm sure it will last for a long time. I plan on changing my wheels whenever more aftermarket styles are released. The only issue I see long term is having to reapply coats as the wheel scuffs. No real problem there though.

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Originally Posted by H2OStingray

Looks good Gunny, next time if you take the wheels off and put playing cards in between the gap of the tire and rim and lay them flat you may get even better results.

Thanks! I could have done a lot better job with a better facility. Just did this in my garage, no lift in a couple hours. So far I've gotten nothing but compliments. Even with some spots that need touch up.

1KUIKC7 · 12-13-2013, 01:39 PM

Looks great on a black car!!

Overflow · 12-13-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by thestingray

Plastidipping can be a long term option too, correct?

You'll get easy damages with the dip. If you have to change your wheels, (balancing, rotating, etc) they'll get scuffed. Also if a little part of it starts coming off, if you don't catch it soon enough, the motion from the wheels will start to peel the dip off itself.

Always have a can or two handy for repairs.

GunnyG · 12-13-2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1KUIKC7

Looks great on a black car!!

Thank you! I'm happy with the way it turned out.

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Originally Posted by Overflow

You'll get easy damages with the dip. If you have to change your wheels, (balancing, rotating, etc) they'll get scuffed. Also if a little part of it starts coming off, if you don't catch it soon enough, the motion from the wheels will start to peel the dip off itself.

Always have a can or two handy for repairs.

Great advice. I have an extra can for just that reason... I know I'll need to touch up at some point. I don't see having to scuff the lugnuts anytime soon with taking the wheels off, but I know that'll happen.

Glen e · 12-13-2013, 09:20 PM

plastidip should be fixed with their PD solvent they sell...see the vids at dipyourcar.com to use it....

ActNup NY · 12-16-2013, 06:54 PM

Looks good G !!! Beautiful car man

Is the window tinted?

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GunnyG · 12-16-2013, 08:42 PM

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Looks good G !!! Beautiful car man

Is the window tinted?

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Thanks! No

I haven't tinted my windows yet. I will though.

11-22-2013, 09:05 PM	#1
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	Went Ahead and Plasti-dipped For $34 for 4 cans + 1 can glossifier, I went ahead and did the plasti-dip thing. Turned out pretty good, but it has some "do over" spots. I'll touch them up later. Before: After: __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

11-22-2013, 09:23 PM	#2
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	That looks outstanding! In my personal opinion, these C7's require black wheels to look truly gorgeous. Well done, Gunny! __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

11-22-2013, 09:32 PM	#3
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	Thank you! Yeah, my original order would have had black wheels, but I got this one as a dealer stock when the Z51 constraint was on. So, I sacrificed black wheels and Nav. Got the black wheels taken care of…now if someone in the aftermarket would just figure out to add Nav I'd be set. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

11-30-2013, 01:19 PM	#4
DocHolliday Drives: '14 Blade Silver Z51 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 559	Did you remove the wheels to spray them G? __________________ Say When

12-13-2013, 09:20 PM	#12
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	plastidip should be fixed with their PD solvent they sell...see the vids at dipyourcar.com to use it.... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

12-12-2013, 01:36 AM	#7
H2OStingray Drives: 2014 Red/Red Z51 3LT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 150	Looks good Gunny, next time if you take the wheels off and put playing cards in between the gap of the tire and rim and lay them flat you may get even better results.

12-13-2013, 01:39 PM	#9
1KUIKC7 Drives: 2015 Zo6 3zl Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Walnut creek Posts: 129	Looks great on a black car!!

12-16-2013, 06:54 PM	#13
ActNup NY Drives: 2011 1LT Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,496 View My Garage	Looks good G !!! Beautiful car man Is the window tinted? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ *The DREAM is free... It's the HUSTLE that is sold seperately*