H3T Plasti Dip Issues

[cdarveaux]

I need a little help I Plasti Dipped all the chrome (mirrors, handles, grille, wheels) but after a week or two it starts to peel, so I have to take the stuff off and repaint it which is time consuming. I want to powder coat the rims but I don't have any money for that. Suggestions? Also I like the black look so I don't care care if it permanent or not I also use Plasti Dip because I make mistakes and I can remove it.

 

[cgalpha08]

Are you making sure the surface it clean before you use the plasti dip on it?

 

[cdarveaux]

That could be an issue, ooooo I feel not so smart

 

[Nacho]

I painted my wheels with Duplicolor it has held up great for over two years now. They have multiple colors http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheelCoating/.

 

[cdarveaux]

I was looking at your build Nacho I like that OEM Off Road bumper

 

[JonBishop]

if you go with the plastidip, make sure you do 4-5 coats of dip

 

[cdarveaux]

Thanks ill be sure to wash the parts before painting and ill put like 6 coats maybe 7 just so it is thick

 

[Expendable]

might consider washing then using rubbing alcohol to 'prep' the surface (though I wouldn't use rubbing alcohol on paint you care about. but other surfaces I don't see a problem with it). rubbing alcohol is great in the fact that it evaporates.

 

[backcountryislife]

I washed my wheels with windex (didn't have any alcohol) and the dip has held up very well on mine. I usually end up with some scars on the wheels after hitting some of the nastier trails, so I usually peel a bit around the spot, sand the aluminum abuse a bit, and respray the area, it really surprises me how well this stuff blends in to the older coat, and how you can just spray under a peeled off part, and it sticks back down as long as it's clean.

 

[JoeFireGuy]

I had the same questions just a couple weeks ago.....PRC in Houston sent me this......

Hi joe,

Yes, I did them with the tires mounted. Plastidip is not strong enough to withstand a tire mount. I removed the wheel from the truck, cleaned with dish soap, wiped with alcohol. Blue masking tape...get it under the lip, the newspaper to cover the rest of the tire. I did a light coat to start, but then don't be afraid to thicken it up...it needs to be on the thick side to hold up and to be able to peel off if needed. Wait 20 min between coats. I did 4 coats per wheel. Peel tape carefully immediately after final coat.

5 months and no trouble. Avoid hi pressure wash, and wipe lightly, don't scrub. They clean real easy so far.
If you mess up just peel off and try again! Touchups will be a little visible but not too bad.

Good luck an and post pics!

I was worried about powdercoating the wheels cause I've had a few issues in the past with it causing a slow leak at the bead. He thought this was a better option at a fraction of the cost and easily repairable as well.
Joe

 

[cdarveaux]

So 20 minutes in between coats I'm really confused about the time in between coats

 

[JoeFireGuy]

Yes, you have to let the stuff start to set-up. Just like paint, many thinner applications will yield a better finished product. If you lay it on too thick, it may run.

 

[Expendable]

I have powdercoated a set of steel wheels and know many people who have powdercoated their wheels (aluminum and steel, car and truck, 2WD and 4WD, Hummer and non Hummer). none have had slow leak at the bead.

maybe it was a bad coating job?

 

[JoeFireGuy]

Yeah, I should have been more explicit. The product was superior, there was a little exposure on the inside of the bead. After the coating was applied, it hampered the seal between the tire and the wheel. The bigger issue was that it was my rear tire on my Honda Valkryie Interstate. Rolling down the highway at 80 with the hunny on the back, you dont want a 'small' leak from your rear tire!

I was able to fix the issue. It required removing the tire from the wheel and sanding the area clean.

sorry if I didnt paint a clear pic.

I picked up 4 cans of Plasti-dip this morning and will try to do my wheels in the next week or two. I'll be sure to post an update and some pics from the process when she's done.

Joe