Jasoob

Hey everyone,

To anyone who's Plasti-dipped their rims/painted the chrome trim around the car:

How many cans did you require? It seems the aerosol is the easiest way to go...

I'm roughly guessing it would be about 5-6 cans total for the above.

Just wanted to double check with everyone.

Veronica

iTrader: (2)

DO NOT buy the can - get the aerosol only.

i expect one can is sufficient for the trim.

DaJackson

iTrader: (4)

For wheels and trim you'll need 2. Unless your planning on doing a bunch of coats then you'll need 3.

Snipingdude

iTrader: (2)

I used 1 can for the chrome ring...I even had enough to do my chrome window inserts as well

total0wnage

iTrader: (4)

roughly 1-2 cans for chrome ring and window trim, id guess 3-4 for wheels

Veronica

iTrader: (2)

But strongly consider powder coat for the wheels.

Jasoob

Powder coating would be great but it's about $600-$800 with prep, etc...

Plasti Dip is like $50 for a case.

I noticed on my '11 Sportback Ralliart, no chrome trim around the windows! Only the front to do.

I found a supplier in Canada and I have to order (1) case which is (6) cans. I'll do my rims and whatever else.

Thanks everyone.

escodotcarter

iTrader: (16)

I wonder if it would throw the balance off on the wheels ?

Jasoob

No, it doesn't weight enough...I've never heard of anyone mentioning that. Also, if it's applied equally, it should create any imbalance.

velocityhead

iTrader: (3)

One can of aerosol was enough to do my ring twice and all of my window trim once.

total0wnage

iTrader: (4)

600-800!!!! where are u getting you quotes, most places do like $60/per wheel and the most ive ever seen in $120/wheel which still only comes out to 480.

FTY Motorsports

iTrader: (2)

60/wheel is the norm unless u want like time attack 2 color stuff then its normally 100/wheel around here in socal

p1llar

iTrader: (1)

Since we are on the plastic dip subject, do you guys remove the chrome trim of just mask it off?

Is it just held in by clips?

Veronica

iTrader: (2)

To properly remove the trim ring you have to take the front end off. Easy, but time-consuming (see the how-to). I think the time to mask would still be less/easier. But i have not done either - so i too, eagerly await the answer

velocityhead

iTrader: (3)

If you're not familiar with removing the bumper, then masking it off and spraying directly on the car will be faster.

After you've had the bumper on and off a couple times, it goes fast. If you spray the ring off the car, you won't miss any spots due to poor masking.