The Big Tuna Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I used that exact same krylon spray paint on my pegs about a year ago, it holds up extremely well. I wish I would have plastidipped first cause getting it off my pegs was a huge PITA haha. Wheels look good though!! Way to do something different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt01 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 i hate to say it but with the chrome lip they look like RTX... and they have no place on a volvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevolvR Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Looks awesome dude...I liked it better as one colour though myself. Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Fortunately I'll be easy to do if I wanted a single color. i hate to say it but with the chrome lip they look like RTX... and they have no place on a volvo. It's not chrome, it's a machined lip. Secondly i modeled it to this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT5M Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 O.o ummmmmm how long do you expect this to last? 1 month max? +1 for effort +1 for the idea -1 if you think its going to last very long. +1 because they came out looking good. edit. at least you didnt get drunk and paint them blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevolvR Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 O.o ummmmmm how long do you expect this to last? 1 month max? +1 for effort +1 for the idea -1 if you think its going to last very long. +1 because they came out looking good. edit. at least you didnt get drunk and paint them blue. -1 for doubting it. I think PlastiDipping wheels have been done before, and it definitely lasts more than a month. Honestly, this is more an experiment for me, I want to know that answer as well. So someone has gotta try it. I think with PlastiDip alone, it may last a bit less longer with contaminants and other elements(brake dust, dirt, oil) may break it down or stain them sooner, but with the paint on top, it may add another layer or durability to it. Who knows. If this lasts an entire winter season, then I would be happy. Yes, these will be my winter beaters. If it doesn't, I won't complain. For both money and effort for the color change, I would still do it again. I mean Plastidip for you guys in the states is $5-7 a can, and this although many coats you can have them finished in 2-3 hours, so it's not a lot of effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
550 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I like when people try things differently. Because too many times I have seen negative feedback on things that people know nothing about. :-/ If it works, awesome. If not, who cares, start over. Everyone wins. I dig the originality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Definitely let us know how they hold up. Would love to try a wild colour for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevolvR Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 at least you didnt get drunk and paint them blue. Actually, I did think about Hot pink :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owned Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 As I was reading this I was thinking, "why....". But since you fully intended for it not to be permanent, I agree it was a good experiment. Though, I will say that you should be a bit careful with Pdip as a "paint condom" as the chemicals in it can stain certain finishes. You may peel off your wild color to find a ruined finish underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevolvR Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 As I was reading this I was thinking, "why....". But since you fully intended for it not to be permanent, I agree it was a good experiment. Though, I will say that you should be a bit careful with Pdip as a "paint condom" as the chemicals in it can stain certain finishes. You may peel off your wild color to find a ruined finish underneath. Not sure what you mean by a ruined finish underneath. You mean the plastidip stains the finish? or is the top coat paint staining it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owned Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 One of the chemicals in it has the potential to brown/darken finishes that it is applied to. This would mean you could peel off the pdip and your wheels would remain stained. I do not know exactly every type of finish it will react with, but all you would have to likely do to repair this would be a sand and polish or at worst re-clear, since I don't think it will penetrate very far. Mostly just a note of caution for people who haven't experienced this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I didn't see any mention of prep, did you clean the wheels and then begin spraying? Or did you give them a light sanding and a good wipe down with denatured alcohol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamjjohn203 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Don't think they were sanded, he wanted to keep the finish nice underneath..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevolvR Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I used degreaser with a mix of isopropyl alcolhol to clean them. That's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Ship Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 It's great and you got it to look nice! Very curious to see how well it weathers the winter. great experiment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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