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akaFrankCastle
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Plasti-dip'd my wheels
So, in the never ending quest to get the military tires on my truck, I picked up a set of aluminum wheels a few months ago in Denver. They're the shiny finish ones and I would have much preferred black ones. But at the price I paid and considering how hard it seems to be to find 16.5" wheels in a 8x170mm bolt pattern, I picked them up anyway. Made a few calls to some powder coaters to see how much it would cost to get them flat blacked. 25/wheel was pretty much the going rate. Then, two days ago I stumbled across a thread over on Ford Trucks where a guy said he'd used the Plasti-dip coating (same stuff you dip your hand tools into to put a coating on the handles) to paint his wheels. I thought I would give it a shot. And here's what happened. Here's a side by side of one coated and one not. ![Image](http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/akafrankcastle/5899134c.jpg) And a closer shot of the coated one. I have some runs in the coating but I've only shot it once so far. I think I will get those runs out with more application. ![Image](http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/akafrankcastle/ac5ac528.jpg) Best part is, if I don't like the coating any more or if it gets damaged and looks like garbage, I can pee it off and reshoot it. Now I'm wondering what black slots might look like. ![icon biggin icon biggin](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin_.gif)
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:03 pm |
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Rox Crusher
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
That looks awesome !
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Wed Nov 30, 2011 3:54 pm |
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Viperwolf1
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
It does look good but how expensive is the plastic?
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Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:08 pm |
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Entourage
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:45 pm Posts: 3275 Location: Gilbert, Arizona
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
If that stuff peels off, would a curb check, car wash, or hitting a rock 4-wheeling peel it off? Powdercoat for $25.00 a wheel seems very reasonable to get a whole new look.
_________________ "I truly believe that good will outweigh evil, but there won't be peace on earth until the power of love overcomes the love of power" - Jimi Hendrix
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Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:23 pm |
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akaFrankCastle
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:31 pm |
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akaFrankCastle
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:33 pm |
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akaFrankCastle
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
A video of how easy it is to remove.
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:34 pm |
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Entourage
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
I wasn't able to see the pics at work behind my firewall for some reason. Now that I can see the pics, they look awesome. Excited to see them with tires mounted on your Bronco.
_________________ "I truly believe that good will outweigh evil, but there won't be peace on earth until the power of love overcomes the love of power" - Jimi Hendrix
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Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:40 pm |
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Jesus_man
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
If that plastidip came in clear, that would make a great wheel protectant for the winter!!
Can't wait to see them on the truck!
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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BFD305
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
Looks good! You peeked my interest, so I did some searching. Looks like people are having good luck with it even after a year. The one thing I would be concerned with is doing it before the tires are mounted, seems like the tire will tear it off when you set the bead.
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akaFrankCastle
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
Well, the tire replacements came in. Got them all mounted up today. Now the question is: Aluminum ![Image](http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/akafrankcastle/fd3c965c.jpg) or Black? ![Image](http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss86/akafrankcastle/dbf29cf8.jpg)
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:02 pm |
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Booger
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Joined: Thu Dec 23, 2010 6:55 pm Posts: 809 Location: Broomfield
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
Which one do you like. I like them both. Nice part about doing it that way is you can change it when you want.
_________________ Bob - Turning hydrocarbons into noise since 1970
Spiritual owner of the now Zoso mobile (1974 Bronco Ranger - EFI 351W-4R70W-ARB front and rear-STC softtop- High Country hood-3 1/2" WH lift- Cross inboard rear shock mnt- Duffs bumpers- Warn 8274- 33's- Cheby disc conversion)
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Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:08 pm |
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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
My problem is everyone does black wheels now. I used to really like them but they are so played out now. But either do look good.
_________________ Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:24 pm |
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Jesus_man
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
Both! Tape em off so they alternate on the wheel...
Alum looks too plain, but as zoso said, black is becoming very popular, especially on our tow rigs!
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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ZOSO
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
Try opposite of most rims. Go black lip and polished center. Try something different.
_________________ Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:49 pm |
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akaFrankCastle
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Plasti-dip'd my wheels
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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D&D72
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_________________ That guy John.... whatta Jerk.
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