Wizzer Posted September 27, 2012 Report Posted September 27, 2012 just a helpful hint from someone who has plasti wheels, your gonna need more then 3 cans. I use 2 cans per wheel, the more coats the longer it last. But don't do it if your about to get new tires. Wow, wasn't expecting it to need that much, but noted. And I got new wheels a few months ago. I'll be doing lots of masking. Steve "Wizzer" P. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]2009 MINI Clubman S R55 "BATTPODD"
nharrison21 Posted September 27, 2012 Report Posted September 27, 2012 i dont know about 2 cans per but i did 4 very thorough coats per rim and havent even had to touch up anything in the 4 months they have been PD'd..also for masking..all i did was stuff behind the rims with grocery bags so nothing was exposed...remember any overspray on the tires will just simply peel off..also another valuable tool to have when using PD is toothpicks as they are priceless when u have a peice u want gone but cant get to it... Wow, wasn't expecting it to need that much, but noted. And I got new wheels a few months ago. I'll be doing lots of masking. ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
Eddie Posted September 27, 2012 Report Posted September 27, 2012 Enders rims looks good. Will soon be DECHROMED.. 2013 Mini Countryman All 4 S (Gassy) Absolute Black [sIGPIC]
Wizzer Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 Finally had time to get out and take care of my Rim Job! (huh huh huh) Steve "Wizzer" P. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]2009 MINI Clubman S R55 "BATTPODD"
68wmcs Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 Finally had time to get out and take care of my Rim Job! (huh huh huh) You did a great job! Only recommendation I would add, is instead of the using painters tape to mask just use an old deck of cards. It's easier to move around the gap between the wheel and tire. 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
nharrison21 Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 :congrats::congrats: Looks Great...Yeah either do card or like me just spray the tires and then peel off the excess when done.. Finally had time to get out and take care of my Rim Job! (huh huh huh) ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted September 30, 2012 Report Posted September 30, 2012 Another successful venture in the world of Plastidip Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Poison Ivy Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 So we watched a few PD videos and when it comes to taping, some said to tape right up to the edge, while others said to leave room for the PD to touch the car then peel off the excess.
cmcveay Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 As long as the UPS truck arrives in time, I hope to have photo's of a cool new PD project before the weekend. If the truck doesn't arrive in time, well, there's still gonna be a cool project but it won't be right now. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
nharrison21 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 personally i leave a space as there is never any question if the tape is gonna damage the finished look...I feel that the tape to close could peel off an edge of the PD...just overly cautious So we watched a few PD videos and when it comes to taping, some said to tape right up to the edge, while others said to leave room for the PD to touch the car then peel off the excess. ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
Poison Ivy Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 Just placed a $165 order of PD for both our MINIs
minime331 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Posted October 1, 2012 165!!! What are you goung to do STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come.
nharrison21 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 :adore: Just placed a $165 order of PD for both our MINIs ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
Poison Ivy Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 10 cans of white for Lola (rims 2 cans of red for El Coqui 3 cans of gloss 2 spray nozzles 2 bottles of Pre-dip spray Oh and plan to pick up some black at HD for El Coqui Geno's going to try to do the belt line in this shade of red to see if it will match the mirror caps better. Dechrome in black. And paint his winter rims black. I'll paint my rims white and maybe a few other things.
Eddie Posted October 1, 2012 Report Posted October 1, 2012 speechless!!! cant wait to see how it looks.. Will soon be DECHROMED.. 2013 Mini Countryman All 4 S (Gassy) Absolute Black [sIGPIC]
minime331 Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Posted October 2, 2012 10 cans of white for Lola (rims 2 cans of red for El Coqui 3 cans of gloss 2 spray nozzles 2 bottles of Pre-dip spray Oh and plan to pick up some black at HD for El Coqui Geno's going to try to do the belt line in this shade of red to see if it will match the mirror caps better. Dechrome in black. And paint his winter rims black. I'll paint my rims white and maybe a few other things. ok that works :rofl: i cant wait to see the end result hope it looks good STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come.
Poison Ivy Posted October 3, 2012 Report Posted October 3, 2012 So I recall hearing that some of the parts that most would be interested in de-checking come off the car. Which are those? Is that only in 1st or 2nd Gens?
Poison Ivy Posted October 11, 2012 Report Posted October 11, 2012 I placed my order at DYC.com on the 1st and its still being processed... :banghead: I hope it ships soon.
GreenCactus Posted October 11, 2012 Report Posted October 11, 2012 I placed my order at DYC.com on the 1st and its still being processed... :banghead: I hope it ships soon. It took almost two weeks to get my order. They definitely take their time.
Poison Ivy Posted October 11, 2012 Report Posted October 11, 2012 Yippie! I contacted DYC.com to ask about the status of the order. They told me it's already shipped and gave me the tracking number. It's arriving today! They never updated the order status online or sent me an email. Oh well, at least I know what we'll be doing this weekend!
68wmcs Posted October 11, 2012 Report Posted October 11, 2012 Yippie! I contacted DYC.com to ask about the status of the order. They told me it's already shipped and gave me the tracking number. It's arriving today! They never updated the order status online or sent me an email. Oh well, at least I know what we'll be doing this weekend! That's one thing I forgot to mention about DYC.com. They couple times I've ordered through them, I had to contact him to get my tracking info. 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
minime331 Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Posted October 17, 2012 hey Catalina lola looks really good i like the white STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come.
Poison Ivy Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 Thanks Chris, I've been meaning to post a picture. I still have some more whiting out to go.
Poison Ivy Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 Also if you're worried if Plasti Dip comes off easy, check out this photo
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 It looks good, how did you do the beltline? Just masked it off? I'd like to but I'm afraid of getting plasti dip on Tiggers top Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
