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where can i find the plasti-dip rim diy

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Old 04-26-2010 | 09:31 PM
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Default where can i find the plasti-dip rim diy

I cant even find anything in the diy section.. it only has 2 threads or is this just me?

anyways where can i find the plasti-dip wheel diy

and would this product work good for my grille?
 
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Old 04-26-2010 | 09:47 PM
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I also looked and could not find anything...
 
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Old 04-26-2010 | 09:49 PM
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As far as I know, there is no DIY yet for plasti dipping rims.
 
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Old 04-26-2010 | 09:51 PM
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alright so i found one for a jetta but its pretty much the exact same!

http://forums.jettamkv.com/viewtopic.php?f=54&p=42688

im not sure if itl work but lemmie know
 
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Old 04-26-2010 | 09:52 PM
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just follow the same as what teach did but use plasti-dip. not sure about clearcoat? im sure it wouldnt hurt tho
 
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just follow the same as what teach did but use plasti-dip. not sure about clearcoat? im sure it wouldnt hurt tho
i duno i havent heard anything of it but i hear armor-all works really good makes them super shiney!

i have a construction class tomorrow morning we have a round sander that just twists back and forth im going to see if i can borrow it make it easier to do the sanding.
 
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Someone needs to try this and see how it works.
 
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Old 04-26-2010 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Off_Road_Teacher
Someone needs to try this and see how it works.
ima do it im not sure when.. but i have to take the wheel weights off my tires first.. the rims are a little messed up from curbs and what not so who knows how itl hold up

to take the wheel weights off can i just pop em off with a hammer and flat head? while the tires on?
 
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Yes, you can pop the weights off with a hammer and flat head with the tires on.
 
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Old 04-26-2010 | 10:28 PM
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DONT SAND, just clean degrease and spray.
 


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