Questions for Plastikote appliers

SedonaBound · May 2, 2012

Does Plastikote bond well on the wheels and grille without roughing the surface?

How many spray cans are needed per wheel for two coats?

Has anyone had it on for a year or more? Does it hold up pretty well?

If chipped, does it start to peel?

Does it really strip off easily if you want to reverse it? (When chrome eventually comes back into style.)

M22KLARS · May 2, 2012

Yes, please do not rough up the surface. That's part of the beauty of the product. When you get tired of it you can peel it off to reveal the original surface. And I must say it adhere's really well considering you do not prep the surface (besides a wash)

I would recommend 4 - 5 cans for your wheels. You will want to apply many many many light coats so that in the end you have one thick coat covering the entire wheel. IT will make it stronger and easier to peel off should you need to in the future.

I recommend, at the very least, buying one can and trying it on something in your garage. You won't be disappointed. Just make sure you do light coats as it can run like paint.

Major Tom · May 2, 2012

does it hold up to a car wash ?

M22KLARS · May 2, 2012

Humvee21 · May 2, 2012

M22KLARS said:
Yes, please do not rough up the surface. That's part of the beauty of the product. When you get tired of it you can peel it off to reveal the original surface. And I must say it adhere's really well considering you do not prep the surface (besides a wash)

I would recommend 4 - 5 cans for your wheels. You will want to apply many many many light coats so that in the end you have one thick coat covering the entire wheel. IT will make it stronger and easier to peel off should you need to in the future.

I recommend, at the very least, buying one can and trying it on something in your garage. You won't be disappointed. Just make sure you do light coats as it can run like paint.

This sounds like Plastidip. Isn't Plastikote something else?

M22KLARS · May 2, 2012

My apologies but I think they are the same thing just different companies. Can anyone confirm?

MUTAINT · May 2, 2012

Humvee21 said:
This sounds like Plastidip. Isn't Plastikote something else?

The OP may have ment Plastidip?? :corn:

Plastikote makes normal spary enamels and bed liners (pretty good bedliner from the reviews). Plastidip makes the spray on - peel off stuff.

http://www.plastikote.com/index.jsp

http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

M22KLARS · May 2, 2012

In that case....... when using plastikote... follow the instructions on the can.

sorry, I don't really know anything about that stuff.

What I was talking about is PlastiDip. (Made right here in MN about 20 miles away from my house)

SedonaBound · May 2, 2012

MUTAINT said:
The OP may have ment Plastidip?? :corn:

Plastikote makes normal spary enamels and bed liners (pretty good bedliner from the reviews). Plastidip makes the spray on - peel off stuff.

http://www.plastikote.com/index.jsp

http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

I think I meant Plastidip, but will use whatever works best without sanding. :emb:

M22KLARS · May 2, 2012

Without sanding... use PlastiDip!

mkmcgreg · May 2, 2012

I have noticed on my wheels that once it gets a chip you have to cut around it with a razor blade and repaint because it wants to peel.. I had to do that when i had my wheels balanced. I love the look and texture of them and the fact I can go back to silver if I want. Other than the wheel balance issue I like the look and texture. Keep in mind it is a rubber surface and little bit harder to clean than the painted surface

cgalpha08 · May 2, 2012

Plastidip for the win!!

I did my emblems and windshield pillar trims in them and they have held up really well. Possibly the best solution for those who dont want to make a permanent change to the vehicle with paint or something product!!

Pappibri · May 2, 2012

What is best to use on Rock Rails/sliderz? Just regular ole paint, or would one of them work better...?

JonBishop · May 2, 2012

PlastiDip is the way to go, ive done my emblems, rims, plastic pieces on the front, its seriously and amazing product

Yarjammer · May 2, 2012

How does it hold up to UV; does it dull out and grey? How thick are you guys applying it?

MUTAINT · May 2, 2012

SedonaBound said:
I think I meant Plastidip, but will use whatever works best without sanding. :emb:

Times, uhhh 6 I think on the Plastidip!

Great stuff, no sanding, easy to remove when you want to. Just be a little careful if you use the carwash. I had a corner start to peel off after a wash. Jst resprayed a few more coats and it was just fine!!

cgalpha08 · May 2, 2012

Yarjammer said:
How does it hold up to UV; does it dull out and grey? How thick are you guys applying it?

Mine haven't faded yet and my rig is outside 24/7. I put 4 coats on.

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JonBishop · May 2, 2012

i put 7 or 8 coats on each piece i painted, this stuff is addicting to use! once you do one thing you'll want to keep doing more and more

cgalpha08 · May 2, 2012

JonBishop said:
i put 7 or 8 coats on each piece i painted, this stuff is addicting to use! once you do one thing you'll want to keep doing more and more

Amen to that !!

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Nacho · May 2, 2012

SedonaBound said:
Has anyone had it on for a year or more? Does it hold up pretty well?

If chipped, does it start to peel?

06 H3 posted this link in one of the other PlastiDip threads. Shows how it has held up after 7 years.

06 H3 said:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/107029-my-experience-plastidip-durability.html

This answers my question to durability. It looks pretty damn good for 7 years of abuse on a truck and the alabama humidity! Im in on this stuff now

06 H3 · May 2, 2012

I have used this on my brothers jeep emblem, it has been powerwashed and been hit with rain and mud and its holding up well. Use a lot of coats...

prc · May 8, 2012

Plastidip has held up very well so far on my wheels...

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