Plastic Dip vs Paint for Wheels

[cello_g]

I want to spray the stock rims on my VE Series 2 SV6 to matte black. I am wondering what the pro's and cons of using paint vs plasti dip and what people's experiences are with both. Also has anyone used VHT brake caliber paint? If I wanted to spray these as well what would I need to consider?

 

[kiwicon]

Never used plasti dip, but herd they peel over time.. Paint just make sure a clear coat is chucked over top to help protect from stone chips. re VHT caliber paint just make sure you give the caliber a VERY good clean with prepsol or similar to remove ALL grease and oils.

 

[SaUte]

My wheels are plasti dipped , been that way for a year or so now with no peeling,just make sure the wheels are clean and apply at least four coats of dip.

 

[Gaiter]

Plasti dip does not react well to tyre shine. Plasti dip will peel over time. There are clear coats for plasti dip. But I would only use plasti dip on wheels to see if I like a certain colour before I use a more permanent paint.

 

[SaUte]

I've used tyre shine on mine and never had it react with the plastidip

 

[Gaiter]

My wheels are plasti dipped , been that way for a year or so now with no peeling,just make sure the wheels are clean and apply at least four coats of dip.

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I've used tyre shine on mine and never had it react with the plastidip

Did you clear coat your Dip?

Interesting... Well there you go OP. Maybe dip will work just fine.

 

[cello_g]

Cheers guys thanks for the info.

 

[SaUte]

Did you clear coat your Dip?

Nah mate,no clear coat.

 

[Gaiter]

Alright then, guess I was misinformed about the tyre shine.

I used plasti dip on my badges, and it has started to peel. Maybe I didnt put enough on? I'll do more coats next time.

 

[Risky]

VHT caliber paint just make sure you give the caliber a VERY good clean with prepsol or similar to remove ALL grease and oils.

Totally agree

I spent ages cleaning the hubs & calipers. Scotchbrite the areas first & then use 1500 wet & dry. Prepwash & mask the brake pads and other areas. If you get any paint on the disc, just give it a quick wipe with prepwash. If there's a little bit of overspray then dont worry as the brake pads when in use will get rid of it. From start to finish it took me 3.5 hours and it was worth it. The prep work takes the most time. using pressure packs is easy.