plasti-dip wheels

Thinking about plasti-dipping my TRD rims....should I leave the center cap silver and red or dip it also? Any suggestions on application?

I say dip it all....

For application, I like to stick the can of Plasti-dip in a bucket of hot water for 10 minutes or so prior to using.  This makes it spray much finer, and eliminates clumping.

I say dont waist your time pasti-dipping them.  Just go ahead and paint them rustoleum satin black.  You are never going to take of the plastidip, so just paint them.

I know I'm just scared to mess up haha

So the dealership screwed up my locking lugs and key....so I'm on the way there to blow it up because I can't get my wheels off

I plasti-dipped mine just because I wasn't sure if I was going to leave them black or not. I like them black so I will eventually go back and paint them. Every time I wash I am worried that it will start peeling off.

2011TRDIceberg wrote:

So the dealership screwed up my locking lugs and key....so I'm on the way there to blow it up because I can't get my wheels off

Wow!  LOL!

So i finally got it done...several coats of plasti dip and a light coat of gloss black when done just to give it some protection and a little shine

That looks fantastic. Just like the TT ones.

Makes me want to pull the silver TRDs out fo the shed again lol

Now hit those mirrors, grille, and handles and enjoy your '08TT

iwashmycar wrote:

Now hit those mirrors, grille, and handles and enjoy your '08TT

Couldn't agree more!  The black wheels look AWESOME, but you gotta black out the other parts to match!

Yeah I agree but that's a project for another day

But don't get me wrong... your rig looks great like this!  Good work on those wheels!  You should take a red paint pen to the "TRD" in the center caps!

I thought of doing that....or white to offset the color of the FJ and the white letters...do they make paint pens?

They do make paint pens. Just not sure which would be good for plastidip. Some have fat felt tips that would be messy while other have the large ball-point tip that may rip the plastidip...

Could even use silver if you cannot find white as silver is a popular paint pen color and tends to cover really well.

I wouldnt worry much about it though, they look really nice all black.

Looks great. The mirrors and handles are easier than you think!

Yeah paint pens might screw up a little bit on the plastidip... but you know what would work?  Nail polish.  Sounds girly, but that stuff has a ton of uses!  Check out gun forums if you don't believe me!

paulwardinc wrote:

Looks great. The mirrors and handles are easier than you think!

 Did you take yours off?

DamnItsAGlasgow wrote:

Yeah paint pens might screw up a little bit on the plastidip... but you know what would work?  Nail polish.  Sounds girly, but that stuff has a ton of uses!  Check out gun forums if you don't believe me!

 Yeah my dad mentioned that didnt know how long it would last/ hold up

Worth a shot!  If it wears off, just repaint!  Orrrrrr you could paint with the polish, then put a clear coat of plastidip over that!

DamnItsAGlasgow wrote:

Worth a shot!  If it wears off, just repaint!  Orrrrrr you could paint with the polish, then put a clear coat of plastidip over that!

 I like your style Sir ..haha

2011TRDIceberg wrote:

paulwardinc wrote:

Looks great. The mirrors and handles are easier than you think!

 Did you take yours off?

Pants..  all the time.  Oh Mirrors and handles... yes!  The handles are so easy you won't believe it.  I can walk you through it faster than typing it.  Give me a call sometime.  My number hasn't changed.

paulwardinc wrote:

2011TRDIceberg wrote:

paulwardinc wrote:

Looks great. The mirrors and handles are easier than you think!

 Did you take yours off?

Pants..  all the time.  Oh Mirrors and handles... yes!  The handles are so easy you won't believe it.  I can walk you through it faster than typing it.  Give me a call sometime.  My number hasn't changed.

 Ok cool..oh may be heading your way next weekend for a little Freeman Park action also

Youre crazy to come here this coming weekend. You can call me though if you want. I might drop by.

HAHA yeah i know ..if i'll give you a buzz