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Old 09-21-2016, 02:24 PM
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Turned out great! You have a close up pic of how it looks around the colored emblem?
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Originally Posted by larry33legend
The lobsters r quite easy to do...just put plast bags over the calipers ....over spray on the rotor disc omes off right away when u brake..easy to peel off thd overspray on tire....dont worry bout thr overspray on inner rim..brake dust covers that contrasr between the rims gray color and black over spray.
Thr center crest rubs off with wd40 on a qtip.no tape covering needed

Where a rated mask
I did the same thing a few months ago. Inexpensive way to change up the look of the car. Great thing is if you dont like it, the paint peels right off. Now I dont have to worry about the break dust much at all. Only thing I can add is that I was told to apply seven cans to get the color I was looking for and my finger was about to fall off after I was done applying the spray. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleu...1526/100670383
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Old 09-21-2016, 04:51 PM
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Turned out great! You have a close up pic of how it looks around the colored emblem?
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Old 09-21-2016, 05:05 PM
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thanks!
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Old 09-21-2016, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by larry33legend





Looks nice. I am going to do this with my winter rims as they look like Shiite anyway

Did you dip your nuts as well

And I assume you were just careful with the socket when installing them so you didn't rip the dip.....
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Old 09-22-2016, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by vern1
Looks nice. I am going to do this with my winter rims as they look like Shiite anyway

Did you dip your nuts as well

And I assume you were just careful with the socket when installing them so you didn't rip the dip.....
No need to take wheel n nuts apart,,just spray while its on the car...hire a local pro n watch thm...have t.come to ur house so the car doesnt need to driven so it can dry overnight..wait a week b4 washng to b safe.
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Problem with that approach is I am doing it myself while the rims are off the car. Will figure out something for the lug bolts. Maybe spray them after the install through a toilet paper tube

I am going to try flat black with some silver metallized. I assume yours are just flat black?
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The center caps are the perfect design for Plasti-Dip. There is a ridge around the crest that is the perfect tear-line for the coating. No need to mask.
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Old 09-22-2016, 05:57 PM
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Me too! Easy, just keep applying and they will stop wiggling around coat 4.

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Old 09-23-2016, 10:57 AM
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Does anyone know how long this usually lasts before touch ups are required?
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Does anyone know how long this usually lasts before touch ups are required?
It will last years provided you do not remove the lug bolts or scrub the wheels when you wash them.
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It will last years provided you do not remove the lug bolts or scrub the wheels when you wash them.
So for a daily driver, one that will get a large amount of brake dust, Plastidip doesn't appear to be a good idea. No? Cleaning a normal wheel is a pain and I have to use my fingers in the tight spots. Hmmm.....

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Old 09-23-2016, 12:31 PM
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Looks great! Always liked these wheels, very beefy classic 80's look.

One question though, what's the real name? I always thought we sounded pompous and stupid for calling them Lobsters.
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Originally Posted by Bruce In Philly
Me too! Easy, just keep applying and they will stop wiggling around coat 4.

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LOL great one!
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Old 09-23-2016, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JDM93cx
Does anyone know how long this usually lasts before touch ups are required?
Just dont touch them with anythng, no cloth or anythng..no shiny vaseline or armour all

Touchless wash only..
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