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Plastidip Mahle wheels |
Stratfink |
Nov 25 2023, 02:07 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 27-December 21 From: SoCal Member No.: 26,198 Region Association: Southern California |
My Mahle wheels have needed some attention since acquiring the 914 last year. They exhibited a bluish hue possibly from the factory coating applied under the silver finish. I’ve debated painting the centers black or going all black for a while now and finally got around to experimenting today.
I had previously done some sanding and polishing of the lips. Today I convinced my wife to help with the taping, and applied the dip using my 5th spare Mahle as a guinea pig. Tape removal proved difficult as it wanted to peel the coating off, but I think I am liking the look enough to go for it on all 4 wheels. There were some lessons learned on cutting a line before peeling and I realize the plastidip will not be permanent. I could go all black which would be simpler and have less risk of peeling since there would not be a taped edge Anyway, take a look and let me know what you think. I’d ultimately want to get black or chrome lug bolts to compliment the look… I should note that the spare has a 205 width tire versus the 185s on the other 4 (maybe why I’m liking the look). Thanks- Joe |
rick 918-S |
Nov 25 2023, 02:16 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,680 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
How did you apply it?
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Geezer914 |
Nov 25 2023, 09:30 AM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,660 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States |
Scothbrited the wheels and sprayed them with gloss black PPG enamel. Sanded and polished the outer lip.
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76-914 |
Nov 25 2023, 10:01 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,611 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice looking car. Nice lines! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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914sgofast2 |
Nov 25 2023, 12:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 645 Joined: 10-May 13 From: El Dorado Hills, CA Member No.: 15,855 Region Association: None |
Before removing the masking tape, run a razor blade in the seam between the tape edge and plasti-dip. That’s what I did to prevent lifting the paint when the tape was removed
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moto914 |
Nov 25 2023, 12:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 27-February 17 From: Greenville SC Member No.: 20,878 Region Association: South East States |
Both examples look good with the silver contrast lugs.
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Stratfink |
Nov 26 2023, 12:05 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 27-December 21 From: SoCal Member No.: 26,198 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks for the replies.
@rick 918-s The plastidip is a spray can application. @914sgofast2 Thanks for the tip on the razor. Definitely a must when I do the 4 main wheels. |
Geezer914 |
Nov 26 2023, 03:49 AM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,660 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States |
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ssstikircr |
Nov 26 2023, 09:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 11-January 09 From: Fair Oaks, Ca Member No.: 9,920 Region Association: Northern California |
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Stratfink |
Nov 26 2023, 11:17 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 27-December 21 From: SoCal Member No.: 26,198 Region Association: Southern California |
Great tip on peeling the tape before the plastidip dries. I’ll peel sooner on the next wheels.
Great looking car BTW! |
Chris914n6 |
Nov 27 2023, 03:40 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
It's somewhat easier to do a rough 2" tape to keep it off the tires and wipe off the overspray to get a clean line on the lip.
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pfreiburger |
Nov 27 2023, 10:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 114 Joined: 6-October 20 From: Fond du Lac, WI Member No.: 24,738 Region Association: None |
Yes! Love black wheels, totally agree on the silver rim.
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VaccaRabite |
Nov 28 2023, 07:17 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,554 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
A note on plasti-dipped wheels.
I used to do this all the time, changing wheel color annually. One of the things that I noticed was that the dip, being dip, would collect tons of brake dust. The dust seems to cling to dip way more then standard paint. At some point the dust would get into the pores of the dip and would not longer be able to easily get cleaned off. At that point the only answer was to peel off the dip. I found that the dip would last around a year before needing to be redone. And for a while I changed wheel color every spring. Some years ago I got tired of buying dip and painting wheels so I stopped. These days I pick a color and either paint or powdercoat. Zach |
DC_neun_vierzehn |
Nov 28 2023, 04:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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DC_neun_vierzehn |
Nov 28 2023, 04:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I bought a (less than perfect finish, but straight) back up set of 4 bolt Fuchs for my ‘73 2.0. Took them to a local wheel repair shop with stellar reviews to paint black. I had them correct the minor wheel rash, paint the center caps and center of wheels satin black, and polish lips. They did a great job, used the right equipment and materials for $60 a wheel.
Two plus years later they look like they look the same. bought the correct length and seat shape black lugs on eBay for less than $50. If I ever need to, can switch back to the OG wheels. For now, I’m enjoying the black Fuchs for a more aggressive look to compliment the 2056 rebuild : ) |
Geezer914 |
Nov 28 2023, 05:27 PM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,660 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States |
Scothbrited the wheels and sprayed them with gloss black PPG enamel. Sanded and polished the outer lip. They look great. Was that PPG rattle can or was it pro paint shop equipment? Just went to the PPG paint and bought a pint of black. If you want to use a rattle can, I would get black ceramic paint. |
Front yard mechanic |
Nov 28 2023, 07:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None |
I tend to think dip is for dips , dipsticks and potato chips (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)
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DC_neun_vierzehn |
Nov 28 2023, 09:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Scothbrited the wheels and sprayed them with gloss black PPG enamel. Sanded and polished the outer lip. They look great. Was that PPG rattle can or was it pro paint shop equipment? Just went to the PPG paint and bought a pint of black. If you want to use a rattle can, I would get black ceramic paint. How did the paint get from the pint to your wheels? |
Stratfink |
Nov 29 2023, 03:58 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 27-December 21 From: SoCal Member No.: 26,198 Region Association: Southern California |
I bought a (less than perfect finish, but straight) back up set of 4 bolt Fuchs for my ‘73 2.0. Took them to a local wheel repair shop with stellar reviews to paint black. I had them correct the minor wheel rash, paint the center caps and center of wheels satin black, and polish lips. They did a great job, used the right equipment and materials for $60 a wheel. Two plus years later they look like they look the same. bought the correct length and seat shape black lugs on eBay for less than $50. If I ever need to, can switch back to the OG wheels. For now, I’m enjoying the black Fuchs for a more aggressive look to compliment the 2056 rebuild : ) Your car looks great and sounds like you got a super deal at $60 per wheel considering the effort to mask, paint and polish. |
Geezer914 |
Nov 29 2023, 06:00 AM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,660 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States |
Scothbrited the wheels and sprayed them with gloss black PPG enamel. Sanded and polished the outer lip. They look great. Was that PPG rattle can or was it pro paint shop equipment? Just went to the PPG paint and bought a pint of black. If you want to use a rattle can, I would get black ceramic paint. How did the paint get from the pint to your wheels? Spray gun/air compressor |
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