Plastidip Mahle wheels |
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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 |
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 |
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