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Plastidip Trail Wheels w/ Pictures
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1) Washed wheels with wheel cleaner, soap and water, and then wiped with rubbing alcohol.
2) Tape rims to prevent overspray. I used the good 3m tape for my first pass since it sticks well to most surfaces without leaving residue. I used some cheap painters tape for the rest of my passes.
I used a plastic razor blade to make sure the tape was stuck to tire good.
Also I painted the center caps before the wheels. Below includes several pictures of the caps and how to remove the logos if you wish to do so.
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07-16-2011, 01:19 PM
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3) Lightly coat wheel and let sit 15 minutes
4) Coat #2, still a light coat, but the black is becoming the dominant color of the wheel now.
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07-16-2011, 01:22 PM
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5) Coat #3, heavy coat of plastidip. I found it difficult to get into the inside radius of the holes on the wheels.
6) Coat #4, confriming the wheels have adequate coverage and any minor touchup. Be sure to remove tape during this step while the plastidip is still wet. Let cure for 6-8 hours.
7) Mount back on vehicle, and let wheels cure more..... (Can't I just drive outside and showoff my work yet?)
8) Pull your 4runner outside and enjoy your transformed ride.
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07-16-2011, 01:24 PM
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07-16-2011, 01:26 PM
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Excellent post sir...that looks great.
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07-16-2011, 01:30 PM
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07-16-2011, 01:31 PM
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looks awesome
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07-16-2011, 01:36 PM
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Very nicely done! 
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07-16-2011, 01:56 PM
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Great write-up. Ive been waiting for someone to do this write up. Looks awesome!!
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07-16-2011, 02:04 PM
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 looks GREAT.... Ive been thinking about doing my wheels also, but the first time I hit a trail, it would have been waisted effort and time lol
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07-16-2011, 02:26 PM
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Quote:
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looks GREAT.... Ive been thinking about doing my wheels also, but the first time I hit a trail, it would have been waisted effort and time lol |
Could those wheels be powder coated? And if so, would that not hold up a lot longer/better in the field? (If not forever) They look great, and it was a great write up and instructional post, but I agree, with simple spray paint, not sure if it will hold up very long at all.
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07-16-2011, 02:41 PM
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Looks good, great job.
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07-16-2011, 02:45 PM
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Looks great!
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Very nice! I would paint my SR5 wheels but I am waiting on some feedback as to how well the Plastidip holds up. Wheels live in a tough environment. Please keep is posted!
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07-16-2011, 06:12 PM
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I myself have been wanting to this same exact thing to my black TE. I just showed my wife and she gave me the go ahead. (Thank you!)
Just to clarify, it only took one can?
Great Work!
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