Painted the Wheels
 

to complete my Storm Trooper look I decided to paint the wheels black with Plasti Dip
Nice thing about the plasti dip is the minimal prep needed (other than cleaning) since over spray can be wiped off
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was able to do it with only one run, which I was able to take care off by soaking a blue towel in Naphtha and dabbing the run to thin it down, then hit it with another coat.
the only other issue I had was when I remove the plastic bag from the brakes, one edge stuck to the wheel and pulled some up, using a similar technique I cleaned up the edge and spot coated it.

going to let the paint harden in the garage for the next week and then put some ceramic coat on it.

Looks pretty good, nice job. Great thing about pd is if you ever decide you don't like it... Peels right off. So many people think you ruin something be it wheels or part of the car by using the stuff, but I've had a part on my other car dipped for 6yrs now no issues.

Curious how ceramic coating will react/hold up. Keep us updated.

Watching

Did this to my Cay wheels, it didn't peel off too easily. Had the wheels powdercoated. the porous finish of the Plasti Dip traps brake dust, wheels had a brown tint to them due to the dust. I don't recommend at all.

that's why I'm going to try putting a ceramic coating on them. it should help repel the brake dust and make cleaning easier
I have used the ceramic coat on the window trim I painted, seems to help.

Nice work! It definitely helps complete the look :)

Looks good!

I was told roughly 1 can per wheel, Plasti Dip peels easier with thicker coats. You can also add a layer of Plasti Dip Glossifier to add gloss and adds that extra layer to help when it's time to remove it.

Thanks Guys, Deezflip I had heard the same thing and pretty much used 1 can per wheel, it on nice and thick.
was able to peal it off the emblems fairly easily once I got it startted.

Looking good, nice change!

surprise that ceramic will work on that rough of a surface .

the wheels will be the real test of it, shall be interesting if nothing else.

I've never really liked black wheels until I bought this Panamera. Always thought it gave it that spare-tire look. After seeing it more in person with these cars and other specialized cars...it looks really nice, Porsches, Lambo, Ferrari, Etc. It makes these cars look more aggressive, sportier, where other cars can make it look cheap and empty....just IMHO

Why don’t you just powder coat the wheels for $800 through the dealer. You have an option of higher gloss or semi gloss. Looks a lot better on such a nice car. If it’s a lease, dealers prefer the powder coated wheels as they’re easier to re sell.
You did a very good job but in person Plastidip usually looks cheap overall.

Married with Children

Spray glossy clear coat over Plasti Dip? actually I am spraying glossy clear coat over my 20" turbo2 rims now for easy clean up.

hilarious

put 2 coats of ceramic on the wheels, gave them a nice glossy look, second coat went on smoother than the first.....

we'll see how it works.

Pics or it didn't happen 😁

Haha, was going to take before and after pics, but my daughter "borrowed" my phone, ill snap some once I can pry it from her fingers :)

Here you go, not the best pic, weather wasn't cooperating
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very nice !!! need a little more glossy ... LOL ...

there is probably about half of the coating left in the bottle - I think if it stops raining I might try putting a few more coats on.

Nice job 😊

So far so good, I have driven it a few times and although it has rained a bit the wheels clean up nice and easily

The weather is so nice today in the bay area. I am cleaning all the 20" turbo2 rim and spray the Dupli-Color Clear gloss Wheel Coating ... I will post the pictures after i am done ...

Got it!

Here are my new glossy coat on the 20" used rims
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. it is OK, but it is not professionally done at the body shop. $10 job and my free labor of love. LOL …

internet picture wise they look good, besides you're supposed to be going too fast for anyone to get a good look anyway :)

Thank you, DogWood. LOL ... There are many imperfect spots due to curb rash sanding. In order to get away, I may have to do plasti dip just like yours. We see ...

I have some imperfect spots on the spoke - machine surface area. Don't know how to fix it. Finally, I found the video in youtube to show how fix the machine surface area. Check it out for your reference in
the future.

Painting Porsche rims and calipers brushed aluminum finish #2

nice find, thanks for sharing Doug

Cleaned the wheels for the first time since painting them, just used a wet towel, the cleaned up fairly easily
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I also decided to paint the chrome ring around my Chrono,
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[QUOTE=DogWood;4793137]Cleaned the wheels for the first time since painting them, just used a wet towel, the cleaned up fairly easily


I also decided to paint the chrome ring around my Chrono,

ring around Chrono looks great. i have searched for months to find a hood for it to block it from reflecting on the windshield but haven't found one for panamera fitment. many other models have them but nothing for pani that i have found. i assume you had to pull it out to paint, was that much of a process?

mine was already rather loose(so loose in fact, that it popped off when I hit a parking lot entrance rather fast), there are 3 clips in the ring holding it in place at 2 O'clock, 6, and 10
I now have the problem of it not staying on - looks like I'll need to put some glue on it.

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Powder coat gloss black

Very nice, is your car wrapped?

Yes I just had it wrapped matte blue metallic. I got a deal at only $1400. My bro paid a lot more for his M4 in SoCal.
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good deal and great color :)

very nice !!! Anyone you know in Southern Cal or Northern Cal? I like it..

My brother goes to premium auto styling he got a M4 and a Range Rover skme there both excellent jobs. Mine isn’t perfect but I’m on a budget and for $1400 it’s hard to pass up