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Old 04-08-2012 | 09:43 PM
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Plasti dip my TLS rims or not

Wasup guys I just want to know you guys opinion my car is wdp and I wanted to know if you guy think I should plasti dip my TLS or not and if so what color thanks guys
Old 04-08-2012 | 10:02 PM
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Old 04-08-2012 | 10:23 PM
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I did mines dipped then gold.
Sorry, but it's kinda pointless to ask when you could always peel it off..
Old 04-08-2012 | 10:33 PM
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i did some searching and all i found was black powder coated TL-S wheels.

Old 04-08-2012 | 10:36 PM
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Can you post more pics bro cuz I want to see how it look
Old 04-08-2012 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DevtypeS
Can you post more pics bro cuz I want to see how it look
This is the best I could do. Sorry!







This is all I could find on the forum. The pictures posted above are powder coated as well. *NOT PLASTI-DIP!!!*
Old 04-08-2012 | 11:56 PM
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Thanks man that's perfect but what color tho
Old 04-09-2012 | 12:28 AM
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pretty sure the color is black lol. if you were looking for a specific name for the color, i'm not so sure. sorry!
Old 04-11-2012 | 03:53 PM
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For plasti dip, you first paint them in flat black and then the gold. I'm getting ready to do my 350Z rims in the sparkle silver. There is a DIY vid on youtube. Just search for it. Looks really easy.
Old 04-12-2012 | 08:06 AM
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I considered doing this to my wheels or even going the Duplicolor route, but ultimately, I decided to get them powder coated. It definitely costs A LOT more money than Plastidip or Duplicolor, but the durability of the finish is unbeatable.

Also OP, if I had to vote on a color for your WDP, I'd say bronze!
Old 04-12-2012 | 09:35 AM
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I think the stock color of the Type S wheels is gorgeous. I'm not a fan of the plasti-dip wheel look.
Old 10-07-2013 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ebelp
I think the stock color of the Type S wheels is gorgeous.
As do I, but I am thinking about dippin my rims flat black only to match the CF hood. The cost to paint my hood WDP is ridiculous. So if I can't beat it, JOIN IT!
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Old 10-07-2013 | 09:26 PM
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don't but hey its your car; only matters if you like it.
Old 10-07-2013 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ebelp
I think the stock color of the Type S wheels is gorgeous. I'm not a fan of the plasti-dip wheel look.
agreed!
Old 10-08-2013 | 11:11 AM
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I have a base WDP and I duplicolored my stock TL wheels in a Honda graphite gray, I think the color is fabulous. But then it is my car.
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Originally Posted by ebelp
I think the stock color of the Type S wheels is gorgeous. I'm not a fan of the plasti-dip wheel look.
Me too!
Old 10-08-2013 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ebelp
I think the stock color of the Type S wheels is gorgeous. I'm not a fan of the plasti-dip wheel look.
I Agree
Old 10-08-2013 | 02:45 PM
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Only plastidip em if your rims are scratched upp.
Old 10-13-2013 | 03:26 PM
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i want to plasti dip my stock rims but i drive 100 miles a day and i think the plasti dip isnt going to look good after a week or two of driving please help
Old 10-13-2013 | 08:44 PM
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Powdercoat... just my opinion.
Old 10-13-2013 | 10:34 PM
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I just plasti-dipped my TLS wheels. I used the true Metallics from dipyourcar.com and it looks really good. I will let you know how they look in a few weeks or so. I did put 2 modest layers of "glossifier" on them, so it might help make it look better longer. But really, the glossifier is really satin. It's not a high gloss. I suppose if you put more layers on it, it may look a bit more glossy. Maybe someday I will add a few more layers of glossifier. But I am not sure if I can do that several days after the initial application. Anyway, I went with the Aluminum, not the anthracite or gold. It looks great. It adds a lot of bling to the typeS look, but sort of has a hint of base TL at the same time because of the lighter color. I was glad to see some of that come back because I never did like the dark wheels on my dark car. Just too much darkness. I need more bling. haha
Old 10-14-2013 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Hauserjoe40
i want to plasti dip my stock rims but i drive 100 miles a day and i think the plasti dip isnt going to look good after a week or two of driving please help
What is there to help? What kind of roads you driving on that will cause them to wear them out? Either dip them and see how it goes or powder coat them. If the dip turns out bad like you think; then remove it. It is reversible.
Old 10-14-2013 | 01:02 PM
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my type s wheels are plastidipped and so are my friends a specs, both of the original surfaces are scratched up. if the orginal finish looks good, don't do it
Old 10-14-2013 | 01:40 PM
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My Type-S's are brand new. Super high gloss finish.. and I still plastidipped them. But mine looks a lot better than yurs.. no offense.. :-)
Old 10-17-2013 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by JL-Type-S
I did mines dipped then gold.
Sorry, but it's kinda pointless to ask when you could always peel it off..

post pics i would like to see this
Old 10-20-2013 | 09:19 AM
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plasti dip is cheap and reversible so try it on two see how it looks and go from there
Old 10-20-2013 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Chad05TL
My Type-S's are brand new. Super high gloss finish.. and I still plastidipped them. But mine looks a lot better than yurs.. no offense.. :-)
Cheap is cheap is cheap is cheap.
Old 10-20-2013 | 03:47 PM
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Old 10-20-2013 | 03:54 PM
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At the Lake last weekend for my weekly 10 mile run. But you are right, it was cheap. Only $70 or so.


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Old 10-20-2013 | 04:23 PM
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Type S and Aspec badge on an 05 base with no Aspec kit?
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I only like the aspec springs , so that's what I got. =) still looks better. And if you don't like it then, TOO BAD. go cry to mama

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Old 10-20-2013 | 06:00 PM
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Type s in white dont look bad at all i would say
Old 10-20-2013 | 07:09 PM
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I only like the aspec springs , so that's what I got. =) still looks better. And if you don't like it then, TOO BAD. go cry to mama
This is what we call faking the funk boys and girls.
Old 10-20-2013 | 08:08 PM
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I had white type s rims, goodluck keeping em clean.
Old 10-21-2013 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Chad05TL
I only like the aspec springs , so that's what I got. =) still looks better. And if you don't like it then, TOO BAD. go cry to mama

Tell yours I'll be over in a few.
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Old 10-21-2013 | 11:31 AM
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Well dont pick on my car. If you dont like emblems or other things when the subject is plastidip, then zip-it. Plus I wouldn't be calling a persons car 'Rice' in a forum where many owners are Asian. Every person I sold to was either hispanic or Asian with the exception of maybe 2 guys. So, Rice is not a very friendly term. Besides, my car is total quality. It's not cheap if that is what you are getting at.. so flame away!! Get mad. Just look in the mirror next time to view the problem.
Old 10-21-2013 | 05:32 PM
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The badges just look tacky and out of place. It's not a Type S and doesn't have any noticeable Aspec parts. And it sounds like you're the one who's mad, not me.










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Old 10-21-2013 | 06:17 PM
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Doesn't look too bad
Old 10-21-2013 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by rossv1
The badges just look tacky and out of place. It's not a Type S and doesn't have any noticeable Aspec parts. And it sounds like you're the one who's mad, not me.
Great.. i'm glad you disapprove. next please.
Old 10-21-2013 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Chad05TL
Well dont pick on my car. If you dont like emblems or other things when the subject is plastidip, then zip-it. Plus I wouldn't be calling a persons car 'Rice' in a forum where many owners are Asian. Every person I sold to was either hispanic or Asian with the exception of maybe 2 guys. So, Rice is not a very friendly term. Besides, my car is total quality. It's not cheap if that is what you are getting at.. so flame away!! Get mad. Just look in the mirror next time to view the problem.


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