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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 11:14 AM
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Hey guys thinking if doing the ol' black plastic dip my SS rims. What do you think leave orig or go black? Any one good with Photoshop?
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My opinion is to leave them as is. I think they'll look cheap plasti-dipped.
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Plasti dip can look pretty good when done right just my .02 cents
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Plasti dip can look pretty good when done right just my .02 cents
I agree. They now make a high gloss plastidip called "top coat" that makes plastidip look like a factory paint job.
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I say leave them as is.
But it's not like it's permanent, plasti dip them and if you don't like it peel it off
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I'd leave them silver. I'm not a fan of black wheels on mystic teal cars.
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Thanks for input guys, ya I'll prob leave as is.
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it only cost $15-$20 to do it. Try it out! I did mine and it looks pretty good!
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leave them , just lower the car
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Don't do it, leave your car looking classy and expensive, not god awful and cheap like mine. That damn plasti dip ruins everything, haha.

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Front is lowered need to finish rear!!
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I vote leave em' silver.
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