GoralGT Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Hello, I was wondering is anyone could wrap wheels just like lots of people wrap cars? If yes how much would that cost? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Can't see how this would work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I've seen lips of wheels wrapped to good effect. I think I've seen whole wheels wrapped too however I think they've all been DIY. What they look like close up is another thing too.... Why a wrap and not Powder or paint? You want carbon or some kind of pattern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantmitchell Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Go on Go on Go on http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=175828 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Totally dynamic told me they could. Situated in cumbernauld. Ask for Adam and let him know I sent you matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Tomasz there's no point in doing anything with your wheels before the winter They'll just get ruined by the salt on the roads - better wait until the spring now given the condition of them at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoralGT Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 I just bought Rays, and been thinking what to do with my 20" alloys which needs to be refurbed. If I would go for refurrb not too many choices powdercoat or wet paint you can't do too many variations:) I'm wondering how would that look if I would wrap just the dish or maybe all spokes:). After seeing that video I've got impression it's easy job. I just need to get proper dryer I will use Rays soon, so then I will play about with my allooy. I have some carbon wrap. P.s Is it road legal to wrap the reflectors? Did anyone from forum done it before? For how long it will last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Do you mean the front bumper reflectors? If yes then you can do what you want with them. I just bought Rays, and been thinking what to do with my 20" alloys which needs to be refurbed. If I would go for refurrb not too many choices powdercoat or wet paint you can't do too many variations:) I'm wondering how would that look if I would wrap just the dish or maybe all spokes:). After seeing that video I've got impression it's easy job. I just need to get proper dryer I will use Rays soon, so then I will play about with my allooy. I have some carbon wrap. P.s Is it road legal to wrap the reflectors? Did anyone from forum done it before? For how long it will last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Do you mean the front bumper reflectors? If yes then you can do what you want with them. +1 - no legal requirement for them at all so you can do anything with em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Ive seen some alloys being plasti dipped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rtbiscuit Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 you can get them hydrographically dipped. its what i will be doing once i finish building the workshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobys Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Carbon look wheels might me a bit 'marmite' but I can see potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Im thinking about plasti coating my wheels now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Would be interesting to see the final result wrapping a wheel, but guess it would only last a short period of time. First kerb and that would be it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 How long before you get this up and running Rich? you can get them hydrographically dipped. its what i will be doing once i finish building the workshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 How long before you get this up and running Rich? you can get them hydrographically dipped. its what i will be doing once i finish building the workshop in the new year hopefully. had to get the workshop in to a posisition where i can spray effeciently in any temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoralGT Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Just as a test I decided to test my wrapping skills on external hard drive and then reflectors:) That's a sample: Uploaded with ImageShack.us I'm in a rush so don't have time to rotate:) I think it's a great fun. I'm sure kids would be fantastic in doing it. Reflectors looks quite good I will make a shot of my car later today. It took just 30-40 mins for both sides. Alloys next... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentsmith350 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Im plasti dipping my rays in the next couple weeks , will update this with a pic when its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Im plasti dipping my rays in the next couple weeks , will update this with a pic when its done. What colour and how you doing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentsmith350 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Im plasti dipping my rays in the next couple weeks , will update this with a pic when its done. What colour and how you doing it? Black at the moment , im tempted with blue though since it seems to be a bit more glossy than the matte black option Just spraying it on the wheels , you can buy cans of the stuff and apply a few coats using about 3 cans per set of wheels with about 3 coats of stuff, then when your done with it just peel it all off. Im doing it as i always wanted black wheels and for £10 a can cant complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Just about to order 3 cans of plastidip myself for rays! Hopefully half a can per wheel with some extra left over just in case, hopefully it helps protect them over winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Be really interested to see that Im plasti dipping my rays in the next couple weeks , will update this with a pic when its done. What colour and how you doing it? Black at the moment , im tempted with blue though since it seems to be a bit more glossy than the matte black option Just spraying it on the wheels , you can buy cans of the stuff and apply a few coats using about 3 cans per set of wheels with about 3 coats of stuff, then when your done with it just peel it all off. Im doing it as i always wanted black wheels and for £10 a can cant complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Im plasti dipping my rays in the next couple weeks , will update this with a pic when its done. What colour and how you doing it? Black at the moment , im tempted with blue though since it seems to be a bit more glossy than the matte black option Just spraying it on the wheels , you can buy cans of the stuff and apply a few coats using about 3 cans per set of wheels with about 3 coats of stuff, then when your done with it just peel it all off. Im doing it as i always wanted black wheels and for £10 a can cant complain. Im getting a create your colour kit plus the 799 shine coating. Im thinning mine with toulene and spraying it with a gravity fed spray gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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