pjf1985 Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) I've been thinking of getting my wheels plastidipped for the winter months to protect them. Would they offer pretty good protection? If not, besides having a set of winter wheels, what else could I try? Also I have some sealant I can apply. Edited August 13, 2014 by pjf1985 Quote
ninjaz Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 I would say they are perfect for winter protection. However, make sure you get good coverage on all sides of the spokes otherwise it's a bit fiddly to get off. I took the plastidip of my wheels after 2 and a bit years and they look brand new underneath, no damage etc. The dip on 3 wheels came off pretty much in 1 piece but one wheel (not enough layers as I was running out) was a bit fiddly and came off in pieces. 1 Quote
pjf1985 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) I would say they are perfect for winter protection. However, make sure you get good coverage on all sides of the spokes otherwise it's a bit fiddly to get off. I took the plastidip of my wheels after 2 and a bit years and they look brand new underneath, no damage etc. The dip on 3 wheels came off pretty much in 1 piece but one wheel (not enough layers as I was running out) was a bit fiddly and came off in pieces. OK thanks for the advice, Now I just need to decide which colour to go for Suggestions anyone? Edited August 14, 2014 by pjf1985 Quote
pjf1985 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Posted August 14, 2014 neon yellow haha that would be awesome, they have a glow in the dark neon yellow plastidip, wonder if that would be legal though Quote
Harro Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 Did you not keep your original wheels after getting tyres swapped? Would be good for winter use with a set of winter tyres. 1 Quote
pjf1985 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Posted August 18, 2014 Did you not keep your original wheels after getting tyres swapped? Would be good for winter use with a set of winter tyres. No mate I sold them, needed to free some cash for my Enkei's Quote
Harro Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Ah..........would be interested in the plastidip if that's what you choose. I kept my Rays for winter, but they're fitted with Lassa tyres that aren't good in the wet. Swapping decent tyres for poor ones when the weather gets worse doesn't make sense. But then buying a set of winter tyres for a car I don't use that much doesn't make financial sense. Coating new wheels could be the answer. 1 Quote
pjf1985 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Posted August 20, 2014 Ah..........would be interested in the plastidip if that's what you choose. I kept my Rays for winter, but they're fitted with Lassa tyres that aren't good in the wet. Swapping decent tyres for poor ones when the weather gets worse doesn't make sense. But then buying a set of winter tyres for a car I don't use that much doesn't make financial sense. Coating new wheels could be the answer. Yes, it does look pretty simple to use, plus if you're not happy then just peel it off, simples! Quote
ninjaz Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 I just had a look and the price of the cans have gone up so much! They were only around £9 when I got mine!!! 1 Quote
pjf1985 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Posted August 20, 2014 I just had a look and the price of the cans have gone up so much! They were only around £9 when I got mine!!! Yeah they're pretty much double that now unless you go with the cheap stuff, but I wouldn't risk it. Quote
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