GP Ready for winter w/ tires, plasti dip'd wheels & projectors

[AjL227]

Aside from another radiator flush to remove more old Dexcool gunk, and refill again with more green, my winterizing is pretty much complete.

In the last week, projector retrofitted headlights have been added for increased vision. Now, in the last two days I've plasti dip'd my factory wheels to hide curb rash and make them look refinished, then mounted and balanced them on Bridgestone Blizzaks. Yes, I know I did that backwards, and I did peel off some of the plasti dip when I mounted the tires, but a little touch up took care of that. They are going to be my winter wheels from now on so I can't see justifying paying that much when they'll be covered in snow anyway. I'd say they look pretty damn good for $6 a can/2 cans over $500+ for powdercoating. Let me know what ya think..

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[Euro]

Nice! The car looks good, even if it is just winter prepped!

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I want to plasti dip my stock wheels. Maybe the blue color

 

[6literEat'r]

you tried runnin me on glen ellyn road one night after ase testing..lol i was in the silver gtp with tint

 

[AjL227]

Ahaha, I wasn't sure if you were looking to pass and cut me off. I didn't want that to happen, just thought I'd give you a little taste.

 

[syP]

NOT OEM.


i assume you had that before HEAVY KEVY had his?

 

[AjL227]

No, I got it after. His was my "inspiration" so to speak. Not like he didn't know I was going to get it, it was mostly James' idea and I didn't like the thought of calling it 'slow' or 'junk' at the last moment, so I went with this.

 

[99PONTIACGP]

 

[The Broken Regal]

I've had my NOT OEM 2 since 08 and just never wanted it without the number and pay that much more a year, I forget the difference, but its fine with me that hes got the "original plate", just as long as he doesn't say he had it first

car looks great, that plasti-dip sure is awesome stuff

I assume there is no rush on my enkei rims now? I know you wanted them so you could send these out for coating

 

[6literEat'r]

car USED to be a 12 sec car demodded and needed a reliable d.d..

trans am is the new pride and joy

 

[AjL227]

but its fine with me that hes got the "original plate", just as long as he doesn't say he had it first

I assume there is no rush on my enkei rims now? I know you wanted them so you could send these out for coating

I've never claimed I had it first, in fact I'm very happy to tell people I know, about your car who don't think much of 3800s, since it is very 'NOT OEM' in comparison to my junk.

Yes, I've decided to get a set of O.Z. Ultraleggera's for my summer wheel set up. I am still interested in those ARP wheel studs though.

car USED to be a 12 sec car demodded and needed a reliable d.d..

I understand, I would do the same thing in your situation.
De-modded a rocker car or a cam'd car?

 

[SaturdaysGS]

I may or may not steal your plasti dip idea... What was your process?

 

[AjL227]

Wheel de-greaser on the rim, followed by dish soap and wash.
One coat of plasti dip evenly around.
Let dry for 30 minutes, accelerated process with heat gun to remove bubbling and spotting.
I did about three coats, used up all of two cans.
Mounted Blizzaks on wheels, peeling off some plasti dip in the process.
Touch up on lip peel.
Let dry, and mount.

It really is not that difficult. Believe it or not, I was just asking your exact question to someone else two days ago. I just took a ride to Home Depot and dove in from there.

 

[turtleman]

Have you run those winter tires before? I keep debating with myself about getting some for the winter months. If they are much better, I want to get them for this winter since I'll be doing more stop and go work driving this winter.

 

[6literEat'r]

car had rockers, stage 2 i.c. 3.0 3in cutout. drag radials. headers, ported blower, n* with lq4 maf

its just 3.3 pulley supported now..

 

[AjL227]

Have you run those winter tires before? I keep debating with myself about getting some for the winter months. If they are much better, I want to get them for this winter since I'll be doing more stop and go work driving this winter.

This is my first set of them. I've only run two sets of All Seasons in this car's first 70k miles.

 

[PANDA]

I may be ENTICED to plastic dip my winter wheels. If I dont like it I can just peel it off lol. IDK how it would look on a dark blue car.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

It would look stupid.

 

[Angus]

I too was thinking about plasti-dipping my winter wheels as well... doesn't seem too difficult.

 

[SinisterSHO]

I really like those wheels in black

 

[32vMonte]

Can you plasti dip a set of nice wheels to just change the color and not worry about messing the original finish up? As in if two months later I want to go back I can just peel it off without damage.

 

[framos242]

 

[GOON]

Here's the process my roommate did to his wheels...

http://www.thechicagogarage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54967&highlight=Plasti+dip

 

[AjL227]

I really like those wheels in black

Can you plasti dip a set of nice wheels to just change the color and not worry about messing the original finish up? As in if two months later I want to go back I can just peel it off without damage.

Yes, it is just rubber after all. Your wheels are wrapped in rubber, why can't the rim finish be?

 

[AjL227]