How should you change rim colors if it was sprayed with Pylox or ordinary spraypaint?

[Battousai1]

Hi guys, I bought a 2nd hand vehicle and the rims of the tires were spray painted by the previous owner using Pylox. It now looks old and faded. I am planning on having it repainted or restored when I saw Plasti Dip on Facebook and now I am looking forward to trying it out. I would like to know if I should have to remove the old paint like sanding it or should I just clean it then I can have it painted using Plasti Dip?

Or should I just bring it to a shop who specializes in restoring rims/mags?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

[1D4LV]

i would bring it to a professional. para mas ok ang trabaho.

[Erick Chavez]

Hi guys, I bought a 2nd hand vehicle and the rims of the tires were spray painted by the previous owner using Pylox. It now looks old and faded. I am planning on having it repainted or restored when I saw Plasti Dip on Facebook and now I am looking forward to trying it out. I would like to know if I should have to remove the old paint like sanding it or should I just clean it then I can have it painted using Plasti Dip?

Or should I just bring it to a shop who specializes in restoring rims/mags?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

same here... would like to try the DIY procedure..

[joemarski]

Bring it to the professionals. Cost starts at around 2k / set.

If you wanna try to DIY then take a look at this
http://tsikot.com/forums/mags-rims-w...m-paint-91057/
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[jhnkvn]

Hi guys, I bought a 2nd hand vehicle and the rims of the tires were spray painted by the previous owner using Pylox. It now looks old and faded. I am planning on having it repainted or restored when I saw Plasti Dip on Facebook and now I am looking forward to trying it out. I would like to know if I should have to remove the old paint like sanding it or should I just clean it then I can have it painted using Plasti Dip?

Or should I just bring it to a shop who specializes in restoring rims/mags?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

As with most people, I suggest in bringing it to a shop for specialized service -- better service in fact.

However, simply using Plastidip has no consequence naman so feel free to experiment it if that's your drift. I myself had tried it myself before and I found.. uh.. I suck at it.

Try to have a smooth surface. You need not sand it naman but if you did, application should be better.

[Battousai1]

Hi guys! Thanks for the replies, I think I might bring it to a shop and have it restored first then when it is smooth and restored I think I will try Plasti Dip.

[oj88]

Might I suggest another alternative?

Plast-dip may be a waste of time as they tend to peel off easily. If you want something that would last, powder coat it.

[xagent_orangex]

Might I suggest another alternative?

Plast-dip may be a waste of time as they tend to peel off easily. If you want something that would last, powder coat it.

actually that's the purpose/property of plastidip - to be peeled off easily, without damaging the original paint/surface under it. hindi talaga siya pang-matagalan compared to normal car paint. sumikat itong product na ito dahil sa ginagamit nga pang "test", kung bagay ba ang kulay, tapos kung ayaw mo na e easy to peel off agad.

[oj88]

actually that's the purpose/property of plastidip - to be peeled off easily, without damaging the original paint/surface under it. hindi talaga siya pang-matagalan compared to normal car paint. sumikat itong product na ito dahil sa ginagamit nga pang "test", kung bagay ba ang kulay, tapos kung ayaw mo na e easy to peel off agad.

I actually understand that.

Let me put it this way... you use Plasti-Dip when you have nice-looking rims to start with, and which you decided a change in color without ruining the finish. But in the case of the TS, it's somewhat apparent that what he has are a set of rims that are no longer in their best shape. Otherwise, the original owner wouldn't have painted over it with Pylox. In which case, you actually want to "re-finish" the rims, so to speak.

Anyway, it was an alternative. Just sharing what I would do... Powder coat it now and when I get tired with it, I Plasti-Dip them.

[ghosthunter]

Hi guys, I bought a 2nd hand vehicle and the rims of the tires were spray painted by the previous owner using Pylox. It now looks old and faded. I am planning on having it repainted or restored when I saw Plasti Dip on Facebook and now I am looking forward to trying it out. I would like to know if I should have to remove the old paint like sanding it or should I just clean it then I can have it painted using Plasti Dip?

Or should I just bring it to a shop who specializes in restoring rims/mags?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

PlastiDip is not a durable paint if you want something that will last a long time. Best is to have it powder-coated for a durable finish.

One of the best ones around is PROMASTER. Last time I had a set of wheels done with him, it just took a week to be done. You'll need to have the wheels unmounted before dropping it off at his shop in Cubao.

LINK: Promaster Premium Automotive Wheel Restoration

[Battousai1]

PlastiDip is not a durable paint if you want something that will last a long time. Best is to have it powder-coated for a durable finish.

One of the best ones around is PROMASTER. Last time I had a set of wheels done with him, it just took a week to be done. You'll need to have the wheels unmounted before dropping it off at his shop in Cubao.

LINK: Promaster Premium Automotive Wheel Restoration

Thanks for your referral, I might check it out. Do you have any idea how much they charge? I will only be needing them to remove the spray paint on the rim and probably smooth it out or polish a little bit.