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    Re: 2014 Corvette PlatstiDip Project

    Quote Originally Posted by mc2hill View Post
    You and Scott have waayy more experience doing this than I do, and I have not painted my wheels yet, but wondering if it would be easier if they were horizontal (like in the 2nd pic), and maybe on a 'lazy susan' to turn them vs. spraying them while they are standing up?
    I was thinking the same thing. It would be a nice aide in doing the circular parts of the wheel.

    It might have to be motorized though. I think it would be very difficult to get an even spray otherwise. It's hard to compensate for inconsistent movement when spraying.

    I don't know. Maybe a potter's kick wheel might not be too bad.

    Probably wouldn't be worth it unless one planned to do wheels as a business.

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    Re: 2014 Corvette PlatstiDip Project

    Spray cans work better held vertical
    I rotate the wheels 90 degree every couple of coats

    The one flat one was due to it having some rough spots on the wheel face that I wanted to lay it thicker on without getting runs.

    With a air setup you can hold the gun many different ways but from a can this is recommended (vertical)

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    Re: 2014 Corvette PlatstiDip Project

    Wow!! You sure have been busy!
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    Re: 2014 Corvette PlatstiDip Project

    How's that wheel dip laying down? Looks nice and flat...and that's from rattle cans.
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    Re: 2014 Corvette PlatstiDip Project

    The wheels are cans
    The car will be from gallons

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    Re: 2014 Corvette PlatstiDip Project

    In between coats of paint drying on the wheels I decided to remove the rear spoiler so I can paint under it better and paint the spoiler more thoroughly.
    Eraser wheel made quick removal of the mounting tape
    I will add more and wider 3m mounting tape when I reinstall it


    Wheels done

    Car washed and dryed

    Now to let it dry for an extra 24-30 hours for all water to dry from gaps and seals

    Then mask it all up a lot of tight areas to mask then spray some dip!



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    Re: 2014 Corvette PlatstiDip Project

    Knocked out a lot of masking tonight.
    A little more prep tomorrow then start spraying Friday is the plan

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    Re: 2014 Corvette PlatstiDip Project

    Finished the masking process late tonight

    Wow. So many more things to mask off compared to the 04 Silverado I did.

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    Re: 2014 Corvette PlatstiDip Project

    First tack coat


    Then a lot of coats of gray
    Then several of lime green

    Taking a break for lunch now

    A few more coats of green to go then dip armor

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    Re: 2014 Corvette PlatstiDip Project

    Wow that’s impressive! It’s looking really good!
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