View Full Version : Track wheels and Plastidip. Odd result.
At the beginning of last year I decided to Plastidip my track wheels bright red just for fun. I had a couple people wonder if the high temps of a track weekend would melt the Plastidip... after 3 full weekends last year and one so far this year, the finish was doing well but starting to peel. So last night I decided to start pulling it off. What I found was surprising. As you can see by the pictures, the heat caused the color to actually burn into the wheel around the hub. This is not on the surface of the wheel... it somehow color bled the red of the PD into the finish of the wheel.
Oddly enough, it's a beautiful finish. It has a nice warm copper look to it. I've started to pull off a little from all the wheels and it's on all of them... I'm somewhat hoping that the finish is consistent across all of them because I kind of like it. I never assumed that I would sell the wheels or even put them back on the car before I sold it, so I'm far from upset about this.
Has anyone ever seen something like this with Plastidip?
http://i.imgur.com/OJ00i7z.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LcdXBeU.jpg
doug97gxe
04-21-2015, 06:17 AM
not good for others who want to maintain the original color of the wheel.. it defeats the whole purpose of plastic dipping ur wheels even though its a positive for you
Chandler
04-21-2015, 06:27 AM
That is worrisome. I have the 18 inch stock. Double spokes.... I want a set of black wheels for everyday but I couldn't spend the money on it when I did tires so I'm rocking OEM with plastic dip. I intended to turn them into track wheels or sell them anyway I guess...
BirdmanQ5
04-21-2015, 06:31 AM
I'm curious to see how that might have turned out when you've got all of the dip off and you're looking at the car from a distance. I'm sure it doesn't look as neat as it does sitting in a garage...
I'm curious to see how that might have turned out when you've got all of the dip off and you're looking at the car from a distance. I'm sure it doesn't look as neat as it does sitting in a garage...
Agreed. I probably would not ever use them as a daily wheel, but for track dedicated wheels, I'm totally okay with the finish. I'm probably going to dip them again anyway.
KRS Aaron
04-21-2015, 06:38 AM
Have you tried a spot with some solvent to see if it can be removed?
Have you tried a spot with some solvent to see if it can be removed?
Not yet. It is below the surface of the finish tho. Not saying it won't come off/out, just that it's not something that can be wiped off. When I get the rest of the PD off, I'll probably try a couple different things to see if has any effect.
AudiTFSI3o3
04-21-2015, 06:55 AM
Not yet. It is below the surface of the finish tho. Not saying it won't come off/out, just that it's not something that can be wiped off. When I get the rest of the PD off, I'll probably try a couple different things to see if has any effect.
you could try plastidip dissolver (kinda pricey from DYC) or run out to Home Depot and get Xylol
Sales@DriveAuto
04-21-2015, 12:24 PM
That's interesting - curious to see if solvent would fix it or if that's permanent.
S42014forme
04-21-2015, 01:01 PM
Dash,
Are you attending the SCCA PDX STL event on May 20th? Hope to see you there.
At the beginning of last year I decided to Plastidip my track wheels bright red just for fun. I had a couple people wonder if the high temps of a track weekend would melt the Plastidip... after 3 full weekends last year and one so far this year, the finish was doing well but starting to peel. So last night I decided to start pulling it off. What I found was surprising. As you can see by the pictures, the heat caused the color to actually burn into the wheel around the hub. This is not on the surface of the wheel... it somehow color bled the red of the PD into the finish of the wheel.
Oddly enough, it's a beautiful finish. It has a nice warm copper look to it. I've started to pull off a little from all the wheels and it's on all of them... I'm somewhat hoping that the finish is consistent across all of them because I kind of like it. I never assumed that I would sell the wheels or even put them back on the car before I sold it, so I'm far from upset about this.
Has anyone ever seen something like this with Plastidip?
http://i.imgur.com/OJ00i7z.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LcdXBeU.jpg
Okan509
04-21-2015, 01:12 PM
I would think clay baring, or using some solvent would rid that.
But I agree, it's pretty cool.
Would suck if you cared about the wheels (but then again, this will likely not happen to most because daily, and even spirited driving will not generate enough heat).
Try an alcohol based solution and wiping it down, would be surprised if that doesn't get rid of it.
Sundowner
04-21-2015, 01:53 PM
there used to be color transfer issues with plastidip on cars - I think that's why they now recommend black or white base coats under full car dips.
that being said, I've read that a lot of times the residual color will actually fade if the peeled piece left out in the sun for a few hours.
you might want to try that first.
Thanks for all the replys and ideas on clearing it up. I might try to get rid of it... or I might just leave it is they all are consistent. :)
Interesting there there is a known issue with color bleed.
Dash,
Are you attending the SCCA PDX STL event on May 20th? Hope to see you there.
Nah, I've never really been a fan of those one day short events. I'm too lazy to take the time to get the car ready for those. I'll most likely be at the PCA events in both June and Oct tho!