Anyone Try Painting The Wheel Accent Inserts?

[Aufgeblassen47]

They are apparently not available in yellow. I want to get some and paint them yellow. I wonder how well it has worked if someone has tried it already.

 

[BajaRon]

You might try some matching yellow vinyl tape. It will be far enough away from your other colors that it won't have to be a perfect match. Easier and quicker than paint, I would think.

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

You might try some matching yellow vinyl tape. It will be far enough away from your other colors that it won't have to be a perfect match. Easier and quicker than paint, I would think.

That's an idea, but it seems because of the shape, it my be difficult to apply without wrinkles, but I could be wrong.

 

[RNBOB]

You could try plasti dip. First layer of white then yellow it looks brighter that way.
Bob

 

[McRuss]

You could try plasti dip. First layer of white then yellow it looks brighter that way.
Bob

That is exactly what I'm going to try! Also on the 'hood'. Trying to match Yellow Shock is going to be the problem, may end up having to repaint the 'inserts' as well to match.

 

[mikeyuberalles]

I used plasti dip on mine yesterday. If you want a bright color, a layer of white or primer first is recommended.

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

I used plasti dip on mine yesterday. If you want a bright color, a layer of white or primer first is recommended.

I'm not familiar with plastic dip. Some details? Thanks.

 

[McRuss]

Check out http://www.dipyourcar.com. There is a video of 'dipping' a wheel.

 

[RICZ]

Info and videos here.....
https://www.dipyourcar.com/?gclid=C...cHytYDxES3MfP3kUz-1RChbIGuaC9-iRoChREQAvD_BwE

 

[mikeyuberalles]

I've got a joker-style purple & green theme going. I did these inserts yesterday.

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

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I've got a joker-style purple & green theme going. I did these inserts yesterday.

I see green but no purple.

 

[Markubis]

I see green but no purple.

The inserts are purple and the rim has green strips around the radius. You might have to open up the picture?

 

[amachoward]

Wheels

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I've got a joker-style purple & green theme going. I did these inserts yesterday.

Looks great. Might have to give it a try myself

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

The inserts are purple and the rim has green strips around the radius. You might have to open up the picture?

Still barely noticeable. Colors too similar.

 

[mikeyuberalles]

Still barely noticeable. Colors too similar.

The picture is not a great representation, but I wasn't going for a bold contrast like the red anyway. It matches my fairings and other parts of the tryke well.

 

[McRuss]

Did you use spray or did you brush it on? I'm thinking that brushing would be easier given the design of both the 900 and Rally wheels. I'm going to try to find the 'custom color' kit.

 

[mikeyuberalles]

Did you use spray or did you brush it on? I'm thinking that brushing would be easier given the design of both the 900 and Rally wheels. I'm going to try to find the 'custom color' kit.

Plastidip is a spray. I don't think it will work correctly when brushed on. I used the consumer-level spray cans as I don't have painting equipment for a professional-style paint job.

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

I'm just going to get a high quality paint (like Rustoleum) to paint mine yellow. If it doesn't look good with one coat (i.e. the red comes thru), I'll add a 2nd coat.

 

[McRuss]

Plastidip is a spray. I don't think it will work correctly when brushed on. I used the consumer-level spray cans as I don't have painting equipment for a professional-style paint job.

PlastiDip is NORMALLY a spray but is available in a liquid that can be custom mixed for varied colors.

From their website:

The Create Your Color Kit comes with one 22 oz. can of Clear Plasti Dip and five specially formulated tints, providing everything you need to create custom colors. For best coverage, use a combined total of at least one bottle (no more than 2 bottles) of tint.

I'm going to get one of their kits and give it a try.

 

[mrNewt]

If you plan to use actual paint, for best results, I would recommend:

- scuff the parts lightly first with an abrasive hand pad then clean with some de-greaser (helps primer to adhere to the plastic better)
- use a plastic primer (you need this to help paint adhere to the part - usually 2 coats should do it for parts like this)
- paint the color you want (add coats until primer color is completely covered)
- clear coat (you need this to protect the paint from debris - 2 coats at least - one light, one heavier)

Adding just paint on top of the plastic will eventually come off - especially on the wheel when is exposed to elements and debris.

If you want to paint it but be able to return it to the original look once you want to get rid of it, plastidip is the best way to go.
Just use several coats so it will easily peel off when you need to - no other preparation is needed, except cleaning the part with a de-greaser before using plastidip.