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Old 10-28-2017, 12:48 PM
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I'm not really into the all black out murdered setup, but I actually like how they came out--even like the flat black finish--debated going gloss. Dare I admit I like them even better than my 20" Rotor Wheels--God I have a love-hate relationship with these Rotors (anyone have some "take off" machined gyros f/s????). I had a few near empty cans of black plastidip and decided to see how one would look. These are OEM 19" Propellers w/Conti DWS06 on as my "winter" setup. Not really going to see snow/ice, more like cold and wet for my winter needs.

So what do you guys think--Plastidip the rest or keep silver?
 
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Old 10-28-2017, 01:11 PM
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Personally I think they would look better with a top coat of gloss, but I just generally like shiny wheels
 
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Old 10-28-2017, 01:46 PM
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Personally I think they would look better with a top coat of gloss, but I just generally like shiny wheels
I was thinking maybe not glossifer, but a few sprays every so often of a safe tire shine product like AA Extreme shine to give a slight satin look.
 
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Old 10-28-2017, 01:55 PM
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All that area to work must be nice. I had my F-type on four jack stands in any area probably smaller than most wives' shoe closets.
 
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I like the permanent brake dust look. Never have to clean the wheels ever again.
 
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Old 10-28-2017, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Burt Gummer
All that area to work must be nice. I had my F-type on four jack stands in any area probably smaller than most wives' shoe closets.
Hey, I had to back out the wife’s X5 in order to take those pics!! Lol
 
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Originally Posted by Kief

So what do you guys think--Plastidip the rest or keep silver?
No question about it - plasti dip.

Woah, what's that? 1990 is calling? It wants its silver wheels back...
 
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Friends don’t let friends Plastidip
 
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I think they look good. As always your garage is far too clean.....your making the rest of us look bad!
 
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Originally Posted by JackMac
Friends don’t let friends Plastidip
Not a fan?
It's only to give me an idea if I want to spend the dough and eventually get them powdercoated. Probably a nice anthracite color however. I was too cheap to spring for the anthracite plastidip Haha
 
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Old 10-29-2017, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Chawumba
No question about it - plasti dip.

Woah, what's that? 1990 is calling? It wants its silver wheels back...
Haha! I hear ya, but I was actually torn about keeping them silver. It's a nice contrast to the black. And like Unhingd mentioned, if I don't clean them the brake dust would leave a nice patina.
 
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Old 10-29-2017, 06:59 AM
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And seriously, if anyone knows of any "take off" machined gyrodyne wheels for sale, preferably from a fellow forum member, I'm interested!
 
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Originally Posted by Kief
Not a fan?
It's only to give me an idea if I want to spend the dough and eventually get them powdercoated. Probably a nice anthracite color however. I was too cheap to spring for the anthracite plastidip Haha
That's the best reason to try Plastidip on something; very inexpensive to do before making any more significant purchase commitments. Personally. I think you did a great job on the wheels.
 
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