mine have been done for about 2 yrs now. i have a little chipping, but not much. i could probably touch it up, but it's just a couple nicks. not bad for 2 yrs. i'll prob just buy new rims when i need new tires next time.

 

Yeah but jnessel , yours like a gunmetal, right.... So little nicks
& scratches wouldnt be that noticeable given what you had after u steelwooled. (read ur thread)
What about if i wanna go black..... U think it wont be very durable?

 

No, it's not bad, but I'm a little picky. Black would be fine, just do an extra coat or two of the clear that's made for wheels (it holds up a little better than regular automotive clear from my experience). Post some pics when you finish!

 

deadish thread but here ya go. Plasti-dipped. holding up fine going on 3 weeks.

 

Looks awesome!!
... What does plastidipped mean? Diy?

 

Industrial Protective Coatings & Adhesives, Plastic Coatings, Protective Foam Coatings

Its a rubberized coating, typically used for tool handles. Its really tough, but if applied correctly, peels off without leaving any residue.

 

WOWW, how much did it total out to be?

 

Sorry, just saw this reply. Most people use about 4 cans worth. $5 bucks a can....so about $20 total. Pretty nifty stuff.

 

kind of an old thread i know but found a higher res picture of the black fit w/ bronze/gold rims...the photo says travis young photography so i just googled it and found his flickr. also found him as a member on this forum but doesn't look like he's ever posted. more pics on his flickr, here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/noodle-...th/3816430979/

 

Mine after I painted them, stock height:


After it was lowered on dropzone gd3 springs:

 

@slp, nice job on the ring. Looks colormatched? My ring is just vinyl.

 

That black fit is TITS. I'm eager to do the same.

 

Did this about 4 months ago. Still looks good.

 

^^^ OOOOOOH. WHat'd you use?

 

Dupli-Color Wheel Coating (bronze + clear coat). I did it for my Evo X's wheels as well. Wheels still looked great when I sold it a year or so later.

 

Awesome. Any chance of some better pics? Really wanna do my stockers in bronze on my CBP. Considered powder coating, but this would be a much cheaper method!

 

Where did you get those center caps man? Those would look so nice on the 16 alloys with my CBP Fit!

 

I found them on Ebay. Not sure what year Civic they are from. I had them powered coated when I had the wheels done. Unfortunately too much rust one one and now it is full of holes. They are a force fit over the center of the steelie. The soft ring around edge was worn off so I just gave them a couple wraps of electrical tape around the edges.

Apparently some 2" electrical box caps will work as well. I am going to check those out.

Here is a pic of one and the wheel both powder coated.

 

Here are the freshly powdered wheels awaiting their new rubbers!!

 

Even though its for Pita Pit and I get it, that looks hideous