Whole new look to the vehicle. For $18, I think it looks amazing. Jedi2155, jpfive, tren01t and 9 others plasmo Member Mar 12, 2016 469 371 Chicago Oct 17, 2018 #2 The whole project cost about $52 to do. We recommend 5-7 spray coats of Plasti Dip to ensure a thick enough coating so that it can be easily removed if/when required. If the Plasti Dip comes out of the gun at a high psi the Plasti Dip will dry . Plastidip will take several coats to do it right - around 4 to 5. I applied 5 layers of plastic dip on each wheel cover. K. Wheel Cover Journey / Rimetrix Laminar Review. 13 comments. Using multiple cans of 14.5 oz plasti dip . Views: 125 . They spray the whole area with the badge, then peel off the parts on the car paint. Good luck everyone! Steps: 1. . my manager just used black spray paint. Model Y Jul 13, 2022. But wrapping & plasti-dip can be removed, allowing you to easily go back to the original colors. It will take approx 4 spray coats to start to get good coverage. The Plasti Dip can then be applied. We DO NOT recommend you use prepsol as this causes static to build up which gives a very rough, furry finish to the Plasti Dip 'Plasti-dip' Gemini Wheel cover before and after. Nash Model Y.jpg. Plasti Dip sprays on just light paint, and has the strong smell just like paint. 19" Model Y Gemini Wheels, Tires, and Aero Covers NorCal. 2. mask off the black areas you don't want the aluminum to get on. Tesla Model 3 - Aero Wheel Cover Wrap vs Plasti-dip. Aero wheel covers: I'm thinking ~4 layers of base coat of some thick plasti dip ( Black Aerosol) and then using a can of the silver metallizer ( Silver Metalizer Aerosol) on either the whole aero cap or only on the non-glossy parts (see picture) My original plan was to plasti dip the gemini wheel edge while the cover was still on then finish the covers off of the vehicle. 8. Plasti Dip is an air-dry, specialty rubber coating. Yolandi, a 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance (reserved in-store 2016-03-31, ordered 2018-05-20, delivered 2018-09-08) Other rides: 2018 Chevy Volt , 2017 Hyundai Tucson Want to make your Tesla Model Y Gemini hubcaps looks a ton better? Peel off overspray from tire Quick guide on coating the stock Gemini wheels to a darker tone. We suggest you mask up any areas that you do not want coated and cover your wheels, brakes, etc., if you are not removing the wheels. Plasti-dipping took me 4 hours. Close. 32. Me likey. Here's my experience on using Plasti-Dip on my Tesla Model Y. It's a pretty straight forward process, but incorporate some of these tips and hopefully you'll. Try coating them with plastic-dip spray paint.Learn from my mistakes and design choices.Ru. I'd like to use a spray gun rather than cans for dipping my bumper cover. In fact, it's the original peelable, flexible, insulating, non-slip, durable rubber coating. Jack up car and remove two wheels. Here's an example: Plasti Dip International has been developing and manufacturing specialty coatings and adhesives since 1972, and it all started with our most popular product, Plasti Dip. Let dry for about an hour. Repeat for 2 to 3 coats. Plasti dipped the aero wheels on my model 3. 15. . After that, it should be fairly easy to peel off the plasti-dip. Each aero wheel will require 7 wraps for a full install. They look like cheap stock rims without the covers. can i plasti dip my wheels? Wipe down with rag ( no need to wash or anything) 3. Dont worry about overspray 4. Posted by 2 years ago. 3. . . This wrap will make your Model Y look super nice and way more unique on the road! At this point, you could always just use some rattle can paint and paint them a color you want. Multipurpose rubber coating. report. Before and After with Plasti Dip on our Gemini Aero Wheel Covers. Attachments. This is an old thread, but here is my result.. ended up using 4 !!! (20-30min of wait time between the layers) Used electrical tape ($7 from Canadian tire) to cover the silver edge of the rims. The air-dry rubber coating began as a grip solution for tool handles and has become a DIY commodity for crafters, handymen and automotive enthusiasts. Here is how I plastidipped my four wheels in one day. I did it in my garage with the garage door open, but you could smell it even in the backyard. Let dry about 30 minutes 5. Very strong smell People rely on this property in order to "black-out" their badging with plasti-dip. Without covers, they look like low budget fast and furious rims. With over 50 colors and enhancers of Plasti Dip . : TeslaModelY 128 Posted by u/LivingLosDream 2 years ago Before and After with Plasti Dip on our Gemini Aero Wheel Covers. Without they look extremely ordinary. Spray coat of plasti dip very heavy. . Kairide. . No need to use plasti dip and regular . Every order comes with 4x extra aero wheel wraps totaling. Raleigh, NC. . It's a simple and easy process. JWardell Premium Member Tony L; Jul 13, 2022; Model Y; Replies 2 Views 416. Christiev; Jul 13, 2022; Tesla Parts for Sale; Replies 7 Check out how you can update your stock wheel covers/hub caps for under $30. Well, the colors you added certainly do improve the appearance. Watch the video to see how to go about sprayi. Agreed. I let the wheels dry about 30-45 minutes in-between coats, then let them dry overnight before unmasking. Took about an hour to get all three cans of Plasti Dip on. AntennaX 14" Billet, Satoshi Grill, Plasti-Dipped Wheels & Valence. After several layers and several hours of drying time, attempt to remove a cap and confirm that the plasti-dip on the wheel remains. Spray at least 4 wet coats of the black plastidip. 2. 1. I suggest using plain basic-black, since that's usually the least expensive. Gemini, no cover. I have to say I like them better with the cover on. Put several layers of plasti-dip on it. Dec 30, 2021. save. Painted the aero cover with plasti dip and ran a strip of black electrical tape around the exposed gemini wheel. Spray 3-4 wet. Here's a short DIY video of how I changed the color of my "rims" on my 2014 Mazda 2 Sport to matte black.Go to my channel for another plasti dip video from m. 93% Upvoted. In this video I share my experience using Plasti-Dip to complete the cheap and easy DIY mod of. But that involves playing cards tucked between the tire and wheel . Tinted license plate covers Fog Light Mod PIAA Extreme White 4000K Replacement bulbs Red LED Dome and Map lights LED replacement tail light bulbs Black Weather Tech Floor Liners front and rear . You will need a spray gun that will run at 20psi with a 1.3-1.5mil needle, maximum 2mil needle. MTN Ranger Member. hide. I used 3 Black color dip cans to apply 6 coats each ($5.99/ea at local Home Depot) and 3 Bright Aluminum Metalizer cans to apply 6 coats each ($11.30 at dipyourcar.com) The Gemini wheel aero covers are the only thing left on the car that isn't matte black or white. And not to cast aspersions on your creativity or hard work, MTN Rangers, but it seems like . but then, the original aero covers are so ugly that almost any change would be an improvement! Because there's a groove between the shiny & glossy parts of the wheels, the plasti-dip will not be continuous there, and will naturally separate. Add another coat 6. Heck, you can even color match spray paint at the parts stores now, I think. The Plasti Dip product line provides a wide range of coating solutions from automotive customization to home improvement. For best results, purchasing a wheel kit is the way to go. tesla model 3 aero wheel wrap plasti-dip; Jul 6, 2018 #1. 7. share. I bought two bottles of plasti-dip ($23/bottle from Canadian tire) Used the entire first bottle and half of the second bottle. Cost For best results, purchasing a wheel kit is the way to go. cans of plasti-dip, taped out and kept the shiny gray parts and I kept center silver, but added a black tesla logo. Looks like a cross of a Prius wheels and 2014 TL SH-AWD adv.tech.pkg. they have terribly damaged paint on alloy and i don't wanna have to buy new wheels. It generally takes about one can per wheel, so the cost will range between $25 and $80 depending on the type of dip you are using.