Originally Posted by nairb

..a high quality job costs about $400-$500...might as well get real rims for that much lol...

Originally Posted by busdepot

yes, you absolutely have to take your wheels off if you dont want runs in the dip. plastidip is matted. if you want shiny, you're going to have to powdercoat or try duplicolour. Plastidip does not hold up to heat well. it's rubber and will shrink like shrink wrap when exposed to heat. Brake heat isn't enough to affect it though.

Dirt does not stick to it if applied correctly and it's had enough time to dry properly. I have my stockies plastidipped and they have held up to dirt and a pressure washer just fine. No peeling or anything. It peels off wheels very easily, provided you actually took the time to mask it properly and gave it AT LEAST 6 hours to try. Painting of any kind isn't something you can rush. Do not drive on them for at least 24 hours.

Originally Posted by ThermonMer

yup, my emblems are plasti-dipped. i THINK i might be able to get away with leaving the wheels. just wanted to see if anyone did it themselves.

i dont have multiple jacks, and i dont have a driveway. so sitting with the car for 12 coats (3 per wheel) would suck.

it shouldnt be hard to cover up the brakes and rotors on a 250...maybe i could leave the wheels on and do 5 or so mist coats to avoid running? when i sprayed my emblems i wasnt nearly at the point of possible running...