mandyfig

Who has painted their OEM rims with PlastD Anthracite Gray+Glossifier? How do they look with dark colored IS?

MAizz

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Can't say for sure on the dark colored, this is the anthracite without gloss. IMO much better than matte/gloss black because you can still see the detail of the rim.

top5

Dont waste your time with the glossifier. Youll hate it. It made my rims look tacky and I removed it immediately.

It looked like someone tried applying wax to matte rims.

MAizz

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+1 just clean with soap and water, there is enough shine in the dip color itself when clean

jjc250

No glossifier, Excuse the dirty car

mandyfig

Shoot! Why did I not ask this question prior to purchasing the pack!!! I did the 4 Anthracite plus 3 Glossified PACK!

They all look good! Thanks for sharing.

I am going to do my RX350 first, which is GRAY metallic body color, it has the 5 spoke rim, which is not as attractive to start with.

Then am thinking of doing it on my IS which is Black in color.

mandyfig

Perfect!!

This is the picture I have been searching for. Thank you!

mandyfig

Well had time over the holiday weekend and did it! I could not get the gloss up with several coats. I will take pics and post. Ended up taking the sets off and putting them on bar stools, much better.

The RX350 I did it with the wheels on and it almost broke my back. And i have paint drip.

mandyfig

I must say, at night I like it, this morning I am looking at it and I say…hmmm, Black with dark gray rims…hmmm

mandyfig

Closer look...

It is taking time me to appreciate it...

I need some feedback...I wish I would have gone Gun Metal...

MAizz

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Don't do gunmetal, looks awful as a stand alone color, it is the same as anthracite essentially without the microflakes. If you haven't already, use Dip Coat on it (turtle spray wax is close), it make it shine and pop a bit more in the light and gets rid of the rubber feel.

It looks like your spray was perfect though, maybe a learning curve from the RX

mandyfig

MAizz, got that right from the RX. My finger is sore...I should have bought a trigger adapter. Lesson learned.

Will any other wax work? Also I can see rough ridges, will it not be a challenge in buffing it?

MAizz

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side note, the spray trigger is more comfortable but I'd prefer the can by itself, more control but thats personal preference.

Most spray waxes should work, I remember using turtle before Dip Coat came out, dip coat is by far the best option though. with any product you use, spray on the dipped surface and your towel/microfiber and wipe off, no need for elbow grease or any effort really.

If you are trying to buff it like you would paint to get rid of ridges or runs, you CAN... but you will scratch/mare the surface. Wet sand with 800-1000 grit, plenty of soap and water.. It works great if you are applying another coat or different color on top because the surface beneath will be smooth, but if you don't apply a coat on it will ruin the look.

mandyfig

Thanks for the info. I rely on AS303, it should work in this case, too?