Thinkin' about dippin' my silver bits white.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
10/26/2014 at 21:58 • Filed to: Plastidip, Crossfire, White Rims, White Wheels, Rally, Sc400

My on going want to have a rally car plus boredom got me thinking. Do some oppo's have experience with using Plastidip?

Can you go through car washes? How long does it typically last?

Might look good come snowfall too. & my old car just for memories sake.

DISCUSSION (55)

Brian Silvestro > Milky
10/26/2014 at 21:59

dude just rallycross the Crossfire

Milky > Brian Silvestro
10/26/2014 at 22:01

Kinja'd!!!

Thought about that a while ago, but I was broke in college with no money to blow. Now I'm not …..

…. Good thought.

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:02

If you go to a local body shop, ask who does wheel reconditioning. The company called Keystone does it here, but there are many. Anyway, you give them your wheels, they put them on the lathe and take a few thousandths off, then repaint them any color you need, with an OE finish.

AlmostJalop > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:02

I just dipped the wheels on my brothers friend's car. Turned out great, all it takes is proper prep. It's only been 2 days so I'm not sure how it'll hold up, but I went over it with some glossifier afterwards and it looks very durable.

bob and john > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:03

I plastidips the grill on both my parents cars.
PREP PREP PREP PREP. Thats all I can really say. Other wise it will start to peel / bubble

Brian Silvestro > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:03

I am currently broke in college. Rallycrossing is something I have to conserve money to do. WORTH IT

Milky > Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius
10/26/2014 at 22:06

Not a bad thought by any means, but I like the idea of going back to stock.

Esp. since I'm planning on having the car for only about a year. Having the highest mileage Crossfire plus having white parts would not help my resale.

Milky > bob and john
10/26/2014 at 22:08

Any more prep than just making sure the surface is clean?

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:08

Mini had whites so you would just have to tell them to use that instead.

Milky > Brian Silvestro
10/26/2014 at 22:10

It certainly looks like a blast.

Kinja'd!!!

Also dem WHITE WHEELS. hhhrrrnnngggg.

Milky > AlmostJalop
10/26/2014 at 22:11

Is that like clear coat? I'm unfamiliar with "glossifier."

Milky > Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius
10/26/2014 at 22:15

Ehh I think I'd just paint them if I was going that route though. I've done it before and good results.

Kinja'd!!!

bob and john > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:16

if I had the chance to re do mine, id sand it down JUST a smidge.

also, practice a bit first. plastic dip is very easy to run /mess up. one layer at a time, spray evenly and let dry. repeat 3-4 times.

to thin and it will be a HORROR show to pull off. too thick and its just going to run and drip and look bad.

Brian Silvestro > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:17

UMM YES

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:20

Crimson and white, I'm okay with this.

Conan > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:20

I like where this is going! Up with Rallycross Crossfire!

AlmostJalop > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:23

pretty much. All it does it give it a more glossy appearance. It's more of a satin than a matte afterwards, I didn't use too much so it isn't really glossy.

Vimto > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:24

The mudguards on my Dad's Forte have been plastidipped white for over a year and they look perfect still. Obviously they don't rotate like wheels do, but they've been run through car washes and backed into a low curb or two.

Kinja'd!!!

Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:26

Dipped my wheels a few months ago, holding up well so far. For the wheels, just make they are clean and cover the edges real well*. I've painted the wheels on my previous car so Dipping was pretty easy. Go really light to begin with to get a feel for it then go from there.

*If you don't get the edge of the rim covered real well you may get some peeling as I did on one wheel but it was actually really easy to patch it up and have it blend in.

Milky > Brian Silvestro
10/26/2014 at 22:31

Kinja'd!!!

Brian Silvestro > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:33

DDDDOOOOOO ITTTT

Milky > bob and john
10/26/2014 at 22:33

Damn, seems more complicated then painting. But noted and I'll probably practice on something before trying it out on the car then.

Milky > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/26/2014 at 22:35

I'm not big on College sports but if I had to guess Ohio State?

bob and john > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:36

the great part about plastidip VS paint is qith plastidip you just peel it off. no need to sand back./

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:43

DO IT

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:46

No. University of Alabama Crimson Tide.

Milky > Conan
10/26/2014 at 22:50

Holy shit I found photos of Crossfires doing rally cross.

Kinja'd!!!

AND AN ACTUAL RALLY CAR

Kinja'd!!!

ITS PERFECT

Milky > AlmostJalop
10/26/2014 at 22:52

Good to know, I'm sure it helps with durability too.

Milky > Vimto
10/26/2014 at 22:53

Damn, didn't think it would last a year. Good to know!

Vimto > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:54

Note: car is in Florida...plenty of rain and heat but zero snow. I'm not sure if snow/salt on the road would destroy it immediately.

Milky > Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ
10/26/2014 at 22:54

Noted, I will learn from your mistakes sir. I've painted wheels before too so I can't imagine I'll be completely lost on how to do it.

Milky > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/26/2014 at 22:55

Damn, shouldn't of guessed.

Milky > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
10/26/2014 at 22:55

The want is quite strong, and there is nothing stopping me ….

Milky > bob and john
10/26/2014 at 22:56

Yea, thats why I want to 'dip them. I can go back to stock if I don't like it or for any other reason.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:58

It's okay. The coach for Ohio State cried the last time he played Alabama. It was precious. That was when he coached for Florida though.

Conan > Milky
10/26/2014 at 22:59

Oh my gosh. You just turned my night around. Absolutely hell yes!

Milky > Vimto
10/26/2014 at 22:59

Thats the one thing I'm kind of worried about. I wash my car a lot during winter (its rust free for now) and that'll probably wear it down faster. I don't think I'll want it white for too long anyways, so it shouldn't be a problem.

ptak appreciates old racecars > Milky
10/26/2014 at 23:01

Dude I love your car. Crossfires get a lot of flak but Chrysler design of the era was so cool.

Milky > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/26/2014 at 23:02

He literally cried?! That had to be entertaining, well maybe just depressing if you were a Florida fan.

Milky > Conan
10/26/2014 at 23:03

I have to rallycross now. New goal acquired.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Milky
10/26/2014 at 23:08

Never mind, he wasn't crying, he was just clearly disappointed.

Kinja'd!!!

Florida's personal Jesus on the other hand.

Kinja'd!!!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Milky
10/26/2014 at 23:09

Out of curiosity, how does the Crossfire compare to the SC400?

Milky > ptak appreciates old racecars
10/26/2014 at 23:10

They tried and thats why I like it.

Kinja'd!!!

But thanks!

Conan > Milky
10/26/2014 at 23:31

Me too! Where did you dig that up? I'd love to know their setup.

Milky > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/26/2014 at 23:33

Ah that makes me have A LOT of thoughts. I guess limit handling is where the biggest difference is. The SC had V8 torque, a long wheelbase and skinny tires. So it was really easy to drift (except that one time I crashed). Where as the Crossfire is 800lbs lighter, has a short wheelbase with wide tires and stiff suspension.

There were a few times on drives in the SC where the back end would step out for scary moments. The Crossfire's limits are higher than what I want to do on the street, so I can trust it to do what I want. I'm more confident in it.

Not sure if thats what you wanted lol.

Milky > Conan
10/26/2014 at 23:38

Sorry to say but its a sale ad thats not in english.

http://racinglistings.com/ads/chrysler-c…