I'm thinking about possibly painting my stock rims on my 2012 unlimited sport black. I have seen a lot of people doing it online with plastidip paint. I'm a newer wrangler owner so I'd appreciate any tips and recommendations.
Thoughts and recommendations on painting wheels?
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Don't waste your time or money on that plasticdip junk. Do it right the first time. Powder coating is more durable than a rattle can.
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I like PlastiDip because you can see what it looks like first, and if you don't like it, you can easily remove it.
However, if you're sure you'll like it, definitely have them painted.
DO NOT powder coat aluminum wheels, it can damage the metal. Factory and aftermarket aluminum wheels are not powder coated, they are painted with a automotive paint gun just like you'd paint a car.
However, if you're sure you'll like it, definitely have them painted.
DO NOT powder coat aluminum wheels, it can damage the metal. Factory and aftermarket aluminum wheels are not powder coated, they are painted with a automotive paint gun just like you'd paint a car.
Thanks guys! I think I'm going to give the PlastiDip a try and if I like it I'll get them professionally painted
I PlastiDipped the wheels on my my first Jeep and was really happy with the results. It lasted until I upgraded the wheels over a year later. Quite a few options for colors as well.
Ghstrydr
JK Enthusiast
My 2014 sport (may it rest in peace) came with plastic covers for the stock 16" rims. They looked just like the base wheels but those silver steel wheels paint chipped often. I used them to test paint colors... black.. just go black. it's a jeep.