Difficulty Level

Tools/Supplies Needed:

• mask or respirator
• painter's tape
• rubbing alcohol/Isopropyl
• broom
• reducers (for removing existing glue from the stick on wheel weights, not needed though)
• 2 clean lint free clothes (one for each chemical product)

Procedure:

• remove wheels from vehicle
• first wash the wheels if need using the procedure linked above
• ensure the wheels are dry, using compressed air is a great way to remove any water off the surface
• ensure you have a clean work surface to work off of, use the broom to remove any dirt or dust on the surface
• or if you're using blocks of wood or something similar such as myself, ensure those pieces are clean
• remove the center caps if you wish to have them exposed
• tape off the hub face on the rear of the wheel
• tape off the cap on the valve stem
• clean off the glue from the old unused wheel weights or tire bead sealant using reducers and one lint free cloth
• wipe down the entire wheel with rubbing alcohol/Isopropyl using a clean lint free cloth
• ensure the rubbing alcohol/Isopropyl is dry
• if you want the rear of the wheels coated, start with that side first
• if you want the Plasti Dip to flow smoother, warm cans up in a buckets of hot tap water, wipe them off before usage so no access water drips on your surface
• shake can well according to instructions on label
• apply a light coat first, try to coat the harder areas first
• allow 5 to 10 minutes between each coat, this will depend on coat thickness and your climate
• apply another coat
• ensure you have a thicker coat along the rim edge/tire so it will be easier to remove afterwards
• allow for setup again and apply another coat, continue until the surface is covered evenly and he base color doesn't show anymore
• apply a slightly heavier coat, not too heavy where it can cause any runs or drips
• this ensures for a nice even smooth final finish
• remove tape from hub before painting the front side
• repeat the same procedure for the front side
• four to five coats of Plasti Dip for each side
• you can remove the access Plasti Dip from the tire after a couple hours when the last coat was applied, but I would recommend doing this for the next day which reduces the chances of damaging the wheel's surface
• use your finger nail or a toothpick to create a hole in the Plasti Dip not the tire
• then start to peal up the thicker coating, careful not to damage the wheel's finish
• clean access overspray with either a brush or cloth
• or you can use a pressure washer, but ensure the wheel coating has dried because you can risk the chance of leaving water staining on the final finish
• for the finish to fully harden, it can take a week but this depends on how thick the coating is and what climate you live in
• reinstall on vehicle