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Plasti Dip or Not?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by somebody7, Oct 3, 2012.

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  1. somebody7

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    So I've been going back and forth on whether to leave my TSS rims stock or to have them Plasti Dipped. I decided to do the plasti dip (took the rims off) and I kind of like the look, but I'm not sold on it. My wife hates it. I think when I first got my Prius, I wanted it to be the "all black" type, but now I'm not sure about leaving it that way. What are your thoughts? Do you like it stock or with the plasti dip? Sorry for posting the links, for some reason when I tried to insert images, it kept showing the little box that didnt recognize the picture, so I posted links instead. Thanks for the comments.

    Without

    http://www.dryegg.com/prius.JPG

    With

    http://www.dryegg.com/prius_plastidip.JPG

    http://www.dryegg.com/prius_plastidip1.JPG
     
    #1 somebody7, Oct 3, 2012
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    at least its plasti-dip! :) im 50-50 on the new look. you can try jay's frs wheels look with chrome alterating with black ascents. on the frs wheels, theres two versions. one is completely chrome. the second is jay's. [​IMG]
     
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  3. somebody7

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    Yea, I think I've seen those before. I guess I'd have to actually see them on my car (or one that looks like mine) to be able to decide. I also liked the wheels on Xaran's prius. He has Drag DR34's.
     
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    i meant you could alternate/highlight certain parts of the rim with plasti-dip.
     
    #4 wotcher, Oct 3, 2012
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    Be aware that there is UV resistant Plasti-Dip available. If you don't get the UV resistant version the black will turn grey sooner.
     
    #5 xs650, Oct 3, 2012
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    If youre not sold on it and your wife hates it, I think you already have your answer.
     
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    I have to vote no on the black rims...they look sweet without IMO
     
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    Thanks. I'm starting to think the same.
     
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    Yea, she but her vote doesn't count that much :)
     
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    my wheels are FR-S/ BRZ PLASTI DIPPED i'm loving it
     
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    Everybody has their own tastes and I'm sure you will find people on either side loving their wheels. Kind of like black tennis shoes which I don't care for either.
     
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    oh, my mistake. I didnt even think about that. Thanks
     
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    I had no idea there was different version. Going to have to look at what I bought. thanks
     
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    Thats true. I love black shoes. I dislike wearing white shoes.
     
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    when i rotate my tires.. ima go with matte white plasti dip on my blizzard pearl LOL its easy it will cost u like 10-20 bucks max and if u dont like it then take it off. why no do it?
     
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    Thats true. Im glad I at least tried it. I will eventually take it off, but I think I will leave it on for a while longer (have to feel like I didnt spend $20 for nothing)
     
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    and it protects the rims in someway lol. when u take it off, the rims are nice and like new!!
     
    #17 tihsad, Oct 4, 2012
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    I like it...

    If you want something different, peel off only the short spoke on the wheel and make it silver and the rest will be black...experiment, its only $20
     
    #18 ockevin, Oct 4, 2012
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    Thats a good idea, I might try that, thanks for the idea.
     
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    My vote is without. I like contrast to balance things out, which is why I chose BP instead of Midnight Grey since I knew the rims under the caps where black and I would most likely be keeping the stock rims.

    A little experimenting though would be good to find that sweet spot that suits your tastes.
     
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