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| Stratfink |
 Nov 25 2023, 02:07 AM
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My Mahle wheels have needed some attention since acquiring the 914 last year. They exhibited a bluish hue possibly from the factory coating applied under the silver finish. I’ve debated painting the centers black or going all black for a while now and finally got around to experimenting today.
I had previously done some sanding and polishing of the lips. Today I convinced my wife to help with the taping, and applied the dip using my 5th spare Mahle as a guinea pig. Tape removal proved difficult as it wanted to peel the coating off, but I think I am liking the look enough to go for it on all 4 wheels. There were some lessons learned on cutting a line before peeling and I realize the plastidip will not be permanent. I could go all black which would be simpler and have less risk of peeling since there would not be a taped edge Anyway, take a look and let me know what you think. I’d ultimately want to get black or chrome lug bolts to compliment the look… I should note that the spare has a 205 width tire versus the 185s on the other 4 (maybe why I’m liking the look). Thanks- Joe  |
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Stratfink Plastidip Mahle wheels Nov 25 2023, 02:07 AM
rick 918-S How did you apply it? Nov 25 2023, 02:16 AM Geezer914 Scothbrited the wheels and sprayed them with gloss... Nov 25 2023, 09:30 AM
DC_neun_vierzehn
Scothbrited the wheels and sprayed them with glos... Nov 28 2023, 04:26 PM Geezer914
Scothbrited the wheels and sprayed them with glo... Nov 28 2023, 05:27 PM DC_neun_vierzehn
[quote name='DC_neun_vierzehn' post='3115140' dat... Nov 28 2023, 09:50 PM Geezer914
[quote name='DC_neun_vierzehn' post='3115140' da... Nov 29 2023, 06:00 AM 76-914 Nice looking car. Nice lines! :beer2: Nov 25 2023, 10:01 AM 914sgofast2 Before removing the masking tape, run a razor blad... Nov 25 2023, 12:12 PM moto914 Both examples look good with the silver contrast l... Nov 25 2023, 12:22 PM Stratfink Thanks for the replies.
@rick 918-s
The plasti... Nov 26 2023, 12:05 AM Geezer914 Xacto knife, any arts and crafts store. Nov 26 2023, 03:49 AM ssstikircr The trick with plastidip is to peel the tape as so... Nov 26 2023, 09:59 PM Stratfink Great tip on peeling the tape before the plastidip... Nov 26 2023, 11:17 PM Chris914n6 It's somewhat easier to do a rough 2" tap... Nov 27 2023, 03:40 PM pfreiburger Yes! Love black wheels, totally agree on the s... Nov 27 2023, 10:21 PM VaccaRabite A note on plasti-dipped wheels.
I used to do this... Nov 28 2023, 07:17 AM DC_neun_vierzehn I bought a (less than perfect finish, but straight... Nov 28 2023, 04:45 PM Stratfink
I bought a (less than perfect finish, but straigh... Nov 29 2023, 03:58 AM Front yard mechanic I tend to think dip is for dips , dipsticks and po... Nov 28 2023, 07:00 PM  |
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