How to protect Onyx Black Rims from light Scratches?

[RoBoRaT]

I picked up a new set of 22" Onyx Black rims for X for a really good price.

There is very light scratch to one of the rims, see picture.

It seems that even small scratches in Black rims easily stand out.

What do you suggest to protect the rims from scratches?

I am NOT looking into powder coating the rims. I am open for DIY coat, that does not cost an arm & a leg, yet give protection from light scratches.

What do you use?
Any suggestions?
Thanks/RBRT

 

[mdelvin]

I've used clear plastidip to protect my car and truck wheels during long trips. This product is thick enough to keep my wheels looking their best. Also, it is easy to apply and remove.

 

[RoBoRaT]

I've used clear plastidip to protect my car and truck wheels during long trips. This product is thick enough to keep my wheels looking their best. Also, it is easy to apply and remove.

I might do this then.

So, does clear plasti dip adhere to "stock" painted rims? Or, do I need to apply regular (like satin black) plasti dip coat before the clear plasti dip coat?

Thanks for the info.

 

[forkee]

I picked up a new set of 22" Onyx Black rims for X for a really good price.

It seems that even small scratches in Black rims easily stand out.

What do you suggest to protect the rims from scratches?

I am NOT looking into powder coating the rims. I am open for DIY coat, that does not cost an arm & a leg, yet give protection from light scratches.

Same here! Interested to see what everyone is doing. I just got some of those rim covers from amazon that are coming in tomorrow. Where did you get the 22s from and how much?

 

[RoBoRaT]

Same here! Interested to see what everyone is doing. I just got some of those rim covers from amazon that are coming in tomorrow. Where did you get the 22s from and how much?

$2500.

The set of 22" Onyx was a referral price - brand new.

I don't think he has anymore to sell.

Did you find a set? There were a couple of 22s used but good condition here last week.

 

[forkee]

yea i just picked up a set for 1800. got lucky because they were immediate take offs so no scratches, but now im paranoid to scratch them because the rims i had on the 3 scratched just by looking at them, lol

 

[forkee]

Alright, I got my Amazon item in. This is what I got

Taking my time, it took about 30 minutes to clean and apply. I think it looks great. I can barely see it after a few feet away. Even though its plastic, sheen matches rims. Time will tell how effective it is. I didn't use the clips, instead just lined it up the best I could.

Before

After

Close up of end seams

 

[RoBoRaT]

Alright, I got my Amazon item in. This is what I got

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Taking my time, it took about 30 minutes to clean and apply. I think it looks great. I can barely see it after a few feet away. Even though its plastic, sheen matches rims. Time will tell how effective it is. I didn't use the clips, instead just lined it up the best I could.

Before
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After
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Close up of end seams
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Looks great!

 

[mdelvin]

I might do this then.

So, does clear plasti dip adhere to "stock" painted rims? Or, do I need to apply regular (like satin black) plasti dip coat before the clear plasti dip coat?

Thanks for the info.

No special prep is needed. Just clean your wheels and use clear plastidip.

 

[RoBoRaT]

No special prep is needed. Just clean your wheels and use clear plastidip.

I did use clear gloss plasti dip, and it looked very good. See picture.

Until, I moved the wheels...and the clear plasti dip coat easily came off.
I guess the gloss coat needs plasti dip base layer to adhere to.

Or, maybe its just the noob plasti dip DiY'er in me.

Anyway,

I just touched up the scratches with black ink for now. I will dip these wheels later if/when I scratch them more. Will use black plasti dip as base then top with gloss coat.