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Just plastidip the stock wheels for winter any colour you wish or clear and peel off in the spring with no worries of corrosion.

 

 

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Good plan....That is exactly what I am planning on doing myself.

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Except for white, I have tried white and it is very hard to keep halfway clean. Just my experience.

 

I am going to dip my stock 20" chromes as well for this winter, then peel in the summer, repeat.

 

Also, has anyone tried the clear plasti dip on the chrome wheels? Really interested in how that would look.

MFleury Enthusiast

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my buddy did his chrome rims in the clear coat and it makes it look more matte almost like a brushed aluminum. for winter its definitely what I'm going to be doing to my rims

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I would just run them in the winter and if they show any signs of pitting or anything else i would just have the dealer replace them under warranty.

 

That was my next question. Aren't they under warranty? I will run em and see what happens and if they do get messed up I will just have the dealer replace them.

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I don't have chrome--can't stand the looks of it personally--but I think I want to try matte black plasti dip on my wheels and bumpers. I hope it is as good as the reviews say. I just worry about getting a little hole in it during the winter and some chemicals getting trapped in between.

Luster Senior Enthusiast

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I would just run them in the winter and if they show any signs of pitting or anything else i would just have the dealer replace them under warranty.

The problem is that winter salt corrosion works slowly and it may not be apparent for a couple years. It likes to sneak up on your wheels from the back side... by the time you notice, your warranty is up. Chrome is just a bad idea for winter driving. Plasti-dip is the best idea I've read so far. (FYI, be sure to apply at least 5-6 coats...)

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Chevyman3308

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In a couple of years I will have some aftermarket wheels and tires and use these as my winter set. Might even be in the spring when I look for some different wheels.

Luster Senior Enthusiast

Luster

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In a couple of years I will have some aftermarket wheels and tires and use these as my winter set. Might even be in the spring when I look for some different wheels.

Good plan.

TechSTL Enthusiast

TechSTL

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Wait.. you guys have 4WD trucks and you're suggesting to get another vehicle for the winter? LOL

 

I have some 18" GMC Z71 wheels and tires with sensors for sale. You could use these in the winter without worrying about the finish.

Luster Senior Enthusiast

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Wait.. you guys have 4WD trucks and you're suggesting to get another vehicle for the winter? LOL

 

I have some 18" GMC Z71 wheels and tires with sensors for sale. You could use these in the winter without worrying about the finish.

That's what I did... :cheers: No worries about the hi-dollar chromies.

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