Q: Will plasti dip come off rims and get on actual car paint?

asked by on November 21, 2016

Okay this just seems absurd but my parents are trying to convince me if I plasti dip my rims black, it will come off while driving, stick to the paint of the car, and ruin it. Nonsense. A guy who's actually skilled in the car profession told them this and they believe this. What is your guys experience with plasti dipping rims, not the whole car?

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