Mr Ree wrote:This ^ is a major reason why I want to try it out.
Not to mention the amount of prep required for a good finish, is extremely little, compared to a traditional paint. That doesnt mean Im lazy, just far more confident of getting a finish that I wont be disappointed with, given Im super fussy.
Also, another one of the main reasons it appeals to me is that it all settles to a smooth layer, provided you keep your tip clean, whereas traditional paints can tend to look a bit patchy if done from a rattle can.
I just went to Repco/SCA, and Bunnings, and none of them carry the rattle packs in stock, although Bunnings did have an extremely small range of the non aerosol version, which is no help to me. They can all order them in though, at roughly the same price at TM, which is circa $30 a can.
Thanks again fellas
Disagree on all fronts, people who know me from MR2 club days will tell you how fussy I am when it comes to anything on my car, my OCD approach to car maintenance and care puts most peoples regimes to shame (its an sickness I have). The wheels on my legacy took 1 weekend to prep and paint and the finish is as good as a brand new set of mags, even colour and finish, they cannot be faulted.
Car has been through a few sets of roadworks since then (some really chunky gravel ones) and I if I look really really close I could most likely find 2 or 3 tiny pin head size chips, which could be filled in with a tooth pick using the original base colour.
Quality "Colourpak" cans from Autolink are a different breed to $15 enamel cans at Supercheap.
The Plastidip is a cop out in my opinion, limited colours, 1 day and $60 vs unlimited colours, 2 days and $130
for nearly half the price and 1/10th of the time you probably spent on your wheels.
