How to Remove Plasti Dip from Rims?

Getting the Plasti Dip off your rims is not difficult; you can even do it at home. However, you must take appropriate security measures before you follow any home remedy to remove Plasti Dip from your rims. Continue reading the article below to learn about the methods to remove Plasti Dip from rims.

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You can use different products to remove the Plasti Dip from rims. For example, you can use kerosene, WD-40, Isopropyl Alcohol, etc., to get rubber coating off the rims. However, the process may vary based on the product you choose to remove the rubber coating.

What is Plasti Dip?

Before we head toward the methods to remove Plasti Dip from rims, let’s discuss what Plasti Dip is and why most drivers use this coating.

The coating is one of the most popular temporary car coatings many automotive drivers use. It protects coated items from abrasion, corrosion, acids, moisture, and skidding. Moreover, the coating maintains the trim and the body and can be used on the vehicle’s body. Plasti Dip can last up to 3 years if properly applied and maintained.

Things to Keep in Mind While Peeling Off Plasti Dip from Rims

Before discussing how to get Plasti Dip off the rims, you must understand the safety precautions you should follow.

• Avoid Usage of Aggressive substances to remove Plasti Dip: Sometimes, people will rush into using aggressive substances to get the Plasti Dip off the rims since the liquids they used were low in amount and didn’t peel off the Plasti Dip sufficiently. In this situation, never use a more aggressive substance to peel off the rubber coating, as it can lead to severe corrosion and deformation of the rims and sometimes the entire tire.
• Don’t Use Metal Objects or Scrapers: The removal process can become easy by using the pointed ends of metal. However, this is not recommended if you’re into protecting your car’s body. The only metal object you can use to remove Plasti Dip is using nails. However, you must still be careful when pushing the nails into the latex layer.

Ways to Take Off Plasti Dip From Rims

There are several methods to get the rubber coating off the rims. If the material is applied well on the rims, you can remove it by peeling the Plasti Dip off. However, you may need a cleaning solvent to remove the Plasti Dip if it needs to be better applied.

The below table consists of a list of the things you need to get the Plasti Dip off the rims, irrespective of the method you use and the products you can use to take off the rubber coating.

Let’s explore the methods to remove Plasti Dip from rims.

Peeling Off Plasti Dip

The easiest way to remove Plasti Dip from rims is to peel it off. Also, you can peel off the Plasti Dip using your hands or nails. Follow these steps.

• Lift the corner of the rims to remove the Plasti Dip with your fingers.
• Peel the Plasti Dip from the rims, ensuring it doesn’t rip into pieces.
• Slowly and carefully remove it using your fingers from all four rims.
• If you rip the Plasti Dip, ripping it will become more frustrating.
• Once you have removed the larger parts, remove the remaining piece with your hands or nails.

Using Kerosene

This is the most cost-effective and common solution that you can use to remove Plasti Dip from rims. Since the chemical components of the Plasti Dip are organic compounds, kerosene will dissolve this organic rubber coating. Follow these steps to remove Plasti Dip using kerosene.

• Remove your car tire and place it on the ground.
• Take a glass jar and pour a sufficient amount of kerosene into it.
• Wear your gloves and dip a toothbrush into kerosene.
• Brush it into the rim surface without rubbing it on the tire, as kerosene might dissolve or deform it.
• Let the kerosene stay on the rim’s surface for 8 to 10 minutes.
• You can use a wooden stick to peel off the Plasti Dip.
• Once the majority has been removed, clean the rim using soap and water, and repeat the same process for other tires.

Using a Dip Dissolver

Dip Dissolver is a substance made for peeling off Plasti Dip from surfaces. This is another effective method to get the rubber coating off the rims. You will need a pressure washer to use this method.

• Apply the Dip Dissolver on the Plasti Dip.
• Let the chemical stay for 5-6 minutes to absorb into the coating until the coating has become soft.
• Pressure washes the rim to wash off the coating when the rubber coating is soft enough.
• If Plasti Dip remains, repeat the process to clean the rims entirely.

This method is one of the most effective methods I have ever used to peel off the Plasti Dip from rims. It is my go-to solution whenever I want to remove the rubber coating, which works well for me.

Using WD-40

If you cannot remove the rubber coating on your rims by peeling it off, you can use a WD-40 spray. This process has worked for many people since WD-40 serves many purposes, such as cleaning tile, rust, etc.

• Take a WD-40 and spray it onto the rims having Plasti Dip coating.
• Let the spray sit for 5-7 minutes.
• You can use a pressure washer to remove the rubber coating.
• After that, clean the remaining coating particles left with a clean rag by wiping the coating off.

Using a Paint Thinner

A paint thinner is also a good solvent for organic materials and has a good reputation for removing adhesives, paints, and coatings. It can also remove rubber coatings from rims.

• Take a paper towel and paint it thinner. The paint’s thinner volume will depend on how thick the rubber coating is.
• Add the paint thinner to a jar.
• Soak the paper towel or a rag into the thinner and apply the thinner on the rim’s surface.
• Let the thinner soak on the surface for 8-10 minutes, and scrape the rubber coating using a stick or rag.
• Continue repeating the same process until the coating is removed.

Using Goo Gone

Goo Gone Automotive is a great choice to remove Plasti Dip from rims. It is one of the chemicals that effectively removes the rubber coating if you cannot peel it. While this method may be slow, it is very safe. All you need is a Goo Gone and a paper towel.

• Spray the Goo Gone on the surface and leave it for 5-7 minutes.
• After that, Plasti Dip will start breaking down.
• Wipe it with a paper or soft microfiber towel.
• Once you have wiped off the Plasti Dip, wash the rims with soap and water to wash off Goo Gone residue.

Using Isopropyl Alcohol

Another method to peel the Plasti Dip is by using Isopropyl Alcohol. Follow these steps to remove Plasti Dip from the rims.

• Put a sufficient amount of Isopropyl Alcohol on a rag or paper towel.
• Wipe the towel on the Plasti Dip.
• Let the Alcohol soak on the surface for almost 7-8 minutes.
• Once the Alcohol has dissolved in the Plasti Dip, scrap it off using your hands.
• You can also scrap it off using a wooden stick.
• Repeat the process until all the coating is removed.

Using Gum Loosening Sprays

Gum loosening sprays are available to remove Plasti Dip from rims. They are designed to loosen the adhesive that sticks the wrap to the surfaces.

• Get a Gum loosening spray and spray it on the rubber coating on the rims.
• Let the spray absorb for 5-8 minutes before wiping it off.
• Wipe the coating off with a paper or microfiber towel.
• Repeat the process until all the coating has been removed.

Conclusion

Getting Plasti Dip off the rims is not hard, and you can do it at home. You can peel off the rubber coating using your hands and nails or other substances if you cannot peel it off. These substances include Goo Gone Automotive, Kerosene, Isopropyl Alcohol, or WD-40 spray. However, always take appropriate safety measures before using any of these solvents.