Black plasti dip stock rims and mirrors

LeeT73 · 07-10-2015, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 1stm235i

Hope my splitter last😩

I just did my tires in Anthracite Grey on my Melbourne Red 228i MSport. Love it!

Never thought to do my splitter though... Looks great!

How's it holding up?

MrBimmerM235i · 07-10-2015, 09:12 AM

I don't wanna be a douche but who tha hell put PlastiDip on a freaking BMW? You guys know that plastidip looks so cheap and doesn't belong to a BMW?

You guys don't drive Hyundai's or Honda's ...

Stay classy my friends.

LeeT73 · 07-10-2015, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBimmerM235i

I don't wanna be a douche but who tha hell put PlastiDip on a freaking BMW? You guys know that plastidip looks so cheap and doesn't belong to a BMW?

You guys don't drive Hyundai's or Honda's ...

Stay classy my friends.

"I don't want to be a douche but..."

Too late.

MrBimmerM235i · 07-10-2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by LeeT73

"I don't want to be a douche but..."

Too late.

at least I tried!

LeeT73 · 07-10-2015, 10:54 PM

My thinking...

- In all probability, I am not going to keep this car for more than a year. It's RWD and I want to get XDrive for Canadian Winters. That said I will wait a year, to get someone to pay for the first $13k in depreciation. This experiment allowed me to get the color I want, without buying new rims for a car I will likely sell in a year's time.

- I don't love the stock rims in aluminum alloy. This allowed me to see whether or not I would like the stock rims in a dark color.

- The plastidip cost me $40. If it looked cheap, or didn't turn out, I just peel it off. No harm, no foul.

So without further ado...

(I really like the look, personally)

pikcachu · 07-10-2015, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeT73

My thinking...

- In all probability, I am not going to keep this car for more than a year. It's RWD and I want to get XDrive for Canadian Winters. That said I will wait a year, to get someone to pay for the first $13k in depreciation. This experiment allowed me to get the color I want, without buying new rims for a car I will likely sell in a year's time.

- I don't love the stock rims in aluminum allow. This allowed me to see whether or not I would like the stock rims in a dark color.

- The plastidip cost me $40. If it looked cheap, or didn't turn out, I just peel it off. No harm, no foul.

So without further ado...

(I really like the look, personally)

not bad... can you take a closer photo?

LeeT73 · 07-10-2015, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

not bad... can you take a closer photo?

Sure...

I'll see if I can get a better shot tomorrow.

Viffermike · 07-15-2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hsk26

just a warning that black plasti dip is not quite black enough to match the black gloss that already exists on the car. it is noticable.. especially in direct sunlight

And this is one of the many, many reasons why powder coating is far, far superior to Plasti-dip for wheels: you can control the amount of gloss, and the depth of the black. And you can wax it. And clean it the same way you clean the rest of your car. And touch up curb rash (perish the thought) and have it look reasonably uniform. And it will wear far better over time ...

... but as Plasti-dip jobs go; that's a good one. I just shudder at the thought of how it will look in 5K miles.

Desecrate · 07-29-2015, 10:05 PM

I'm curious if the people who think a BMW is too high class for PlastiDip have seen this video:

I think PlastiDip is fine if done correctly, just depends on the scenario.

LeeT73 · 07-30-2015, 06:26 AM

Hey Des,

People can knock me all they want. I get the last laugh. My rims look terrific, and it cost me $40.

Several people have asked me where I got mine powder coated. One of which was a body guy. When I told him, he got up really close for an inspection, and then he started to laugh. 'Fooled Me' he said.

The Anthracite Grey looks excellent.

I even platidipped my front grill, and saved another $200 (and my knuckles).

shane060 · 07-31-2015, 01:32 PM

Looks great so you just left the wheels on the car and masked off the breaks rotors etc?? Rims looks so damn good with black contrast on the MG

LeeT73 · 07-31-2015, 01:38 PM

Yes. It is that easy Shane. Also, you may want to clean the tires (rubber) first with a good tire cleaner. This allows the plastidip to peel off really easy.

Viffermike · 08-04-2015, 04:22 PM

... and the first time you (or the Ferrari owner, not that he cares) have a tire changed, you'll almost certainly have to re-do the Plasti-dip job.

Man ... doing this is like running a B-stock Sherwood CD player with Krell separates ...

BLK235iNJ · 08-07-2015, 08:29 AM

what side splitter is that?

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Originally Posted by 1stm235i

I hope it will last😪

BLK235iNJ · 08-07-2015, 08:34 AM

I was at a cars and coffee the other day and a dude showed up in an e46 M3 dipped in a matte textured grey and the car looked amazing. people were gathered around it amazed at the paint. people were asking him how much he paid for his custom paint job and the dude smiled and said under $1000 it's dipped. In the end a successful mod is something that makes you happy and if others are impressed its even a better feeling. I wrap my car and I'll hear remarks about that too. Haters will hate... just do your thing.

1ChrisRuck · 08-08-2015, 12:52 PM

Congrats! Looks nice

07-10-2015, 09:12 AM	#24
MrBimmerM235i First Lieutenant 105 Rep 283 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	I don't wanna be a douche but who tha hell put PlastiDip on a freaking BMW? You guys know that plastidip looks so cheap and doesn't belong to a BMW? You guys don't drive Hyundai's or Honda's ... Stay classy my friends.
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07-10-2015, 10:54 PM	#27
LeeT73 Enlisted Member 13 Rep 38 Posts Drives: BMW M235i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	228i MSport My thinking... - In all probability, I am not going to keep this car for more than a year. It's RWD and I want to get XDrive for Canadian Winters. That said I will wait a year, to get someone to pay for the first $13k in depreciation. This experiment allowed me to get the color I want, without buying new rims for a car I will likely sell in a year's time. - I don't love the stock rims in aluminum alloy. This allowed me to see whether or not I would like the stock rims in a dark color. - The plastidip cost me $40. If it looked cheap, or didn't turn out, I just peel it off. No harm, no foul. So without further ado... (I really like the look, personally) Attached Images Last edited by LeeT73; 07-10-2015 at 11:56 PM..
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07-29-2015, 10:05 PM	#31
Desecrate Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00]	I'm curious if the people who think a BMW is too high class for PlastiDip have seen this video: I think PlastiDip is fine if done correctly, just depends on the scenario.
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07-30-2015, 06:26 AM	#32
LeeT73 Enlisted Member 13 Rep 38 Posts Drives: BMW M235i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Hey Des, People can knock me all they want. I get the last laugh. My rims look terrific, and it cost me $40. Several people have asked me where I got mine powder coated. One of which was a body guy. When I told him, he got up really close for an inspection, and then he started to laugh. 'Fooled Me' he said. The Anthracite Grey looks excellent. I even platidipped my front grill, and saved another $200 (and my knuckles).
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07-31-2015, 01:32 PM	#33
shane060 Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2015 M235 6spd 2011 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SA TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	Looks great so you just left the wheels on the car and masked off the breaks rotors etc?? Rims looks so damn good with black contrast on the MG
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07-31-2015, 01:38 PM	#34
LeeT73 Enlisted Member 13 Rep 38 Posts Drives: BMW M235i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes. It is that easy Shane. Also, you may want to clean the tires (rubber) first with a good tire cleaner. This allows the plastidip to peel off really easy.
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08-04-2015, 04:22 PM	#35
Viffermike Colonel 1753 Rep 2,942 Posts Drives: '18 black-n-blue 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Big D iTrader: (0)	... and the first time you (or the Ferrari owner, not that he cares) have a tire changed, you'll almost certainly have to re-do the Plasti-dip job. Man ... doing this is like running a B-stock Sherwood CD player with Krell separates ... __________________ --Life is a journey made more exciting with a fast car.-- --Helmets are for closers.-- <<Current: "Blackened" '18 NBM Porsche 718 Cayman ... Gone (but not forgotten): "Blackened" MG '15 228i M Sport w/aFe filter/scoop, Hertz drivers, P3Cars multigauge, other goodies>>
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08-07-2015, 08:34 AM	#37
BLK235iNJ Captain 183 Rep 926 Posts Drives: m235i,13MustangGT,84C10,99A8 Join Date: May 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I was at a cars and coffee the other day and a dude showed up in an e46 M3 dipped in a matte textured grey and the car looked amazing. people were gathered around it amazed at the paint. people were asking him how much he paid for his custom paint job and the dude smiled and said under $1000 it's dipped. In the end a successful mod is something that makes you happy and if others are impressed its even a better feeling. I wrap my car and I'll hear remarks about that too. Haters will hate... just do your thing.
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08-08-2015, 12:52 PM	#38
1ChrisRuck Lieutenant 244 Rep 442 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Springwoods Village, The Woodlands, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 M2 LCI [10.00]	Congrats! Looks nice __________________ 2018 Alpine White M2 My Instagram Page *"What’s behind you doesn’t matter" –Enzo Ferrari*
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