Fun with Plasti-Dip! - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

AZ330FZL · 12-11-2012, 06:49 PM

So one of the other forum members (matt_335Ci) introduced me to Plasti-Dip on Satruday. So I thought Id try it out. This is what occured..........

Found the Color I wanted, RED!!!

Got the car masked off.... and the first coat.

After 4-5 coats, cant remember....

After removing the masking......

The finished product.......

I think the finished product looks awesome and if I dont like it I can just peel it off.

Boosted John · 12-11-2012, 07:38 PM

all i see are red X's...

Tsuyoi · 12-11-2012, 08:00 PM

Must be your browser. I see the pictures fine. And amazing job. Don't quite get the last 2 pics, did you use a clear mask around the actual logo instead of paper, or did you just plastidip that whole part and then just cut out the logo from the plastidip?

AZ330FZL · 12-11-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tsuyoi

Must be your browser. I see the pictures fine. And amazing job. Don't quite get the last 2 pics, did you use a clear mask around the actual logo instead of paper, or did you just plastidip that whole part and then just cut out the logo from the plastidip?

No need for any close or clear masking around the logo. That is the beauty of Plasti-Dip, it will pull away on the edges when you peel it up. You actually want to give yourself some room to peel it back that's why I left about an inch all the way around. No need for any cutting either. It came off cleaner than described by matt_335Ci or any of the YouTube videos I saw.

matt_335Ci · 12-11-2012, 11:33 PM

awesome job AZ330FZL! i swear plasti-dip is from another planet. it is such a cool product!

s1k0ne · 12-12-2012, 02:21 PM

did you do anything special when peeling off around the numbers? When you start peeling from the outside, doesn't it start peeling the numbers?

shivaswrath · 12-12-2012, 02:37 PM

great job, but looks horrible IMO.

AZ330FZL · 12-13-2012, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by s1k0ne

did you do anything special when peeling off around the numbers? When you start peeling from the outside, doesn't it start peeling the numbers?

No the cool thing about it is it breaks off at the edge as long as your careful, it was easy to do. The best part about it is if I get sick of it I can just peel it off.

AZ330FZL · 12-13-2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

great job, but looks horrible IMO.

Thanks I think, no I'm just kidding, everyone ha their own opinions and in good with that. I like that it is different from the chrome and my car is a sport line so it matches the red on the interior without being overwhelming.

gtabfknkdnme · 12-13-2012, 01:58 PM

nope.

AZ330FZL · 12-20-2012, 07:30 PM

Shot of the entire back of the car after wash.

newbmwuser · 12-20-2012, 07:34 PM

im sorry, but i agree with others, its horrible

Puri1 · 12-21-2012, 01:17 AM

I think it's really nice...

AZ330FZL · 12-21-2012, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by newbmwuser

im sorry, but i agree with others, its horrible

Well everyone is entitled to their opinions. Cant please everyone.

AZ330FZL · 12-21-2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Puri1

I think it's really nice...

Thanks! I like it too. Just a subtle change.

xXxGhotimanxXx · 12-21-2012, 02:29 AM

I like it. It's subtle. It's a hint of red and goes along with the sportline, as you said. And it's reversible if you tire of it. Fast, fun, easy, inexpensive, subtle, unique, reversible...what's not to like?

J

newbmwuser · 12-21-2012, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ330FZL

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Originally Posted by newbmwuser

im sorry, but i agree with others, its horrible

Well everyone is entitled to their opinions. Cant please everyone.

Yeah, but I think it would look nice with black number plates

AZ330FZL · 12-21-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by xXxGhotimanxXx

I like it. It's subtle. It's a hint of red and goes along with the sportline, as you said. And it's reversible if you tire of it. Fast, fun, easy, inexpensive, subtle, unique, reversible...what's not to like?

J

Totally agree! Thanks.

AZ330FZL · 12-21-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by newbmwuser

Yeah, but I think it would look nice with black number plates

They do have a personalized plate that is black, but its for the Arizona Cardinals, and Im not a fan of them. If there was just as straight black and white option it would look sweet.

I do need to get rid of the chrome Chapman BMW plate holder tho.

AWF30 · 12-21-2012, 02:35 PM

This is what happened when I plasti dipped my front bumper

AZ330FZL · 12-22-2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AWF30

This is what happened when I plasti dipped my front bumper

Sweet! I like how the black breaks up the white bumper.

BMWFanatic2008 · 12-24-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AWF30

This is what happened when I plasti dipped my front bumper

Did you plasti dip your grills as well?

12-11-2012, 06:49 PM	#1
AZ330FZL Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 335i Sedan Sport Line Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 248 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i Sport ... [0.00]	Fun with Plasti-Dip! So one of the other forum members (matt_335Ci) introduced me to Plasti-Dip on Satruday. So I thought Id try it out. This is what occured.......... Found the Color I wanted, RED!!! Got the car masked off.... and the first coat. After 4-5 coats, cant remember.... After removing the masking...... The finished product....... I think the finished product looks awesome and if I dont like it I can just peel it off.
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12-11-2012, 07:38 PM	#2
Boosted John Internet Ninja Drives: 13 AH3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jax, Fl Posts: 606 iTrader: (0)	all i see are red X's... __________________ 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 /// Msport Pkg. M performance fornt lip, Black Kidney Grills, H&R Sport Springs, BBS CH-R

12-11-2012, 11:33 PM	#5
matt_335Ci Colonel Drives: F30 335i Sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arizona - West Valley Posts: 2,192 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2012 335i sedan [5.00]	awesome job AZ330FZL! i swear plasti-dip is from another planet. it is such a cool product! __________________ '12 335i Glacier Silver w/everest grey leather/aluminum&black gloss trim/ZSL/ZPP/ZTP/ZPS/Sport8spd/PDC/hot seats/20% ceramic tints RETIRED 2009 z4 35i [e89] \| 2007 335i coupe [e92] \| 2001 325Ci [e46] RETIRED

12-12-2012, 02:21 PM	#6
s1k0ne Second Lieutenant Drives: .. Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: CA Posts: 246 iTrader: (0)	did you do anything special when peeling off around the numbers? When you start peeling from the outside, doesn't it start peeling the numbers? __________________ F30 335i 6MT// OEM blacked out grill// OEM matching reflectors// BC racing coilovers// Injen intake// M Performance front lip with CB // JB4 stage 1

12-12-2012, 02:37 PM	#7
shivaswrath Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 1,989 iTrader: (2)	great job, but looks horrible IMO. __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

12-11-2012, 08:00 PM	#3
Tsuyoi Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 328i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 527 iTrader: (0)	Must be your browser. I see the pictures fine. And amazing job. Don't quite get the last 2 pics, did you use a clear mask around the actual logo instead of paper, or did you just plastidip that whole part and then just cut out the logo from the plastidip?

12-13-2012, 01:58 PM	#10
gtabfknkdnme 5 Star General Drives: E90, F30 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 2,154 iTrader: (4)	nope. __________________

12-20-2012, 07:30 PM	#11
AZ330FZL Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 335i Sedan Sport Line Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 248 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i Sport ... [0.00]	Shot of the entire back of the car after wash.

12-20-2012, 07:34 PM	#12
newbmwuser Captain Drives: F30 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 680 iTrader: (0)	im sorry, but i agree with others, its horrible

12-21-2012, 01:17 AM	#13
Puri1 First Lieutenant Drives: F30 328i 2012 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 335 iTrader: (0)	I think it's really nice... __________________ 2012 F30 328i, Alpine White on Black, Luxury, Premium + Exec. Package...

12-21-2012, 02:29 AM	#16
xXxGhotimanxXx Registered Drives: 2013 BMW 328i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Napa, Ca. 94558 Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	I like it. It's subtle. It's a hint of red and goes along with the sportline, as you said. And it's reversible if you tire of it. Fast, fun, easy, inexpensive, subtle, unique, reversible...what's not to like? J

12-21-2012, 02:35 PM	#20
AWF30 Private First Class Drives: aw f30 m sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nyc Posts: 140 iTrader: (0)	This is what happened when I plasti dipped my front bumper Attached Images

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