Black matte spray paint - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

kavadarci · 11-24-2012, 03:38 PM

Hi,
i plan to spray paint a car black matte (not the e90) and all i want is temporary look of the car to see how that color looks before i paint it for real.
some say usually 10-12 cans is enough to cover medium size car.

Does anyone have any suggestions what type/brand paint and where to buy from?
i appreciate your help.

GChase · 11-24-2012, 03:42 PM

Why not just photoshop it... lol.

We are in the 21st century you know. There are many people on here that could that in a matter of minutes.

kavadarci · 11-24-2012, 03:45 PM

True that but it is also something i want to do myself (project) and drive the car like that for few months.

GChase · 11-24-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kavadarci

True that but it is also something i want to do myself (project) and drive the car like that for few months.

It will look embarrassing

kavadarci · 11-24-2012, 03:47 PM

i would greatly appreciate an answer to my question. stay on the topic please.

KwlAznKid · 11-24-2012, 03:57 PM

go to dipmycar.com and read up there, you shouldn't be using the can sprays on your car if you want it to look at least decent, you need to invest in a spray gun

Eric335 · 11-24-2012, 03:57 PM

spray paint or plastidip.......?

kavadarci · 11-24-2012, 04:35 PM

i have used plastidip and not sure if anyone has done the whole car. again this is a temporary thing. final painting will be done by a pro painter not me.

gry335i · 11-24-2012, 05:21 PM

Trust me, a lot of people have done it, check this out

AndyR83 · 11-24-2012, 05:40 PM

Plastidip is the way to go. I wouldn't do it out of a spray can under any circumstances. Spend the 40-50 bucks to get a spray gun on ebay and buy two cans of the stuff. You can do the whole car relatively cheap, and it comes off when you want to remove it.

N55 · 11-24-2012, 05:47 PM

Plastidip it... Spray paint will be terrible.

The Archer · 11-24-2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kavadarci

i have used plastidip and not sure if anyone has done the whole car. again this is a temporary thing. final painting will be done by a pro painter not me.

Yes folks have done it - check the pictures section - a chap there plasti-dipped his in white. At least with pd, if it doesn't look right, you can peel it and start over and you can change the colour as often as your heart desires (hell, in the winter it'll actually protect your paint).

I would stay away from spray paint in cans as the chances of it looking like garbage as quite high...

N55 · 11-24-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BeMWeh

I would stay away from spray paint in cans as the chances of it looking like garbage as quite high...

Agreed. OP have you ever seen those old beater cars that have been spray painted matte black? It's terrible, and you can tell 100% it is spray painted.

E90_boostjunky · 11-25-2012, 03:22 AM

the only thing id spray paint is my bicycle. lol check out plasti dip seriously!

Reznick · 11-25-2012, 09:42 AM

Please , don't use rattle cans to paint the car . It will look horrible because you can't put it on wet fast enough. You'll end up with a striped look.You'll never get a good idea of what car would really look like done professionally .i hate to say it but get some plasti-dip and a gun from home depot for 50 bucks if you absolutely have to. A tleast it will peel off when you're done.

CitrusE92 · 11-25-2012, 04:54 PM

You might want to check with your painter if you plan to do anything with a rattle can. It can leave texture and can react with other paint that you apply later.

He will probably advise you against it and charge you MORE when you do go to get it painted because you increased the prep work.

Meeni · 11-25-2012, 05:02 PM

You could also vinyl wrap, which is more technical but should look better than plastidip.

kavadarci · 11-25-2012, 07:08 PM

Wow, plastidip seems to be the choice now that I have seen it so spray paint is out, I'm convinced.
Does anyone have a good understanding how long will the plastidip stay on the car and what's the best way to remove it? Thank you very much.

The Archer · 11-25-2012, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kavadarci

Wow, plastidip seems to be the choice now that I have seen it so spray paint is out, I'm convinced.
Does anyone have a good understanding how long will the plastidip stay on the car and what's the best way to remove it? Thank you very much.

Here is one thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=727561

Another e90 owner did his in white - had it on there from July to October and then peeled it off... (yes, you just peel it off). Appears to last and look good for quite a bit of time.

Eric335 · 11-25-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BeMWeh

Here is one thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=727561

Another e90 owner did his in white - had it on there from July to October and then peeled it off... (yes, you just peel it off). Appears to last and look good for quite a bit of time.

Mashimarho did his in white as well.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770326

BTW, vote for him for COTM

amuzement · 11-25-2012, 07:32 PM

Maybe you should consider wrapping it in vinyl. It would look ten times better than covering it with plastidip and will last longer and be easier to wash as well.

kavadarci · 11-27-2012, 06:47 PM

You are probably correct but don't need it for a long time and the difference between vinyl and plastidip is signifficant, the vinyl being way more costly.

11-24-2012, 03:38 PM	#1
kavadarci Lieutenant Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: canada Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	Black matte spray paint Hi, i plan to spray paint a car black matte (not the e90) and all i want is temporary look of the car to see how that color looks before i paint it for real. some say usually 10-12 cans is enough to cover medium size car. Does anyone have any suggestions what type/brand paint and where to buy from? i appreciate your help.
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11-24-2012, 03:57 PM	#6
KwlAznKid Major Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Irvine/Fremont, CA/ University of California San Diego Alum Posts: 1,417 iTrader: (2)	go to dipmycar.com and read up there, you shouldn't be using the can sprays on your car if you want it to look at least decent, you need to invest in a spray gun __________________ BMW E92 328I / BMW E46 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E92 335I (sold) Porsche 996 911 C2 (sold) BMW E46 325CI (totaled)

11-24-2012, 03:57 PM	#7
Eric335 Colonel Drives: 2007 E92 SG 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,460 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [3.83]	spray paint or plastidip.......? __________________ My ///Mods (clickable):Procede Rev2.5 SE, Active Autowerke DPs, AlpineMSS HID AEs, Black Kidneys+Lower Grill, Golf-tee Mod, M3-Style Spoiler

11-24-2012, 05:21 PM	#9
gry335i Private First Class Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 112 iTrader: (0)	Trust me, a lot of people have done it, check this out __________________ e93 335i Golf tee,matte black grilles, black lower mesh, debadged, front license plate delete

11-24-2012, 05:40 PM	#10
AndyR83 Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i FBO Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA Posts: 579 iTrader: (5)	Plastidip is the way to go. I wouldn't do it out of a spray can under any circumstances. Spend the 40-50 bucks to get a spray gun on ebay and buy two cans of the stuff. You can do the whole car relatively cheap, and it comes off when you want to remove it. __________________ Do NOT do business with driftbrick744 aka Ian Haan!!!

11-24-2012, 03:42 PM	#2
GChase Captain Drives: 2009 E90 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 691 iTrader: (0)	Why not just photoshop it... lol. We are in the 21st century you know. There are many people on here that could that in a matter of minutes.

11-24-2012, 03:45 PM	#3
kavadarci Lieutenant Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: canada Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	True that but it is also something i want to do myself (project) and drive the car like that for few months.

11-24-2012, 03:47 PM	#5
kavadarci Lieutenant Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: canada Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	i would greatly appreciate an answer to my question. stay on the topic please.

11-24-2012, 04:35 PM	#8
kavadarci Lieutenant Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: canada Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	i have used plastidip and not sure if anyone has done the whole car. again this is a temporary thing. final painting will be done by a pro painter not me.

11-24-2012, 05:47 PM	#11
N55 Major Drives: 2012 335IS E92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,133 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 335IS [3.20] 2011 BMW 335XI (SOLD) [2.33] 2008 BMW 335xi (SOLD) [5.00]	Plastidip it... Spray paint will be terrible. __________________ 2008 335xi E90 Alpine White - Sold - 8/19/10 > 2011 335xi E90 Jet Black - Sold - 6/27/12 > 2012 335IS E92 Crimson Red - Current

11-25-2012, 03:22 AM	#14
E90_boostjunky Major Drives: BMW 335I E90 SGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA, IL Posts: 1,238 iTrader: (1)	the only thing id spray paint is my bicycle. lol check out plasti dip seriously!

11-25-2012, 09:42 AM	#15
Reznick First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 ,2000 330 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 349 iTrader: (0)	Please , don't use rattle cans to paint the car . It will look horrible because you can't put it on wet fast enough. You'll end up with a striped look.You'll never get a good idea of what car would really look like done professionally .i hate to say it but get some plasti-dip and a gun from home depot for 50 bucks if you absolutely have to. A tleast it will peel off when you're done.

11-25-2012, 04:54 PM	#16
CitrusE92 New Member Drives: 2011 335i Coupe - Blk/Blk Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 27 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW [0.00]	You might want to check with your painter if you plan to do anything with a rattle can. It can leave texture and can react with other paint that you apply later. He will probably advise you against it and charge you MORE when you do go to get it painted because you increased the prep work. __________________

11-25-2012, 05:02 PM	#17
Meeni Gateropode Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN Posts: 728 iTrader: (0)	You could also vinyl wrap, which is more technical but should look better than plastidip.

11-25-2012, 07:08 PM	#18
kavadarci Lieutenant Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: canada Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	Wow, plastidip seems to be the choice now that I have seen it so spray paint is out, I'm convinced. Does anyone have a good understanding how long will the plastidip stay on the car and what's the best way to remove it? Thank you very much.

11-25-2012, 07:32 PM	#21
amuzement First Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i LCI Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA Posts: 306 iTrader: (0)	Maybe you should consider wrapping it in vinyl. It would look ten times better than covering it with plastidip and will last longer and be easier to wash as well.

11-27-2012, 06:47 PM	#22
kavadarci Lieutenant Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: canada Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	You are probably correct but don't need it for a long time and the difference between vinyl and plastidip is signifficant, the vinyl being way more costly.

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