Ideas on Plasti dip colors for my rims on silver 2008 328xi

adrianrt · 08-13-2016, 10:56 PM

I have a silver e90 with stock wheels. I want to Plasti dip them to give it a little sportier look. Any ideas?/ I look for pictures online but I can't find any with the same wheels as I have. Just in case I don't want them all black. I'd like to do a two tone style, and nothing crazy like yellow or purple. Sorry if it has already been asked before. I don't use the site much.

RKP · 08-13-2016, 11:36 PM

I would just save up and invest in new rims. I tried plasti dip and it just gets boring after a week.

Underground6t9 · 08-14-2016, 02:23 PM

Current wheels look fine. If you want black or grey wheels buy a new set.

mashimarho · 08-14-2016, 03:28 PM

Don't do the dip. Buy new wheels!

TrAcK TRaP · 08-14-2016, 07:08 PM

+1 for new wheels..

Needbmwpartzz · 08-14-2016, 07:11 PM

New squeels!

Game · 08-15-2016, 03:52 PM

Only thing you'll do plastidipping your wheels is make it look cheap.

bimmette · 08-15-2016, 05:29 PM

If you really can't afford new wheels, then I'd go with a gunmetal color.

adrianrt · 08-15-2016, 05:40 PM

Thank you everyone, i was about to say... what if new wheels are out of question.. A baby on the way and currently in school.. So setting new baby room is priority... With that said... Any more suggestions?

9krpmrx8 · 08-15-2016, 05:41 PM

Just save your money and pick up some nice OEM wheels or aftermarket wheels.

SackOHammers · 08-15-2016, 06:45 PM

Just plastidip one of them black. Then you will likely see that you don't like it and you'll have invested just a little time and money. I hope you don't think I'm being a jerk. I may be completely wrong, and in that case, you're well on your way to a good new look. But I would start small to see if you actually like it.
It's a $6 experiment. Or maybe spend the $12 to get two cans of different color. Prep is key. Get that wheel squeeky clean. Don't sand or scuff. You don't do that for plastidip (watch the vendor's videos).
If you like the look, post pics!

zero2sixtyZ · 08-15-2016, 10:32 PM

Nope, just leave it stock. Leave the plastidip alone, and get wheels when you can.

Underground6t9 · 08-16-2016, 07:22 AM

The only time I would plastidip my wheels is to protect them during winter. Another cheaper alternative is powdercoating.

Ruddigger · 08-16-2016, 10:14 AM

Sheesh. Since the thread isn't titled "Should I plastidip my wheels", I won't beat you over the head by telling you that you shouldn't. I did my old stock wheels in black, with glossifier on top, and a light dusting of silver metallizer over that. It was a nice holdover until I got new wheels. Everybody was always surprised when I told them it was plastidip. As long as you don't do them in matte it will look fine.

Black widow · 08-16-2016, 01:01 PM

Black + Glossifier + metalizer = 2 tone
Then apply some wax on top

adrianrt · 08-27-2016, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Black widow

Black + Glossifier + metalizer = 2 tone
Then apply some wax on top

Thanks!!

Unknown_Car · 08-27-2016, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmette

If you really can't afford new wheels, then I'd go with a gunmetal color.

Agree thats what i did to my 35i and i actually like how it turned out with 3 layers of clear coating.

adrianrt · 08-27-2016, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Roma_335i

Agree thats what i did to my 35i and i actually like how it turned out with 3 layers of clear coating.

Nice Car!!! Did you do any mods? Or is it oringinal from factory like that... If you did would you share? I've thinking about doing mirrors black too..

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adrianrt Enlisted Member 1 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2019 530i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 530I M SPORT [0.00]	Thank you everyone, i was about to say... what if new wheels are out of question.. A baby on the way and currently in school.. So setting new baby room is priority... With that said... Any more suggestions?
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SackOHammers Private First Class 31 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Coupe E92 N54 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Just plastidip one of them black. Then you will likely see that you don't like it and you'll have invested just a little time and money. I hope you don't think I'm being a jerk. I may be completely wrong, and in that case, you're well on your way to a good new look. But I would start small to see if you actually like it. It's a $6 experiment. Or maybe spend the $12 to get two cans of different color. Prep is key. Get that wheel squeeky clean. Don't sand or scuff. You don't do that for plastidip (watch the vendor's videos). If you like the look, post pics! __________________ 2010 335i Coupe E92 N54. JB4, Burger dual cone air intakes, ER chargepipe with Turbosmart blow off valve, AMS intercooler, catless downpipes, Koni yellow shocks and struts with H&R springs. Stoptech rotors, pads, and lines, KMC691 bronze in 19" 35mm offset, Pilot Super Sports 235/35/8.5 and 265/30/9.5, LED angel eyes, EL interior accent lighting,Stereo (Helix DSP, Arc Amp, Jehnert subwoofers, Morel woofers and tweeters), Formula1 tint.
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Underground6t9 Lieutenant Colonel 317 Rep 1,735 Posts Drives: BMW 335xi, Lexus is250 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eugene, OR iTrader: (2)	The only time I would plastidip my wheels is to protect them during winter. Another cheaper alternative is powdercoating. __________________ \|instagram@underground6t9\|
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Ruddigger Major 694 Rep 1,302 Posts Drives: 2012 E91 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Sheesh. Since the thread isn't titled "Should I plastidip my wheels", I won't beat you over the head by telling you that you shouldn't. I did my old stock wheels in black, with glossifier on top, and a light dusting of silver metallizer over that. It was a nice holdover until I got new wheels. Everybody was always surprised when I told them it was plastidip. As long as you don't do them in matte it will look fine. __________________ My build thread. It's a wagon with stuff on it.
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Black widow Banned 31 Rep 234 Posts Drives: E90 \| F30 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Black + Glossifier + metalizer = 2 tone Then apply some wax on top
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