E90Post
 


Coby Wheel
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > BMW E90/E92/E93 3-series General Forums > Photo/Video/Media Gallery > Plasti Dip!! Stock chrome grills to black!



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-27-2013, 08:32 PM   #1
Karbon
First Lieutenant
Karbon's Avatar
United_States
21
Rep
364
Posts

Drives: 2010 335i
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Southwest Florida

iTrader: (0)

Plasti Dip!! Stock chrome grills to black!

So this is the first time I really ever spray-painted anything.

Thought Plasti Dip would be safe since if you really screw up you can always peel it off.

Actually ended up turning out really great. Super happy with it. Easiest mod i've done yet, only cost me $6 for a can at Home Depot. Took no time at all and was a 0.5 out of 10 on the difficulty meter.

Let me know what you think! I have the shadowline trim so the grills now match the trim.




__________________
(SOLD)2010 Alpine White 335i - Sports Package, Premium Package, Navigation, Comfort Access
2016 Infiniti 3.0t Q50S

Appreciate 0
      01-27-2013, 08:39 PM   #2
ASAP
Major General
ASAP's Avatar
9970
Rep
8,537
Posts

Drives: '23 X3 M40i
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: FL

iTrader: (0)

Looks great... I hope to do this soon as well. Can't beat $6.
__________________
2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
Appreciate 0
      01-27-2013, 08:44 PM   #3
Sethism
Private First Class
Sethism's Avatar
3
Rep
123
Posts

Drives: 2009 328i Xdrive Coupe
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: St Louis

iTrader: (0)

Good work. I love Plasti-dip, because if you don't like the results, you can just peel it off. I've been considering doing this on my Space Grey E92, but haven't gotten around to it.
__________________
http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u474/sethdude1/Sig_zpsadfce59b.jpg
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 08:03 AM   #4
AllBlackBimmer
Colonel
AllBlackBimmer's Avatar
United_States
813
Rep
2,868
Posts

Drives: 2019 X3 m40i
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Northeast

iTrader: (-1)

Nice. I plan on doing this once the weather gets a little nicer... I already have the dip... just not sure if I want to get a glosser for it, or leave it a matte black - I also have shadow line trim, but I haev a jet black car, not sure what would look better.

Did you take the grilles apart and just do the chrome? or did you respray the actually slats too? or did you tape them off?

looks good.
__________________
2019 X3 m40i:Carbon Black:Executive:Premium:Adaptive:Vernasca:699M:HK: Ambient:IND trim:M Mirrors:15mm spacers:Maxton lip:20% tint windows/pano:dsg paddles:TLG mudflaps
2008 328i E90 Jet Black:6MT:RWD:Premium:Sport:Xenon:MTEC V3 AEs:Front Splitters:CF spoiler:19" VMR FF v710
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 08:12 AM   #5
Overspooled
MurderedOut
Overspooled's Avatar
Canada
15
Rep
339
Posts

Drives: 2013 c63 AMG Coupe
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Montreal

iTrader: (0)

I did this about a year ago, first shot I wasn't happy since I saw a freakin finger print on it, I re-did it and it turned out great, theres a hell lot of snow in montreal and lots of salt and it's holding up very well without any chips!! It doesn't come off when you put the power hose on it so that makes it even better! It started fading lately though.. kinda turning greyish!
__________________
2013 C63 AMG COUPE
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 09:39 AM   #6
NjPrince
Captain
81
Rep
790
Posts

Drives: 22' M3 Comp
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NJ

iTrader: (1)

I went with the metallic black spray and gloss and it came out fantastic!
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 10:41 AM   #7
Karbon
First Lieutenant
Karbon's Avatar
United_States
21
Rep
364
Posts

Drives: 2010 335i
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Southwest Florida

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by AllBlackBimmer View Post
Nice. I plan on doing this once the weather gets a little nicer... I already have the dip... just not sure if I want to get a glosser for it, or leave it a matte black - I also have shadow line trim, but I haev a jet black car, not sure what would look better.

Did you take the grilles apart and just do the chrome? or did you respray the actually slats too? or did you tape them off?

looks good.

Thanks!

Actually I just took them both out whole and sprayed them without taking them apart or taping them off. The rest of it is black and over-spray doesn't really matter on just the grills as they're plastic inserts.

You honestly don't get much over spray with Plasti Dip. It's not like spray paint. It doesn't kick up into the air either when you're spraying since it's a much thicker substance.

I'm actually debating putting coat of glossy Plasti Dip over them to match the rest of the car better. It'd probably look nicer.
__________________
(SOLD)2010 Alpine White 335i - Sports Package, Premium Package, Navigation, Comfort Access
2016 Infiniti 3.0t Q50S

Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 12:27 PM   #8
Parth317
Captain
249
Rep
777
Posts

Drives: 09 E92 M3, 09 E92 335i(SOLD)
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: LA/SF

iTrader: (2)

I actually have the same thing done to my 335i. I've had it on for like 2.5 weeks now and it's holding up great!

[IMG][/IMG]
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 12:54 PM   #9
e90Nate
Colonel
Canada
285
Rep
2,146
Posts

Drives: F80 M3
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Canada

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
looks good i need to try this
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 01:02 PM   #10
wdeerfield
A family of bimmers
United_States
2744
Rep
7,739
Posts

Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Clifton Park, NY

iTrader: (0)

why not just get some 200/400 grit and gloss black plastic spray paint? i did that to mine and it matches my gloss shadowline perfect. hit it with a few coats of clear too. chip resistant paint too. and they are easy to separate from the slats so its not a huge deal. one can of black, one can of gloss = $9
__________________
2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i | 699M | ZDA | ZPP | ZPX | Maxton front lip | X3M vents | 15mm Spacers | Diamond G20 style grills
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 01:08 PM   #11
grassfeeder
Private First Class
1
Rep
106
Posts

Drives: 09 335i
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Portland

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by wdeerfield View Post
why not just get some 200/400 grit and gloss black plastic spray paint? i did that to mine and it matches my gloss shadowline perfect. hit it with a few coats of clear too. chip resistant paint too. and they are easy to separate from the slats so its not a huge deal. one can of black, one can of gloss = $9
I totally can appreciate why you'd go this route. I think the main advantage to the plasti-dip application is that it's completely reversible if you ever go back to stock or just don't like the look any longer.
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 02:06 PM   #12
BMW_Alex
Private
BMW_Alex's Avatar
United_States
2
Rep
53
Posts

Drives: 2007 E92 335I 6MT
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Orlando, FL

iTrader: (0)

awesome! this has been on my to- do list but wanted to see it done first and it looks great and saves a good amount. also I didn't even think about doing this to the window trim but now I will as I'm sure it'll save $100.
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 03:02 PM   #13
wdeerfield
A family of bimmers
United_States
2744
Rep
7,739
Posts

Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Clifton Park, NY

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by grassfeeder View Post
I totally can appreciate why you'd go this route. I think the main advantage to the plasti-dip application is that it's completely reversible if you ever go back to stock or just don't like the look any longer.
once you go black.

besides.. no one likes chrome.
__________________
2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i | 699M | ZDA | ZPP | ZPX | Maxton front lip | X3M vents | 15mm Spacers | Diamond G20 style grills
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 03:11 PM   #14
e92LuNaTiC
Major
e92LuNaTiC's Avatar
Mexico
107
Rep
1,471
Posts

Drives: Monaco Blue e92
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: ///310

iTrader: (4)

Looks good. Personally my plastidip experience with the grills was that it faded in color after a while. It's a good temporary look thats for sure.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 09:10 PM   #15
Karbon
First Lieutenant
Karbon's Avatar
United_States
21
Rep
364
Posts

Drives: 2010 335i
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Southwest Florida

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by wdeerfield View Post
why not just get some 200/400 grit and gloss black plastic spray paint? i did that to mine and it matches my gloss shadowline perfect. hit it with a few coats of clear too. chip resistant paint too. and they are easy to separate from the slats so its not a huge deal. one can of black, one can of gloss = $9
Simply because I like the fact that I can change it back if I was feeling like it and it only costs me 6 bucks.
__________________
(SOLD)2010 Alpine White 335i - Sports Package, Premium Package, Navigation, Comfort Access
2016 Infiniti 3.0t Q50S

Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 09:26 PM   #16
two24studios
New Member
United_States
5
Rep
18
Posts

Drives: 2008 E92 M3
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Denver, CO

iTrader: (0)

Looks great and can't beat the price! I've been thinking about doing it too, but would prefer it to be a little more glossy to match the shadowline trim.
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 10:34 PM   #17
gry335i
Private First Class
gry335i's Avatar
13
Rep
115
Posts

Drives: 340i
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NoVa

iTrader: (0)

looks great! Did the same to mine, love the look!
Attached Images
 
__________________
f30 340xi 6-speed
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 11:48 PM   #18
uber
uber driver
114
Rep
657
Posts

Drives: 2011 335i E90
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bay Area

iTrader: (5)

I thought I would share a tip. Before spraying, let the can sit in some hot tap water. The paint-plastic will atomize better and you'll get a much smoother finish.
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2013, 11:52 PM   #19
Neothin87
Private First Class
Neothin87's Avatar
United_States
3
Rep
161
Posts

Drives: 2009 e90 335i
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Orlando FL

iTrader: (0)

You can plasti dip paint right? I think i want to do my mirrors along with my grills haha
__________________
Montego Blue / Saddle Brown
Just a few mods...
Appreciate 0
      01-29-2013, 02:45 PM   #20
Karbon
First Lieutenant
Karbon's Avatar
United_States
21
Rep
364
Posts

Drives: 2010 335i
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Southwest Florida

iTrader: (0)

Yup, you can put it on paint.

I've seen pictures and vids of people who Plasti Dipped their whole car.

Can't imagine it lasts very long on the entire car but then again touching it up is probably real easy.
__________________
(SOLD)2010 Alpine White 335i - Sports Package, Premium Package, Navigation, Comfort Access
2016 Infiniti 3.0t Q50S

Appreciate 0
      01-31-2013, 04:34 PM   #21
yeti2ride
Enlisted Member
0
Rep
43
Posts

Drives: 2009 328i Black on Black
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Waco, Texas

iTrader: (0)

I like it. Next step is go ahead and make it permanent
Appreciate 0
      01-31-2013, 06:33 PM   #22
KwlAznKid
Brigadier General
KwlAznKid's Avatar
352
Rep
3,036
Posts

Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum

iTrader: (6)

can't go wrong with plastidip!
__________________
BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500
BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold)
Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:28 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST