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denfion · 11-15-2012, 01:47 AM

After months of researching, finally I have pull the trigger to plasti dip the wheels in Matt black. Used 2 cans of spray, and couple hours. But I'm very happy with the result!!

Next, I will plasti dip the front kidney grill!!

Before:

After

froop · 11-15-2012, 01:49 AM

Looks like a job well done

How much did you end up paying per can and how many cans did you use?

denfion · 11-15-2012, 01:51 AM

$39.90 per can and used two only. Both two cans are still 20-30% remaining.

gtappers · 11-15-2012, 01:56 AM

Glad you're happy with the result! I have titanium silver too, and I really can't work out if I'm crazy enough for it to seriously go for it. I keep flip-flopping. Hrmmm.... !

froop · 11-15-2012, 01:56 AM

Woah that's pretty expensive for each can. But still, definitely cheaper than getting them powdercoated. If I'd known about plasti-dip before I had my wheels powdercoated I might have actually tried going down this path first.

It makes me cry that in the US they can buy each can for almost US$5.00... Yes five dollars...

Looks good though

. Going to try gloss?

denfion · 11-15-2012, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by froop

Woah that's pretty expensive for each can. But still, definitely cheaper than getting them powdercoated. If I'd known about plasti-dip before I had my wheels powdercoated I might have actually tried going down this path first.

It makes me cry that in the US they can buy each can for almost US$5.00... Yes five dollars...

Looks good though

. Going to try gloss?

Yeah it is bloody expensive in Perth! I have went through every single possible way to source the plasti dip but the shipping cost is just gonna to kill me.

I have leave it as Matt first and see how it goes. I kinda like the Matt finish.

18dim · 11-15-2012, 02:25 AM

If anyone is looking on getting any plastidip, I stock it in my store, in QLD.
If you send me a PM with what you want, I can quote you up.

I have access to get both the 311g cans, aswell as the 3.78L buckets.

Pm me for prices if anyone is keen.

Thanks, Pete

18dim · 11-15-2012, 02:35 AM

Ps, Those wheels look great!!

denfion · 11-15-2012, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 18dim

If anyone is looking on getting any plastidip, I stock it in my store, in QLD.
If you send me a PM with what you want, I can quote you up.

I have access to get both the 311g cans, aswell as the 3.78L buckets.

Pm me for prices if anyone is keen.

Thanks, Pete

And you can ship to Perth?

Ian///M · 11-15-2012, 02:46 AM

Looks good, but won't last IMO

Sword · 11-15-2012, 04:13 AM

Pete,
Im in QLD where are you and how much?
OP looks great! Let us know about durability

MMorbo · 11-15-2012, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sword

Pete,
Im in QLD where are you and how much?
OP looks great! Let us know about durability

+ 1...

They look good... Good to see how they last. Keep us informed in a few weeks.

xcharles1 · 11-15-2012, 03:12 PM

That looks great! I can't wait to try it.

Knightelf · 11-15-2012, 06:04 PM

Looks great.

How many coats did you do?

Did you leave the inside unsprayed?

JHS130 · 11-15-2012, 06:35 PM

Wow that's a really good finish you got... how long do you think they'll stay on for?

denfion · 11-16-2012, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knightelf

Looks great.

How many coats did you do?

Did you leave the inside unsprayed?

I put 4 coats on, and yes I just leave the inside un sprayed.

denfion · 11-16-2012, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHS130

Wow that's a really good finish you got... how long do you think they'll stay on for?

In the States they can last really long time, basically they will stay until you want to peel it off. But I will find out.

UR25IO · 11-16-2012, 04:57 PM

I wonder how this plastic dip paint will last with all the dirt grim and brake dust sitting on it?

I know for a fact some pastic can not stand any contamination or else they go sticky and rubs off gewy

BMJ · 11-16-2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denfion

After months of researching, finally I have pull the trigger to plasti dip the wheels in Matt black. Used 2 cans of spray, and couple hours. But I'm very happy with the result!!

Next, I will plasti dip the front kidney grill!!

Before:

After

Looks nice well done.

xcharles1 · 11-16-2012, 07:01 PM

Guys any thoughts on 208M double spoke wheels being sprayed this way (black) on a black E87?

I would love to give this a go, but I am not sure how it'll look. I was thinking as the spokes are wider, it wouldn't look as cool.

Also, matte black wheels on a black car, or does gloss look better (to you)?
Thoughts?

Boxtyp3 · 11-16-2012, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denfion

In the States they can last really long time, basically they will stay until you want to peel it off. But I will find out.

Did you tOok out the wheels then sprayed? I was just wondering how hard is it to cover the inside so the calipers and stuffs won't get sprayed.

denfion · 11-16-2012, 09:26 PM

No I didn't take the wheels off. I used plastic bag to cover the entire brake rotors and calipers. I jacked up the car as well for easy application

11-15-2012, 01:47 AM	#1
denfion Private First Class Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Perth Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	After months of researching, finally I have pull the trigger to plasti dip the wheels in Matt black. Used 2 cans of spray, and couple hours. But I'm very happy with the result!! Next, I will plasti dip the front kidney grill!! Before: After __________________ BMW 08 135i with Sat Nav, comfort access, Modmy3 LED interior kit, Modmy3 6000K HID, Golf Tee Mod, plasti dipped matt black wheels, JB+, BMS DCI .
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11-15-2012, 01:51 AM	#3
denfion Private First Class Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Perth Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	$39.90 per can and used two only. Both two cans are still 20-30% remaining. __________________ BMW 08 135i with Sat Nav, comfort access, Modmy3 LED interior kit, Modmy3 6000K HID, Golf Tee Mod, plasti dipped matt black wheels, JB+, BMS DCI .

11-15-2012, 02:46 AM	#10
Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,517 iTrader: (0)	Looks good, but won't last IMO __________________ BMW 1M VO - Cobb, Remus muffler, MadDads midpipes, ETS 5" FMIC, ER CP, CDV, OCC, Michelin PSS

11-15-2012, 06:35 PM	#15
JHS130 Private First Class Drives: BSM 130i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 128 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 130i [0.00]	Wow that's a really good finish you got... how long do you think they'll stay on for? __________________ 18" 193M \| Michelin PS RFT (225/40 F, 255/35 R)\| BMWP Intake \| BMWP Gloss Black Grille \| LCI Blackline LED Tail Lights \| LED Licence Plate Lights \| CF Wrapped Trim \| BMS Clutch Stop \| Resonator Delete + Flapper Mod

11-16-2012, 09:26 PM	#22
denfion Private First Class Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Perth Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	No I didn't take the wheels off. I used plastic bag to cover the entire brake rotors and calipers. I jacked up the car as well for easy application __________________ BMW 08 135i with Sat Nav, comfort access, Modmy3 LED interior kit, Modmy3 6000K HID, Golf Tee Mod, plasti dipped matt black wheels, JB+, BMS DCI . Last edited by denfion; 11-16-2012 at 09:51 PM.

11-15-2012, 01:49 AM	#2
froop Captain Drives: 08 AW 6MT E82 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 750 iTrader: (1)	Looks like a job well done How much did you end up paying per can and how many cans did you use?

11-15-2012, 01:56 AM	#4
gtappers Private Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	Glad you're happy with the result! I have titanium silver too, and I really can't work out if I'm crazy enough for it to seriously go for it. I keep flip-flopping. Hrmmm.... !

11-15-2012, 02:25 AM	#7
18dim Private Drives: Bmw 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 78 iTrader: (0)	If anyone is looking on getting any plastidip, I stock it in my store, in QLD. If you send me a PM with what you want, I can quote you up. I have access to get both the 311g cans, aswell as the 3.78L buckets. Pm me for prices if anyone is keen. Thanks, Pete

11-15-2012, 02:35 AM	#8
18dim Private Drives: Bmw 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 78 iTrader: (0)	Ps, Those wheels look great!!

11-15-2012, 04:13 AM	#11
Sword BMW Newb Drives: Z4MC Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brisbane Posts: 53 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW F10 520D [0.00]	Pete, Im in QLD where are you and how much? OP looks great! Let us know about durability

11-15-2012, 03:12 PM	#13
xcharles1 New Member Drives: E87 130i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	That looks great! I can't wait to try it.

11-15-2012, 06:04 PM	#14
Knightelf Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135i SGM DCT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 434 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	Looks great. How many coats did you do? Did you leave the inside unsprayed?

11-16-2012, 04:57 PM	#18
UR25IO Lieutenant Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M-SPORT DCT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SYDNEY BONNYRIGG HEIGHTS Posts: 452 iTrader: (0)	I wonder how this plastic dip paint will last with all the dirt grim and brake dust sitting on it? I know for a fact some pastic can not stand any contamination or else they go sticky and rubs off gewy

11-16-2012, 07:01 PM	#20
xcharles1 New Member Drives: E87 130i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Guys any thoughts on 208M double spoke wheels being sprayed this way (black) on a black E87? I would love to give this a go, but I am not sure how it'll look. I was thinking as the spokes are wider, it wouldn't look as cool. Also, matte black wheels on a black car, or does gloss look better (to you)? Thoughts?

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