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      03-17-2013, 05:08 PM   #1
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Plasti-dipped 128i

We finally got a nice day here in Vancouver, so i spent the majority of the day plasti-dipping my 128i.

for those of you who dont know what plasti-dip is, its basically a sprayable rubberized coating. Most people use it on their rims, in my case, my 128i had horrible roadrash all over the front of the car so for a fun solution i decided to dip the whole car..


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      03-17-2013, 05:15 PM   #2
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great job spraying the car!!!!!!!!!!!!
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      03-17-2013, 05:27 PM   #3
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Thanks! not bad for being outside, in the 40kmph wind and only taping the windows!
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      03-17-2013, 05:41 PM   #4
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looks legit
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      03-17-2013, 08:18 PM   #5
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wow looks nice for plasti dip, how many cans did you use lol
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      03-17-2013, 08:24 PM   #6
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I actually only used 8!
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      03-17-2013, 09:42 PM   #7
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I want to do this to my corvette so badly. I wish I could find someone in the GTA to do it for me
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      03-17-2013, 10:47 PM   #8
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Sorry to be the lone dissenter, but I'm not diggin' it.
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      03-17-2013, 10:48 PM   #9
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Sorry to be the lone dissenter, but I'm not diggin' it.
What about it don't you like? just outta curiosity.
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      03-17-2013, 11:00 PM   #10
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What about it don't you like? just outta curiosity.
IMO, I think it makes the car look like a primer-coated beater.

Sorry.
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      03-17-2013, 11:02 PM   #11
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IMO, I think it makes the car look like a primer-coated beater.

Sorry.
so you think a frozen grey M5 looks like a primered beater?

i like it, lucky you chose an easy colour to do! haha.. not having to worry lots about thickness.

funny that 8 cans can do a whole car, but it takes 4 to do 4 wheels :P
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      03-17-2013, 11:05 PM   #12
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so you think a frozen grey M5 looks like a primered beater?
I do, actually... Not a fan of that gimmicky frozen paint finish.
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      03-17-2013, 11:07 PM   #13
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I agree...it is very weird that i only used 8 cans..but its a decent thickness and even coverage
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      03-18-2013, 06:59 AM   #14
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I do, actually... Not a fan of that gimmicky frozen paint finish.
i'll be honest, i'm not a huge fan of MOST of the frozen finishes (some are amazing)

but calling it a primered beater is harsh.
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      03-18-2013, 08:01 AM   #15
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Looks good - nice way to preserve the paint below and if you get bored of your color you can change it up for a decent cost.

How long will this last? Can you use a power hose to wash it at the do it yourself car washes without it taking it off?
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      03-18-2013, 09:17 AM   #16
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i'll be honest, i'm not a huge fan of MOST of the frozen finishes (some are amazing)

but calling it a primered beater is harsh.
Whoa, just to be clear, I said it looks like a primered beater... I didn't say it was a primered beater...

Bottom line, it's just not cup o' tea.
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      03-18-2013, 11:10 AM   #17
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IMO, car is coming along/on its way...

- needs new wheels sans rubber band tire specs
- a drop to get rid of gap / 4x4 status
- windows tinted
- new front bumper (personally not a fan of 128i front bumper)

But good job on the plastidip painting!
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      03-18-2013, 11:32 AM   #18
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i like it a lot
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      03-18-2013, 11:59 AM   #19
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I like this.
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      03-18-2013, 03:24 PM   #20
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Looks diff thats for sure lol
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      03-18-2013, 05:17 PM   #21
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IMO, car is coming along/on its way...

- needs new wheels sans rubber band tire specs
- a drop to get rid of gap / 4x4 status
- windows tinted
- new front bumper (personally not a fan of 128i front bumper)

But good job on the plastidip painting!

i am on the drop and the window tint.. i was looking at getting a front bumper but i'm proud of my 128...so i dont feel that i need a different bumper
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      03-18-2013, 09:24 PM   #22
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Nice job man! what was the original color of your car?

The 2012 front bumper for the 128i is much improved, sportier and more aggressive looking...
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