Tip: Removing Plasti-dip From Kidney Grilles

Cozy · 10-12-2013, 11:39 AM

So, like me you sprayed your kidney grilles black with Plasti-dip to see if you liked the look without dropping the cash on the real deal Performance ones.

For whatever reason you want to remove it; maybe it just looks tatty after leaving it on so long

The official method for removing Plasti-dip is to peel it off. Fine if it's a big panel but not for grilles as I found out as there are too many curves, angles, whatever.

The other method is to coat the dipped area in WD40 and scrub. It breaks down the dip well but it takes ages and is messy.

After much frustration, I did the following so I hope this saves someone time.

1. Remove grilles and separate rim section from slatted section.
2. Fill your sink with hot water and washing-up liquid and soak grilles for 15mins roughly.
3. Scrub the grilles with abrasive side of a double sided dish sponge and watch the dip just flake off.
4. For any parts that you can't get your sponge and fingers into the grab an old tooth brush and scrub, it has the same effect.

My experience with dipped grilles? Looks great for a year and then starts to degrade.

J-Rod · 10-25-2013, 04:11 PM

I've been told gasoline works wonders as well (at least for rims), rinse quickly though.

Cozy · 10-25-2013, 05:01 PM

Nice tip, just not at UK gas prices

xShadows · 10-25-2013, 05:23 PM

Plasti-dip, then clear coat. Mine have been looking good for a while now!

J-Rod · 10-25-2013, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cozy

Nice tip, just not at UK gas prices

LoL didn't notice location!

hahaha

Narek · 06-22-2014, 05:30 AM

Won't all the scrubbing scratch the chrome finish on the grills?

Cozy · 06-23-2014, 02:53 AM

Didn't for me. Obviously don't go at it like the Incredible Hulk or with a wire sponge.

neverdone · 07-20-2014, 11:02 AM

From my experience, using goo gone to break it down works well.

10-12-2013, 11:39 AM	#1
Cozy Major 111 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, England iTrader: (0)	Tip: Removing Plasti-dip From Kidney Grilles So, like me you sprayed your kidney grilles black with Plasti-dip to see if you liked the look without dropping the cash on the real deal Performance ones. For whatever reason you want to remove it; maybe it just looks tatty after leaving it on so long The official method for removing Plasti-dip is to peel it off. Fine if it's a big panel but not for grilles as I found out as there are too many curves, angles, whatever. The other method is to coat the dipped area in WD40 and scrub. It breaks down the dip well but it takes ages and is messy. After much frustration, I did the following so I hope this saves someone time. 1. Remove grilles and separate rim section from slatted section. 2. Fill your sink with hot water and washing-up liquid and soak grilles for 15mins roughly. 3. Scrub the grilles with abrasive side of a double sided dish sponge and watch the dip just flake off. 4. For any parts that you can't get your sponge and fingers into the grab an old tooth brush and scrub, it has the same effect. My experience with dipped grilles? Looks great for a year and then starts to degrade.
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10-25-2013, 04:11 PM	#2
J-Rod Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	I've been told gasoline works wonders as well (at least for rims), rinse quickly though. __________________ BMS DCI / BMWP Exhaust / JB4 G5 / VSRF DPs ... for now!
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10-25-2013, 05:01 PM	#3
Cozy Major 111 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, England iTrader: (0)	Nice tip, just not at UK gas prices
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10-25-2013, 05:23 PM	#4
xShadows Lieutenant 134 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M4 Comp xDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sanford, NC iTrader: (2)	Plasti-dip, then clear coat. Mine have been looking good for a while now! __________________ 2022 M4 Comp xDrive in Wildberry Metallic
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06-22-2014, 05:30 AM	#6
Narek Newbie 6 Rep 68 Posts Drives: AW 1M (MH1 S) Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	Won't all the scrubbing scratch the chrome finish on the grills? __________________ AW 1 ///M Exterior: Manhart CF Hood, Trunk, Rear Diffuser, Angel Eyes, CF Side Mirrors Interior: Manhart CF Full Upgrade, Awron Gauge, UUC EVO3 SSK, BMWP Flat-bottom Alcantara Wheel. Performance: Manhart Stage 4 Tune (+ CF Airbox, FMIC, Oil Cooler), Akra Titanium Full Exhaust + cat delete, Manhart Headers, cp-e CP, HKS BOV, Quaife Helical Diff, CDV Delete.
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06-23-2014, 02:53 AM	#7
Cozy Major 111 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, England iTrader: (0)	Didn't for me. Obviously don't go at it like the Incredible Hulk or with a wire sponge.
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07-20-2014, 11:02 AM	#8
neverdone Major 327 Rep 1,397 Posts Drives: X5, 335, Ford Lightning, 63 me Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: calgary iTrader: (0)	From my experience, using goo gone to break it down works well.
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