Plasti-dipped 128i

kayjay128 · 03-17-2013, 05:08 PM

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..

EINSER M · 03-17-2013, 05:15 PM

great job spraying the car!!!!!!!!!!!!

kayjay128 · 03-17-2013, 05:27 PM

Thanks! not bad for being outside, in the 40kmph wind and only taping the windows!

Bmwbreed · 03-17-2013, 05:41 PM

looks legit

vanondemand · 03-17-2013, 08:18 PM

wow looks nice for plasti dip, how many cans did you use lol

kayjay128 · 03-17-2013, 08:24 PM

I actually only used 8!

spray · 03-17-2013, 09:42 PM

I want to do this to my corvette so badly. I wish I could find someone in the GTA to do it for me

bmw1racer · 03-17-2013, 10:47 PM

Sorry to be the lone dissenter, but I'm not diggin' it.

kayjay128 · 03-17-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Sorry to be the lone dissenter, but I'm not diggin' it.

What about it don't you like? just outta curiosity.

bmw1racer · 03-17-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kayjay128

What about it don't you like? just outta curiosity.

IMO, I think it makes the car look like a primer-coated beater.

Sorry.

flinchy · 03-17-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

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

bmw1racer · 03-17-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by flinchy

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

I do, actually... Not a fan of that gimmicky frozen paint finish.

kayjay128 · 03-17-2013, 11:07 PM

I agree...it is very weird that i only used 8 cans..but its a decent thickness and even coverage

flinchy · 03-18-2013, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

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.

barnsdale · 03-18-2013, 08:01 AM

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?

bmw1racer · 03-18-2013, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flinchy

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.

ASPEC135i · 03-18-2013, 11:10 AM

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!

big_fooot · 03-18-2013, 11:32 AM

i like it a lot

KipLarson · 03-18-2013, 11:59 AM

I like this.

Jettt · 03-18-2013, 03:24 PM

Looks diff thats for sure lol

kayjay128 · 03-18-2013, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASPEC135i

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

the1andonly · 03-18-2013, 09:24 PM

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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kayjay128 Private 9 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2008 128i and 2004 X3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Delta BC iTrader: (0)	Thanks! not bad for being outside, in the 40kmph wind and only taping the windows! __________________ 2005 Volkswagen GLI 20th Anniversary -1.8turbo, black magic pearl, BBS LM reps, cts turbo exhaust, bilstein coilovers. 2008 BMW 128i, Magnaflow Exhaust, AFE intake scoops, BMW performance Aero package, Kerscher M-tech carbon lip, Scopione rear diffuser, Seibon Carbon trunk, BMW performance spoiler, Injen intake, H&R sports, matte black - SOLD
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kayjay128 Private 9 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2008 128i and 2004 X3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Delta BC iTrader: (0)	I actually only used 8! __________________ 2005 Volkswagen GLI 20th Anniversary -1.8turbo, black magic pearl, BBS LM reps, cts turbo exhaust, bilstein coilovers. 2008 BMW 128i, Magnaflow Exhaust, AFE intake scoops, BMW performance Aero package, Kerscher M-tech carbon lip, Scopione rear diffuser, Seibon Carbon trunk, BMW performance spoiler, Injen intake, H&R sports, matte black - SOLD
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kayjay128 Private 9 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2008 128i and 2004 X3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Delta BC iTrader: (0)	I agree...it is very weird that i only used 8 cans..but its a decent thickness and even coverage
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barnsdale Lieutenant 65 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6MT AY Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (1)	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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ASPEC135i Lieutenant 16 Rep 566 Posts Drives: sideways always Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: location, location iTrader: (0)	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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big_fooot Private 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2016 235 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Winnipeg iTrader: (0)	i like it a lot
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Jettt Gun Slinger 28 Rep 344 Posts Drives: slow and with caution Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Looks diff thats for sure lol
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the1andonly Lieutenant 82 Rep 539 Posts Drives: black on black 128i manual Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: midwest iTrader: (0)	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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