04-08-2020, 01:39 PM | #1 |
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I kind of did a thing
So with some free time during this quarantine I decided to try to paint the center of the stock m340 grill.
I used a q-tip to apply plasti-dip to each of the "teeth" in the center of the grill and left the surrounds to be cerium gray. The plasti dip was so that I can go back to stock in case I didn't like the look. I also think this look is actually perfect if you don't wanna go completely black. For me personally if I blacked it out completely then I'd have to black out the air curtains in the bumper then the mirror caps and so on. Excuse the filthy car... |
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04-09-2020, 11:30 AM | #3 |
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That looks great - I am considering this myself now, thanks for sharing.
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Somewhat. It took me maybe about 30 minutes to do 2 coats. I think I'll go back and add another coat this weekend after I wash the car |
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04-11-2020, 12:24 PM | #7 |
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Looks good! Can we get some closer up photos? I have black plasti-dip and would consider doing this.
Did you spray into a bucket/cup first? (That's my guess) I see you did two layers and are considering a third... Would love to see a follow up! Sorry for asking for homework! |
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Yep, I sprayed some plasti dip in a cup then dabbed a cotton swab in it and applied. I'll take the close ups after the next coat |
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06-09-2020, 06:56 AM | #9 |
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How has this held up since you did this two months ago?
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06-10-2020, 02:16 PM | #11 |
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Not a big fan of chrome in general, but that looks nice and subtle. If I were to stick with any element of chrome on the grill, that would probably be that way I'd go.
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