Plasti Dip Project

isturg · 05-23-2013, 07:09 PM

Hey Guys, I recently undertook this project on my car with my friend. We Plasti Diped my car red. It turned out pretty good, but the gun I used wasn't proper so it is not smooth, and we were about a gallon short of dip. It was a good first try, but I'd figure I'd post it so if you have any questions maybe I can help you with pointers. I will be scrapping it and doing neon green next with the proper equipment. Took roughly 7 hours by the way, Let me get your honest feedback. Thanks!

edirtaynine · 05-23-2013, 07:28 PM

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Let me get your honest feedback.

looks cheap. and seeing that it looks bad in a bad photo, that means in an higher resolution photo, itll be even worse.

one tip, dont paint outside..... especially under a tree. LOL

335iAP · 05-23-2013, 11:19 PM

Looks ok. I'd say to add just a little bit of that glossifier they make, so it's more satin than matte.

335iAP · 05-23-2013, 11:19 PM

And leave the roof black.

Marcadelic · 05-23-2013, 11:26 PM

leave the roof black, debadge it and it looks like it could use a few more coats. Like the idea though

oh and lower it!!!!!

roccob1123 · 05-24-2013, 06:51 AM

Cant plasti dip a whole car outside, anything that is flying around will get painted right on the car... Don't like the flat look. Looked much better gloss black. Looks almost pink in some pictures.

McAuley7 · 05-24-2013, 09:31 AM

Need a little gloss, never should paint outside or dip, still good work I mean ur not a professional lol good job
How many gallons u use?
How much it run you?$

TplusR · 05-24-2013, 10:33 AM

Save yourself some time and don't mask everything off. The plasti dip will peel right off of the tails, trim, glass, headlights, etc. Anywhere there is a seem will peel neatly.

.fLip. · 05-24-2013, 10:59 AM

might have looked better if you had that extra gallon of paint. I don't think it looks bad though. but id never do a matte red. white, black, or grey.

Taran.J · 05-24-2013, 12:35 PM

Go do a photoshoot with sunlight. I don't think your camera did any justice I did my buddy's b7 s4 and it came out fine but we peeled it off after a local car event.

corasdad · 05-24-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

looks cheap.

+ 1 sorry dont like

McAuley7 · 05-24-2013, 02:48 PM

I Should add, dipyourcar has a video of M5 I think being dip take some time and view that tells you little info, do it matte white in my opinion looks Great

tony20009 · 05-24-2013, 03:06 PM

If you like the look, OK. Enjoy.

I don't think it looks good at all. At least it'll protect your paint underneath. That's a good thing.

AggieATO · 05-24-2013, 03:34 PM

I think it looks pretty bad, but that's just my opinion (I'd never do red). If you like it, more power to you. But as others have mentioned, painting it outside in the elements is never a good idea. Ever.

dwells · 05-24-2013, 03:55 PM

I've never seen a plastidipped car look good in person up close.

liang · 05-24-2013, 05:29 PM

Good first attempt. Find a indoor space next time and it'll be much better. Can't wait for the pics from round 2.

Arwidrh · 05-25-2013, 03:57 PM

I like it, get better pics

roadkillrob · 05-25-2013, 06:55 PM

Looks like primer red!

DC_Oldboy · 05-27-2013, 03:55 AM

Yeah looks like your car came out the factory but they forgot to put clear coat on it lol. I think red is a bad color choice for pasti dip.

isturg · 05-28-2013, 09:29 AM

Thank You for your feedback, I understand a good amount of you simply hate it but thats ok, I figured it wasn't going to be praised. I was definitely 1 gallon off and the color is not as deep of a red as I was expecting. I will be doing Neon Green in the next few weeks with the paint gun they supply. I will upload pics with a better camera, not my iPhone. I appreciate the feedback guys.

1chanc3 · 05-28-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by isturg

Thank You for your feedback, I understand a good amount of you simply hate it but thats ok, I figured it wasn't going to be praised. I was definitely 1 gallon off and the color is not as deep of a red as I was expecting. I will be doing Neon Green in the next few weeks with the paint gun they supply. I will upload pics with a better camera, not my iPhone. I appreciate the feedback guys.

No offense but please don't do NEON GREEN!

Do you realllllly want attention that badly?

How about something like a dark gray or even gunmetal? Or dark blue?

Bavarian Black · 05-28-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by isturg

Hey Guys, I recently undertook this project on my car with my friend. We Plasti Diped my car red. It turned out pretty good, but the gun I used wasn't proper so it is not smooth, and we were about a gallon short of dip. It was a good first try, but I'd figure I'd post it so if you have any questions maybe I can help you with pointers. I will be scrapping it and doing neon green next with the proper equipment. Took roughly 7 hours by the way, Let me get your honest feedback. Thanks!

Oh man what a disaster....bro why didnt u take it to a pro detailing shop?...good Xmas look though, Santa will be happy!

05-23-2013, 07:09 PM	#1
isturg @isturg 8 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2008 Black 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (3)	Plasti Dip Project Hey Guys, I recently undertook this project on my car with my friend. We Plasti Diped my car red. It turned out pretty good, but the gun I used wasn't proper so it is not smooth, and we were about a gallon short of dip. It was a good first try, but I'd figure I'd post it so if you have any questions maybe I can help you with pointers. I will be scrapping it and doing neon green next with the proper equipment. Took roughly 7 hours by the way, Let me get your honest feedback. Thanks! __________________ m sport bumper /m3 side skirts / m3 front bumper / plasti dip monster green / Coral Red / 335i coupe '08 / avant garde m310 / JB3 / Dual Cone intake / FL
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05-23-2013, 11:19 PM	#3
335iAP Captain 149 Rep 921 Posts Drives: AW E92 & F26 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Looks ok. I'd say to add just a little bit of that glossifier they make, so it's more satin than matte.
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05-23-2013, 11:19 PM	#4
335iAP Captain 149 Rep 921 Posts Drives: AW E92 & F26 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	And leave the roof black.
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05-23-2013, 11:26 PM	#5
Marcadelic Instagram: @Marcadelic 243 Rep 2,697 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (4)	leave the roof black, debadge it and it looks like it could use a few more coats. Like the idea though oh and lower it!!!!! __________________ \| New: 2018 F80 M3 \| Old: 335i / 335is \| Instagram: Marcadelic \|
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05-24-2013, 06:51 AM	#6
roccob1123 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Coupe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Cant plasti dip a whole car outside, anything that is flying around will get painted right on the car... Don't like the flat look. Looked much better gloss black. Looks almost pink in some pictures.
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05-24-2013, 09:31 AM	#7
McAuley7 @McAuley7 11 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335i [9.00]	Need a little gloss, never should paint outside or dip, still good work I mean ur not a professional lol good job How many gallons u use? How much it run you?$
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05-24-2013, 10:33 AM	#8
TplusR Private First Class 1 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2012 535i Msport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	Save yourself some time and don't mask everything off. The plasti dip will peel right off of the tails, trim, glass, headlights, etc. Anywhere there is a seem will peel neatly.
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05-24-2013, 10:59 AM	#9
.fLip. no more coupe :( 20 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	might have looked better if you had that extra gallon of paint. I don't think it looks bad though. but id never do a matte red. white, black, or grey.
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05-24-2013, 12:35 PM	#10
Taran.J Major General 1103 Rep 7,063 Posts Drives: BMW, LEX, MBZ, RAM, TESLA Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Graham, WA iTrader: (7)	Go do a photoshoot with sunlight. I don't think your camera did any justice I did my buddy's b7 s4 and it came out fine but we peeled it off after a local car event. __________________ E90 Build Thread (SOLD) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809436 F15 Build Thread (SOLD) http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1064084
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05-24-2013, 02:48 PM	#12
McAuley7 @McAuley7 11 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335i [9.00]	I Should add, dipyourcar has a video of M5 I think being dip take some time and view that tells you little info, do it matte white in my opinion looks Great
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05-24-2013, 03:06 PM	#13
tony20009 Major General 1048 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	If you like the look, OK. Enjoy. I don't think it looks good at all. At least it'll protect your paint underneath. That's a good thing. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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05-24-2013, 03:34 PM	#14
AggieATO Private 0 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2007 BSM 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	I think it looks pretty bad, but that's just my opinion (I'd never do red). If you like it, more power to you. But as others have mentioned, painting it outside in the elements is never a good idea. Ever.
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05-24-2013, 03:55 PM	#15
dwells ಠ_ಠ 74 Rep 1,539 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New England iTrader: (6)	I've never seen a plastidipped car look good in person up close. __________________ \| 335i coupe \| Monaco Blue \| JB4 G5 ISO \| Style 313M \| Huper 40% tint \| Aero lip \| CSL trunk spoiler \| M3 sideskirts \| Paint-matched grilles \| Painted reflectors \| GP Thunder II angel eyes \| Smoked LED sidemarkers \| Self-coded \|
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05-24-2013, 05:29 PM	#16
liang Captain 23 Rep 717 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (6)	Good first attempt. Find a indoor space next time and it'll be much better. Can't wait for the pics from round 2.
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05-25-2013, 03:57 PM	#17
Arwidrh Private First Class 11 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 09 335xi E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Stroudsburg, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi [10.00]	I like it, get better pics __________________ JB4 \| aFe DCI \| AR Catless DP\| Helix FMIC \| ER CP \| Forge DVs \| BMS OCC \| 19" Forgestar F14 \| H&R \| Matte White Vinyl Wrap \| ORION V2 + Blackout \| M3 Front Bumper \| CF CSL Trunk \| M3 Side skirts \| M-tech Rear + DD Quad diffuser + REMUS RACE QUAD \|... \|
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05-25-2013, 06:55 PM	#18
roadkillrob Major General 866 Rep 5,450 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	Looks like primer red! __________________ 2022 X3M Brooklyn Grey 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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05-27-2013, 03:55 AM	#19
DC_Oldboy Q(.)-D Q-(^.~Q) 214 Rep 5,378 Posts Drives: like an old person. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (39) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.48]	Yeah looks like your car came out the factory but they forgot to put clear coat on it lol. I think red is a bad color choice for pasti dip. __________________
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05-28-2013, 09:29 AM	#20
isturg @isturg 8 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2008 Black 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (3)	Thank You Thank You for your feedback, I understand a good amount of you simply hate it but thats ok, I figured it wasn't going to be praised. I was definitely 1 gallon off and the color is not as deep of a red as I was expecting. I will be doing Neon Green in the next few weeks with the paint gun they supply. I will upload pics with a better camera, not my iPhone. I appreciate the feedback guys. __________________ m sport bumper /m3 side skirts / m3 front bumper / plasti dip monster green / Coral Red / 335i coupe '08 / avant garde m310 / JB3 / Dual Cone intake / FL
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