Plasti dip thoughts?

zubi247 · 08-14-2013, 04:03 PM

Just plasti dipped the wheels on my 07 328xi just wanted to show off the project took about an afternoon of work with taking the wheels off with 4 coats

tmdals0213 · 08-14-2013, 04:18 PM

this setup reminds me of undercover police cars, especially the chargers that have black wheels and huge ass tires. you should get white halo lights though and a drop if money isnt an issue.

DUI Elite · 08-14-2013, 04:19 PM

I did this for awhile and you won't believe how many compliments I got because of it. Personally, I thought it looked like shit, but still better than stock.

Looks like you did a good job though, so hopefully it'll be as worth it as it was for me.

zubi247 · 08-14-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tmdals0213

this setup reminds me of undercover police cars, especially the chargers that have black wheels and huge ass tires. you should get white halo lights though and a drop if money isnt an issue.

I agree halos are next! That as well as tint!

Titanium3er · 08-14-2013, 04:30 PM

I would do this if I had a black car. I don't think it'd look good on titanium.

kdbryce · 08-14-2013, 04:43 PM

plastidipped stock 16" rims are always a win

dhanni848 · 08-14-2013, 04:50 PM

Plastidip wheels doesn't look good IMO. I used it to do my window trim and grills but that is it.

edirtaynine · 08-14-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kdbryce

plastidipped stock 16" rims are always a win

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AzureHaze · 08-14-2013, 05:03 PM

Looks better than stock. Plasti-dip is your friend.

zubi247 · 08-14-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

Looks better than stock. Plasti-dip is your friend.

Agreed!

cuiter23 · 08-14-2013, 06:52 PM

Rather keep the stock clean look. Plastidipping just looks cheap on any car application. Get new wheels or keep them stock. Just my opinion but whatever floats your boat.

benzo23 · 08-14-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kdbryce

plastidipped stock 16" rims are always a win

ALWAYS, nice look OP can't wait to see what you have in store for us next.

triger716 · 08-14-2013, 07:10 PM

Whenever I see black plasti-dipped wheels (or most black wheels for that matter) I think to myself they might as well get steel wheels.

Definitely not a look I like, but to each their own.

stopper · 08-14-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kdbryce

plastidipped stock 16" rims are always a win

romanonj · 08-14-2013, 07:29 PM

I think it's a great cheap alternative to refinishing your wheels. I did my x3 style 162 wheels and it looks great. I will be refinishing in black semi gloss once I get extra $500 to do it...

I would find used set of 162 or 189 style wheels (hopefully I got numbering right), can be had for around $400 or so, than plasti dip the shit out of them...

Plastidip is very much forgiving, if it looks like shit, peel it off than respray it. Once you get a hang of it, it is trivial..

Teemo Panda · 08-14-2013, 07:41 PM

Looks Good Buddy!

Must be a PITA do to

zubi247 · 08-14-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Teemo Panda

Looks Good Buddy!

Must be a PITA do to

Surprisingly not to bad! Just a couple hours of waiting for it to dry Lol!

tony20009 · 08-14-2013, 07:49 PM

Sorry to say, but it's the truth. I'm not much of a fan of black wheels in general. Looking at your pics, I like flat black even less. Perhaps the distance, lighting or angle of the pics is not letting your work shine as it should???

I can tell you put a lot of effort and attention to detail in applying the plasti-dip. Your handiwork appears to be well executed. If you're happy with your results, I'm happy for you.

All the best.

wilbur_the_goose · 08-14-2013, 08:24 PM

Has anyone over 30 years old ever done this?

uberbeast21 · 08-14-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kdbryce

plastidipped stock 16" rims are always a win

Walker16 · 08-14-2013, 09:46 PM

i did my on titanium silver paint. it nice because it is cheep and if you decide you dont like it you just peel it off!

Taran.J · 08-14-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by uberbeast21

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Originally Posted by kdbryce

plastidipped stock 16" rims are always a win

Yup.

08-14-2013, 04:03 PM	#1
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tmdals0213 Major 211 Rep 1,407 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: amazon.com/prime iTrader: (2)	this setup reminds me of undercover police cars, especially the chargers that have black wheels and huge ass tires. you should get white halo lights though and a drop if money isnt an issue. __________________ Diligentia Vis Celeritas
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cuiter23 Major 81 Rep 1,094 Posts Drives: 2023 G87 M2 6Spd Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [6.00]	Rather keep the stock clean look. Plastidipping just looks cheap on any car application. Get new wheels or keep them stock. Just my opinion but whatever floats your boat. __________________ [SOLD] 2007 E90 328i - Titanium Metallic l 19" VMR V710 l H&R Trak+ Spacers l M-Sport Rear Bumper l Mtech Rear Lip Spoiler l Hamann Front Lip l Eibach Sportline l AA N52 Signature Exhaust l OEM Blacklines l MTEC V3 AE l 6000K HID l Nokya 7000K Fogs l MTEC License Plate LED l Interior LED l 15% Tint l BlackVue DR380G-HD + PMP 2023 G87 M2 6Spd - HEA Package \| OEM M Performance Carbon Wing
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triger716 Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 295 Posts Drives: '09 335i E90 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Whenever I see black plasti-dipped wheels (or most black wheels for that matter) I think to myself they might as well get steel wheels. Definitely not a look I like, but to each their own.
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romanonj Major 147 Rep 1,319 Posts Drives: F80 DCT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey, Ocean County iTrader: (18)	I think it's a great cheap alternative to refinishing your wheels. I did my x3 style 162 wheels and it looks great. I will be refinishing in black semi gloss once I get extra $500 to do it... I would find used set of 162 or 189 style wheels (hopefully I got numbering right), can be had for around $400 or so, than plasti dip the shit out of them... Plastidip is very much forgiving, if it looks like shit, peel it off than respray it. Once you get a hang of it, it is trivial.. Attached Images __________________ 2016 F80 M3 BSM with Black interior DCT/Driver Assistance/Executive/LEDs/Adaptive/Black Wheels 2014 F32 435i xDrive AW/CR 2014 F25 X3 M-Sport Carbon Black 2011 e92 335is 2007 X3 122k miles 2006 e90 330i 132k miles
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tony20009 Major General 1048 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Sorry to say, but it's the truth. I'm not much of a fan of black wheels in general. Looking at your pics, I like flat black even less. Perhaps the distance, lighting or angle of the pics is not letting your work shine as it should??? I can tell you put a lot of effort and attention to detail in applying the plasti-dip. Your handiwork appears to be well executed. If you're happy with your results, I'm happy for you. All the best. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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wilbur_the_goose Major 353 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2018 330ix Gran Turismo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Philly iTrader: (0)	Has anyone over 30 years old ever done this?
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Walker16 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 300 Posts Drives: '11 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Livermore, Ca iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00] 2010 BMW 335i -RIP- [0.00]	i did my on titanium silver paint. it nice because it is cheep and if you decide you dont like it you just peel it off! Attached Images
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