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Plastidipped my X
Plastidipped my X
Read about this product and thought I'd give it a go. Decided on matt grey, and I like how it turned out
I also fitted 10w Cree Angel eye bulbs. Still need to fit the high and low beam kits.
I also fitted 10w Cree Angel eye bulbs. Still need to fit the high and low beam kits.
Last edited by spidey on Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:08 pm, edited 1 time in total.
2005 3.0d Sportpack, 2009 125i Cabriolet
Re: Plastidipped my X
Wow - looks cool. I got my ute wrapped but there are a couple of places where you can see the seams. Do you just spray that stuff straight over the paint job? How long does it last?
X5 4.8IS - Black with cream leather, silver c/f trim, E70 r-wiper, LED int lights comp & remote r/v mirror, heated seats f&b, rear air con, double glazing, Intravee, elec reclining r-seats, grad tint w/s, pan roof, sat nav, blue tooth, digi tv, elec fold mirrors, hifi spkr sys, sliding floor, hsw
Re: Plastidipped my X
You spray it straight over Did my son's Golf in matt black. It's really easy to work with, and it peels off easily. Having said that, it is pretty durable, but petrol is the enemy - careful when you fill up
2005 3.0d Sportpack, 2009 125i Cabriolet
Re: Plastidipped my X
Mine is wrapped as well, how many cans did you use to do it, looks good.
Re: Plastidipped my X
The more coats you use the better. It offers greater protection, and is also easier to peel off. Generally 5 coats is sufficient. I used 5l on the golf, and 7.5l on the X. The great thing is you can mix custom colors, metallic, gloss and flips if that pushes your buttons
2005 3.0d Sportpack, 2009 125i Cabriolet
Re: Plastidipped my X
Ok - tell us more. Where can you get it and how much? Got some motorbike plastics i'd like to do!!!!
X5 4.8IS - Black with cream leather, silver c/f trim, E70 r-wiper, LED int lights comp & remote r/v mirror, heated seats f&b, rear air con, double glazing, Intravee, elec reclining r-seats, grad tint w/s, pan roof, sat nav, blue tooth, digi tv, elec fold mirrors, hifi spkr sys, sliding floor, hsw
Re: Plastidipped my X
Plasti-dip is American. it sells for around $6 a can over there. Here its more limited, you can find a few cans floating around on ebay for £19.99 or there is a uk plasti-dip stockist but they ship limited amounts at a time and are pretty much always sold out.
I did look into getting this shipped over but it is considered extremely harmful, so much so certain countries have banned it altogether. also im not so sure it would do too well in our weather, although plasti-dipped wheels do look the dogs!
I did look into getting this shipped over but it is considered extremely harmful, so much so certain countries have banned it altogether. also im not so sure it would do too well in our weather, although plasti-dipped wheels do look the dogs!
Re: Plastidipped my X
I like the third pic the best......
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros
Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros
Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport
Re: Plastidipped my X
[quote="535dboy"]
I like the third pic the best......
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Thanks Mate. I have the low and high beam kits that I still need to fit.
I like the third pic the best......
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Thanks Mate. I have the low and high beam kits that I still need to fit.
2005 3.0d Sportpack, 2009 125i Cabriolet
Re: Plastidipped my X
[quote="Imy"]
Plasti-dip is American. it sells for around $6 a can over there. Here its more limited, you can find a few cans floating around on ebay for £19.99 or there is a uk plasti-dip stockist but they ship limited amounts at a time and are pretty much always sold out.
I did look into getting this shipped over but it is considered extremely harmful, so much so certain countries have banned it altogether. also im not so sure it would do too well in our weather, although plasti-dipped wheels do look the dogs!
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Pity. I also enquired, and by chance came across a company that has the agency locally. They can custom mix colors and I buy the 5l cans, which, for obvious reasons is more practical.
Plasti-dip is American. it sells for around $6 a can over there. Here its more limited, you can find a few cans floating around on ebay for £19.99 or there is a uk plasti-dip stockist but they ship limited amounts at a time and are pretty much always sold out.
I did look into getting this shipped over but it is considered extremely harmful, so much so certain countries have banned it altogether. also im not so sure it would do too well in our weather, although plasti-dipped wheels do look the dogs!
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Pity. I also enquired, and by chance came across a company that has the agency locally. They can custom mix colors and I buy the 5l cans, which, for obvious reasons is more practical.
2005 3.0d Sportpack, 2009 125i Cabriolet
Re: Plastidipped my X
>:([quote="MrMaloo"]
Ok - tell us more. Where can you get it and how much? Got some motorbike plastics i'd like to do!!!!
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Check out Plastidip on You Tube Some really awesome stuff.
Ok - tell us more. Where can you get it and how much? Got some motorbike plastics i'd like to do!!!!
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Check out Plastidip on You Tube Some really awesome stuff.
2005 3.0d Sportpack, 2009 125i Cabriolet
Re: Plastidipped my X
[quote="spidey"]
[quote="535dboy"]
I like the third pic the best......
[/quote]
Thanks Mate. I have the low and high beam kits that I still need to fit.
[/quote]
Sorry you haven't got my 'humour' yet
I meant the one in the dark cos I can't see the paint!!
[quote="535dboy"]
I like the third pic the best......
[/quote]
Thanks Mate. I have the low and high beam kits that I still need to fit.
[/quote]
Sorry you haven't got my 'humour' yet
I meant the one in the dark cos I can't see the paint!!
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros
Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros
Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport
Re: Plastidipped my X
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="spidey"]
[quote="535dboy"]
I like the third pic the best......
[/quote]
Thanks Mate. I have the low and high beam kits that I still need to fit.
[/quote]
Sorry you haven't got my 'humour' yet
I meant the one in the dark cos I can't see the paint!!
[/quote]
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[quote="spidey"]
[quote="535dboy"]
I like the third pic the best......
[/quote]
Thanks Mate. I have the low and high beam kits that I still need to fit.
[/quote]
Sorry you haven't got my 'humour' yet
I meant the one in the dark cos I can't see the paint!!
[/quote]
)
2005 3.0d Sportpack, 2009 125i Cabriolet
Re: Plastidipped my X
[quote="MrMaloo"]
Ok - tell us more. Where can you get it and how much? Got some motorbike plastics i'd like to do!!!!
[/quote]
What a cracking idea!
Not sure I'd consider doing the X but my Honda Hornet can be a different colour every month if I could get hold of some!
Ok - tell us more. Where can you get it and how much? Got some motorbike plastics i'd like to do!!!!
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What a cracking idea!
Not sure I'd consider doing the X but my Honda Hornet can be a different colour every month if I could get hold of some!
Current Rides:
2007 Black X5 E70 3.0D SE - 7 Seater, Dynamic & Media Packs
1975 MGB Roadster with Rover SD1 V8 conversion, Offenhauser Manifold & Holley Carb - Straight lines only.
2005 Honda Hornet with Akrapovich zorst & other odds n sods.
Previous Ride:
2003 Silver 3.0i Sport E53 X5
2007 Black X5 E70 3.0D SE - 7 Seater, Dynamic & Media Packs
1975 MGB Roadster with Rover SD1 V8 conversion, Offenhauser Manifold & Holley Carb - Straight lines only.
2005 Honda Hornet with Akrapovich zorst & other odds n sods.
Previous Ride:
2003 Silver 3.0i Sport E53 X5