Plasti Dipping wheels

armanm · 11-18-2013, 12:12 AM

I had the idea of plasti dipping the wheels on my jet black F30 with a grey color, gun metal is probably more specific, what do you guys think?

Have any of you done any work similar to this?

Any tips or suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

IM2C · 11-18-2013, 08:12 AM

Do one side and drive it like that for a few days.
If you don't like it, peel it off and go black.

USC2000 · 11-18-2013, 12:02 PM

Plenty of members on the forum have done this. May want to do a search to see what kind of tips you can find.

steveMizdaman · 11-20-2013, 03:09 PM

Do it...its one of the cheapest changes you can make and if you dont like it, peel it off. I love mine and will see how they hold up through a NY winter now!

lloydaustin · 11-20-2013, 08:52 PM

I have been thinking about doing the vintage gold you can get from dipyourcar.com. I think it could look really good on a black car.

jfisher160 · 11-22-2013, 02:39 AM

I did my VRM's with matte black pasti dip came out great. I had AW 328i with it and it was perfect. Going to do it to the new car just haven't go around to it. If you do it right it should last with no problems and for the price you pay it's like $30 for the wheel kits depending if you glossy black or matte.

armanm · 11-22-2013, 11:25 AM

Thanks for all the input everyone. Im going to give it a try in a few weeks.

Teemo Panda · 12-01-2013, 05:59 PM

you can get the plasti dip black cans at your local homedepot for 6$ a can.

nemith · 12-01-2013, 06:39 PM

I plan on doing my 403m in gloss black soon. I will post the results once I am done.

TrooperWagon · 12-07-2013, 09:17 AM

Just finished dipping mine.. Dipped reflectors and badges too

BMW Lawman · 01-13-2014, 06:03 AM

Did you ever dip your wheels? I went with Anthracite Grey on my black sapphire and I'm pretty happy with it.

jon102034050 · 01-13-2014, 06:16 AM

Looks awesome. I'm considering this as well. Dark wheels are a piece of cake to maintain

steveMizdaman · 01-13-2014, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jon102034050

Looks awesome. I'm considering this as well. Dark wheels are a piece of cake to maintain

+111111111111 on maintaining black wheels lol

PG5 · 01-14-2014, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW Lawman

Did you ever dip your wheels? I went with Anthracite Grey on my black sapphire and I'm pretty happy with it.

Can you post some more close up photos of the wheels?

armanm · 01-16-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW Lawman

Did you ever dip your wheels? I went with Anthracite Grey on my black sapphire and I'm pretty happy with it.

No, I have not had a chance to dip them. I might be trading it in for a 535i very soon so I am putting a hold off on the mods.

ad78 · 01-21-2014, 04:20 PM

i guess they look just fine on black car but not on white..

first look is like having all wheels got replaced by replacement donut wheel..

BMW Lawman · 01-22-2014, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PG5

Can you post some more close up photos of the wheels?

Yep, see them here.... http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=15238113

Da_Meister_22 · 01-22-2014, 08:30 AM

Do It, I Plasti Dipped My Stocks As Well..

PG5 · 01-29-2014, 08:35 AM

Has anyone painted or modified the standard brake calipers?

AgentCircus · 01-29-2014, 04:52 PM

Only suggestion would be to make sure you remove and clean the shit out of the wheels before you dip, and watch all of Fonzie's youtube videos to get the technique down.

Yes, you can leave the wheels on your car but the prep work of taping to avoid overspray is a pain in the ass and is not perfect. Results will be much cleaner if you take the wheels off. Here's my old 320i.

I traded it in with the wheels dipped and they didn't care at all, it peels right off.

FeckinSpaceman · 02-04-2014, 03:49 PM

I have always wondered......Do you need to remove tires to complete?

I would definitely pull off car first....also any special prep materials other than soap and water?

11-18-2013, 12:12 AM	#1
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steveMizdaman Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2013 335ix M Sport Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Do it...its one of the cheapest changes you can make and if you dont like it, peel it off. I love mine and will see how they hold up through a NY winter now!
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lloydaustin Private First Class 13 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 533i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I have been thinking about doing the vintage gold you can get from dipyourcar.com. I think it could look really good on a black car.
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jfisher160 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 331 Posts Drives: 2012 335is Coupe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA iTrader: (3)	I did my VRM's with matte black pasti dip came out great. I had AW 328i with it and it was perfect. Going to do it to the new car just haven't go around to it. If you do it right it should last with no problems and for the price you pay it's like $30 for the wheel kits depending if you glossy black or matte. __________________ New - 2013 - 320i - 15% Tint - Future Mods ( BMS Tune, Suspension, Wheels, Exhaust) Sold - 2007 328i (3-Stage Manifold - BMW Perf Intake w/Scoops - Powerbox - Magnaflow Exhaust - MMW Headers - KW Street Comfort - VMR 701s 19' w/M3 offset - BMW Strut Brace - 330I Brake Conversation - 5% Tint All Around - 8K HID Fog Lights -Angel Eyes)
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armanm Lieutenant General 48 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 2018 540i M Sport2015 535i M S Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [0.00]	Thanks for all the input everyone. Im going to give it a try in a few weeks. __________________ 2018 540i M Sport Alpine White 2015 535i M Sport (Past) 2012 328i Luxury Line (Past)
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nemith Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 14 BMW 335xi M-Sport EBII Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW 335xi M-Sport [0.00] 2009 335i xDrive [0.00]	I plan on doing my 403m in gloss black soon. I will post the results once I am done.
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ad78 Yr1OfD1 107 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2015 F34 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	i guess they look just fine on black car but not on white.. first look is like having all wheels got replaced by replacement donut wheel.. __________________ 2015 328i Gran Turismo M Sport 2013 328i XDrive Sedan M Sport 2011 X5 xDrive50i 2009 X5 xDrive 30i 2008 135i Coupe
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AgentCircus Aviator 35 Rep 210 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Only suggestion would be to make sure you remove and clean the shit out of the wheels before you dip, and watch all of Fonzie's youtube videos to get the technique down. Yes, you can leave the wheels on your car but the prep work of taping to avoid overspray is a pain in the ass and is not perfect. Results will be much cleaner if you take the wheels off. Here's my old 320i. I traded it in with the wheels dipped and they didn't care at all, it peels right off.
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