Plastidipping this weekend
05-10-2012 | 08:22 PM
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My Ride: 2005 Black sapphire metallic 545i Sport package Coldweather package Premium sound package
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Im gonna take on the task of plastidipping my 18 inch sport rims and painting my calipers black with dupli-color caliper paint. Any advice from others that have took on this task would be greatly appreciated thanks
05-10-2012 | 08:42 PM
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Dismount wheel and clean as best as you can. Dust and dirt will show. For the first coat, spray a coat light enough that some of the metal beneath still shows. Allow to dry and repeat for a total of 4-5 coats. If you don't, youll have a tough time trying to peel off the overspray.
Don't worry about taping up the tire. Use a toothpick to cut a line around the wheel and simply peel off any overspray on the tire.
If you search YouTube, there is a very helpful video. Good luck and be sure to post pics when you are done.
Don't worry about taping up the tire. Use a toothpick to cut a line around the wheel and simply peel off any overspray on the tire.
If you search YouTube, there is a very helpful video. Good luck and be sure to post pics when you are done.
05-10-2012 | 08:53 PM
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My Ride: 2005 Black sapphire metallic 545i Sport package Coldweather package Premium sound package
Current Mods: Plastidip Kidney Grill, Black out 545i emblem, Tinted taillights
thanks i will be sure to post pics as soon as I'm done. thanks bud
05-11-2012 | 05:47 AM
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Grab some extra brake cleaner. Clean off the brake dust that's accumulated on the calipers. Use a wire brush and a dremel if you have one. Also put your car on 4 jack stands so it makes the job get done quicker if possible. GL!
05-11-2012 | 12:08 PM
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Where are you located in NY? I want to do my calippers in Red...We can probably do it together if you want (I got no experience though LOL)
05-11-2012 | 12:39 PM
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05-11-2012 | 02:21 PM
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My Ride: 2005 Black sapphire metallic 545i Sport package Coldweather package Premium sound package
Current Mods: Plastidip Kidney Grill, Black out 545i emblem, Tinted taillights
im in bushwick brooklyn. Yes no need to take off the calipers just tape everything off and you'll be good
05-11-2012 | 04:38 PM
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05-11-2012 | 10:01 PM
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05-13-2012 | 09:59 PM
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