My plastidipped 318is

[Codym42]

Thanks guys! I will be updating this thread sometime soon with some of the other modifications I've been working on like my all red tail lights and electric fan conversion.

any updates? how is the plastidip holding up?

Overall, really well. I've had it on for 7 months and its done well. The only thing I don't like about it is that it stains and scratches easily. I have to be careful when working under the hood not to touch any of the plastidip afterwards because grease won't come off washing the car like it would with normal paint. You may be able to use some sort of cleaner to remove stains but I haven't looked into that yet. I have found that you can buy the spray cans of plastidip (same color) at Home Depot for easy touch ups (just clean and spray right over the stained area).

Doesn´t look as bad as i thought it might. Makes me wonder if this might be a solution to painting the rubber portion of an M-Tech I spoiler. I imagine the plasti dip is more flexible than regular paint.

Absolutely! Its very flexible and if you use enough coats it can easily be removed if you don't like it. I think you will though.;)

[Yakinho]

Your interior looks really good. You should really and hour or two and a few bucks on black bumper paint and re-do the trim and grills. Other than that, the car looks great man.

[sapurvis]

I like it... a lot!

[fresh_TD]

looks pretty good to me...good job. I will be doing this to my e46m3 soon just to change the color for a while (matte white) with gloss

[spanish pants]

Doesn´t look as bad as i thought it might. Makes me wonder if this might be a solution to painting the rubber portion of an M-Tech I spoiler. I imagine the plasti dip is more flexible than regular paint.

[Beau B]

Definitely better then bad paint.. looks nice

[E30beemer]

Looks good :)

[Brilliantrot 318is]

any updates? how is the pastidip holding up?

[FunfGan]

Might look better with the gloss finish additive/ spray that they offer, imo.


But it looks great as-is, and as long as you're happy with it, that's all that matters.

[Codym42]

Thanks guys!

I think it looks good! Are those bbs rz's? If so what tire you using?

They're Ronal LS's.

[Poorboyz]

I debated doing this. I like the way yours came out but considering the kit to do is $300 I figured I could save that money towards a real paint job.

Great job on the Plastidip.

[UpstateMike]

Looks pretty sweet for a cheaper than paint alternative.

[Aviator]

I think it looks good! Are those bbs rz's? If so what tire you using?

[shaferbm]

I was very skeptical, but this honestly doesn't look bad!

[Codym42]

clunking is likely RSM's, subframe bushings, or the diff mount. i'd do it all.

Yeah, I'm not worried about it anymore. I've already checked/replaced all of those parts. I've come to the conclusion that its just the lowering springs. Thanks for trying to help though!