Tirerack
Use the following links to go directly to useful tirerack winter items: Tirerack Winter Tires. Gary's Winter Tire FAQ.
Using the links directly supports E90Post with tirerack sales commision!

  E90Post
 


The Tire Rack

   PLEASE HELP SUPPORT E90POST BY DOING YOUR TIRERACK SHOPPING FROM THIS BANNER, THANKS!
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Technical Forums > Wheels and Tires Forum Sponsored by The Tire Rack > I want to plasti dip my style 189 wheels! need some information



Wheels and Tires forum Sponsored by The Tire Rack
Please help to directly support e90post by doing your tirerack shopping from the above link. For every sale made through the link, e90post gets sponsor support to keep the site alive. Disclaimer

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      08-07-2012, 10:43 PM   #1
rafiq335i
Private First Class
19
Rep
118
Posts

Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: San Diego, CA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
I want to plasti dip my style 189 wheels! need some information

I want to plasti dip my style 189 wheels. What kind of plasti dip do I need? Here are the ones on Home Depot's website:

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/cata...gry=SEARCH+ALL

Also, I've been looking all over the place but I can't find a video or a forum to do it perfectly. Any links? Thanks guys.


Here's a pic of my wheels:

__________________
'08 335i Coupe Stock Soon: Remus Quad Exhaust, CF Diffuser, CF Spoiler, LCI Tails
Appreciate 0
      08-07-2012, 10:51 PM   #2
sammy_0559
Lieutenant Colonel
sammy_0559's Avatar
United_States
205
Rep
1,950
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: FortWorth, Texas

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2008 E93 335i  [3.66]
get your flame suite ready and ill grab my pop corn











in the mean time this is an alternate route...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=640716
Appreciate 0
      08-07-2012, 11:01 PM   #3
Slow_335i
Daily Driven!
Slow_335i's Avatar
United_States
192
Rep
2,513
Posts

Drives: BMW 335i
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Central Illinois

iTrader: (11)

Garage List
2008 BMW 335I  [7.02]
Just pay to get them powder coated and you'll be happier in the long run.

I plasti-dipped my wheels white then removed them after two days because it was almost impossible to clean them. Went with a powder coat and looks 10x better and cleans up much easier!
__________________
Appreciate 0
      08-07-2012, 11:12 PM   #4
rafiq335i
Private First Class
19
Rep
118
Posts

Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: San Diego, CA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Thanks. I think I'm going to test out plasti dip before I do a powder coat/get money for new rims. How many cans will I need?
__________________
'08 335i Coupe Stock Soon: Remus Quad Exhaust, CF Diffuser, CF Spoiler, LCI Tails
Appreciate 0
      08-08-2012, 12:02 AM   #5
2ndname
Autobot
2ndname's Avatar
5
Rep
454
Posts

Drives: E90 325i Auto~NO~Go
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: East Bay

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2006 BMW 325i  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by rafiq335i View Post
Thanks. I think I'm going to test out plasti dip before I do a powder coat/get money for new rims. How many cans will I need?
4 cans at the very most. Blah blah with the flame suit comments. It's your car, and $30 dollars to see what your car looks like with black wheels is well worth the money. You can always just rip it right off.
Appreciate 0
      08-08-2012, 01:39 AM   #6
rafiq335i
Private First Class
19
Rep
118
Posts

Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: San Diego, CA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
thanks 2ndname. I'll probably be safe and go with 5. Is it the rubber coating or the performix?
__________________
'08 335i Coupe Stock Soon: Remus Quad Exhaust, CF Diffuser, CF Spoiler, LCI Tails
Appreciate 0
      08-08-2012, 01:40 AM   #7
sammy_0559
Lieutenant Colonel
sammy_0559's Avatar
United_States
205
Rep
1,950
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: FortWorth, Texas

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2008 E93 335i  [3.66]
Quote:
Originally Posted by JasonDCarton View Post
There's no reason someone would flame him for doing his wheels, it's a temporary way to see what your wheels look like in a different color. In his case the 189's will look great black. And if he doesn't like it, he can take it off with ease
I'm just sayin lol i got baked/roasted when i dipped my hood...even got death threats... HAHa!
Appreciate 0
      08-08-2012, 01:51 AM   #8
Slow_335i
Daily Driven!
Slow_335i's Avatar
United_States
192
Rep
2,513
Posts

Drives: BMW 335i
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Central Illinois

iTrader: (11)

Garage List
2008 BMW 335I  [7.02]
Quote:
Originally Posted by JasonDCarton View Post
Exactly what I ended up doing as well. But I'm happy I did dip them to make sure I liked the look before I made a permanent change as I'm sure you felt the same way
yeah I did, just saying that if I can go back i'd save the $50 and just powder coat them.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      08-08-2012, 02:21 AM   #9
///M3NACE
Banned
///M3NACE's Avatar
182
Rep
3,900
Posts

Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Downers Grove, IL

iTrader: (5)

Why do anything those wheels are amazing oem color. If you want wheels get some aftermarket one
Appreciate 0
      08-08-2012, 07:19 AM   #10
Cisco661
Cisco661
Cisco661's Avatar
United_States
62
Rep
974
Posts

Drives: 2006 Monaco Blue 330I
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: California

iTrader: (17)

Garage List
2006 BMW 330i  [0.00]
i would get one of them spray can attachement to ensure an even spray on all areas. i would recommend taking of the rims from car so you wont get any dripping in case on heavy spraying. you can also use index cards around rims to not get any on the tires.wait at least 10 mins after first 2 coats. do them in a garage so that dust doesnt get on em. ive had lotta people tell me they liked the way they came out. dipyourcar.com also have other colors like gunmetal and glossifier. good luck. post up pics.
__________________
2006 330i/ Monaco Blue/ ZSP/ ZPP/ I Drive/ Burl Walnut Trim/ Steptronic/ Xenon Adaptives/ Logic7/ CF Mirror Caps/ Matte Black Grills
Appreciate 0
      08-08-2012, 07:27 AM   #11
EQUANT
First Lieutenant
30
Rep
317
Posts

Drives: 320d
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Bucharest

iTrader: (0)

One word: don't!
__________________
BMW 320 dA LCI, BMW PPK - 197HP, 2010, sapphire black, steptronic
Appreciate 0
      08-08-2012, 08:49 AM   #12
MrPig
Major
MrPig's Avatar
Canada
14
Rep
1,203
Posts

Drives: '11 STI, '90 325iS
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
1990 BMW 325is  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by 2ndname View Post
4 cans at the very most. Blah blah with the flame suit comments. It's your car, and $30 dollars to see what your car looks like with black wheels is well worth the money. You can always just rip it right off.
30 bucks for 4 cans? Man, I wish it was this cheap in Canada. Here 1 can is $19.99!
__________________
Appreciate 0
      08-08-2012, 08:59 AM   #13
Sara
Lieutenant General
5880
Rep
17,879
Posts

Drives: A car
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Nola

iTrader: (6)

Don't do it
Appreciate 0
      08-08-2012, 02:53 PM   #14
bumere90
Grozniy
United_States
188
Rep
2,602
Posts

Drives: Carless
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: FL

iTrader: (12)

do it!

you need Performix Brand 11 oz. Plasti Dip Black Rubber Coating Spray
__________________
-fatman
Appreciate 0
      08-08-2012, 04:22 PM   #15
rafiq335i
Private First Class
19
Rep
118
Posts

Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: San Diego, CA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
thanks for the confidence Aziz! Are you arabian? I'm afghan.
__________________
'08 335i Coupe Stock Soon: Remus Quad Exhaust, CF Diffuser, CF Spoiler, LCI Tails
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
189, dip, plasti, style


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:26 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST