My DIY Vinyl Wrap and Plasti Dipping Experience. Do It Yourself 328i e92 Makeover!

Xalainbonusx · 08-31-2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by XYR03

Nice job...I also finished wrapping my car matte white not too long ago. Have fun keeping it clean...its a PITA.

nice! ya i can already tell its going to be hard to keep it clean -__- How did you go about wrapping your bumper?? Did you only use one piece??

Xalainbonusx · 08-31-2012, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Slow_335i

Front bumper killed it.

But still cool

Fixing it! It was so hard doing it and just lost all my patience on it, but should be pretty easy this time around. Will post updated pics of Black Sharkfin, white gas tank and handles!

Game · 08-31-2012, 01:20 AM

Hate the black accents (gas cap looks horrid).

ntasia2000 · 08-31-2012, 01:38 AM

excellent

XYR03 · 08-31-2012, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Xalainbonusx

nice! ya i can already tell its going to be hard to keep it clean -__- How did you go about wrapping your bumper?? Did you only use one piece??

yup only one piece. Most trouble I had was on the rear bumper. All the curves and lines were just too much to deal with becuase it changes direction of the vinyl.

Xalainbonusx · 08-31-2012, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Game

Hate the black accents (gas cap looks horrid).

Still got changes to make on it!

Xalainbonusx · 08-31-2012, 01:54 AM

Also in the process of wrapping my side mirrors white, they're still In the sparkling graphite color!

Xalainbonusx · 08-31-2012, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by XYR03

yup only one piece. Most trouble I had was on the rear bumper. All the curves and lines were just too much to deal with becuase it changes direction of the vinyl.

post a pic brotha!!

XYR03 · 08-31-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Xalainbonusx

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Originally Posted by XYR03

yup only one piece. Most trouble I had was on the rear bumper. All the curves and lines were just too much to deal with becuase it changes direction of the vinyl.

post a pic brotha!!

It's ur thread...don't wanna mess up ur sequence with updated pics.

Xalainbonusx · 08-31-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonDCarton

Looks awesome, I suggest you replace your windshield trim! looks like it's coming off

Ya the plasti dip didn't peel off how I wanted it too and the texture was really rough. It was way too windy that day.

JuppiOne · 08-31-2012, 10:57 AM

holy cow, thats a lot of work,

J38 · 08-31-2012, 11:47 AM

Well I admire you for the effort spent on the wrap...

What did you take those pictures with? A potato?

ndog14 · 08-31-2012, 12:10 PM

Buy a white car to begin with and orbital buff the clear coat off?

gtron · 08-31-2012, 12:13 PM

A+ that's a lot of work. lots of bonding time with your car.

call me strange (i know i am) but every time i do a "diy" mod, i feel closer to my ride.

Xalainbonusx · 08-31-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by J38

Well I admire you for the effort spent on the wrap...

What did you take those pictures with? A potato?

A potato? Hahah what?! I used my iPhone 4 to take the crappy pics and used my sisters Nikon SLR for the nicer ones

Xalainbonusx · 08-31-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gtron

A+ that's a lot of work. lots of bonding time with your car.

call me strange (i know i am) but every time i do a "diy" mod, i feel closer to my ride.

I totally feel you on that. You take more pride in your car knowing that you're the one who works on it. And just that feeling off "I did that myself."

N0OS3 · 08-31-2012, 02:03 PM

well done!

Wolf 335 · 08-31-2012, 02:09 PM

looks nice

zanye08 · 08-31-2012, 04:55 PM

Props!,

Great jon I did interior trim in that same 3M stuff, but in aluminum and I don't want to do it again. I can't Imagine and entire car!

shamu2789 · 08-31-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by zanye08

Props!,

Great jon I did interior trim in that same 3M stuff, but in aluminum and I don't want to do it again. I can't Imagine and entire car!

Ditto! After wrapping my interior I couldnt even imagine doing the whole car! Great job, looks great

Mattshokri · 09-01-2012, 01:49 AM

what kind of spoiler is that?? will it fit on a 2011 328i sedan?
thx

Xalainbonusx · 09-01-2012, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattshokri

what kind of spoiler is that?? will it fit on a 2011 328i sedan?
thx

Its called like a Lip spoiler or spoiler boot. I got it aftermarket from ebay for $60 free shipping. You give them your paint code and they're pretty exact. To my knowledge these e92 spoilers will fit on an e90, but if you go on eBay and search e90 rear spoilers a lot will pop up and the description will tell you if it's a perfect fitment. I got mine from the seller: emotors2000. They've got a variety of stuff. Not original BMW but when it comes to a small spoiler like that it doesn't really make a difference. It's a self adhered product with double sided mounting tape. No drilling required simply sticks on. I had to remove mine when I wrapped the trunk and cleaned up the adhesive and there was no damage underneath. I bought a 3m double sided tape and just stuck it back on there. Hope this answers your question

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