[onesuperboi]

Hey everyone,

Could those that wrapped their exterior trim/car or those that plastic dipped their trim/car post how long have you had it and what's the condition so far?

I'm thinking of wrapping or plastic dipping my window trim and I'm not sure which will last longer.

[Game]

I plasti-dipped my window trim about 2 months ago, it wasn't as easy as it appears. If you're a perfectionist like myself, you'll be annoyed by the small imperfections you're likely to get on the bottom of the trim on the door. What'll likely happen is when you're peeling off the plasti-dip, you're going to peel some of the black off at the bottom of the window trim on the door and you'll see some chrome.

But it's holding up pretty well.

[M3inMG]

Good idea. Been thinking of either wrapping or dipping an X5. Just worried plastidip wont last and start peeling.

[jdhart]

Plasti-dipped my wheels and window trim ... 3 months or so ago. Holding up just fine. No real sign of wear on either (little dirt and break dust in the wheels that's a pain to get out though). Just make sure to get the surface clean and to not have any lifting on any edges. Wrapped my girls wheels at the same time but we didn't do as good of a job and the edges are starting to peel.

[Cisco661]

i actually bought two cans of plast dip at home depot today. i was going to do my 162's but didnt realize that i needed four cans. i also dont have jack stands so going to do one a time. im just gunn use the two cans and do the trim first this weekend. this will be my first plasti dip and hope its as good as everyone says. the guy at home depot thouhgt i was crazy when i told him its was for my BMW rims. lol someone should definitely start up an all Plast-Dip Thread.

[onesuperboi]

I'm really interested in those that have either wrapped or plastic dipped for longer durations (maybe years?).

And, it doesn't have to be just trim. I want to know how vinyl has held up for those that wrapped their whole car and roofs, or plastic dipped their whole car (even though that seems to be a new thing now).

[M3inMG]

Originally Posted by onesuperboi

I'm really interested in those that have either wrapped or plastic dipped for longer durations (maybe years?).

And, it doesn't have to be just trim. I want to know how vinyl has held up for those that wrapped their whole car and roofs, or plastic dipped their whole car (even though that seems to be a new thing now).

I had my roof for 3 years before i re did it, matte.

[jdhart]

Vinyl wrap there is a huge industry for, plenty of information on the duration of vinyl wrapping out there. Tons of companies use it on a regular basis. The durability of various types of vinyl wrap are listed by the manufacturer and are, on average, accurate.

Plastidip is the big mystery and the thing is that it hasn't been a popular thing to do for very long so it's going to take some time for people to give those types of testimonials. Another thing is, for the cost, even if it only lasts 6 months, just do it again. $7/can, 4 cans to do a car 2 times a year = $56 a year to plastidip your wheels. Judging by the finish on mine, they will last at least that long.

[onesuperboi]

Originally Posted by Florida Boy

I had my roof for 3 years before i re did it, matte.

Was there a reason why you redid it? Did it bubble or fade?

[dhurng]

i looveee plastidip!!! At first i thought it was kind of cheap just incase people will notice the peeling and everything and also i thought it would take FOREVER to do it since i have to take off the wheel and everything..its been about err 3 months now? and i didnt even take off the wheel or have had to do any touchups :]]] the only thing i did do was get glossifier and changed my matte black grilles to piano black! and same with the reflectors..hope you like it!

[import36]

OP follow this thread and plastidip your trim. i did this over a month ago and it came out flawless. just read through the DIY as there are various tips posted to make the job go smoother.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=671155

[M3inMG]

Originally Posted by onesuperboi

Was there a reason why you redid it? Did it bubble or fade?

Not sure why but it cracked. Almost like a spider. I got it replaced for free. But 3 years w no issue until the "weird" crack look in it

[Cisco661]

Originally Posted by hyolee

i looveee plastidip!!! At first i thought it was kind of cheap just incase people will notice the peeling and everything and also i thought it would take FOREVER to do it since i have to take off the wheel and everything..its been about err 3 months now? and i didnt even take off the wheel or have had to do any touchups :]]] the only thing i did do was get glossifier and changed my matte black grilles to piano black! and same with the reflectors..hope you like it!

wow! wheels look great. i havent done it yet cause i didnt have any jack stands but looks like it can be done with them on. i bought two cans but heard it takes like four for one to be able to get 4-5 coats on each wheel.

[dhurng]

Originally Posted by Cisco661

wow! wheels look great. i havent done it yet cause i didnt have any jack stands but looks like it can be done with them on. i bought two cans but heard it takes like four for one to be able to get 4-5 coats on each wheel.

mmm actually i only used about a can and a half and i have around 7 coats for each just make sure when you leave the wheels on the car that you use painters tape to tape down the brakes and stuff and cover the tires too and thats pretty much it! good luck on it and post up pics if you get it done! :]]

[Cisco661]

sweet. guess i will try the two cans and buy more if needed. also thinking bout doing grill and chrome door trim. nice pic by the way.

[dhurng]

Originally Posted by Cisco661

sweet. guess i will try the two cans and buy more if needed. also thinking bout doing grill and chrome door trim. nice pic by the way.

Thank you!! i made sure i kept my ugly face out of the reflections Try out glossifier too! incase you want a shinier look especially on the badges and grilles :]]

[import36]

Originally Posted by Cisco661

sweet. guess i will try the two cans and buy more if needed. also thinking bout doing grill and chrome door trim. nice pic by the way.

i used two cans just on my window trim. i would think you'd need at least one can per wheel to get a nice thick coat on there <more durable>.

[NightStalker]

plasti-dip window trim, did it since last summer. not even a slight bit of peel. its holding up REALLY well. oh my.

[anerbe]

how are your guy's trim holding in regards to high pressure washing?