questions about plastidip.. help

Mattshokri · 05-29-2012, 10:36 PM

i have 2011 328i space gray metallic...
and i decided to plasti dip my roof and mirrors..
i was wondering how can i wash it?
will it peel off if i go through those drive through car wash, like the ones you sit in your car??
and when i peel it off, will it take my paint of as well?
is this stuff safe?
thxx

E90Company · 05-29-2012, 10:51 PM

Don't go through a wash with it. That will mess everything up. Most people wash plastidip with water amd a rubber 'cloth'

mashimarho · 05-29-2012, 10:59 PM

No, no car wash. Hand wash only for the plasti dip material. To be on the safe side soap and water works well!

NjPrince · 05-29-2012, 11:03 PM

Plasti Dip is safe..it does nothing to your car and its about $7 a can. However, I wouldn't even do it to your car, the mirrors and roof are already black..?

project6 · 05-29-2012, 11:13 PM

You are asking about the consequences after the fact? Really?

bmwforme · 05-29-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by project6

You are asking about the consequences after the fact? Really?

yeah these are like pre-paint questions...

the mirrors and wheels look good, the roof not so much

but my opinion doesn't mean anything lol

Bimmer84 · 05-29-2012, 11:27 PM

The roof looks like you wrapped it with felt... Might need a few more coats on there...

Mattshokri · 05-29-2012, 11:32 PM

thxxx someone just told me today that it will take off my paint and i wanted to be sure..
the roof was still dying and looks alot better now
but do you guys think the mirrors and the roof turned out good?

idrift4wd · 05-29-2012, 11:51 PM

more coats on the roof(2nd picture), mirrors are good. I wouldnt dip my mirrors but thats up to you!.

and no plastidip will not rip your paint off! i clean my dipped parts with a wet soapy microfiber just a light wipe does just right!

Mattshokri · 05-29-2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by idrift4wd

more coats on the roof(2nd picture), mirrors are good. I wouldnt dip my mirrors but thats up to you!.

and no plastidip will not rip your paint off! i clean my dipped parts with a wet soapy microfiber just a light wipe does just right!

wont the fibers get stuck in the plasti dip?
and what parts did u dip?

idrift4wd · 05-30-2012, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattshokri

wont the fibers get stuck in the plasti dip?
and what parts did u dip?

not the towels i use they dont, you can also use an "absorber" to clean it. or

http://www.dipyourcar.com/shop/artic...%26aid%3D15%26

i dipped my chrome door lining, lip, grille, and my antenna lol.

Mattshokri · 05-30-2012, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by idrift4wd

not the towels i use they dont, you can also use an "absorber" to clean it. or

http://www.dipyourcar.com/shop/artic...%26aid%3D15%26

i dipped my chrome door lining, lip, grille, and my antenna lol.

niceee and thxx

Mattshokri · 05-30-2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by idrift4wd

not the towels i use they dont, you can also use an "absorber" to clean it. or

http://www.dipyourcar.com/shop/artic...%26aid%3D15%26

i dipped my chrome door lining, lip, grille, and my antenna lol.

can i use a shamwow towel thing?

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Mattshokri Lieutenant 37 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 2011 328i space gray metallic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	thxxx someone just told me today that it will take off my paint and i wanted to be sure.. the roof was still dying and looks alot better now but do you guys think the mirrors and the roof turned out good?
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