Cheap Up-grade! PlastiDip my '88 528e

[T61turbo]

It came out really nice! The car looks really straight and free of dings as well. Did you do any body work before the dip?
Did you spray 2 gallons or more?
I'm inspired by the outcome and am considering doing my car as well. I can't afford a paint job for another year or so and my clear is peeling really bad.
Thanks!

Thanks, man.
No major body work. I had few rust spot and dent on the 3 doors, but if its minor scratch or dent, Plasti-dip will fill the gap. I used a glazing filler to cover the rusted area. I was amazed how well the car came out. Please, see before picture, the paint surface was horrible.
I have purchased 3 gallon kit, but I used only 2 gallons. It's been 3 months, so far no peeling or fading(I don't keep the car in the garage).
I highly recommend a dip!

[LSXBeemer]

That looks great. I'm a fan of plastidip. I've used it on several items, and like you said, it sprays on pretty nice.

[T61turbo]

I thought it will be a nice UPDATE to my Plasti Dip project from little over a year ago.

The Plasti Dip held pretty well, almost no fading and no peeling. The car is daily driven(all year long) and NOT garage kept.
Some love it and some hate the Plasti Dip scene. However, I still think this is a cheap, but great alternative to an expensive real paint job.
I still have a plan to get a real paint job, but meantime I rather enjoy nicer looking car than live with old faded paint job.

Have a nice father's day!!!

[e28Sean]

Thanks for the comment! Now looking at your tail light, I will be dipping my tail lights as well! Looks awesome!

Post pics when you do! And I know i've said this before, but your car looks fantastic.


Here's a pic I just took showing what my taillights look like now. It's been a hair over 2 years since I did the dip job:

[KrautnotRice]

The car still looks great. The LeMans (reps?) also suit the E28 very well.

[Brian in TN]

Any info on those hood holder downer thingys? I am interdasted.

[KrautnotRice]

T61turbo do you mind sharing wheel specs and whether or not you're running spacers? Fitment looks great.
Thanks!

[T61turbo]

Any info on those hood holder downer thingys? I am interdasted.

They are called "AeroCatch "
There are many copied and cheaper-fake products on ebay as well.

[T61turbo]

T61turbo do you mind sharing wheel specs and whether or not you're running spacers? Fitment looks great.
Thanks!

Thanks.
They are eurotek 18x8.5+30(off set)/18x9.5+35(off set) for E46 set up. I have 25MM spacers in the front and rear.
The tires are 235/40ZR18 all 4 corners. No rubbing on current set up, but I need a 225 or 215 in the front.

[10Asians]

I thought it will be a nice UPDATE to my Plasti Dip project from little over a year ago.

The Plasti Dip held pretty well, almost no fading and no peeling. The car is daily driven(all year long) and NOT garage kept.
Some love it and some hate the Plasti Dip scene. However, I still think this is a cheap, but great alternative to an expensive real paint job.
I still have a plan to get a real paint job, but meantime I rather enjoy nicer looking car than live with old faded paint job.

I have considered plasti-dip. Your car looks great, nice job! Thanks for the update too. It's really nice to get the details about your experience with longevity, the conditions that you submit the car to, your opinions about how the plasti-dip has held up to the daily grind and weather.

How often do you wash the car, and do you wash it with a pressure washer or another method.

Thanks!

[T61turbo]

I thought it will be a nice UPDATE to my Plasti Dip project from little over a year ago.

The Plasti Dip held pretty well, almost no fading and no peeling. The car is daily driven(all year long) and NOT garage kept.
Some love it and some hate the Plasti Dip scene. However, I still think this is a cheap, but great alternative to an expensive real paint job.
I still have a plan to get a real paint job, but meantime I rather enjoy nicer looking car than live with old faded paint job.

I have considered plasti-dip. Your car looks great, nice job! Thanks for the update too. It's really nice to get the details about your experience with longevity, the conditions that you submit the car to, your opinions about how the plasti-dip has held up to the daily grind and weather.

How often do you wash the car, and do you wash it with a pressure washer or another method.

Thanks!

Thanks for your comment.
I wash the car maybe every 5 to 6 weeks. I use pressure washer, but I don't spray super close. I haven't had any peel from the pressure washer.
I use a quick spray detail wax(offered by DipYourCar) in between the wash.

Because of the darker color, you do not notice dirt / dust on my car. If there is dirt/dust on my car, surprisingly, any rain will wash them off.
After a rain and the wet painted surface dries, you do not see any water spots. Very easy to take care of.