Paddy78 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Not a bad idea, that. Anyone handy with the stuff and lives near me? Mask up, spray on a few thin layers... literally that simple. I am talentless and completely lacking patience and even I didn't manage to screw it up too much. You can even peel it off if you don't like it and start again. Not seen my car look like that for ages... or that clean.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) Might be worth a pop, then. Bumper is f*cked anyway with lacquer peel Edited February 29, 2016 by Ekona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 What Paddy said. It's dead simples to use, particularly if you're not looking for it to be long term, only a test viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Can you sort out the windscreen washer nozzles whilst you're there, please? They're bugging me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 :lol: Now you've said it, no! Despite my intense OCD, I actually quite like the fact they don't match! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 I have no idea how much a new one is, actually... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 So how much Plastidip do I need, roughly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Edit: One can. Done. Just plastidip the body coloured one whilst you're at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 What Stu said on both counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 So how much Plastidip do I need, roughly? Only a guess on my part but I'd have thought one spray can would be enough, ...maybe one & half depending on how thick you lay it on (layers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 DON'T use the primer if you ever want it to come off. You could go mad and buy the glossifier too, if you wanted to preview a non-matt finish. Not used it myself though. http://www.plastidip.co.uk/product/aerosol-spray http://www.plastidip.co.uk/product/glossifier-aerosol-spray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Only a guess on my part but I'd have thought one spray can would be enough, ...maybe one & a half depending on how thick you lay it on (layers). Have you not read his posts? He lays it on pretty thick. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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370Ad Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Black looks good, I like the minion too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Edit: One can. Done. Just plastidip the body coloured one whilst you're at it! You mean the splitter I linked to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 :lol: Now you've said it, no! Despite my intense OCD, I actually quite like the fact they don't match! I hate you sometimes. He means the nozzle. I think. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Edit: One can. Done. Just plastidip the body coloured one whilst you're at it! You mean the splitter I linked to? Nah. I meant the washer jet nozzle that's body coloured. You could plastidip that to match up. The eBay splitter was good, I just didn't like the black wrapping round the edge of the bumper, but that's just me. I generally prefer colour coded aero over black , except where there's a natural break in the bodywork. Like the inside of the "mouth" in your pic. Basically as per the crap photoshop below, left hand pic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Ah, gotcha. Think I'll get some on order and give it a pop, good idea sir:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Needs fake NOS purge for newly blackened nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) First mod I did on my E92, that and white led angel eyes... Edited March 1, 2016 by un1eash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) I don't want to meet any of you. You're all rich corporate boys who's Z is just a plaything alongside your R35's, Ferraris, top end Beemers etc.... Daniel, nice Beeper. Beemer* f**k you autocorrect^ Edited March 1, 2016 by TT350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 I affectionately call it the Bummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 My E92 has a big sister now, an F11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 One thing I've always hated about the Bummer is the steering wheel. The leather is rock hard, no give, and it's just too thin. A quick chat with Si at Hide n Seat and we came up with a plan and a cost that was more than acceptable to me. I wanted something subtle rather than lairy, and quality was of the utmost importance. In the end I went from this: To this: Full retrim in smooth Nappa leather, black stitching all round, and a TDC line in perforated leather. Normally you'd go for a colour for that line, but in my old car it was marked out with just a pressing in the leather and I really liked it, so wanted something similar but that would stand out a fraction more. I also asked Si to fatten the wheel up as well, and he's given me the perfect diameter to it, about 5mm more than I had which makes a huge difference. I'm absolutely delighted with it, the quality is every bit as good as I hoped for, and it's improved the feedback through the steering as well. The steering wheel is the one thing you always have contact with in the car (well, and the seat) and it's so important to get it right. Now it is, and massive thanks to Si for the quick turnaround on this too, highly recommended 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Oh yeah, and I pinched the bits from an M wheel as well, the plastics were in better condition than mine and the colour is smarter too. Just means I have another bloody M badge on the car Edited March 19, 2016 by Ekona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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