R56 Plasti-dip crew... LOL
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I think I'll need to wait until spring, or a good warm spell. Can't have those fumes in the house, I'd never live it down.
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From: oh10
Someone could also paint things bodycolor if their issue is not liking the chrome. Looks 100 times better than big black rings in the middle of a bright yellow paint job for example. If you want to get rid of the chrome, some nice yellow headlight rings would really clean up the look. (just using yellow as an example).
On some color cars black works really well as an accent color
(DS and black). I'm just not a fan of black accents on bright colors where it sticks out like a sore thumb. I just personally like things looking smooth like they were meant to be there rather than looking like something you definitely changed from stock.
No more chrome for those who don't like chrome, but also no obtrusive contrast either:
On some color cars black works really well as an accent color
(DS and black). I'm just not a fan of black accents on bright colors where it sticks out like a sore thumb. I just personally like things looking smooth like they were meant to be there rather than looking like something you definitely changed from stock.No more chrome for those who don't like chrome, but also no obtrusive contrast either:
Someone could also paint things bodycolor if their issue is not liking the chrome. Looks 100 times better than big black rings in the middle of a bright yellow paint job for example. If you want to get rid of the chrome, some nice yellow headlight rings would really clean up the look. (just using yellow as an example).
On some color cars black works really well as an accent color (DS and black). I'm just not a fan of black accents on bright colors where it sticks out like a sore thumb. I just personally like things looking smooth like they were meant to be there rather than looking like something you definitely changed from stock.
No more chrome for those who don't like chrome, but also no obtrusive contrast either:
On some color cars black works really well as an accent color
(DS and black). I'm just not a fan of black accents on bright colors where it sticks out like a sore thumb. I just personally like things looking smooth like they were meant to be there rather than looking like something you definitely changed from stock.No more chrome for those who don't like chrome, but also no obtrusive contrast either:
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From: oh10
I was more or less just adding it for the sake of discussion
If only you were closer, I'd have you paint all the bodyparts that I need painted
From day one I have wanted to paint all my chrome Laser Blue and have always been against the bold black accents. But considering I am getting married this year, I need to save my money. Therefore I will be plasti dipping my chrome until I can afford to get the parts painted laser blue. Better than the out of place chrome.
Red Bull, where is your shop? I am in Tampa.
Red Bull, where is your shop? I am in Tampa.
From day one I have wanted to paint all my chrome Laser Blue and have always been against the bold black accents. But considering I am getting married this year, I need to save my money. Therefore I will be plasti dipping my chrome until I can afford to get the parts painted laser blue. Better than the out of place chrome.
Red Bull, where is your shop? I am in Tampa.
Red Bull, where is your shop? I am in Tampa.
...or my body color side grilles...
...or my body color gas cap...
...just need to do the headlights and taillights and the chrome will be gone.
Thanks guys...I don't know if this car will ever be "done" I still have a pretty long list of mods to do.
It would look just as good in any color, because it blends. IMO, much nicer than a big black dot in the middle of the rear quarter.
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From: oh10
*waits for someone to attempt to solve their wheelgap issue with plasti-dip instead of buying coilovers*
It would look just as good in any color, because it blends. IMO, much nicer than a big black dot in the middle of the rear quarter.
Better yet I'd prefer a Cooper gas lid....but that's just a personal preference.
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and a dark silver cooper s cap looks good because (to me) dark silver is not too far from chrome.
has anyone matched the s gas cap to body color on a "colorful" cooper s though?
Yeah, it's been done. While my current car is not a "light" color, I had mine powder coated and the gloss black matches the Jet Black of the car very nicely. I believe Vinyl Styles' gas cap doors are matched to the correct color of the car.
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I am kaiserslautern Germany, anyone know how/where i can get my hands of some plasti-dip. any can it be mailed over seas? to an APO address? or can i fly with it in my checked bag? some one help me out there are alot of mini's out here and i really want to make mine stand out.
I am kaiserslautern Germany, anyone know how/where i can get my hands of some plasti-dip. any can it be mailed over seas? to an APO address? or can i fly with it in my checked bag? some one help me out there are alot of mini's out here and i really want to make mine stand out.
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