plasti dip window trim

shoopdawoop · 05-03-2012, 10:39 PM

how long does the plasti dip last on the window trim? is it worth it

Slow_335i · 05-03-2012, 10:44 PM

Search it makes everyones life easier!

But in most cases it will last for a pretty good time. As long as you don't take a pressure washer to it at close range you'll be good.

Or you can just vinyl wrap/paint it and you'll never have to worry about it.

Beemw335 · 05-03-2012, 11:25 PM

Itll last, but im not too crazy about the rough surface it leaves.
Vinyl wrap it!

E93MAC · 05-30-2012, 08:33 AM

I tried it yesterday, even though it came out really well, wasn't a fan of the roughness or the real matted out look. Go with Vinyl FTW!

CUTigers · 05-30-2012, 11:59 AM

Is it worth it? It's $6 lol. If it lasted 6 months out of it, it is worth it. But people have had it for over a year with no problems

EJ_3 · 05-30-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CUTigers

Is it worth it? It's $6 lol. If it lasted 6 months out of it, it is worth it. But people have had it for over a year with no problems

true story.

E90Company · 05-30-2012, 03:38 PM

If you vinyl wrap it you will have less headaches and it will look/feel better.

VMRWheels · 05-30-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Company

If you vinyl wrap it you will have less headaches and it will look/feel better.

Agreed.

E90Company · 05-30-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Agreed.

GRLPWR · 05-31-2012, 10:16 AM

I've owned my car for almost 2yrs and it came w/sprayed window trim. About 3 weeks ago I decided to re-spray the trim. Had no problems removing 2+yr old spray and it did not mess up the original finish on the trim. As for texture, it's not rough, but it's not as smooth as vinyl/paint. I would suggest applying several thin layers of plasti-dip for 1) to build up layers for easy removal later and 2) to build up layers for smoother texture. I do not suggest spraying on a windy day; that will cause it to leave a rough texture - happened to me while spraying another part of my car. Fortunately, the next day after work, I peeled off the rough dip and sprayed it again, w/o wind, and it came out perfect.

I didn't notice if you have a sedan or coupe, but for sedans, the top trim pops off easy (start in the middle and carefully work your way down). As for the bottom trim, I removed mine and it was a PITA to re-insert. Next time I'll just tape it off and spray while on the car.

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E93MAC Lieutenant Colonel 240 Rep 1,588 Posts Drives: E93 328i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Jose iTrader: (5)	I tried it yesterday, even though it came out really well, wasn't a fan of the roughness or the real matted out look. Go with Vinyl FTW! __________________ ################[Mac's '07 E93 328i]################
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E90Company Major General 196 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	If you vinyl wrap it you will have less headaches and it will look/feel better.
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GRLPWR Lieutenant 41 Rep 487 Posts Drives: '07 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Durham, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I've owned my car for almost 2yrs and it came w/sprayed window trim. About 3 weeks ago I decided to re-spray the trim. Had no problems removing 2+yr old spray and it did not mess up the original finish on the trim. As for texture, it's not rough, but it's not as smooth as vinyl/paint. I would suggest applying several thin layers of plasti-dip for 1) to build up layers for easy removal later and 2) to build up layers for smoother texture. I do not suggest spraying on a windy day; that will cause it to leave a rough texture - happened to me while spraying another part of my car. Fortunately, the next day after work, I peeled off the rough dip and sprayed it again, w/o wind, and it came out perfect. I didn't notice if you have a sedan or coupe, but for sedans, the top trim pops off easy (start in the middle and carefully work your way down). As for the bottom trim, I removed mine and it was a PITA to re-insert. Next time I'll just tape it off and spray while on the car. __________________ http://s745.photobucket.com/albums/x...view=slideshow
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