Small mod to the Fiddy

Rilot · 16 Aug 2011 at 11:16

I cracked out the can of black Plastidip. I'm pretty pleased with the result as the car looks much more aggressive now.
Probably not to everyone's taste but hey, I like it.

Rilot · 16 Aug 2011 at 11:23

lordrobs said:
Looks alright to me. Is it a matte finish?

Yes

Rilot · 16 Aug 2011 at 11:43

lordrobs said:
How does this stuff work on chromed plastics? Do you have to apply the primer first then just spray over?

I just applied it straight to the plastic. I washed it and clayed it first though. Seems to be on there pretty good.

burns said:
I quite like it, any before pictures?

Rilot · 16 Aug 2011 at 12:33

Wicksta said:
You sprayed without even keying the 'chrome' surface? That will be off in no time once a few stones hit it.

I wanted it to be temporary for the minute to see if I liked it. I will key it properly once I'm happy I want to keep it.
Remember, it's sprayed with Plastidip, not regular spray paint.

Rilot · 16 Aug 2011 at 12:35

kPATm said:
I like it. Iv never liked the chrome on ANY car. Way to cheesy

Now, that's my thought. It's a sport model so it has all of the factory chrome removed apart from the grille and a bit on top of the door handles.

Rilot · 16 Aug 2011 at 14:00

Robbie G said:
Don't some BMWs come with black grills as standard? Or was it a factory option or are they all painted after market?

Some Alpina models came with black grilles I think. Certainly the D3 I see knocking around here has a black grille.

Rilot · 16 Aug 2011 at 14:56

Jano said:
Think I drove past you on Winchcombe Road a week or so back and have to say I was surprised by how good the car looked, if it was indeed you

Yeah, probably me. I live on Colleton Drive which is off Winchcombe Road.
I'm not aware of any other E65s that live in Twyford anyway.