PersianBoi

Thanks guys. Honestly, before blacking out the car, I was thinking nobody on the forum would like it. I thought it would turn out ricey. Thanks for the reassurance guys Now, I might black out the hood-grille, the chrome trim around the car, and maybe even paint on a rear diffuser. The beauty is that it all comes off. I love this stuff

xlr8tin

Can we get some close ups of the grille, and some details on how you did it. I didn't think about doing mine until now. Since the car is already black I could do black wheels too..hmmm....

PersianBoi

If you want more pics, no problem. Just tell me.

PersianBoi

As for details on how I did the grille: it was the first part I used this stuff on, soI really didn't know what I was doing. I left the grille on the car. I opened the hood and put a LOT of newspaper to protect from overspray. To protect the hood from overspray, cover it too, but don't put the newspaper flush with the edge of the grille. Remember, the plasti dip peels off, so leave about an inch of space between the newspaper and grille. Still, you need to spray alot around the edges of the grille, to make sure that the paint comes off easily from inside the cracks.
Now to painting the actual grille. Again, it was my first time, so I wasn't sure what I was doing. I just sprayed away. I pretty much did 2 heavy coats, until no chrome was showing, and it came out perfect in the end. This stuff is very forgiving. Hope I was helpful; good luck!

PersianBoi

Thanks Viet. Thats exactly what I was looking for. I saw a white S63 with it painted, but wasn't sure how it would look on the S55. Thank you.
Any advice on taking the part off the car? Thanks man.

PersianBoi

Plasti dip is a spray paint that comes out in a matte finish. It comes in many different colors, and even a glossifier that goes over it to make a glossy finish. The reason alot of people are using the product on cars is because it peels off when you don't want it anymore. It can chip, but many people have it on with no problems. Touch ups are easy, because the material bonds to itself, making it good as new. The more coats, the more durable. I've had my grille and emblems done for about 2 months now, with no problems. Check out this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post5213925

da boss

Nice

Viet_Amg408

oh, i see.

where can i buy these plastic spray can at? .i try it next time...im thinking plastic dip my whole hood...

removing the center hood grille is easy....8mm screw (x3) after you remove the drain tray.. and pop out the clips...remove connector and all the hardware pop out...

PersianBoi

^^ Thanks, I'll try soon. You can buy the cans at home depot, or lowes for $6 per can. Ace hardware and stores like this should have it too, but for around $10 per can. It is hard to find any color except for black. Look up on youtube, videos on how to plasti dip. There are alot of tips out there. Additionally, visit this website, and look at some of their how-to videos: dipyourcar.com Good luck man.

Viet_Amg408

this is great!.. been watching youtube video of the guy..platicdip the whole car (audi s4)...

i rather do plastic dip instead of wraping the car

PersianBoi

Keep in mind though, this stuff is pretty toxic. Just in case, try to hold your breathe while spraying, or wear a mask, or put a towel over your face. Better to be safe than sorry.

PersianBoi

Anyone think plasti dipping the bottom portion of the rear bumper would be cool? Or maybe the middle-bottom portion of the front bumper, like on the new S63's ?
Viet: I tried taking off the hood grille. I am a total noob at this stuff. I opened the hood, played around, and just stopped. I fear breaking something, or not being able to re-install properly. There are just so many hoses and clips.
Btw, those white brakes are sooo nice. Brake dust must be a killer tho :/

Viet_Amg408

naw man..w220 bumper don't look cool if the bottom is painted..it doesn't flow right...

the connector, use the small flat tip pop the clip off.... the washer hose..pop out the bottome each 3x washer nozzle...its easy man

hey been watching all their video...so this product platic-dip also sell at homedepot is same as the product they have on their website?

i really want to buy the kit and spray the whole car matte-black ....aaaaaaaaaaaaa so tempting..

benz_addict

LOVE it
More side pics please
*edit* nvm I saw them few pages back.
SICK man I love the new look

PersianBoi

Yeah, same exact paint as they sell in home depot, except the website has all the colors, which are hard to find in stores. The shipping costs for the website are really high, because they are shipping hazardous material. Painting the whole car would be a pita to get the paint out of between body panels. But, a matte black S55 would be kind of cool.
I might spray my mirrors, like how you wrapped yours.

Viet_Amg408

just bought bunch of plastic dip...going to try to dip my exhaust tip..

pic coming soon

PersianBoi

My exhausts are so dirty that you can barely see them. I might plasti dip them white, and paint the lower rear bumper black. Peel it off if it doesnt come out nicely

Viet_Amg408

Finish spray bottom bumper and exhaust tip...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42695180@N08/7304797568/http://www.flickr.com/photos/42695180@N08/7304797568/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/42695180@N08/, on Flickr

PersianBoi

damn that doesnt look bad at all. can we have some more pics?

benz_addict

Triman2008

It looks good man.

PersianBoi

i think ill do it next! and maybe the chrome trim around the car too. Did you also spray your exhaust tips as well?

Viet_Amg408

OH oh... I think i over sprayed !!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42695180@N08/7311465530/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42695180@N08/7311443958/

PersianBoi

^^^ when I first saw the black around the license plate, I'm like eeewww (no offense). Now that I look again tho, it is kind of growing on me :/

Viet_Amg408

yea...i wanted to wrap rear trunk license cover it sometimes now..

i thought i try platicIN" it first

i think its sexxxi yo...one n ONLY (for now) ...hahahhaa...