Member Since: 01 Sep 2014
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Black stealth
I have a few cans of black PlastiDip and considering going for the full stealth look on my black 2013 D4. (I especially like the look of MY2014 rear lights!)
I've seen a few examples of black plasti on other colour cars on here but not on a black car. Anyone done this and have any photos or know any members who have? Just wanted to get an idea of what it might look like before I waste a load of plasti and time/effort.
9th Oct 2014 8:25 pm
devonchilliman
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Here's mine
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Takes a bit of cleaning I guess... but looks very 8)____
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9th Oct 2014 9:22 pm
paulmeryan
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"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none."VR6 > 330D Touring > D3 HSE > !?XC90?!
9th Oct 2014 10:18 pm
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I think the wheel nuts stand out a mile. They need painting black.
9th Oct 2014 10:31 pm
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Agreed ...I also think the reflections on the body don't help needs to be matte black 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
I think the wheel nuts stand out a mile. They need painting black.
So do the brake discs
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9th Oct 2014 10:44 pm
JCrosse
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Thanks for the pic devonchilliman, I like it....!
SWMBO is not sold on the idea, but hey... It's not permanent!
I agree with Gareth on black wheel nuts, and also with DG, it might look even better with whole car in Matt black but that's definitely not a job I would want to undertake, and think a professional vinyl wrap would be best option if I went down that route, which is out of budget at the moment
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Anyway... It's inspired me for now, so thanks again.
I may even start with wheels this weekend, If the weather holds out.
9th Oct 2014 10:49 pm
paulmeryan
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I see silver wheel nuts and I want them painted black.VR6 > 330D Touring > D3 HSE > !?XC90?!
10th Oct 2014 6:41 am
devonchilliman
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what size are the covers, there seems to be a few alternatives??Mark
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10th Oct 2014 9:48 am
paulmeryan
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15mm aren't they?
Seriously I'm doing my 6 spoke early HSE winter wheels gun metal pobably. There are two sellers on the bay offering solid black centre caps without the chrome outer ring but the clips on the rear are different diameters which is a bit of a bawache.
With all sincerity has anyone ever thought of plasti-dipping or wrapping the centre H trim panel or is this a step too far? Can't decide if it would just look naff.VR6 > 330D Touring > D3 HSE > !?XC90?!
10th Oct 2014 10:09 am
ronp
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Gareth wrote:
I think the wheel nuts stand out a mile. They need painting black.
So do your discs, so they need painting black as well
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10th Oct 2014 10:10 am
MarkOne
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Those are the ones Ron, I ditched the lockers so just used 20 covers I will put a pic up a minute, good cheap fix for those that don't like the shiney look.
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...I also think the reflections on the body don't help needs to be matte black 
