What did you do to your 5 series today?

ferizzo · 05-28-2019, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

How were you able to easily remove the over-sprayed "dip"?

I didn't...I just tried my damnedest not to overspray. Truth be told, there was probably some, especially on the X-drive emblem, but not enough to bother me. If I had more patience I could have done a couple more coats with a little less spray but all in all I was happy with the result. The wonderful thing about plasti-dip is that if you screw up you can always remove and try again.

Ickdeep · 05-29-2019, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

How were you able to easily remove the over-sprayed "dip"?

I'm pretty sure you can use some liquid wax to get it off. Don't know for sure because I spent a lot of time getting it masked off.

sesh1957 · 06-08-2019, 10:11 AM

Finally got my black wheels to finish the black out. Went to 18" none run flats, too many pot hole in the NE. Package at tirerack was about $1500 after rebate, 245/45R18 Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season.

Luckily I found a torn CV boot in the process, was able to replace just the boot, $22.

BurrNinja · 06-08-2019, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ferizzo

Plasti dipped the rear emblems. Thought it came out pretty good.

One thing I'll say after using Plasti dip for the first time is that it does not feel as it will last long. Not sure I would ever do it on wheels.

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

As long as you did it right, it will last a long time. Clean the surface properly before starting (rubbing alcohol). First coat should be kind of light and the others can be thicker but no running drips. I believe I did 4-5 coats in total with 5 mins between each coat. I did the same thing to my old 535xi and the badges lasted for two years no problem (and even longer, don't know because I sold it).

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hope so. I cleaned the surface (just with water and dried with a microfiber towel). I did three coats and like you said, light coat on first with the second and third a little more without dripping. I waited about 15 mins between coats.

It was pretty easy with the longest part covering the trunk and bumper with newspaper to make sure I didn't get excess dip anywhere.

How were you able to easily remove the over-sprayed "dip"?

lacquer thinner can help remove overspray. This helps with sticky residue after debadging also. Ive used it before never hurt my paint either.

lsturbointeg · 06-08-2019, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sesh1957

Finally got my black wheels to finish the black out. Went to 18" none run flats, too many pot hole in the NE. Package at tirerack was about $1500 after rebate, 245/45R18 Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season.

Luckily I found a torn CV boot in the process, was able to replace just the boot, $22.

Looks good! I've yet seen in person a F10 with splash guards

4Romie · 06-08-2019, 09:16 PM

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CF

Great fit, can you provide a link to where you purchased

addy27 · 06-09-2019, 02:14 AM

Alpina wood trim! 🙌🏽 going in once I figure out NBT retrofit

sesh1957 · 06-09-2019, 06:32 AM

Wheel package is from tirerack.com, if that is the link requested

fletchf · 06-18-2019, 06:59 AM

Finally got it in to have an M5 exhaust installed. Still too quiet!! I should have waited for a competition exhaust. It does sound better than stock and I like that they made it work with my stock diffuser. I am going to tie the flaps open and see if that helps. I also need it to quit raining every day so I can wash it.

lsturbointeg · 06-18-2019, 08:17 AM

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Finally got it in to have an M5 exhaust installed. Still too quiet!! I should have waited for a competition exhaust. It does sound better than stock and I like that they made it work with my stock diffuser. I am going to tie the flaps open and see if that helps. I also need it to quit raining every day so I can wash it.

Nice! The exhaust note should change once you get the flaps to stay open. If you want it louder maybe remove the stock resonators.

fletchf · 06-19-2019, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Nice! The exhaust note should change once you get the flaps to stay open. If you want it louder maybe remove the stock resonators.

The m5 exhaust does sound better with the flaps open (end of video), I couldn't tell much of a difference with the stock exhaust. I am thinking about something like the Exhaustmeister or Valvetronic flap controller. I would like them open all the time except for long trips on the highway.

Anzafin · 06-19-2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by fletchf

The m5 exhaust does sound better with the flaps open (end of video), I couldn't tell much of a difference with the stock exhaust. I am thinking about something like the Exhaustmeister or Valvetronic flap controller. I would like them open all the time except for long trips on the highway.

I made the flap controller myself from a cheap remote controlled relay that I bought from ebay. No need to pay hundreds of dollars to just open and close the flaps.

- Antti -

fletchf · 06-19-2019, 01:41 PM

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I made the flap controller myself from a cheap remote controlled relay that I bought from ebay. No need to pay hundreds of dollars to just open and close the flaps.

- Antti -

That is what I would like to do, always default to open unless I close them on long highway trips. What relay did you buy?

Anzafin · 06-19-2019, 02:07 PM

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That is what I would like to do, always default to open unless I close them on long highway trips. What relay did you buy?

This one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-12V-10A-Relay-1CH-Wireless-RF-Remote-Control-Switch-/282317436420?_trksid=p2501496.m43663.l10137&nordt= true&rt=nc

fletchf · 06-19-2019, 02:13 PM

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This one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-12V-10A-...rdt=true&rt=nc

Thanks!!

Alimon777 · 06-23-2019, 02:17 PM

Got it a matching 🇩🇪 friend.

addy27 · 06-26-2019, 01:50 PM

Put on M6 GC Comp Catback exhaust...

Surprisingly a DIRECT fit onto the F10. I was thinking it might need to be cut or bent, but it fit perfectly!

4Romie · 07-02-2019, 07:46 PM

Starting small with my RED Calipers

4Romie · 07-02-2019, 07:47 PM

Please Tell me how to rotate attachment

ALPWhite · 07-03-2019, 06:01 AM

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Please Tell me how to rotate attachment

Are the original photos not rotated? If not you can easily open them in MS Paint and click the Rotate button on the top left. re-upload them afterwards.

ezaircon4jc · 07-03-2019, 01:39 PM

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Are the original photos not rotated? If not you can easily open them in MS Paint and click the Rotate button on the top left. re-upload them afterwards.

I've tried that and it didn't work...

jonobro · 07-03-2019, 02:00 PM

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Are the original photos not rotated? If not you can easily open them in MS Paint and click the Rotate button on the top left. re-upload them afterwards.

I've tried that and it didn't work...

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