Plasti dipped grill. Best 6 bucks i ever spent

[robdog289]

About 1.5 hours start to finish 6 coats.
Before
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/05/aqaneqy4.jpg
3rd coat
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/05/y2ataren.jpg
Finished
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/05/7y6a9eta.jpg



2011 s4

[A4 Quattro]

I sure hope you have something behind the grille, otherwise, you have a dipped radiator. [>_<]

Looks great by the way. I did my grille way back when and it's still done, definitely one of the best cheap mods you can do.

[Usa]

I wonder what burning plastidip smells like

[chrisbryan89]

I sure hope you have something behind the grille, otherwise, you have a dipped radiator. [>_<]



Was thinking the same thing


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[mmmkam]

Came out great!

[robdog289]

It came out good. Nothing on radiator. I sprayed at a very sideways angle. I checked radiator every coat to be sure with a flashlight.


2011 s4

[MikeyMikes84]

That came out great, well done.

[AnotherJake]

Nice job. Looks awesome.

[Tmarks91]

But why.....Stands out more without the dip, just my opinion. I would never black anything out on these cars, to much luxury and class

[Subsonic]

Why? Because the stock grill is relatively (or a lot lol) ugly in some peoples' opinion. Going to do mine this summer too. For me it's the grey that bothers me more than anything.

OP, looks good! Not sure I'd have taken the chance on the radiator though but glad it worked out for you.

[robdog289]

But why.....Stands out more without the dip, just my opinion. I would never black anything out on these cars, to much luxury and class

I bought the car for the sportiness more than the luxury.


2011 s4

[RudyH]

Why? Because the stock grill is relatively (or a lot lol) ugly in some peoples' opinion. Going to do mine this summer too. For me it's the grey that bothers me more than anything.

OP, looks good! Not sure I'd have taken the chance on the radiator though but glad it worked out for you.

You can use the gloss I think it is to make it more darker / less grey looking.

[$nooze]

My old grill looked the same I love it with the rings peeled

[oascom]

I sure hope you have something behind the grille, otherwise, you have a dipped radiator. [>_<]

Looks great by the way. I did my grille way back when and it's still done, definitely one of the best cheap mods you can do.


+1 i wouldnt risk to spray it... its like 2 min to put some plastic bag there to cover it lol.... dipped radiator haha

[UltraS4John]

I did the same on my S4 last year and it hasn't peeled at all.

[Dr GP]

But why.....Stands out more without the dip, just my opinion. I would never black anything out on these cars, to much luxury and class

Because some owners(not me) like the blacked out look. I chose to paint my 2010 filler plate the body color and loved that look. On my 2014, I chose to cover the gray center area between the horizontal slats with black out tape. Now have a 2011 Phantom black. Filler plate is at the paint shop as we speak being painted Phantom black. Different strokes for different folks.

[JT1K]

I love the look. I used plasti dip on two previous cars grills never had a problem with plasti dip in radiator.

[Subsonic]

You can use the gloss I think it is to make it more darker / less grey looking.

The "glossifer" or whatever Fonzi calls it? I could see where that would darken it a bit but I think I want a duller finish. Just bought two cans of black at Home Depot for whenever I get around to this. I may wait until I can see one in person before I spend the time. I know at least one local person who has done it to his S7.

[dj08r32]

About 1.5 hours start to finish 6 coats.
Before
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/05/aqaneqy4.jpg
3rd coat
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/05/y2ataren.jpg
Finished
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/05/7y6a9eta.jpg



2011 s4

did you just peeled off the black spray from the badge and rings?

[robdog289]

did you just peeled off the black spray from the badge and rings?

Yes. Peeled away just like paper with perforations. Easy!


2011 s4

[Acejam]

That looks awesome! Great job!

[Coremo1983]

Looks great!

[dj08r32]

Yes. Peeled away just like paper with perforations. Easy!


2011 s4

Thanks man! i'll be doing the same this weekend hopefully.[up]

[robdog289]

Thanks man! i'll be doing the same this weekend hopefully.[up]

Cool. Post your finished pics
I suggest watching a youtube vid before doing it if your not familiar


2011 s4

[dj08r32]

Cool. Post your finished pics
I suggest watching a youtube vid before doing it if your not familiar


2011 s4

did mine today man. thanks to you! i haven't peeled off the rings and badge yet.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w199/oletski1/d7be658d-ea35-4f08-86a3-7277f96a0418_zps12a34f36.jpg

[Drof]

let me tell ya, the rings are a pain in the ass! at least on the 8.5 grille....I think the ring portion is larger and the edge it sits on thinner....didn't cut away like the rest, but after some flash dipping/taping I got the inner portions smooth enough for my liking!

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p45/Jon_Dageforde/IMG_1452_zps8885fac5.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p45/Jon_Dageforde/IMG_1450_zps5b23bf7a.jpg

[riseabv]

You purchased the plasti spray can from Home Depot


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[robdog289]

did mine today man. thanks to you! i haven't peeled off the rings and badge yet.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w199/oletski1/d7be658d-ea35-4f08-86a3-7277f96a0418_zps12a34f36.jpg

Looks good!!! Changes the whole look of the car!

[robdog289]

You purchased the plasti spray can from Home Depot


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That is where i got mine.