kev1n
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might just be me but i think it would of looked a lot better with gloss top coat. it looks like a bad paint job with a bunch of orange peel to me D:
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Dipped again! This time Deep Sea Blue + Blueberry Juice in Autoflex Satin
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kev1n
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do you really think that a cop is going to pull you over for having plasti dip on your car.. ?
I believe it's the chemical content of Autoflex that makes it illegal to apply in California... although I hadn't heard that before now. That's unfortunate.
I assume you could get Autoflex applied in another state, and still return the car to California?
mbhforum
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I live in Long Island and not too far from Astoria and I love this! How long did they have your car? How long will this last? Is it hard to clean and maintain? I know with plastidip, you needed special cleaner.
He's actually now working out of Liberty Ave, Ozone Park. He needs the car for at least 48 hours. For instance, drop off on Monday, pick up on Wednesday. For Autoflex, maintenance is just like regular paint.. except for a satin or matte finish, you don't wax it. But you can cut, buff, and polish it just like regular paint. I take my car through a regular car wash. They say Autoflex will last at least 5 years. Plastidip probably 2 to 3 years.
I'll most likely be going to this event (late in the afternoon) if you want to see my car in person:
Tesla/EV event coming up August 5th Long Island, NY
mbhforum
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Thanks! I did read read about this meetup. I’ll try and swing it.
2 days isn’t bad at all. I’d probably skip the chrome delete as I’m one of the few who like the chrome here! Not sure if you know NY state regulations, but when you change your color like this, do you need to notify insurance and/or state?
Also, is there a catalog online of colors?
I’ve emailed him.
If you skip the chrome delete, he might be able to do it in less time, but I'm not sure.
For colors, you can look at these two links below, but these are just starting points.. they really can do anything, even if you just want a solid color:
Dip Pearls - The Perfect Addition To Plasti Dip® Spray Cans | DipYourCar
Make Up, Cosmetic, Mica, Automative Paints
I have no idea about state regulations on the color change. It's completely removable and therefore could be considered "temporary" and the original paint still exists on the car. I really don't know about that, it's never come up before.
For colors, you can look at these two links below, but these are just starting points.. they really can do anything, even if you just want a solid color:
Dip Pearls - The Perfect Addition To Plasti Dip® Spray Cans | DipYourCar
Make Up, Cosmetic, Mica, Automative Paints
I have no idea about state regulations on the color change. It's completely removable and therefore could be considered "temporary" and the original paint still exists on the car. I really don't know about that, it's never come up before.
mbhforum
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Trying to find a picture of the Deep Sea Blue in a glossy finish. I’d prefer a more factory look than matte or satin. If you come across any, let me know!
Edit: found it:
That is a gorgeous color!
Edit: found it:
That is a gorgeous color!
Yes, Deep Sea Blue color is great by itself, but we added Blueberry Juice (a translucent tint) just to amp up the blue even more.
I'm pretty sure this photo is DSB+BB Juice in gloss:
I'm pretty sure this photo is DSB+BB Juice in gloss:
mbhforum
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Even better. Sharp. I kind of regret going with Midnight Silver originally over Deep Blue Sea when I bought my CPO. I listened to my wife who told me the Deep Sea Blue looked too young. I think she was trying to tell me I am getting old
I don't mind the Midnight Silver, but after 1.5 years, I am rather bored of it. I never felt this way about my past color car, which was a Midnight Blue 328xi. This is my chance to get what I want now....Another question...I have a couple of small, deep scratches. I would imagine they can fill them in before they apply the base coats to mask them, correct?
Funny! My other car is a LeMans Blue 2002 e39 M5!
I don't know, you'll have to ask Phillips (ProdipperNYC) about that.
mbhforum
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The color was called Monaco Blue. I was so disappointed Tesla stopped now making that color.
Thanks I have emailed him.
First, I assume you meant "BMW" there.
Second, are you talking about your "Midnight Blue" 328xi or my Lemans Blue e39 M5? Because my M5 is definitely LeMans Blue.
BMW made A LOT of different blues.
I also previously owned a 2010 Z4 in Deep Sea Blue Metallic and a '95 325i in Montreal Blue Metallic. There's kind of a theme here.
mbhforum
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First, I assume you meant "BMW" there.
Second, are you talking about your "Midnight Blue" 328xi or my Lemans Blue e39 M5? Because my M5 is definitely LeMans Blue.
BMW made A LOT of different blues.
I also previously owned a 2010 Z4 in Deep Sea Blue Metallic and a '95 325i in Montreal Blue Metallic. There's kind of a theme here.
My 2010 BMW was Monaco Blue (which in reality was a midnight blue). Tesla had a similar color and stopped making it in 2015, but forgot the name of it, so I was referring to that.
mbhforum
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Is there any original paint in these pictures? I have midnight silver midnight and black interior, so wondering if that will look ok.
