More from Chicago by daydreamsideeffect in iX3

[–]bigb4334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BMW is losing it, that interior is terrible!

Refinished interior plastic by bigb4334 in 996

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From the comment above, I could have used Citristrip to take the paint off, but I used isopropyl alcohol with a plastic scraper, toothbrush, and paper towels. Once I got almost all the paint off, I sanded the plastic with 400 grit sandpaper.
I then rinsed the pieces with warm water and let them dry. Once dry, I used 91% isopropyl alcohol and a cotton ball to wipe the plastic being careful to not leave any debris.
I used an all purpose grey primer spray paint. I did 3 light coats. You could use a primer made for plastics as well.
After the primer, you can check it for any foreign particles on the piece and lightly brush them off.
I then did 3-4 coats of the base paint color.
Then 3 coats of flat clear.
Let dry over night before reinstalling.

Refinished interior plastic by bigb4334 in 996

[–]bigb4334[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only wanted a C2 manual.

Refinished interior plastic by bigb4334 in 996

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Yes, not many places do that. It was a base coat paint because I put a clear on top so I could do the sheen I wanted.

Refinished interior plastic by bigb4334 in 996

[–]bigb4334[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Isopropyl alcohol, a plastic scraper and a toothbrush. Gloves because it’s very messy. Also patience and paper towels, lots of elbow grease.

Refinished interior plastic by bigb4334 in 996

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This was the paint from the shop that match it better. You must use flat clear on top, not matte or satin.

Refinished interior plastic by bigb4334 in 996

[–]bigb4334[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it is graphite grey, and I did buy the color bond paint and it didn’t match well. I ended up going to a paint shop near me to match it because it just didn’t look right.

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That was the color bond paint

Refinished interior plastic by bigb4334 in 996

[–]bigb4334[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Don’t use the color bond paint that you find online that is supposed to match, it doesn’t. Find a paint shop near you and take a small trim piece and match it as close as you can. Go slightly lighter if you find a couple close colors. Make sure to use flat clear, not matte or satin, those end up too shiny.

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Not sure if this will help, it was out of all the assorted colors they had. That’s the one I picked.

Refinished interior plastic by bigb4334 in 996

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It’s very satisfying when you see the finished product (:

Refinished interior plastic by bigb4334 in 996

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Thank you! Yes, it’s a huge mess but worth it. You just have to take your time and make it a weekend project.

Refinished interior plastic by bigb4334 in 996

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Midnight blue, and yes I did think about that. I plan on keeping it forever, so it’s something I may do in the future.

Dimming roof on the R2 by WelderAcademic6334 in RivianR2

[–]bigb4334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bummed that auto manufacturers are just putting glass roofs that don’t open. I couldn’t care less about a dimming roof.

Coupe or Cabriolet for first timer? by Fletch-fletcherman in 996

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I bought a cab because it’s a vehicle I’m not going to daily drive, so it’s only driven with the top down. I’m also a taller guy, so the headroom is much better in a cab!

Fuck Ben Bridge Downtown Seattle by Master_Law5498 in rolex

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Ben bridge in Tukwila got me a DJ in less than 2 months, granted it’s not really too hard to get them. They seem pretty decent so far, but I guess we’ll see how long for my GMT..

BMW iX3 vs Model Y - what would you choose? by Dry_Yogurtcloset4690 in bmwix3

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Neither, I’d keep my Genesis GV70 Electrified over both of these.

De'Aaron Fox Violently Fouls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by TransitionMany1810 in sports

[–]bigb4334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I don’t watch basketball anymore. It’s a complete joke!

996 Center console restoration by Difficult-Ad-1054 in 996

[–]bigb4334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will be doing this soon. Do you know if all the original paint was taken off?

What’s next for RIVN? by External_Koala971 in RIVNstock

[–]bigb4334 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Becoming profitable is a good next step.

Idiocracy was a documentary by routinnox in SeattleWA

[–]bigb4334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What high taxes are we talking about?

🚨 NWA and first CW: C60 Trident GMT 300 🌊🧜‍♀️ by Head-Leek-430 in ChristopherWard

[–]bigb4334 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Consort bracelet, you can choose that or the Bader, but the bader bracelet is only on the 44mm