Stay-at-home subtle f15 mods

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by BMWofVS

For emblems no need to take them off. Just mask around the emblem and leave a 3/4 inch gap. You want some of the car paint to show between the emblem surface and the tape. If you tape too closely to the emblem then the tape will pull up the Plasti Dip from the emblem surface. When you spray cover the emblem and masked off gap.

One down (feels much better than the original round start/stop button):

[BMWofVS]

SUNDAY FUNDAY

Wrapped the interior chrome, not so easy DIY gotta give props to the people who do this on the daily. First time wrapping, took roughly 2.5 hrs, wrapped with the trim on, some imperfections, debating on redoing some sections, and still have the door trims to tackle.





Now time to relax

[BMWofVS]

Originally Posted by jmack123

One down (feels much better than the original round start/stop button):

And purty!

[UcanTry]

Originally Posted by BMWofVS

SUNDAY FUNDAY

Wrapped the interior chrome, not so easy DIY gotta give props to the people who do this on the daily. First time wrapping, took roughly 2.5 hrs, wrapped with the trim on, some imperfections, debating on redoing some sections, and still have the door trims to tackle.

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Now time to relax
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Wrapping the dash pieces and knees pads were easy compared to the door lol

I just did the driver door after putting it off for months. I almost just want to order the x5m interior pieces cause the doors are a pain and not a fan of the outcome.

[UcanTry]

Originally Posted by jmack123

One down (feels much better than the original round start/stop button):

I bought this but the original one would come off so I returned it. How does it look with the light on? Does light comes through?

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by UcanTry

I bought this but the original one would come off so I returned it. How does it look with the light on? Does light comes through?

Yes it looks and also feels much superior to the original black one. Just have to spread the clay across the whole button, let it sit for a minute or two and then yank vigorously and quickly.

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by BMWofVS

And purty!

Wanna be the guinea pig on this one? Lol

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/400002...6c58181fws0rQt

[BMWofVS]

Originally Posted by jmack123

Wanna be the guinea pig on this one? Lol

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/400002...6c58181fws0rQt

Would like to see how it looks lit up

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by BMWofVS

Would like to see how it looks lit up

Some pretty good shots of the G05 version lit up:

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1733745

Honestly it looks great. I may end up doing it myself.

[UcanTry]

Originally Posted by jmack123

Yes it looks and also feels much superior to the original black one. Just have to spread the clay across the whole button, let it sit for a minute or two and then yank vigorously and quickly.

I tried for 30 minutes and then gave up lol. It does look good thought.

[byarbs]

Took an attempt at the mewant wrap you did. A little rough around the edges but I'll take it in comparison to the average cost of a new m-performance wrapped wheel. Might but another and go full alcantara but will see how long this one holds up.

[BMWofVS]

Originally Posted by jmack123

Some pretty good shots of the G05 version lit up:

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1733745

Honestly it looks great. I may end up doing it myself.

Does look pretty cool. Did you end up purchasing it?

Originally Posted by byarbs

Took an attempt at the mewant wrap you did. A little rough around the edges but I'll take it in comparison to the average cost of a new m-performance wrapped wheel. Might but another and go full alcantara but will see how long this one holds up.

Looks good.

2 months in on my wrap haven’t been behind the wheel much but love the new feel and look every time I get to take bae out.

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by BMWofVS

Does look pretty cool. Did you end up purchasing it?

Looks good.

2 months in on my wrap haven't been behind the wheel much but love the new feel and look every time I get to take bae out.

No I didn't end up buying it. Don't feel like doing the labor just yet lol. I ended up getting some "hyperdip" (the new and improved plastidip formulation) and starting blacking out the emblems (although I'll likely get the black roundels from IND.

[Bigjoe17]

Originally Posted by UcanTry

Thanks for posting those. How do you think it would look without those flaps on the rear outside? I was debating on not putting them on but just the middle/defuser part. I've been searching for a pic but can't find one.

I remembered seeing someone with the rear diffuser without the side flaps. Looks good in my opinion with or without.

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=25872763

[Fxcardo]

Originally Posted by BMWofVS

Yup, another f15 mineral white mod thread

Anyways, picked up a 2017 X5 F15 M Sport a few days prior to NY Gov Cuomo stay at home order. Since couldn't really go anywhere, let the mods begin (aftermarket galore ).

Mods so far...
[COLOR="Blue"]DIY:[/COLOR]
Exterior
Dual slat kidney grille
Debaged side emblems
Plasti dip: X5 emblem
iND painted front and trunk roundels
Rear roof spoiler
Fender trim
M style mirror caps
Sprayed exhaust tips gloss black
Plasti dip: Front side reflectors
Aero Kit
- Front lip splitter
- Rear diffuser
- Rear side wings
Side skirt diffuser
Plasti dip roof rails (testing the waters)
Interior
Crystal start stop button
Steering wheel wrap
CF steering wheel trim
Paddle shifters
[COLOR="blue"]Shop:[/COLOR]
Powder coated rims
Painted calipers
Tinted front and sunroof
M Performance Power Kit (MPPK)

Coming soon...
20 or 21s still debating

Here are some dealer stock and my mod photos.
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Side skirts:
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Steering wheel update:
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Blacked out roof rails:
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I'm liking the gloss black and white look! I'm debating on gloss black or carbon fiber for my mirror caps on my f16

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by Fxcardo

I'm liking the gloss black and white look! I'm debating on gloss black or carbon fiber for my mirror caps on my f16

Hard to go wrong with the CF ones, although the OEM ones are outlandishly expensive. There are however some decent aftermarket offerings (generally in the M style).

[BMWofVS]

Originally Posted by jmack123

No I didn't end up buying it. Don't feel like doing the labor just yet lol. I ended up getting some "hyperdip" (the new and improved plastidip formulation) and starting blacking out the emblems (although I'll likely get the black roundels from IND.

Emblem looks super clean!

Yeah the black roundels from IND was one of my first mods. I did try to plasti dip them but didn't go so well

Originally Posted by Fxcardo

I'm liking the gloss black and white look! I'm debating on gloss black or carbon fiber for my mirror caps on my f16

IMO if you go cf mine as well go cf for all the add-ons. I think it would just look better instead of having some add-ons in cf and some gloss black, but to each their own.

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by BMWofVS

Emblem looks super clean!

Yeah the black roundels from IND was one of my first mods. I did try to plasti dip them but didn't go so well

IMO if you go cf mine as well go cf for all the add-ons. I think it would just look better instead of having some add-ons in cf and some gloss black, but to each their own.

Yea I tried to dip the roundels myself and it didn't come out great haha.

[Amit_Grey_F16]

Not quite a mod, but the latest purchase relating to the car...

[UcanTry]

Originally Posted by Fxcardo

I'm liking the gloss black and white look! I'm debating on gloss black or carbon fiber for my mirror caps on my f16

Love my Gloss black

[F15MSport]

Originally Posted by UcanTry

Love my Gloss black

Where did you get these? How was the fit?

Thanks

[UcanTry]

Originally Posted by F15MSport

Where did you get these? How was the fit?

Thanks

I got them form amazon and the fitment was perfect. Looks like the seller I got them from doesn’t have them anymore but just go with prime and return if you don’t like. But mine fit perfect.

F25 Mirror Cover, ABS Gloss Black... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z8Q9XXM...p_mob_ap_share