Lower Fog Mesh - E92

ChaneRZ · 03-24-2008, 04:58 AM

front mount intercooler

import36 · 03-24-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

Except those grills are painted not black plastic.

the grills are not painted black....they are black plastic. here's the link for them...

http://www.uniqueeurodesign.com/prod...mpergrille.htm

these are the black grills from the 328i...with the only modification being the plastic piece on the right side is removed so that it doesn't block flow to the oiler cooler.

OC Guy · 03-24-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by import36

the grills are not painted black....they are black plastic. here's the link for them...

http://www.uniqueeurodesign.com/prod...mpergrille.htm

these are the black grills from the 328i...with the only modification being the plastic piece on the right side is removed so that it doesn't block flow to the oiler cooler.

I don't know what to tell you. I know exactly what they are, I have them.

I got the passenger side lower black grill from UED and they are indeed painted black. I have the middle and driver's side from BMW (328i ones). People have seen them and will say the UED ones are painted and not black plastic. The texture is way different than the 328i ones.

import36 · 03-24-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

I don't know what to tell you. I know exactly what they are, I have them.

I got the passenger side lower black grill from UED and they are indeed painted black. I have the middle and driver's side from BMW (328i ones). People have seen them and will say the UED ones are painted and not black plastic. The texture is way different than the 328i ones.

that's interesting. i'm not doubting you at all....but i swear they are all black plastic. i'll double check tomorrow by scraping the inside and see if paint comes off. the thing is if i remember correctly...the part number which was on the inside of the grill was scratched out by UED...and it was indeed black underneath. but i'll have to double check anyway just out of pure curiousity from what you're saying.
i'll report back...

adamaster · 05-20-2008, 11:16 AM

J BONE · 05-31-2008, 07:22 PM

To everyone that has painted them, how is it holding up?

shiggy · 05-31-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by J BONE

To everyone that has painted them, how is it holding up?

i created this DIY back in March....and its still fine...not like my painted matte black grills!!!....which i just wrapped in vinyl because i had to repaint twice....its all good now.

carboy465 · 06-01-2008, 12:57 AM

Mine's been doing really well

Amir87 · 06-01-2008, 02:51 AM

Had mine painted mesh for over 3 months and 5,000 Highway miles.

Look as good as new!

AV9 · 06-07-2008, 01:49 PM

dang so they're plastic?? mmmm i may now have to reconsider such thing lol

branabolic · 07-19-2008, 09:22 AM

how long should i wait after i paint before driving the car???

OC Guy · 07-19-2008, 09:33 AM

Depends on how hot it is outside. Couple hours should be fine.

branabolic · 07-19-2008, 10:34 AM

^ thank you

skitlz · 09-21-2008, 10:38 AM

just did this myself a few hours ago.. i screwed up a few times

so wish i would have masked alot better.. ahh well. got a few drops on my bumper. Tried to get it off with some rubbing/polishing compound and it worked to some degree. But meh.. guess its time to get a front lip

Craig@SupremePower · 09-21-2008, 10:45 AM

Got mine from UED and their definately black plastic not painted!

shiggy · 09-21-2008, 08:33 PM

been getting some pm's on my DIY.....so ill answer few of the questions on the open forum:
1) the brand of paint that i bought was not a preference...you can buy any paint that is made for plastic. This particular brand (Rust-oleum) is awesome because they make a wide range of types of paint which i have used in the past ie: BBQ paint.....metal....rust etc. I have also painted my lower grills on my Carrara 4S and it hasnt chipped yet too. (see pic in my original post)
2) I have had NO experiences with chipping...I did this 7 months ago...and do a shit load of highway driving....it still looks perfect.
3) the job took about an hour....sure you can buy black mesh....but your looking at alot of workk pulling off your bumper....just too much work for me....im a lazy ass!

4) PREP work is critical.....take your time with the masking!!!!

cheers, shiggy

TiAg335i · 09-21-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by skitlz

just did this myself a few hours ago.. i screwed up a few times

so wish i would have masked alot better.. ahh well. got a few drops on my bumper. Tried to get it off with some rubbing/polishing compound and it worked to some degree. But meh.. guess its time to get a front lip

Use wax, I got a bunch of drips on my bumper and it came right off with a Q-Tip and some Collinite.

BTW; my mesh is holding off pretty well. I used Rustoelum Flat Black Universal spray paint...only a couple of chips after a couple hundred miles. I only put one coat on because I was exhausted after only the first.

iheartsole · 09-22-2008, 01:34 AM

painting it would be a good idea.

Arustik1 · 09-29-2008, 12:10 PM

I think I'm gonna do it this weekend...

Turbo>NA · 09-29-2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by iheartsole

painting it would be a good idea.

But if the car is a lease, won't the dealer charge you for painting it..?

Bilka · 04-19-2009, 07:44 PM

Great DIY, just did it today. Took a little longer than i thought though, about 3 hours.

Heres the Before and After.

hun77777 · 04-20-2009, 01:50 AM

I gotta re-do this... after 1 and a half year or 20k+ miles later some paint are chipped off and shows some gray color again

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06-07-2008, 01:49 PM	#54
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07-19-2008, 09:33 AM	#56
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07-19-2008, 10:34 AM	#57
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09-21-2008, 10:38 AM	#58
skitlz Private First Class 7 Rep 183 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sac iTrader: (0)	just did this myself a few hours ago.. i screwed up a few times so wish i would have masked alot better.. ahh well. got a few drops on my bumper. Tried to get it off with some rubbing/polishing compound and it worked to some degree. But meh.. guess its time to get a front lip
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09-21-2008, 10:45 AM	#59
Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	Got mine from UED and their definately black plastic not painted!
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09-21-2008, 08:33 PM	#60
shiggy Major 58 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: BMW 2009 M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vancouver iTrader: (2)	been getting some pm's on my DIY.....so ill answer few of the questions on the open forum: 1) the brand of paint that i bought was not a preference...you can buy any paint that is made for plastic. This particular brand (Rust-oleum) is awesome because they make a wide range of types of paint which i have used in the past ie: BBQ paint.....metal....rust etc. I have also painted my lower grills on my Carrara 4S and it hasnt chipped yet too. (see pic in my original post) 2) I have had NO experiences with chipping...I did this 7 months ago...and do a shit load of highway driving....it still looks perfect. 3) the job took about an hour....sure you can buy black mesh....but your looking at alot of workk pulling off your bumper....just too much work for me....im a lazy ass! 4) PREP work is critical.....take your time with the masking!!!! cheers, shiggy __________________ 2009 Jet Black E92 M3, DCT, Nav, Novillo Leather, PDC, EDC, BBS CHR's 20", Yokohama Advan Sports Tires, Eiback Pro-Kit Springs, Dinan Pullies and Dinan Stage1 software, black grills, black side gills, alcantara shift and ebrake boot.
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09-22-2008, 01:34 AM	#62
iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,929 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	painting it would be a good idea.
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04-19-2009, 07:44 PM	#65
Bilka Captain 32 Rep 714 Posts Drives: M440 GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (2)	Great DIY, just did it today. Took a little longer than i thought though, about 3 hours. Heres the Before and After. Attached Images
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04-20-2009, 01:50 AM	#66
hun77777 Brigadier General 198 Rep 4,647 Posts Drives: SG E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle WA iTrader: (58)	I gotta re-do this... after 1 and a half year or 20k+ miles later some paint are chipped off and shows some gray color again
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