Painting front license plate backing

IDreamofBimmers · 02-16-2007, 08:16 PM

Has anyone done this??
I had to get my front bumper drilled last weekend so they could mount the plate and black plastic like backing... I want to paint the back to match my car's color... I've searched the threads and can't find anything...

has anyone ever done this?
I called the dealer and was told they don't sell cans of paint (just small viles for touch-ups) ... Does any one sell OEM Paint cans/sprays?

canucklion · 02-16-2007, 08:37 PM

check out bimmian, they have painted license plate holders

ironic · 02-16-2007, 11:04 PM

you can probably bring it to any body shop too

SoYank · 02-17-2007, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by IDreamofBimmers

Has anyone done this??
I had to get my front bumper drilled last weekend so they could mount the plate and black plastic like backing... I want to paint the back to match my car's color... I've searched the threads and can't find anything...

has anyone ever done this?
I called the dealer and was told they don't sell cans of paint (just small viles for touch-ups) ... Does any one sell OEM Paint cans/sprays?

Go to another dealer. BMW does sell cans of spray paint. I got my kit that came with one can of Monaco Blue and one can of Clearcoat.

IDreamofBimmers · 02-18-2007, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

Go to another dealer. BMW does sell cans of spray paint. I got my kit that came with one can of Monaco Blue and one can of Clearcoat.

I've called all of the dealers in my area and was told BMW can't ship aerosol cans into the US!!!

So which dealership did you go to?? I might try to order from them.

BMW of Seattle gave me the name of a local chain (Wesco Autobody) that will mix paint to match my car's color.. I will keep you posted!

SoYank · 02-18-2007, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by IDreamofBimmers

I've called all of the dealers in my area and was told BMW can't ship aerosol cans into the US!!!

So which dealership did you go to?? I might try to order from them.

BMW of Seattle gave me the name of a local chain (Wesco Autobody) that will mix paint to match my car's color.. I will keep you posted!

I got mine here in England and I know you can't mail it. I wonder how Rustoleum paint cans get moved about in the U.S., though.

IDreamofBimmers · 02-20-2007, 03:24 PM

paintscratch.com is the way to go!
I was able to order a spray can of paint and clear coat for a reasonable price!!

i'll post pics once it's painted

Mr.F1 Fan · 03-06-2007, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by IDreamofBimmers

paintscratch.com is the way to go!
I was able to order a spray can of paint and clear coat for a reasonable price!!

i'll post pics once it's painted

Any chance you have got this thing painted yet? How well did the paint match and are you please with the result?
If you have any pics, I am sure there are many of us who wouldn't mind seeing them.

Thanks

shragon · 03-06-2007, 01:16 PM

http://www.bimmian.com/90

click on "e90 plate holder - body colored"

KL2DC · 03-06-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shragon

http://www.bimmian.com/90

click on "e90 plate holder - body colored"

+1

Less fuss. You might want to look into clearbra'ng that painted holder as well...

MWcoupe · 03-06-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

+1

Less fuss. You might want to look into clearbra'ng that painted holder as well...

true. i bought one from bimmian and the paint chipped, so i had an exchange,and bimmian.com is backordered right now.

firstkill · 03-07-2007, 12:30 AM

there was a thread on this a while ago.

Some used generic spray from autozone or something

fk

Ty Vil · 08-30-2007, 11:45 AM

Rather than start a new thread this is why I search.

I think I'm going to have mine painted this week.

shragon · 08-30-2007, 05:00 PM

old thread.

since then, i just bought a painted plate holder from longtran. looks very nice!

Excellence · 08-30-2007, 07:38 PM

You know whats mad gay? My dealership when installing my plate backing they stripped the thread on the bumper so i can never take of the backing.
I have to crazy glue the damn threads.

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IDreamofBimmers Captain 23 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2008 VW GTI Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	paintscratch.com is the way to go! I was able to order a spray can of paint and clear coat for a reasonable price!! i'll post pics once it's painted __________________ 2008 VW GTI
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firstkill Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 247 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alhambra iTrader: (0)	there was a thread on this a while ago. Some used generic spray from autozone or something fk
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Ty Vil Captain 31 Rep 913 Posts Drives: ///M4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ (by way of Portland, OR) iTrader: (0)	Rather than start a new thread this is why I search. I think I'm going to have mine painted this week.
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	old thread. since then, i just bought a painted plate holder from longtran. looks very nice! __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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Excellence G-STAR 200 Rep 1,897 Posts Drives: E90 to A5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (0)	You know whats mad gay? My dealership when installing my plate backing they stripped the thread on the bumper so i can never take of the backing. I have to crazy glue the damn threads.
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