Painted kidney grills? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

E90ice · 01-13-2008, 02:13 PM

I know some people have painted their kidney grills black.

Was it successfull? Does the paint last? Any specific kind of paint needed?

Any info would be appreciated.

Shazmonkee · 01-13-2008, 02:19 PM

hey, I got my grills painted. Had them for about 2 and a half months now. Rock chips all over. I drive about 1.5K miles a month, so iono if you drive that much, but my grills are so messed up. I plan on getting **********s' matte black grill sometime soon because that one's actually made out of black abs plastic. Mine, you can see chrome all over the place x_X

here's the link, the pictures of the rock-chipped grill is actually mine.. haha and that picture was taken a while ago now:
http://www.**********s.com/product.a...kout_Grills_BH

garyhgaryh · 01-13-2008, 02:22 PM

Painting a grill without flex guard additive is going to cause you some future headaches.

Gary

Coder335i · 01-13-2008, 02:36 PM

I painted mine 3 months ago with matte black High heat/resistence paint.

10.00 total cost. Looks fantastic and not a single scratch since then. the paint is highly scratch resistant.

E90ice · 01-13-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coder335i

I painted mine 3 months ago with matte black High heat/resistence paint.

10.00 total cost. Looks fantastic and not a single scratch since then. the paint is highly scratch resistant.

What is the name of the paint? Thanks!

johnnymu · 01-13-2008, 02:57 PM

Purchase my painted grills from a group buy not too long ago, got chipped on the first day they were installed. They have been replaced.

Coder335i · 01-13-2008, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90ice

What is the name of the paint? Thanks!

Here you go..

npb · 01-13-2008, 04:17 PM

its worth the headache not to paint and just buy new black ones.

E90ice · 01-13-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by npb

its worth the headache not to paint and just buy new black ones.

i just wanted to save a few bucks. if i can get them painted for $10, it would be much better than spending $80-$100.

E90ice · 01-13-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Coder335i

Here you go..

Thanks, man. So this is scratch resistant also, right?

I try to purchase it at the locat auto/hardware store.

j|rz44 · 01-13-2008, 05:24 PM

i did mine and they chipped...
it lasted a while....
have some matte black ones coming shortly.

GL

E90ice · 01-13-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jmramos44

i did mine and they chipped...
it lasted a while....
have some matte black ones coming shortly.

GL

What kind of paint did you use tho?

rideelement247 · 01-13-2008, 07:41 PM

Unique Euro Design has a type of kidney grille that is painted. Try contacting them, really nice guys who will tell you anything you need to know. They did my lower bumper mesh and it looks great.

j|rz44 · 01-13-2008, 07:44 PM

exterior ultra enamel (black Gloss)...
i got one chip... its not a bad mod., just wanted matte black grills that would not chip ever

j|rz44 · 01-13-2008, 07:45 PM

I followed the DIY in the DIY forum...

shiggy · 01-14-2008, 12:07 AM

well.....I just did my grills today.....popped them off....sanded....cleaned....primer...matte black.....clear coat...total time including dry time was about 4 hrs...will let you know how it stands up on the road....i drive quite a bit so lets see how it does against chipping!
by the way...if you plan to do this...take your time popping off the grills (see DIY file)....they are quite fragile...broke two off!....and dont do the clear coat....it kills the total matte look!
anyway....ill post pics when i have some daylight..
cheers, sammy

01-13-2008, 02:13 PM	#1
E90ice Banned Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: WA Posts: 2,006 iTrader: (0)	Painted kidney grills? I know some people have painted their kidney grills black. Was it successfull? Does the paint last? Any specific kind of paint needed? Any info would be appreciated. __________________
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01-13-2008, 02:36 PM	#4
Coder335i Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 - MB 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 232 iTrader: (0)	I painted mine 3 months ago with matte black High heat/resistence paint. 10.00 total cost. Looks fantastic and not a single scratch since then. the paint is highly scratch resistant. __________________ //E92 Coupe - Monaco Blue/Saddle Brown, Gray Poplar//

01-13-2008, 02:57 PM	#6
johnnymu Warranty Killer Drives: Nike shoe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,015 iTrader: (4)	Purchase my painted grills from a group buy not too long ago, got chipped on the first day they were installed. They have been replaced. __________________ EUROPROJEKTZ Midwest Member 08 335i Jet Black \| too much to name....

01-13-2008, 05:24 PM	#11
j\|rz44 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i\|E92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lost Posts: 1,686 iTrader: (2) Garage List 07 335i [0.00]	i did mine and they chipped... it lasted a while.... have some matte black ones coming shortly. GL __________________ Life is Good

01-13-2008, 07:41 PM	#13
rideelement247 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 335i, 67 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,677 iTrader: (2)	Unique Euro Design has a type of kidney grille that is painted. Try contacting them, really nice guys who will tell you anything you need to know. They did my lower bumper mesh and it looks great. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.

01-13-2008, 02:19 PM	#2
Shazmonkee Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United States Posts: 2,424 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i E92 C ... [0.00]	hey, I got my grills painted. Had them for about 2 and a half months now. Rock chips all over. I drive about 1.5K miles a month, so iono if you drive that much, but my grills are so messed up. I plan on getting ********s' matte black grill sometime soon because that one's actually made out of black abs plastic. Mine, you can see chrome all over the place x_X here's the link, the pictures of the rock-chipped grill is actually mine.. haha and that picture was taken a while ago now: http://www.********s.com/product.a...kout_Grills_BH

01-13-2008, 02:22 PM	#3
garyhgaryh Major Drives: Supercharged e30 M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: santa cruz Posts: 1,175 iTrader: (4)	Painting a grill without flex guard additive is going to cause you some future headaches. Gary

01-13-2008, 04:17 PM	#8
npb First Lieutenant Drives: 08 BS 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: socal Posts: 309 iTrader: (0)	its worth the headache not to paint and just buy new black ones.

01-13-2008, 07:44 PM	#14
j\|rz44 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i\|E92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lost Posts: 1,686 iTrader: (2) Garage List 07 335i [0.00]	exterior ultra enamel (black Gloss)... i got one chip... its not a bad mod., just wanted matte black grills that would not chip ever __________________ Life is Good

01-13-2008, 07:45 PM	#15
j\|rz44 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i\|E92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lost Posts: 1,686 iTrader: (2) Garage List 07 335i [0.00]	I followed the DIY in the DIY forum... __________________ Life is Good

01-14-2008, 12:07 AM	#16
shiggy Major Drives: BMW 2009 M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,306 iTrader: (2)	well.....I just did my grills today.....popped them off....sanded....cleaned....primer...matte black.....clear coat...total time including dry time was about 4 hrs...will let you know how it stands up on the road....i drive quite a bit so lets see how it does against chipping! by the way...if you plan to do this...take your time popping off the grills (see DIY file)....they are quite fragile...broke two off!....and dont do the clear coat....it kills the total matte look! anyway....ill post pics when i have some daylight.. cheers, sammy __________________ 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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