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03-24-2008, 04:58 AM | #45 |
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03-24-2008, 04:52 PM | #46 |
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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. |
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03-24-2008, 04:54 PM | #47 | |
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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.
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03-24-2008, 07:27 PM | #48 | |
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05-31-2008, 07:22 PM | #50 |
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To everyone that has painted them, how is it holding up?
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05-31-2008, 10:06 PM | #51 |
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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.
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06-01-2008, 02:51 AM | #53 |
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Had mine painted mesh for over 3 months and 5,000 Highway miles.
Look as good as new!
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07-19-2008, 09:33 AM | #56 |
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Depends on how hot it is outside. Couple hours should be fine.
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09-21-2008, 10:38 AM | #58 |
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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, 08:33 PM | #60 |
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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
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09-21-2008, 08:48 PM | #61 | |
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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. |
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09-29-2008, 12:10 PM | #63 |
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I think I'm gonna do it this weekend...
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09-29-2008, 09:20 PM | #64 |
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But if the car is a lease, won't the dealer charge you for painting it..?
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