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      03-03-2024, 01:03 PM   #1
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What is this bumper? 335i 2012 e93 - Would you paint this?

Sooo, I happen to have a 335i e93 2012 with a rare front bumper... Maybe it's rare because most people think it is ugly? Maybe it's not as aggressive as the m bumpers, but what the heck is this even called? LCI? See Pics.

I was thinking of painting those wing looking protrusions on the bottom vents to match my coral red leather. Already have black paint for the grilles. I was also thinking of adding a red V-brace to give the red vent fins some company. Curious what people think of painting those fins for real.. Thoughts?

Can this bumper look good? Let me see what I can do

I included a side shot of my car with some photoshopped 802 VMR Wheels.. I am settled on these just not sure color..
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      03-03-2024, 01:12 PM   #2
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Red v-brace: yes.
Red fins: No!

I think the red fins would look very tacky.

Also love the wheels. That color looks great too.
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      03-03-2024, 01:25 PM   #3
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I think it's the LCI SE coupe bumper
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      03-03-2024, 03:17 PM   #4
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Red v-brace: yes.
Red fins: No!

I think the red fins would look very tacky.

Also love the wheels. That color looks great too.
Thanks for the feedback. I am also worried the fin painting would be tacky/too much. I prefer the subtle
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      03-08-2024, 02:52 PM   #5
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***update***

Ugly bumper lower grilles painted gloss black with Crylon Fusion. They look better for sure. I’m starting to wonder if I’d prefer more of a matte black upper grille. Thoughts?
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