E92 painted mesh opinions

e92man · 07-28-2007, 06:29 PM

so what happens wen u already have the aero lip glued on and u decide to paint the mesh black. will i have to re-glue the lip?

OC Guy · 07-28-2007, 11:09 PM

The mesh is separate.

e92man · 07-28-2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

The mesh is separate.

i know but some people say that u break the mesh wen u dont take the bumper off

OC Guy · 07-28-2007, 11:58 PM

I don't understand why you can't take the bumper and lip off as one piece? Am I missing something?

07-29-2007, 03:08 AM

oc 335i....did you install your 328 mesh grills yet?

OC Guy · 07-29-2007, 03:10 AM

Not yet. I'll probably do it soon.

07-29-2007, 03:12 AM

damn you reply fast lol

but e92man, just take off the whole bumper and you will be fine....

OC Guy · 07-29-2007, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by that guy nico

damn you reply fast lol

but e92man, just take off the whole bumper and you will be fine....

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07-29-2007, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

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haha....were you at C&C today?

OC Guy · 07-29-2007, 03:23 AM

No, I was at the Taiwan Beer Festival, see my other thread.

trick50 · 07-29-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 3352G0

I have a fuel pump so dont want issues with fitment...let me know what happens with the 328 mesh!

i have a fuel pump also..On my BMW, both of my jeeps and my audi.

I think you mean oil cooler.lol..

trick50 · 07-29-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Quisp

i have the 328 mesh in my 335 and there is a panel on the back of the passenger side that was not on the one that was removed. I think it does block the cooler in the wheel well. To play it safe I am going to paint the old mesh because I do not want to risk over heating.

The "panel" on the passengers side of the 328 i mesh grille is easily removeable.

Exacto knife. I had installed 328i mesh grilles with "panel" still on I took the car in for an oil cooler retro. and the tech removed the panel. looks perfect IMHO much better than painting I painted my kidneys a couple of weeks ago and have a few small chips in them already. Once someone offers them I will just buy new ones.

But the OEM 328i mesh works just fine..no need to paint. My dealer charged me @$60 for the set

07-29-2007, 04:24 PM

trick50, do you think a flathead screw driver would be able to take it out?

trick50 · 07-29-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by that guy nico

trick50, do you think a flathead screw driver would be able to take it out?

probably or a knife or even a scissor, utility knife..it is not that difficult.

Youngsta · 07-29-2007, 10:02 PM

can somebody post pics of this on their car?

trick50 · 07-30-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Youngsta

can somebody post pics of this on their car?

I will try and take some pics and post them tonight.

AgsWin · 07-31-2007, 01:21 AM

How difficult is it to remove the front bumper?

AU335 · 07-31-2007, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AgsWin

How difficult is it to remove the front bumper?

07-31-2007, 02:46 AM

17 screws? i remember someone said there were 30. that pic helps out a lot though....

AU335 · 07-31-2007, 02:56 AM

Painted Lower Mesh

im actually removing my front bumper tomorrow cause i need to repaint my lower mesh. The mesh started to chip, so im going to start over and apply more coats of clear. Im planning on doing a step by step with pictures of how to remove the bumper and the lower mesh. Ill post when im done

AU335 · 07-31-2007, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by that guy nico

17 screws? i remember someone said there were 30. that pic helps out a lot though....

well dont forget you still have to remove A GOOD AMOUNT of fender lining screws in order to get these:

PS: These are really the only thing that makes this process time consuming. Everything else to super easy.

07-28-2007, 06:29 PM	#23
e92man Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: modded e92 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: north florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e92 335i coupe [0.00]	so what happens wen u already have the aero lip glued on and u decide to paint the mesh black. will i have to re-glue the lip? __________________ e92 335i jet black, coral red, aluminum, sport, step, paddles, heated seats, pdc, bmw aluminum pedals, oem aero kit front lip, 19' miro type 366 hamann race edition reps, H&R sport springs, 15% tints, vorsteiner rear deck spoiler, custom front pdc "The only cars that should be yellow are taxi cabs and school busses."
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07-28-2007, 11:09 PM	#24
OC Guy General 559 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	The mesh is separate. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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07-28-2007, 11:58 PM	#26
OC Guy General 559 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I don't understand why you can't take the bumper and lip off as one piece? Am I missing something? __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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07-29-2007, 03:08 AM	#27
nico335 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	oc 335i....did you install your 328 mesh grills yet?
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07-29-2007, 03:10 AM	#28
OC Guy General 559 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Not yet. I'll probably do it soon. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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07-29-2007, 03:12 AM	#29
nico335 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	damn you reply fast lol but e92man, just take off the whole bumper and you will be fine....
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07-29-2007, 03:23 AM	#32
OC Guy General 559 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	No, I was at the Taiwan Beer Festival, see my other thread. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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07-29-2007, 04:24 PM	#35
nico335 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	trick50, do you think a flathead screw driver would be able to take it out?
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07-29-2007, 10:02 PM	#37
Youngsta First Lieutenant 26 Rep 384 Posts Drives: BMW 335i coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	can somebody post pics of this on their car? __________________ 2007 BMW 335i Coupe-Space Grey
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07-31-2007, 01:21 AM	#39
AgsWin Captain 216 Rep 800 Posts Drives: 2022 Frozen Dark Grey M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: College Station, TX iTrader: (1)	How difficult is it to remove the front bumper?
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07-31-2007, 02:46 AM	#41
nico335 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	17 screws? i remember someone said there were 30. that pic helps out a lot though....
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AU335 Colonel 200 Rep 2,443 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southeast iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Painted Lower Mesh im actually removing my front bumper tomorrow cause i need to repaint my lower mesh. The mesh started to chip, so im going to start over and apply more coats of clear. Im planning on doing a step by step with pictures of how to remove the bumper and the lower mesh. Ill post when im done
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