Cheap Black Grille

toxsuey · 11-26-2009, 08:36 PM

Hey guys, anyone know the cheapest place to buy black grilles for the 328 coupe? (new body)

Most of the sponsors here have them in the $60 range but Im looking for something less. Ebay has em around $53

m3pare · 11-26-2009, 08:38 PM

i don't think you'll find them for any less brand new. try looking around for a used pair, or you can always paint your current grilles.

CPI · 11-26-2009, 09:00 PM

I would recommend getting them from the sponsors on this website. I got mine from jlevi.

wasup1357 · 11-26-2009, 11:52 PM

or get some plasti dip (5 dollars) and spray them yourself and add clear coat

montreal red · 11-26-2009, 11:53 PM

paint them yourself... i painted mine on my own. one tiny chip so far (1 year or use)

Express · 11-26-2009, 11:55 PM

i have a set that i found but im not 100% sure they for the LCI sedan.

ill post pics later. ill sell them for cheap.

BMWjames · 11-26-2009, 11:55 PM

Vinyl

OwnAge · 11-27-2009, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWjames

Vinyl

Unless he goes to a shop its very hard to do yourself. At least for me it was. Waist of time and money.

Replicas might have fitment problems.

I say paint it yourself. I've put 8 coats on mine and it will never ever chip ^^

SV Concepts III · 11-27-2009, 11:24 AM

We've got them on sale for the E9X and you can apply a further discount with our Black Friday specials through Monday.

E92-Lighting · 11-27-2009, 11:46 AM

most brand new prices usually range from 60-70, but i dont always trust items on ebay

flymosquera · 11-27-2009, 11:48 AM

Paint them. I did it no problem no chips. Just sand the grills before painting them and apply about two coats of primer so the paint sticks better. It will be perfect..

BMWjames · 11-27-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by OwnAge

Unless he goes to a shop its very hard to do yourself. At least for me it was. Waist of time and money.

^^

I did the vinyl because I was afraid of my lack of painting ability leaving imperfections, and just doing the outer 'ring' of the grille isn't too hard.

BRAISKI · 11-27-2009, 04:23 PM

You should try painting it by yourself or do a vinyl. If that doesnt work well for you then you can buy a cheap one...

BigZ88 · 11-27-2009, 07:51 PM

i did the plasti-dip.... was seriously the easiest "paint" job I've ever done.... just cleaned them really well with alcohol to remove grease and dirt.... then sprayed them a few coats till they were fully coated.....no sanding, no work, hardly any mess...

toxsuey · 11-29-2009, 10:37 PM

Thanks for all the replies. Im buying them as a gift so painting is not an option.

And I dont mind used ones so long as there are no chips

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toxsuey Captain 36 Rep 840 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (20)	Cheap Black Grille Hey guys, anyone know the cheapest place to buy black grilles for the 328 coupe? (new body) Most of the sponsors here have them in the $60 range but Im looking for something less. Ebay has em around $53
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m3pare Banned 535 Rep 43,411 Posts Drives: OBD1 M3. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MFEST HQ iTrader: (6)	i don't think you'll find them for any less brand new. try looking around for a used pair, or you can always paint your current grilles.
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wasup1357 First Lieutenant 27 Rep 391 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (9)	or get some plasti dip (5 dollars) and spray them yourself and add clear coat
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BMWjames Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,670 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (45)	Vinyl
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 380 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	We've got them on sale for the E9X and you can apply a further discount with our Black Friday specials through Monday.
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flymosquera Private First Class 22 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: florida iTrader: (5)	Paint them. I did it no problem no chips. Just sand the grills before painting them and apply about two coats of primer so the paint sticks better. It will be perfect..
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BRAISKI Colonel 140 Rep 2,517 Posts Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	You should try painting it by yourself or do a vinyl. If that doesnt work well for you then you can buy a cheap one...
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BigZ88 Cap'n Winky 23 Rep 174 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greer, SC iTrader: (0)	i did the plasti-dip.... was seriously the easiest "paint" job I've ever done.... just cleaned them really well with alcohol to remove grease and dirt.... then sprayed them a few coats till they were fully coated.....no sanding, no work, hardly any mess...
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11-29-2009, 10:37 PM	#15
toxsuey Captain 36 Rep 840 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (20)	Thanks for all the replies. Im buying them as a gift so painting is not an option. And I dont mind used ones so long as there are no chips
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