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      01-25-2010, 12:34 AM   #1
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Smile Painting my E92 front mesh

Hello everyone!

I've been a member for a yr but i'm finally trying to be abit more active in this whole thing. SO its still new to me

anyways.. i wanted to share some of my work. May not be much to you other bimmer lovers. Basically I did alittle project on my 335i coupe. I've decided to paint the bottom mesh of my front bumper since the upper grill was changed to black and it just look a bit off having the bottom silver/gray.

Took me several hrs! rolling on the ground. BUT, I must brag abit bc the entire project was completed by a girl & was done solo


hehee alright enough with the gum flapping.. here are some pics.




This is the after math.. Although i was hoping for it to be much more darker. But, its a lot better then before.



I'm looking forward on doing a few more project soon! Possibly applying vinyl over the aluminum brush trim around the windows.


I'm open for tips & feed backs! thanks
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      01-25-2010, 12:40 AM   #2
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      01-25-2010, 09:53 AM   #3
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Very impressive 1st post - welcome! You removed the entire front bumper to do that? Wow!
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      01-25-2010, 02:44 PM   #4
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Looks great black vinyl on the window trim is the perfect next thing to do imo.
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      01-25-2010, 09:48 PM   #5
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thanks for all the positive response!

but yes! i had to remove the entire front bumber to get to the bottom mesh. I wish there was an easier WAY but it is what it is..

but yeah i just order my vinyl stips and from what i heard it gunna be very tricky to apply, but ive been saving up may patient for this project.

i'll keep everyone posted along with pics of my step by step process of applying it.
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      01-25-2010, 09:58 PM   #6
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looks good
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      01-25-2010, 11:00 PM   #7
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nice!
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looks good!
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      01-25-2010, 11:58 PM   #9
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      01-26-2010, 12:28 AM   #10
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much better!
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      01-26-2010, 01:17 AM   #11
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Looks awesome. Im waiting for warm(er) weather to do it. Its a MUST and I wish I did it last year.
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      01-26-2010, 01:19 AM   #12
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good job
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looks great. may i ask what you used to paint it? iv got alot of gloss black so i like the finish.
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There is a much easier way to do this, but props for the effort. Looks good!
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looks great. may i ask what you used to paint it? iv got alot of gloss black so i like the finish.


I bought some spray can at home depot. (1) primer (1) glossy black. Keep in mind you want to layer it a few times to darken the mesh.
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      01-26-2010, 03:01 AM   #17
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Great great work!!!! I should the same. maybe tomorrow if the weather is warm.
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      01-26-2010, 01:07 PM   #18
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Looks reat, good job.
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Nice introduction handygirl Are you worry about rock chip later on?

I am super impressed May I ask "what does your family thinks when they see you take apart your nice BMW"?
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what kind of paint did you use?
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look great much better in black
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      01-26-2010, 03:01 PM   #22
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always goes well with spacegray!
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